Trunk Stability
Conditions
Keywords
stroke, reaching, ADL
Brief summary
Trunk stability is supposed to be an important predisposition for arm function. To the investors knowledge this is never been demonstrated.
Detailed description
Fifty healthy subjects will execute a reaching movement in sitting. They will reach to a cone at a distance of little more than armlength. Electromyogram (EMG) and kinematics will be the outcome measures. Secondary outcome measures are: sex, dexterity, skillfulness, Fifty first time stroke patients will execute the same movements. Primery outcome is EMG and kinematics; secundary outcome measures are: side of hemiplegia, arm recuperation.
Interventions
OTHERone time testing
Sponsors
University Hospital, Ghent
University Ghent
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* BMI \< 30 * no orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching * age between 18 and 70 yrs
Exclusion criteria
* BMI\>30 * orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching * \< 18 yrs of age * \>70 yrs of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Electromyography to analyze muscle activation | 2 hours | which muscle is active during a reaching movement |
| kinematics to analyze trunk involvement | 2 hours | when is the trunk involved in a reaching movement |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed