Effects of Visual Cue Deprivation Balance Training with Head Control on Balance and Gait Function in Stroke Patients

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Visual cue deprivation is the instability of head control is increased. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of visual cue deprivation balance training by applying head control feedback to the balance and gait ability of stroke patients. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 41 patients diagnosed with hemiplegia due to stroke. Subjects were randomly assigned to any of the following groups: the experimental group, the experimental group, or the control group. The randomization method used a simple randomization method. To evaluate changes in balance function, a LOS (Limit of Stability) and a BBS (Berg Balance Scale) were performed. In addition, to evaluate changes in ST (stride time), SL (stride length), and cadence, a LEGSys were performed. Results: A two-way repeated ANOVA was conducted to analyze the differences between groups. There were significant differences between groups in all variables for the balance function. There were significant differences between groups in all variables for the balance function. There were significant differences between groups in SL and cadence for the gait function. Conclusions: Visual cue deprivation balance training applying head control feedback is effective in improving dynamic balance ability and cadence. It is necessary to constantly maintain the head orientation by feedback and to properly control the head movement.

Efficacy of sensory-based static balance training on the balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community: a randomized controlled trial

“…These results may be due to the increasing difficulty factor of intermittent visual and auditory deprivation in the intervention program. Intermittent visual deprivation training aids older adults in distinguishing between somatosensory and vestibular sensory inputs, reducing overreliance on vision and improving their reactive ability [ 39 , 40 ]. In addition, our study intermittently deprived older adults of auditory input during training, and older adults were more focused on muscle strength and balance training [ 29 ].…”

Kinematic characteristics of gait with different myopia: a cross-sectional study

“…The study of myopia in postural control during walking can be based on kinematic parameters. It has been demonstrated that abnormalities in body postural control, such as those seen in stroke and scoliosis patients, result in various changes in gait kinematic data ( 3 , 8 , 9 ). The kinematic analysis can be used to study the temporal and spatial patterns of the limb movements during walking.…”