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

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Completed

• Conditions: Stroke
• Interventions: Other: Conventional treatment; Other: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

• Registration Number: NCT04816422
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-03-15
• Primary Completion: 2020-09-20
• Study Completion: 2020-11-30
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

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

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Exclusion Criteria

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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Conventional treatment	Conventional treatment	Procedure 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.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation	Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation	Bilateral upper extremity pattern for trunk by Chopping, Lifting 2. Bilateral lower extremity pattern for trunk. 3. Trunk lateral flexion. 4. 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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ICU mobility scale	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.
Trunk impairment scale	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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Binash afzal; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan