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NCT Number: NCT04792619

The Effect of Scapular Exercises in Patients With Stroke

There is a paucity of research on the correlation between postural control and upper extremity function. Analyzing the mechanisms of postural deficits and related problems is believed to give idea for any conceivable advance in future rehabilitation strategies in patients with stroke.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of scapular exercises on the scapular stability and trunk control. We hypothesized that scapular exercises correct the scapular position and improve postural control. Hence the reaching out movement can be applied in a controlled and fluent manner at the end of the treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

50 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mehmet Duray

Isparta, 32200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosed as acute stroke, being able to sit without support, presence of hemiparesis, clinical stability

Exclusion criteria

Shoulder joint dysfunction due to previous musculoskeletal disease, severe dementia, severe visual disturbances that could not be corrected with glasses, severe aphasia, scored ≥ 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale and refused to participate

Treatment and study plan

Bobath Approach

Other

The patients in both groups were treated with the exercise program according to the Bobath concept was planned taking the functional needs of the survivors into account, including stretching and facilitation of latissimus dorsi muscle, facilitation of abdominal muscles, placing exercises, training of lumbar spine stabilizers, functional reach of shoulder in different directions. Five sessions of about an hour each were provided to the patients

Isometric scapular exercises

Other

Isometric scapular exercises were performed to the patients included to the study group in a sitting position and at 900 of the shoulder flexion and 900 of the shoulder abduction. The patients were exercised by a physiotherapist using isometric contraction in protraction and retraction by a physiotherapist. Isometric contractions lasted 5 seconds and each exercise was repeated 2x15 times. One minute rest period was given between sets

Primary outcomes

  1. Scapular mobility

    Time frame: 12 months

    Distance between medial border of scapula and columna vertebralis

  2. Trunk Impairment Scale

    Time frame: 12 months

    postural control ability of the trunk

  3. Trunk Control Test

    Time frame: 12 months

    Trunk Control

  4. Modified Barthel Index

    Time frame: 12 months

    evaluate the level of disability during daily life activities

  5. Reaching Performance Test

    Time frame: 12 months

    Reaching Performance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Suleyman Demirel University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Scapular Exercises on Trunk Control in Patients With Stroke: A Double-blind Randomized Study

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 11, 2021
Registry last updated
Mar 11, 2021

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