Effects of constant torque stretch and conventional stretch of ankle plantar flexors on gait and range of motion in stroke patients

The effects of constant torque and conventional static stretch of ankle plantar flexor on gait and range of motion in stroke patients

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0001800

Enrollment

Registered

2016-02-03

Start date

2016-02-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-03-11

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Medical Device : Subjects will be grouped into the constant torque stretch, conventional stretch and control group using a block randomization method: A card, Constant torque stretch, B card, Conventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were a minimum of 0° of passive ankle dorsiflexion, an absence of significant lower extremity pain or sensory deficits, and the ability to ambulate for up to 14 meters without the use of an assistive device. All subjects exhibited sufficient communication and cognitive capabilities (mental status examination score>24) for participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects were excluded if they exhibited lower extremity fracture or ankle contracture (MAS=4).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
gait parameters( gait speed, timing of the stance phase of each step, average peak vertical force for the foot);ankle joint stiffness	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
ankle dorsiflexion passive range of motion	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactIngui Jung

Inje University

Outcome results