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August 5, 2025

Effectiveness of the Otago exercise programme in reducing fall risk in stroke survivors: A case study

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RRR. A. M. D. RanatungaNSN. SenanayakeDMDevin Munasinghe

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Overview

Case study demonstrates improved balance and gait in a stroke survivor after Otago exercise programme, suggesting effective rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • The Otago exercise programme shows significant improvement in fall risk among stroke survivors.
  • Post-intervention scores improved across various assessments, indicating enhanced balance and gait abilities.
  • A comprehensive rehabilitation plan consisting of strengthening and balance exercises was followed for eight weeks.
  • This intervention highlights the importance of targeted exercise in enhancing independence and safety for stroke patients.

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Ranatunga et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689521d79f4f1c896c42797chttps://doi.org/10.4038/sljprs.v1i2.17
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