Effect of balance training with mirror feedback on balance and ambulation in incomplete spinal cord lesion patients. A pilot quasi experimental study.

Abstract

Background: By giving feedback on generated movements via a reflection of the body in the mirror, visual feedback training using a mirror can improve balance and postural control for the patient with incomplete spinal cord lesion patients. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to elicit to investigate the therapeutic effectiveness of Balance Training with Mirror Feedback on Balance and Ambulation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Lesion Patients. Methodology: The dissertation was a pilot experimental study with a Quasiexperimental study design. From, March 2022 to May 2022, 04 people with Incomplete SCL participated in this study from the inpatient treatment service of Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Physiotherapy Department, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), Savar, Dhaka. A structured questionnaire had used for socio-demographic information, neurological information, and Mini-BEST scale. A statistical test has been conducted as per the distribution of data. Descriptive statistics have been performed by mean, SD, frequency, percentage. Inferential statistics has been performed through Wilcoxon tests and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: After performing the conventional physiotherapy treatment along with designed balance exercise among and between groups the two groups have showed some changes in the sensory motor and Mini-BEST score. As the number of the participant was very lower the statistical test did not show significant changes. Conclusion: For better understanding of the effectiveness of balance training with mirror feedback the study should be conducted on a larger group of population. Key Word: Spinal Cord Lesion, Tetraplegia, Mirror feedback, Balance, Ambulation.