Reducing falls after stroke with gaze stability and oculomotor exercises – Betterbalance: a randomized controlled trial

Background: Motor control deficits after stroke are associated with a decrease in recovery potential and fall episodes. Gaze stability and oculomotor exercises through vestibule-ocular reflex help to coordinate the movements of the head, trunk, and pelvis during walking improving balance. Aim of the...

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Main Author: Correia, Anabela (author)
Other Authors: Pimenta, Carla (author), Alves, Marta (author), Virella, Daniel (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Stroke
Falls
Stability
Oculomotor exercise
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/13999
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/13999
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Summary:Background: Motor control deficits after stroke are associated with a decrease in recovery potential and fall episodes. Gaze stability and oculomotor exercises through vestibule-ocular reflex help to coordinate the movements of the head, trunk, and pelvis during walking improving balance. Aim of the study: To assess the effect of a domiciliary program of oculomotor and gaze stability exercises on the incidence of falls and on the risk of falls after stroke.

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