To compare effect of scapula stabilizing exercises and scapula PNF technique on scapular alignment and activity of daily living in stroke patients

Completed

Conditions: Hemiplegia, unspecified,

Registration Number: CTRI/2021/09/036837

Lead Sponsor: DVVPFs College of physiotherapy

Brief Summary: Stroke is the common neurologicaldisorder causing impairment of upper limb functions. Upper limb inacapacity isthe big issue and it contributes greatly to functional disability after Stroke.Patients have poor voluntary control and muscle weakness of arm and bodymalalignment which increases the incidence of dependence in ADL activity immediatelyafter Stroke.

Scapula Stabilizing Exercises andScapula PNF have both proved to be effective in improving the motor function ofupper limb and ADL activity. But in the busy clinical set up, we need to chooseone technique which is more efficient. So the study was done to investigatecomparison between both the techniques and effect of these techniques onScapular Algnment and Functional task.

An Experimental Study was conductedin tertiary care hospital 18 patients diagnosed with Stroke were recruited asper the inclusion and exclusion criteria.After obtaining theethical approval from Instituitonal Ethical Committee, enrollment of theparticipants began. Written informed consent was explained and undersigned bythe patients which were included in the study.The patients were divided intotwo group with the help of allocation method .Scapula Stabilizing Exercises andScapula PNF were given to Group A and Group B respectively. Scapula Alignmentwith the help of Palpation meter (PALM) and Functional task in terms of Liftingand lowering the cup was taken at baseline and for four consecutive days.

The dataobtained was then analyzed statistically. The results showed significantimprovement in both the techniques i.e. there is decrease in the Total Heightdiscrepancy and time taken for lifting and lowering the cup. ScapulaProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises was found to be moreeffective than Scapula Stabilizing Exercises.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

Gender: males and females Patients with acute and sub-acute stroke Patients with spasticity Grade 0 to Grade 1+ Patients with Static and Dynamic balance in sitting Brunstorm recovery beyond stage 3 Patients able to follow command.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with shoulder subluxation Patients undergone any surgery related to shoulder joint .
Musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, dislocation or any soft tissue injuries on affected side or non-affected side.
Patients with Neurological conditions other than stroke.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Palpation Meter,Stopwatch	0.1.2.3.4.days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Trial Locations

Locations (1): DVVPFs College of physiotherapy
🇮🇳
Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India
DVVPFs College of physiotherapy
🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India
Prachi Bhagat
Principal investigator
07768815938
prachibhagat007@gmail.com