Stroke.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Reactive + Conventional. Intervention 2: Intervention group: proactive + Conventional. Intervention 3: Control group: Conventional.
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A history of the first unilateral stroke proven by a neurologist with CT scan or MRI. 2. At least 6 months have passed since the onset of stroke symptoms. 3. Existence of appropriate cognitive status in order to understand simple verbal commands and follow them) According to the Persian version Mini-mental status examination = 24. 4.Ability to stand and walk independently without an aid 5. Having spasticity in gastrocnemius muscle =1 based on Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS=1) 6. Having a minimum age of 18 and a maximum of 85 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The presence of other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, diabetes,... 2. Existence of severe visual, profound and vestibular disorders 3. Existence of severe orthopedic disorders such as fixed contractures in the lower extremities 4. Severe pain in the lower extremities: According to the VAS scale, pain between 75 and 100 mm 5. Participate in other physiotherapy treatment interventions 6. Taking drugs that affect balance function (tone, sensory system and muscle strength). 7. Having a weight of more than 150 kg and a height of more than 2.1 meters
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: Mini BES Test.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go Test.;Number of falls per week. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEhsan Ghasemi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed