Effect of Structured Progressive Task-Oriented Circuit Class Training With Motor Imagery on Gait in Stroke

Motor imagery (MI) will be trained for the individuals by imagination of the movement. Program of MI includes 1) body relaxation and awareness 2) visual imagery 3) kinesthetic imagery and 4) refocusing of body and environment.

Topic of Health education (HE) consists of 1) Changes caused by stroke 2) Complications after stroke 3) Emotional changes after stroke 4) Living at home after stroke 5) High blood pressure and stroke and 6) Preventing recurrent stroke.

Program of Task-Oriented Circuit Class Training (TOCCT) consists of warm up and perform tasks 1) Stepping forward-backward onto block 2) Stepping sideway onto block 3) Heel lifts in standing to strengthen affected planter-flexor muscles 4) Standing with a decreased base and reach for object 5) Standing up from chair, walking a short distance, and returning to chair 6) Symmetrical walking and 7) Walking at fast speed.