stroke patients with upper limb spasticity stroke, spasticity, magnetic field therapy, peripheral magnetic stimulation
Conditions
Interventions
A MagPro R30 electromagnetic stimulator device with a Racetrack probe will be used over individual spastic muscles. The stimulation will be done over shoulder adductors, shoulder extensors, elbow exte
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Sponsors
Faculty of medicine, Khon Kaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. First event of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke diagnosed through computed tomography or MRI 2. Age between 18 to 80 years 3. Spasticity of upper extremity which has Modified Ashworth Score 1+,2 or 3 4. onset of post stroke at least six weeks 5. ability to sit on a chair independently for at least 1hour
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion 1. Use of a cardiac pacemaker or unknown invasive cardiac procedure 2. Metallic devices placed in the affected limb 3. Pregnancy 4. Malignancy 5. unstable fracture in the paretic upper limb 6. Not follow command or cognitive impairment 7. Any joint contracture or deformity in the hand or upper limb 8. Other neurological problem
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper limb spasticity pre treatment, end of treatment, 30 minutes after treatment, 60 minutes after treatment, and 90 minutes after treatment To measure the degree of spasticity by using Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper limb function pre treatment and end of treatment To measure the motor function of upper extremity by using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNanthanut Phaisalsuppol
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed