Stroke Circulatory System Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
Functional strength training is ?hands-off? progressive resistive exercise during functional activity whilst directing participants? attention to the activity being performed and providing appropriate
Sponsors
The Stroke Association (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years and above, either sex, one to five years after stroke in anterior circulation (infarct or haemorrhage) not receiving formal therapy for their upper or lower limb 2. Have a walking ability on the Functional Ambulatory Category between 1 and 49 and have some voluntary activity in the paretic upper limb scoring 12+/57 on the Action Research Arm Test but unable to complete the Nine Hole Peg Test in 50 seconds or less 3. Can follow a one-stage command, i.e. sufficient communication/orientation for interventions in this trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known pathology precluding them participating in functional strength training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional Ambulatory Category for lower limb function 2. Action Research Arm Test for upper limb function All measured on days 43 and 88. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Modified Rivermead Mobility Index for lower limb function 2. Nine Hole Peg Test for upper limb function All measured on days 43 and 88. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed