Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Resistance exercise and Standard Physical Therapy program
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1- Patient's age range from 35 to 80 years old. 2- Patients with chronic stroke (more than one year after the disease onset). 3- Have ability to understand simple verbal commands. 4- Have muscle tone grade 1, 1+ or 2 (Modified Ashworth scale) 5- No botulinum toxin injection in the last 4 months 6- Have Brunstrom stage beyond 3 for lower limb motor recovery were recruited in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1- Have any other neurological disorders affecting their lower extremities. 2- Have any previous fracture in lower limb, with metal implant or pacemaker 3- Are not able to follow directions or present with severe cognitive deficits or Receptive aphasia. 4- Functional surgery in the last six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1- Muscle strength using Handheld dynamometer. 2- Delayed time (Sequence of contraction) during volitional movement with the non-paretic side in adduction and abduction. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional independence measure, FIM Physical Domains • Transfers - toilet • Transfers - bath/shower • Walk/wheelchair • Stairs • Transfers - bed/chair/wheelchair | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMostafa Fahmy
Teaching Assistant Department of Neuromuscular disorders and its surgery Faculty of physical therapy Cairo Uni.
Outcome results
None listed