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A Comparative Study On The Effectiveness Of Strategy Training Vs Pnf Techniques To Improve Balance In Subjects With Parkinson�s Disease-a Randomized Comparative Study.

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The purpose of the study was to determine the effecctiveness of STRATEGY TRAINING VS PNF TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE BALANCE IN SUBJECTS WITH PARKINSONS DISEASE 30 patients according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected and were assigned into 2 groups by random allocation .Group-A(strategy training) Group-B (pnf technique exercises ) consists of 15 patients in each group. Prior to the starting of the intervention program pre assessment was done by using outcome measures of berg balance scale,time up and go test ,unified parkinson disease rating scale for both the groups Intervention program for 4 weeks . After the 4 weeks intervention post test assessment was taken by using outcome measures of berg balance scale,time up and go test,unified parkinson disease rating scale.Statistical analysis of the data showed Both the groups A and B showed significant difference from pre to post intervention. But on comparing mean values of Group A & B, Group A showed more improvement than GroupB This findings suggest that strategy training combined with conventional training program is more effective in improving balance dysfunction in parkinsons patients.

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