Chronic stroke.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Experimental group: hip joint mobilization with movement technique for three times per week for 4 weeks, a grade III glide will be sustained for 10 seconds and relaxed for 5 seconds ov
the next 10 min for Weigh Bearing training during sitting and standing
and the final 10 min for walking.
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -The presence of hemiplegia secondary to stroke -History of stroke onset >6 months and a maximum of 1 year prior to the study -The ability to stand and walk independently without the use of assist-devices -Mini-Mental State Examination score of >24 -Within stages 2–4 of Brünnstrom -The age range of 35-65 years old -The ability to follow verbal commands
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Any orthopedic disease affecting balance control -Any neurological condition affecting balance control -Taking any medication that causes peripheral neuropathy -Have a visual impairment -Have a hearing impairment -Have a history of spinal disorders affecting gait and lower limb function -There is a cerebellar stroke at the same time -Contraindications for hip joint mobilization -Contraindications on the use of superficial electromyography
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural stability. Timepoint: 1 day before intervention, 1 day after intervention and 14 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: 1 day before intervention, 1 day after intervention and 14 days after. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go test.;Functional balance. Timepoint: 1 day before intervention, 1 day after intervention and 14 days after. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle activity pattern. Timepoint: 1 day before intervention, 1 day after intervention and 14 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Surface electromyography. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSoudeh Arabzadeh
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed