Background: Balance impairment is characterized by inability to maintain balance, reduced mobility and is associated with physical limitations and reduced quality of life. The main cause of stroke is associated with ischemia or hemorrhage. The risk factors include gender, age, race/ethnicity, genetics, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, alcohol use, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction etc.

Objective of the study: The main objective of my study was to find out prevalence of balance impairment among stroke survivors in Lahore.

Materials & Methods: It was a cross-sectional study which was conducted among stroke survivors with age ranging from 29-89 years. In this study, 365 participants were included. Data was gathered by using Berg Balance scale (BBS) to evaluate the prevalence of balance impairment among stroke survivors in Lahore from those individuals who can follow movement instructions given in Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Patient with orthopedic problems, neurological problems and bilateral stroke were excluded.

Results: Out of 365 stroke survivors, balance impairment was present in 119 (32.6%) of stroke survivors, 186 (51.0%) of people had acceptable balance, while 60 (16.4%) had good balance.

Conclusion: I concluded that about one-third stroke survivors exhibited balance impairment and more than half of patients had acceptable balance when assessed with Berg Balance scale (BBS).

Keywords: Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Balance impairment, Berg Balance scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Get Up and Go (GUG), and Quality of life scale (QOLs).