stroke. Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Reactive Exercises:1. Creating disturbance in sitting and standing position 2. Pushing and releasing 3. Standing on an unstable surface 4. Cowboy exercise. Interven
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A history of the first unilateral stroke confirmed by a neurologist through CT scan or MRI findings. At least 6 months have passed since the onset of stroke symptoms. Having spasticity in the gastrocnemius muscle based on the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS=1) Existence of appropriate cognitive status to understand simple verbal commands and following them based on the Persian version Mini-mental status examination = 24 Ability to stand and walk independently without an aid
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Existence of other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and .... Existence of severe visual, profound and vestibular disorders Existence of severe orthopedic disorders such as fixed contractures in the lower extremities Severe pain in the lower extremities: According to the VAS scale, pain between 75 and 100 mm Participate in other rehabilitation treatment interventions Taking medications that affect the degree of spasticity. Having a weight of more than 150 kg and a height of more than2.1 meters
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Tone. Timepoint: Before treatment, after treatment and two months follow-up. Method of measurement: Modified Modified Ashworth Scale.;H reflex Latency. Timepoint: Before treatment, after treatment and two months follow-up. Method of measurement: Nerve electrical activity recorder.;H max / M max ratio. Timepoint: Before treatment, after treatment and two months follow-up. Method of measurement: Nerve electrical activity recorder. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before treatment, after treatment and two months follow-up. Method of measurement: Timed UP and Go test (TUG). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Ehsan Ghasemi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed