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September 16, 2025The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Comparison of Otago Exercises versus Resistance Training on Functional Performance in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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WZWardah ZafarSHSyed Ali HussainHFHania Farheen

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial finds no difference in balance or strength for stroke patients, suggesting Otago may enhance quality of life.

Key Points

  • Otago exercises showed significant improvement in gluteus maximus strength and quality of life.
  • Treatment group experienced benefits in quality of life metrics compared to the control group.
  • Strength and balance were evaluated using various clinical measures like the four-stage balance test.
  • No significant differences were evident in overall functional performance metrics between the two groups.

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Zafar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4271f713b0b5dfea6d9d0https://doi.org/10.55735/20gmf756
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