Effects of stretching exercises in patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Comparison of clinical and functional effects of static stretching and functional stretching exercises in lower limb muscles of patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190702044079N1

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-29

Start date

2019-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-24

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Conditions

multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:static stretching exercises will be applied 3 times in a week totally for 4 weeks.Hamistring,quadriceps,adductors and plantar flexors will be streched by researcher

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Multiple sclerosis confirmed by specialist to have spasticity with limb stiffness or contractures of muscles or soft tissue in lower extremity being able to walk min 25 foot with/without assistive devices

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: to use wheelchair to use anti spasticity drugs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Spasticity. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: modified modified ashworth scale.;Function. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test and Timed 25 Foot Walk test.;Active range of motion. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: with goniometer.;Pain. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Spasticity. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: modified modified ashworth scale.;Function. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test and Timed 25 Foot Walk test.;Active range of motion. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: with goniometer.;Pain. Timepoint: in the begining and end of the study. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMerziye Ergul

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences

merziyeergul@gmail.com+98 21 4424 1362

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026