Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques to Improve Bed Mobility, Transfer and Early Trunk Control in Stroke Patients
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- ICU mobility scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
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
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
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.
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