Comparison of the effects of myofascial release therapy applied to ankle muscles on muscle properties, joint range of motion, and balance in stroke patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0012057

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-28

Start date

2026-02-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : All participants will receive a total of 12 intervention sessions over 5 weeks, 2–3 times per week. All groups will receive 30 minutes of neurodevelopmental treatment as a common interven

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years or older with chronic stroke Patients with ankle dorsiflexion muscle strength of grade 4 or lower based on the Manual Muscle Test Patients who are able to communicate and follow verbal instructions Patients who are able to maintain a standing position with or without an assistive device

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have undergone surgical treatment of the ankle joint due to musculoskeletal disease Patients who are unable to provide voluntary informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mechanical properties of the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscles;Ankle range of motion;Balance characteristics, Center of pressure characteristics	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactEuna Ko

Eulji University Sungnam Campus

eyna74@naver.com+82-31-740-7385

Outcome results