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Effects of Swiss Ball and Mirror Feedback Therapy Along with Conventional Exercise Therapy in Trunk Control and Balance in Post Stroke Patients

Author(s) Dr. Priyanka Mishra
Country India
Abstract Background: post-stroke rehabilitation has concentrated on limb functionality, frequently neglecting trunk control, which is essential for postural stability, and functional autonomy. Swiss Ball Therapy and Mirror Feedback Therapy are two new trunk-focused treatments that have shown promise on their own. However, there has not been a direct study to see which one works better for trunk control
outcomes.Objectives: This study experiment the effects of Swiss Ball exercises and Mirror Feedback Therapy, each integrated with conventional physiotherapy, on trunk control and balance in post-stroke patients, as assessed by the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).Results: 30 participants in Both groups exhibited highly significant within-group enhancements in BBS and TIS scores (p=0.000 for all pairs). Group A (Swiss Ball) had a mean TIS gain of 10.87 points (pre: 7.73 ± 1.39; post: 18.60 ± 1.76), and Group B (Mirror Feedback) had a mean BBS gain of 16.60 points (pre: 9.47 ± 1.46; post: 26.07 ± 5.04). The analysis between groups showed a very
significant difference in post-intervention TIS scores, with Group A having the better scores (t=4.655, p=0.000). This means that Swiss Ball Therapy worked better for improving trunk control. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in post-intervention BBS scores (t=−1.200, p=0.240), which means that both interventions improved balance in the same way.
Conclusion: When used with regular physiotherapy, both Swiss Ball Therapy and Mirror Feedback Therapy are good ways for stroke survivors to get better at trunk-focused rehabilitation. Swiss Ball Therapy showed better results in trunk control (TIS), while Mirror Feedback Therapy showed similar improvements in overall balance (BBS). These results support choosing an individualized
intervention based on the main goal of rehabilitation. For example, Swiss Ball Therapy is best when trunk stabilization is the main goal, and Mirror Feedback Therapy is best when overall postural balance is the main goal. It is highly advised to routinely integrate these strategies into post-stroke
Keywords Swiss Ball Exercises, Mirror Feedback Therapy, Trunk Control, Post-Stroke Rehabilitation, Berg Balance Scale, Trunk Impairment Scale, Hemiparesis, Balance.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-16
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