Positive Balance Recovery in Ischemic Post-Stroke Patients with Delayed Access to Physical Therapy

Table 1

Rehabilitation protocol.

Intervention
(i)	Stretching; passive range of motion (ROM)
(ii)	Active assistive ROM; active ROM
(iii)	Resistance training: isometric exercise; free weights, weight machines
(iv)	Functional electrical stimulation of the upper and lower limb which practicing functional tasks
(v)	Coordination and balance activities while sitting and standing
(vi)	Large-muscle activities such as walking, treadmill, stationary cycle, combined arm-leg ergometry, arm ergometry, seated stepper; circuit training
Major balance goal
(i)	Increase ROM and flexibility of lower extremities
(ii)	Increase strength and improve muscular endurance in lower limb muscles
(iii)	Increase core or trunk musculature strength;
(iv)	Maintain joint range and alignment
(v)	Maintain static standing balance with feet shoulder-width apart, minimizing the assist
(vi)	Improve transitions from one posture to another (i.e. sit to stand), minimizing the assist
(vii)	Improve shifting weight forward/backward and between sides, minimizing the assist
(viii)	Help prevent falls

Standardized rehabilitation protocol implemented by physiotherapists at public treatment centers.