Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part B (2025)

Background: Stroke a medical emergency condition that is caused to sudden blockage and burst of the arteries supplying the part of the brain it could be due to secondary medical condition or underlying medical emergency. There are two types of strokes, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage which is the major cause of the stroke and use of core stability training & PNF for improving balance and mobility in patient with Stroke

Objective: To identify the effectiveness of core stability training versus PNF approach to improve balance and mobility in stroke patient

Methodology: 30 Participants after being selected as per the criteria of the undergoing study 2 groups were created and each group was allotted 15 participants summing up to 30 participants in total 2 groups by using random sampling method. Group 1 received intervention in the form Core stability training, Group 2 received PNF over the course of 12 weeks. Effectiveness outcome measure used were Berg Balance Scale (BBS) & Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Pre & Post data was examined using SPSS computer software version 26 & by using t test and ANOVA.

Result: In this Study there was significant difference in results in all the groups from starting to and end of the study (p<0.001). PNF group was more effective in change of the outcomes like in Berg Balance Scale & Manual Muscle Testing

Conclusion: The result of this study demonstrates that Bobath statistically improves balance and coordination in patient with cerebral palsy