Brain stroke. Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Functional stretching of gastrocnemius muscle will be applied to intervention group. Intervention 2: No stretch will be applied to control group.
Rehabilitation
Functional stretching of gastrocnemius muscle will be applied to intervention group.
Sponsors
Vice Chacellor for research of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Unilateral brain stroke; Spasticity in ankle based on the persian version of modified modified Ashworth scale (MMAS.>1); Ability to walk with or without assistive devices ; Adequate mental status with score above 24 according to persian version of Minimental Status Scale ; Adequate general health ; enough range of motion in ankle joint. Exclusion criteria: Contracture and deformity in ankle joint; Pain in lower limb; participation in sport activities or physical therapy ; Using anti-spastic medication; Other neurological diseases such as parkinson.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Timed up-and-go test (TUG). Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: With use of cornomometer.;10-meter walking timed test. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: With use of cornomometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spasticity score. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: MMAS.;Subjective experience. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: VAS. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKhosro Khademi Kalantari
School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Me
Outcome results
None listed