Health Condition 1: I634- Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Subjects with first diagnosis of stroke by a neurologist and confirmed by CT scan or MRI. - Subjects with age > 21 years. - Both male and female subjects. - Intact touch, pain and temperature sensations. - Paresis but no paralysis on the hand and arm item of Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS). - Ability to sit on the bed unsupported. - Ability to follow commands. (MMSE score >= 24) - Cleared for commencing rehabilitation. - Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Subjects with residual deficits from previous stroke or CNS lesion. - Subjects with any cognitive impairment, receptive aphasia or visual difficulties. - Subjects with neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders. - Other significant upper limb impairment (pain, frozen shoulder, severe arthritis). - MMSE < 24.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Motor Evaluation Scale for Upper Extremity in Stroke Subjects (MESUPES)Timepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Sensorimotor Function-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE)Timepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy