Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Whole-Body Vibration in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

This study will compare the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT) on lower limb motor control, balance, and physical performance in post-stroke patients. It will be a single-blinded randomized clinical trial including 34 participants, who will be allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive their respective interventions 4 days per week for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower extremity motor control, Berg Balance Scale for balance, and Barthel Index for physical performance.

Inclusion Criteria: * the patient is between the ages of 35 and 70. * Both male and female participants will be included. * Chronic post-stroke patients from 6 months to 1 year. * Stroke patients who have a neurological impairment. * Individuals who experienced a single stroke in either the left or right hemisphere of the brain. * Lower limb motor impairment with Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Score ≤ 28. * Barthel Index Score ≥ 60. * Berg Balance Scale Score ≥ 21. Exclusion Criteria: patients suffering from unstable cardiac condition, severe hypertension, congestive heart failure, aphasia, or cognitive impairments for which exercises are contraindicated. * Patients with recurrent stroke. * Patients undergoing other form of lower limb stimulation therapy concurrently. * Severe orthopedic conditions or joint deformities affecting lower limb.