Physiological Cost Index of Walking in Stroke Patients and their Functional Ambulation Category

Background: Mobility, defined as the ability to walk safely and independently, is integral theperformance of basic activities daily living.An interruption in normal gait cycle energyconserving characteristics trunk limb motion results an increased energy expenditure.Objective: The objective study was compare Physiological Cost Index(PCI) walking instroke survivors with their Functional Ambulation Category(FAC).Design:Cross Sectional StudyMethods: 30 participants meeting inclusion exclusion criteria were included study. Theparticipants graded on FAC. Their heart rate(HR) recorded pre- post- 6-Minute-Walk-Test(6MWT). distance walked measured recorded. PCI calculated datawas subjected statistical analysis.Results: mean all 0.72(±0.68). A moderate negative correlation existedbetween category FAC patients decreased.Conclusion: Increased values could imply lower functional mobility scores Therapeuticinterventions that alter interventions effectively reduce consumption couldbe identified for better rehabilitation outcomes.