EFFICACY OF BALANCE TRAINING ON FALL IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Background: Postural instability is one of the cardinal sign in Parkinson's disease which can lead to fall in Parkinson's patients; therefore, there is need of balance training programme in Parkinson's patient. Aim: Aim of the study was to find out the eff ects of balance training on fall in Parkinson's disease. Methodology: Parkinson's patients (n=60) of grade 1, 2, and 3 according to Hoehn and Yahr classification between age group of 50 - 85 years. Pre post experimental study design was selected in which 2 g roups were made experimental and control group each (n=30). Individuals were assessed with Fullerton Advance Balance Scale, TUG, and Modified Falls efficacy Scale pre, 2ndweek and post. Results: Using repeated measures ANOVA comparison between Pre, 2nd wee k and post intervention values were compared in between experimental and control group. It was found that experimental group values of pre, 2ndweek and post intervention of Fullerton Advance Balance Scale p (0.0001) TUG p (0.0001) Modified falls Efficacy S cale - getting in/out of the bed p (0.0001) are extremely significant. For control group values of pre, 2ndweek and post intervention of Fullerton Advance Balance Scale p (0.9884) TUG p (0.0533) Modified falls Efficacy Scale value for - getting in/out of the bed activity values obtained p (0.9840) are not significant. Conclusion: The study shows that balance training was effective to reduce risk of fall in Parkinson's patient.