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Regain, Rebalance, Recover: The Role of Physiotherapy-Based Balance Training in Stroke Rehabilitation

Author(s) Ms. DHANASHREE SHARAD PATIL, Dr. SHASHWAT DARSHAN JOSHI
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Background: Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability and frequently results in impaired balance, postural control, gait, and functional mobility. These impairments can restrict independence and increase the risk of falls. Balance training is therefore an important component of physiotherapy rehabilitation following stroke.
Objective: To review the effectiveness of physiotherapy-based balance training interventions in improving balance, postural control, functional mobility, gait performance, and motor function in stroke patients.
Methodology: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar. Relevant randomized controlled trials evaluating balance-related physiotherapy interventions in stroke patients were identified and screened according to predefined eligibility criteria. Ten randomized controlled trials were included in the review. The interventions included perturbation-based training, Otago exercises, neuromuscular balance training, trunk proprioceptive training, treadmill training, trunk exercises, electrical stimulation, virtual reality, and whole-body vibration. Outcome measures included the Berg Balance Scale, Mini-BESTest, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Timed Up and Go, 10-Meter Walk Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, and other measures of postural stability and functional performance.
Results: The reviewed studies demonstrated that balance-focused physiotherapy interventions produced significant improvements in balance, postural control, functional mobility, gait, and lower-limb motor performance. Combined and progressive interventions, particularly neuromuscular, perturbation-based, proprioceptive, and technology-assisted balance training, showed greater improvements than conventional rehabilitation or alternative interventions in several studies. Treadmill training improved walking capacity, while trunk-focused interventions enhanced trunk control and functional balance. However, improvements in fall risk were less consistent across interventions.
Conclusion: Balance training is an effective component of physiotherapy rehabilitation for stroke patients. Progressive, repetitive, task-specific, and individualized interventions can improve postural control, mobility, gait, and functional performance. Integrating balance training with complementary physiotherapy techniques may further enhance recovery and promote greater functional independence following stroke.
Keywords Keywords: Stroke; Balance Training; Physiotherapy; Postural Control; Functional Mobility; Gait; Rehabilitation; Balance.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 17, Issue 3, July-September 2026
Published On 2026-09-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i3.11559
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