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NCT Number: NCT04816422

PNF Techniques to Improve Bed Mobility, Transfer and Early Trunk Control in Stroke Patients

Trunk control is an important factor which is disturbed after the stroke. The literature reviews suggest that trunk exercises are required to achieve good trunk stability which is essential for balance, daily functional activities and higher function tasks. By keeping these facts in view present study aims at evaluating the efficacy of PNF techniques & conventional trunk exercise to improve trunk control in recovery stage hemiplegic patients Objective: To determine Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) Techniques to improve bed mobility, transfer and early trunk control in Stroke patients

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

50 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Binash afzal

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

50 patients was included and allocated into 2 groups, group A consisting of 25 patients who received PNF techniques for trunk to improve trunk control. Group B consisting of 25 patients who received conventional trunk exercises to improve trunk control. Trunk control was assessed pre and post treatment with the help of Trunk Impairment Scale and ICU mobility scale. Data was collected by ICU mobility scale & Trunk impairment scale

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Stroke (Acute stage)
  • First attack without any prior residual impairment.
  • Middle Cerebral Artery syndrome

Exclusion criteria

  • Cognitive deficits or aphasia
  • Neurological disorders e.g, Parkinson's disease.
  • Heart failure
  • Systemic orthopaedic and psychological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation

Other

rocedure

  • Bilateral upper extremity pattern for trunk by Chopping, Lifting
  • Bilateral lower extremity pattern for trunk.
  • Trunk lateral flexion.
  • Combination patterns for the trunk by Upper and lower trunk flexion, Upper trunk flexion with lower trunk extension, Upper and lower trunk extension, Upper trunk extension with lower trunk flexion.

conventional treatment

Other

Group 2 has received conventional trunk exercise program for 45 min/day, 4 days

/ week for the period of 4 weeks the intervention includes static and dynamic functional trunk movement and strengthening exercise to the trunk muscles which includes motor developmental patterns, basic trunk movement, trunk-arm linked movements, trunk-leg linked patterns in sitting, transfer activities, with 2 minutes rest in between the repetition of each set, Progression will be made by increasing the repetition and resistance According to individual ability.

Primary outcomes

  1. ICU mobility scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    The ICU Mobility Scale (IMS) is an 11-item categorical scale that measures the highest level of functional mobility of patients within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.

  2. Trunk impairment scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    To examine the clinimetric characteristics of the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). This newly developed scale evaluates motor impairment of the trunk after stroke. The TIS scores, on a range from 0 to 23, static and dynamic sitting balance as well as trunk co-ordination. It also aims to score the quality of trunk movement and to be a guide for treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques to Improve Bed Mobility, Transfer and Early Trunk Control in Stroke Patients

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 25, 2021
Registry last updated
Mar 30, 2021

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