Effects of Cadence Cueing Versus Backward Walking on Mobility and Balance in Subacute Stroke Patients Cadence Cueing vs. Backward Walking in Stroke Rehab
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Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability globally, affecting individuals' mobility and balance, which are crucial for daily activities and quality of life. Rehabilitative strategies such as cadence cueing and backward walking training are used to address these deficits.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of cadence cueing versus backward walking training on mobility and balance in sub-acute stroke patients.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial included 34 sub-acute stroke patients aged 40-60 years, recruited from two hospitals over ten months. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either cadence cueing or backward walking training, supplemented with conventional therapy. Interventions were administered five days a week for four weeks. Mobility was assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and balance was measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: Post-intervention, Group A (cadence cueing) showed a BBS improvement from 31.23 ± 2.84 to 46.58 ± 3.77 and a TUG score reduction from 16.35 ± 2.08 to 10.581 ± 1.50. Group B (backward walking) improved BBS from 31.70 ± 3.27 to 38.17 ± 4.39 and TUG from 14.58 ± 1.97 to 12.00 ± 2.15.
Conclusion: Both cadence cueing and backward walking training significantly enhance balance and mobility in sub-acute stroke patients, with cadence cueing showing slightly superior.
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