Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: circumferential pressure application by using a
sphygmomanometer and conventional physiotherapy: Patients will first be positioned supine for 10 minutes to facilitate relaxation, and b
this cycle will be repeated twice. Alongside, patients will undergo a conventional rehabilitation protocol including stretching and spasticity management (sustained calf stretching, slow stroking, and
Sponsors
Dr. Divya Kharwandikar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Survivors diagnosed with stroke on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with subacute and chronic onset of stroke (more than 3 months) 2. Increased muscle tone of the affected lower limb gastro-soleus muscle (Modified Ashworth scale grade from 1 to 3) 3. Brunnstorm stage of recovery 2 and 3 4. Voluntary control of affected lower limb and ankle (Voluntary control grade from 2 to 4) 5. Unable to do dorsiflexion 6. Pressure sensation should be intact on the affected extremities 7. MMSE score in between 24 to 30 8. Patient should be Cooperative and motivated 9. Those who are willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contractures of affected calf muscle 2. Increased muscle tone of the affected lower limb gastro-soleus muscle (modified ashworth scale grade 0 and 4) 3. Voluntary control grading stage 5 and 6 4. Any visual/ hearing problems 5. Cognitive impairment 6. Deformity of lower limb 7. Peripheral nerve injury 8. Peripheral vascular disease of the affected side 9. Any other neurological problem like head injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or uncontrolled cardiovascular or other neurological condition were excluded. 10. The survivors who are not co-operative during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1 Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) 2 Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS)Timepoint: At baseline and 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr R S Gangatharan
RJS College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed