Walking and body balance training in people after Stroke: Case Report

Carla Raposo, Ana Rita Vilhena, Helena Pestana, Sandy Severino and Luís Sousa

SAP Health and Policy, 2025

Abstract: Introduction: Population aging increases the risk of several acute and chronic diseases. Of these, stroke is one of the most prevalent in Portugal, resulting in neurological and motor deficits in the individual, with serious implications for their mobility, functionality and quality of life.Objective: To describe the gains in body balance, muscle movement and gait with the intervention of Rehabilitation Nursing in a person after a Stroke.Case report: Descriptive study, case report type, in which CARE recommendations were followed, of an individual with impaired body balance, muscle strength and walking with a walking aid after a stroke.An initial assessment was carried out with the development of a rehabilitation nursing care plan, and the respective health gains were demonstrated. The importance of training the individual in relation to body balance, muscle strength, walking with a walking aid and their relationship with the level of independence and functionality of the individual, in their home context, is highlighted.Conclusions: After intervention by a specialist nurse in rehabilitation nursing, there was an improvement in body balance, muscle strength and walking with a walking aid, with an increase in the level of independence and functionality of the person.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/shp2025231

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