Health Condition 1: G93- Other disorders of brain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Urvi Parmar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A study population may include patients experiencing a first-ever unilateral stroke, whether hemorrhagic or ischemic, with a duration of at least six months. Eligible participants are aged between 35 and 65 years and have been clinically diagnosed with either type of stroke. Additionally, they should present with calf muscle spasticity of grade 1 or higher as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Participants must be able to understand and follow commands, indicating adequate cognitive function, which is confirmed by a score of 24 or above on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Furthermore, individuals should have achieved at least stage 3 on the Brunnstrom Motor Recovery Scale for the lower limb.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if they had visual impairments or depression. Individuals with cognitive disorders that made them unable to understand or follow the examiner s instructions were also not included. Additionally, patients with musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower limbs such as contractures, fractures, or severe arthritis were excluded. Those who had received a botulinum toxin injection in the calf muscle within the past three months were also not considered eligible for participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MMSE Scale MAS MINIBEST Scale RMSTimepoint: Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jagruti Patel
S.S. agrawal institute of physiotherapy and medical care education, navsari.
Outcome results
None listed