The Effect of Swiss Ball Exercises Versus Plinth Exercises on Trunk Control and Balance among Post-Stroke Patients

Dr. Chandru A, Dr. Guhan S

Abstract: Background: Stroke is a major health disorder which is the commonest cause of disability worldwide. There is multi directional impairment of group of muscles. Balance and trunk control is an important functional outcome and also an early predictor for functional activities of daily living after stroke. Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Swiss ball exercises versus plinth exercises on trunk control and balance among post-stroke patients. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effect of Swiss ball exercises versus plinth exercises on trunk control and balance among post-stroke patients. Methods: A total 30 patients were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study conducted on Outpatient Department, Sree Abirami College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore. They were divided into Group A (Experimental Group (N=15)) and Group B (Control Group (N=15)). The experimental group received Swiss ball exercises and control group received plinth exercise for 45 min/day, 5days/week for 2 months. The outcome values (Pretest and post-test) were measured by using Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Then the gathered data values were interpretated by SPSS Version 31.0.0 respectively. Result: The study concluded that the Swiss ball exercise was more effective in improving trunk control and balance than when compared to plinth exercise.

Keywords: stroke rehabilitation, trunk control, balance training, Swiss ball exercises, plinth exercises, physiotherapy

How to Cite?: Dr. Chandru A, Dr. Guhan S, "The Effect of Swiss Ball Exercises Versus Plinth Exercises on Trunk Control and Balance among Post-Stroke Patients", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 530-534, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251207004357, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251207004357