Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group: The exercises include PNF patterns for scapular complex and upper limb such as Rhythmic Initiation, Combination of Isotonics, Dynamic Re
Sponsors
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with at least 3 months post stroke 2. Supratentorial stroke 3. Diagnosis of first ever stroke 4. Aged between 30-70 years 5. Ability to follow commands (MMSE score of 24) 6. Brunnstrom stage of motor recovery (III and beyond) 7. Atleast 10 degree of movement at each upper limb joints
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any other neurological deficit like cerebellar dysfunction, dementia, perceptual dysfunction. 2. Severe tightness in elbow flexors or wrist flexors restricting terminal 30 degrees range of movement 3. Musculoskeletal complications in recent 3 months ( shoulder subluxation/ shoulder hand syndrome/ fractures of the shoulder) 4. Composite spastic index score beyond 12 (severe spasticity)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wolf Motor Function Test Timepoint: Two time points Baseline 6 weeks post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl Meyer Action Research Arm test Composite Spastic IndexTimepoint: Two time points Baseline 6 weeks post intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr karvannan H PT PhD
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Outcome results
None listed