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

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.