Brain Stroke. Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 30-65 years first brain stroke ability to sit for at least 40 min be able to response to the questions and actions verbally and physically be able to walk for at least 10 meter the stroke has happened between 6-18 months ago unilateral hemiparesis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy unable patients to follow the instructions younger than 30 or older than 65 having arrhythmia or using pace maker blood circulation issues Musculoskeletal disorders (such as Osteoarthritis) having metal implant in leg skin wound or allergy to electrodes peripheral neuropathy conscious level issue psychological issues
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking ability. Timepoint: Baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Functional Ambulation Categories.;Walking speed. Timepoint: Baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: 10 meter walking test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spasticity. Timepoint: Baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: modified ashworth scale.;Mobility. Timepoint: Baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Timed up and go test.;Balance. Timepoint: Baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Single Leg Stance Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tehran University of Medical Sciences