Balance and gait are essential components of functional movement, yet balance and mobility problems are among the most frequent and disabling effects of stroke, with 7 in 8 strokes affecting those over 44 years of age. Balance (both standing and walking) training is the only effective treatment for balance disorders, as recommended by both ARNI and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) UK.
Email study co-ordinator Brooke Nairn now: you will be required to attend the clinic for pre and post study assessments, at 33 Queen Square, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), WC1N 3BG. The 9-week intervention will then take place in the comfort of your own home with remote monitoring by a trained physiotherapist.
