Post-stroke patients often suffer from impaired postural stability and a heightened risk of falls due to neu- romuscular deficits. Russian current stimulation, a medium-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation technique, has shown promise in enhancing muscle strength and mo- tor control. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Russian current stimulation applied to the ante-rior tibial muscle group, in conjunction with a structured physiotherapy program, on postural stability and fall risk in stroke survivors. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 stroke patients aged 40–60 years (BMI 0.05). The addition of Russian current stimulation to conventional physical therapy significantly improves postural stability and reduces fall risk in stroke patients under eyes-open conditions. These findings support the integration of neuromuscular electrical stimulation into stroke rehabilitation protocols targeting the anterior tibial muscle group. Clinical-Trials.gov Identifier: NCT06793865
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