Relationship Between Lower Extremity Motor Functions, Balance, Gait, And Activites Of Daily Living Among Subacute Stroke Patients

Abstract

Background:Stroke frequently hinders activities of daily living (ADL) by affecting both balance and motor capabilities. Conducting early assessments with appropriate tools facilitates development of tailored rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving functional independence.

Objective: This studies objective is to find the correlation between lower extremity motor functions, balance, and activities of daily living (ADL) during subacute stage in patients with stroke.

Methods:According to study criteria, 58 patients were recruited from PMR department, PSG Hospitals. Motor functions, balance, gait and activities of daily living (ADL) were assessed using Fugel-Meyer Assessment - Lower Extremity component (FMA - LE), Tinetti Performance - Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) Scale and Indian Stroke Scale respectively.

Results:Pearson coefficient of correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation with value of, r = 0.0761, p < 0.0001, between motor functions and activities of daily living (ADL), and r = 0.0812, p < 0.001, between balance and gait and activities of daily living (ADL).

Conclusion:The findings emphasize the vital role that recovery of the motor functions in lower extremity and balance plays in the rehabilitation process after a stroke. This highlights the need for rehabilitation programs that focus on activities involving weight bearing on the lower extremities, as well as balance, postural control, and movement coordination, to enhance functional independence.