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Comparison of Pelvic PNF techniques to improve balance in stroke patients

Comparison between Rhythmic Initiation and Slow Reversal PNF Technique on Pelvis to improve Static and Dynamic Balance in Stroke Hemiplegic Patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210823052272N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2021-09-16
Start date
2021-05-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-01

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Conditions

inability to maintain stability in stroke patients with one sided body weakness.. Cerebral infarction

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Rhythmic Initiation PNF technique. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Slow Reversals PNF technique.

Sponsors

The University of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both Male and Female participants of age 45-60 years. With first unilateral stroke within 6 months. The participants who will able to walk with walking aids or assistance for 10meters. No PNF treatment given to the pelvic area since 6 weeks Patients on Berg Balance Scale scoring less than or equal to 30 with minimumscore 20

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those participants having pelvic dysfunction other than stroke. Having pelvic fracture within last 6 months Patients having spinal deformity. Patients with cognitive dysfunction. Patients having lower limb MSK disorders. Having severe disabling arthritis and patients having cardiopulmonary deficits Patients having severe degenerative changes. Patients having Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Static and Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: before intervention and after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAamna Masood

The University of Faisalabad

aamnamasood27@gmail.com+92 41 8860190

Outcome results

None listed

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