stroke with arm paresis
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Electrical stimulation of the wrist extensors with a low-frequency stimulation protocol (biphasic, rectangular pulse shape, 50 Hz, pulse time of 500 µs and pulse pause of 20 ms, 20/60/20 ram
Sponsors
Hochschule Trier
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hemorrhagic or ischemic apoplex, Arm paresis as a result of stroke, Cognitive functions sufficient (understanding of study content, implementing instructions, giving consent) and communication possible, Ability to sit upright and maintain position (chair or wheelchair) for about 75 min
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No movement of the wrist extensors possible (strength grade 0-1 according to Janda), Complaints/movement restrictions in the area of the wrist/elbow/forearm/shoulder (e.g. tendovaginitis, tennis elbow), Contraindications for electrical stimulation according to Wenk (2011)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stimulation efficiency (quotient of force and stimulation intensity) during each step of a stepwise increase in stimulation intensity protocol | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| induced force during each step of the step protocol, perceived discomfort during each step of the stimulation protocol, muscle fatigue (decrease in induced force during a muscle fatigue protocol) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Tenberg
Hochschule Trier
Outcome results
None listed