Improving Trunk Balance After Stroke: Exercise Approaches

Authors: Dr. Snehal S. Samal, Dr. Subrat N. Samal,
Publish Date/ Year : August 2025 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Medical Science | Other Book Detail

This book, “Improving Trunk Balance After Stroke: Exercise Approaches”, is the culmination of my research into two widely used but differently applied core training approaches—Swiss ball exercises and Mat-based exercises—each integrated with conventional therapy. The purpose of this work is to evaluate, compare, and provide scientific insight into their effectiveness for trunk balance improvement in subacute stroke rehabilitation.

Pages

87 pages

Language

English

Publication date

August 2025

ISBN-13

978-93-6678-804-3

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Dr. Snehal S. Samal

Dr. Snehal S. Samal is a highly committed and innovative educator whose contributions have significantly advanced physiotherapy education through pedagogical excellence, curriculum innovation, and a strong commitment to student- cantered learning. With over 15 years of experience as a clinician and 6 years of experience as an academician, she brings deep practical insight and a passion for transformative teaching in health professional education. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Dr. Samal has played a pivotal role in bridging traditional learning with modern instructional approaches. Her journey as a teacher has been enriched by her strong academic credentials, including a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physiotherapy and a Gold Medal in her Master of Education in Health Professional Education (M.Ed., 2025). She is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Professions Education and has actively engaged in improving learning outcomes across all levels—from undergraduate to postgraduate students.

Dr. Subrat N. Samal

Dr. Subrat N. Samal is a highly committed and innovative educator whose work has significantly advanced the field of physiotherapy education. His dedication to pedagogical excellence, curriculum innovation, and student-centered learning has shaped the professional growth of countless learners. With over fifteen years of experience as an academician, Dr. Samal combines a wealth of clinical knowledge with deep practical insight, bridging the gap between theory and practice in rehabilitation sciences. Through this book, Dr. Samal aims to provide physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, students, and researchers with clear, research-backed insights into effective core strengthening interventions, empowering them to make informed clinical decisions and enhance patient care.