Eclectic approach

The eclectic program that is routinely followed in Physiotherapy Department of Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was delivered to all the participants. This program includes mainly the exercise regimes based on principles of sensorimotor, motor control, and motor learning approaches. These multi-modal regimes include seven different treatment methods, which were performed approximately for 45 min in each session per day (5 min for each method with adequate rest periods) for 6 days consecutively [Appendix]. With regard to trunk and lower extremity, 45 min of standard physiotherapy care included stretching, balance, transfer, mobility, and gait-related activities. A self-administered Likert scale response sheet was given to the therapists who delivered eclectic approach and were asked to rate the most to the least preferred treatment methods after six sessions.