Effects of Dual-Task and Progressive Wall Squat Training in Stroke Survivors

A stroke is a neurological disorder in which clots or ruptured vessels obstruct blood vessels, causing abnormal blood flow in the brain. This may lead to the unexpected death of brain cells and aggravate illnesses like depression and dementia.It is a disease with significant health and social consequences because of its high frequency and rate. Stroke is thought to affect 9.2% of the population in Europe, with a rate of 191.9 per 100,000 people annually. According to estimates, between 25 and 74% of those who survive this illness need assistance or become totally reliant on their everyday activities.The primary long-term effects of a stroke are dysphagia, paralysis, motor impairments, cognitive decline, and speech difficulties. Dual-task training entails doing a motor task and a cognitive task at the same time. This method's justification is that a lot of daily tasks necessitate multitasking, and dual-task training can improve both cognitive and motor abilities by promoting brain plasticity and the interaction of the two systems. In the dual task training, cognitive task (like naming animals or counting backwards) is combined with a lower limb strengthening exercise called wall squats. Both tasks gradually increase in difficulty and intensity based on how well each person performs. By testing the muscle strength, endurance, and coordination of stroke survivors as well as their attention, memory, and executive function, this training seeks to improve their cognitive abilities, balance, and functional mobility.