The Effectiveness of the Bobath Technique in Improving Balance Levels among Post-Stroke Patients

Eni Rizki Rahayu; Chuchum Sumiarty; Harun Al Rasid; Helza Risdianti; Nining Fitrianingsih; ST Fatimah; Josephine M. De Leon; Julianto .; Ratih .; Widia A; Magdalena AY

doi:10.61707/zy0vvd14

Authors

Eni Rizki Rahayu Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Chuchum Sumiarty Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Harun Al Rasid Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Helza Risdianti Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Nining Fitrianingsih Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
ST Fatimah Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Josephine M. De Leon Centro Escolar University, School of Nursing and Graduate School, Manila Philippines
Julianto . Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Ratih . Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Widia A Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Magdalena AY Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/zy0vvd14

Keywords:

Post-Stroke, Bobath Technique, Balances Level

Abstract

Balance disorders are linked to difficulties in regulating weight transfer and reduced muscle movement, leading to impaired body balance and functional activity disturbances in post-stroke patients. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Bobath technique in improving balance among post-stroke patients using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study included 96 post-stroke patients, aged 40-79, selected through purposive sampling. Balance levels were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) both before and after the intervention. Data analysis with the Wilcoxon rank test at α=0.05 showed a significant improvement in balance (p=0.000), confirming the Bobath technique's effectiveness in enhancing balance in post-stroke patients.