EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC WOBBLE BOARD TRAINING ON BALANCE AND RISK OF FALL IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Jeba Chitra; Allen tiwade

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC WOBBLE BOARD TRAINING ON BALANCE AND RISK OF FALL IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Jeba Chitra, Allen Tiwade

Abstract :

Background:- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition associated with a lot of physical impairment and its long term effects can cause impairment in functional mobility and peripheral muscle weakness, which can cause balance impairments in such patients. Conventional balance exercises are found to have positive effects on patients suffering with COPD but there is lack of knowledge on the effectiveness of electronic wobble board exercises on balance and risk of falls in these patients. Hence, the present study aimed to find out the effectiveness of electronic wobble board on balance and risk of falls in these patients. Methods:- 20 subjects (10 male and 10 female) were included in the study and were randomly allocated to control group (conventional balance board exercises) and experimental group (electronic wobble board). The outcomes were timed up and go test (TUG) and Berg Balance scale (BBS). Outcomes were recorded pre and post after 2 weeks of intervention. Result:- 20 participants completed the study. The results were calculated using the independent t test and it was found that the comparison of the pre-test and post-test scores of TUG within the groups was significant for both the groups and the comparison of the pre-test and post-test scores of BBS within the groups was significant for both the groups. Conclusion:- The present study concluded that electronic wobble board exercises were effective in improving balance and reducing risk of fall in subjects with COPD.