Stroke. Sequelae of stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention 1: plantar vibration. Vibration stimuli with a frequency of 100 Hz was applied for 5 minutes to the sole of more affected foot for one session. Intervention 2: Interventio
Rehabilitation
Intervention 1: plantar vibration. Vibration stimuli with a frequency of 100 Hz was applied for 5 minutes to the sole of more affected foot for one session.
Intervention 2: Placebo vibration. The affected foot was placed on the vibrator plate for 5 minutes while the device was off, for one session.
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Hemiplegia after stroke; Spasticity intensity of affected ankle plantar flexors based on Modified Modified Ashworth Scale(MMAS)>=1; independent standing and walking; Ability to follow instructions. Exclusion criteria: Taking anti-spastisity drugs; unwillingness to continue the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: Before and immediately after plantar vibration and placebo vibration. Method of measurement: Calculating mini BESTest Score. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spasticity. Timepoint: Before and immediately after plantar vibration and placebo vibration. Method of measurement: Based on Modified Modified Ashworth Scale(MMAS) scores.;Passive Range of Motion. Timepoint: Before and immediately after plantar vibration and placebo vibration. Method of measurement: Goniometry. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Soofia Naghdi
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation,Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed