Health Condition 1: G00-G99- Diseases of the nervous system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Class IV High Intensity Laser Therapy: Class IV High Intensity Laser Therapy, Exercises for 6 weeks
Frequency of intevention 3 days per week for total of 6 weeks.
Control Intervention1:
Sponsors
Dr Nitesh Malhotra
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects diagnosed with ischemic stroke less than six months, mild to moderate motor impairment with Fugl Meyer score more than 30, able to perform partial or full voluntary movement having shoulder pain at rest or during mobility and able to follow commands.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Other neurological conditions like Parkinsons disease, MND, conditions affecting shoulder like shoulder hand syndrome, spasticity more than 1 according to modified ashworth scale, patients with hemi spatial neglect, under analgesic medications, skin sensitivity to gel or sdhesives.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle activity of deltoid through surface EMG, Motor ability upper extremity through Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scale, Pain intensity through Brief Pain Inventory scale.Timepoint: 2, 4 and 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stroke specific quality of life questionnaireTimepoint: day 0 and after 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nitesh Malhotra
Outcome results
None listed