Nervous System Diseases: Spasticity Nervous System Diseases Spasticity
Conditions
Interventions
1. One group will be taught to relax using relaxation techniques such as breathing
2. The other group will be taught to practice mentally stretching the affected muscles
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be recruited from consultant neurologists if they have a neurological condition, are aged 18 years and over and have a stiff muscle group that needs regular stretching to prevent deterioration and /or to reduce existing problems (such as difficulty in being dressed).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No specific exclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The primary patient outcome measure will be the change in the numerical scale rating of pain/discomfort experienced during the passive stretch of the selected limb/muscle group, this rating being 0-11, this change being calculated from the baseline to the assessment at 9 weeks. 2. The primary external outcome measure will be the change in the numerical scale rating of the difficulty of undertaking the stretch of the selected limb/muscle group, this rating being 0-11, this change being calculated from the baseline to the assessment at 9 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline to 9 and 12 weeks in: 1. Modified Ashworth Scale measure of spasticity applied to the selected joint 2. Degrees of stretch achieved measured using a goniometer 3. Time taken to achieve 30 degrees of change in joint angle measured in seconds | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed