spasticity, knee and ankle range of motion and function in individuals with chronic stroke. Spastic hemiplegia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:This group will receive rehabilitation exercises (strengthening exercises, PNF pattern and gait training)and stretch of gastrocnemius, soleus and hip adductors muscl
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 6 months after a stroke involving cerebral cortical regions first-ever unilateral stroke ankle dorsi flexor MMAS spasticity score =2 able to ambulate without supportive device
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: recurrent stroke previous treatment with BTXA in the 6 months preceding the study progressive or severe neurologic diseases, for example, heart conditions, unstable hypertension, fracture, or implants in the lower extremity fear to needles any contraindication for deep dry needling
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spasticity. Timepoint: before intervention, 3 weeks after first session, immediately after last session and 1 week after last session. Method of measurement: Modified Modified Ashworth Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee range of motion. Timepoint: before intervention, 3 weeks after first session, immediately after last session and 1 week after last session. Method of measurement: protractor.;Ankle range of motion. Timepoint: before intervention, 3 weeks after first session, immediately after last session and 1 week after last session. Method of measurement: protractor.;Functional activity. Timepoint: before intervention, 3 weeks after first session, immediately after last session and 1 week after last session. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShahla Zahednejad
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed