To Compare the Effects of Single-Task and Dual-Task Balance Training on Patients with Cerebellar Ataxia

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of single-task versus dual-task balance training in patients with cerebellar ataxia. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted by reviewing the clinical records of 30 individuals diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia. All participants underwent assessments using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). Balance and gait were evaluated before and after a 4-week intervention period involving either single-task or dual-task balance exercises. Results: Pre- and post-intervention scores were analyzed using an unpaired t-test. Group A (single-task training) showed a t-value of 13.39, while Group B (dual-task training) had a t-value of 11.42. Both values exceeded the critical value of 2.05 at the 5% significance level with 28 degrees of freedom, indicating statistically significant improvements in both groups. Conclusion: The findings suggest that dual-task training produced a significant and positive effect on balance and gait in cerebellar ataxic patients, as demonstrated by improvements in BBS and SARA scores following the intervention.