Upper Extremity Paresis
Conditions
Keywords
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strengthening exercises and de-Lorme and Watkins exercises program in stroke patients with upper limb weakness in chronic stroke patients. The randomized central trial will recruit patients according to consecutive sampling into two intervention groups. One group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strengthening exercises and other group will receive de-Lorme and Watkins exercises program.
Detailed description
A study in which the participants (n=26) were recruited in the study suffering from stroke and meeting the inclusion criteria. Two groups formed such that patients in group A will be treated with conventional therapy and PNF and group B will be treated with PNF and NMES in along with conventional therapy. The protocol will cover 6 weeks of treatment. Regular assessment at 0,3rd and 6th week will be carried out. In the rehabilitation period, we will evaluate upper extremity function, activities of daily living(ADLs), mental status examination at regular interval during the rehabilitation.In previous studies there is less literature regarding the combine effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques and de-Lorme and Watkins exercise program on upper limb function and strength in chronic stroke patients with upper limb weakness. Therefore there is dire need to explore which training technique is most effective in improving upper limb function and strength in chronic stroke patients therefore this study aims in comparative effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strengthening exercises and de-Lorme and Watkins exercise program on upper limb function and strength in chronic stroke patients.
Interventions
OTHERPNF strengthening exercises
PNF strengthening exercises 10 repetitions, 1set , 4 days/week along with range of motion exercises total of 4 sessions were given consisting 40 minutes
OTHERde-lorme and watkins exercises
The group was given de-lorme and watkins progressive resistance exercises along with range of motion exercises .10 repetitions, 1set, 4 days /week along with range of motion exercises. total of 4 sessions per week each consisting of 40 minutes.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Chronic stroke patients. * Medically stable patients having a single stroke. * History of stroke 6 to 24 months. * A score greater than 24-30 in mini-mental test. * Patients having consciousness with GC;10
Exclusion criteria
* Recurrent stroke * Patients with gullian berrie syndrome, multiple sclerosis lesion osteoarthritis of shoulder. * Manual muscle testing below grade II.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The barthel index scale | 4th day | The Barthel Index (BI) is a measure of independence in activities of daily living (ADL).It contains 10 components which has different scores.The total score is calculated by dividing 100. |
| Hand held dynamometer | 4th day | The hand held dynamometry is an objective method in detecting minimum muscle strength change, which has an impact on the physical function of ICU survivors. The minimum change in the fore can be measured in units of weight such as pounds or kilograms. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactHira Jabeen, MSNMPT
Outcome results
None listed