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The effect of exercise therapy on ankle spasticity in patients with stroke

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
stroke.
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
Registration Number
IRCT20200101045970N4
Lead Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

A history of the first unilateral stroke confirmed by a neurologist through CT scan or MRI findings.
At least 6 months have passed since the onset of stroke symptoms.
Having spasticity in the gastrocnemius muscle based on the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS=1)
Existence of appropriate cognitive status to understand simple verbal commands and following them based on the Persian version Mini-mental status examination = 24
Ability to stand and walk independently without an aid

Exclusion Criteria

Existence of other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and ....
Existence of severe visual, profound and vestibular disorders
Existence of severe orthopedic disorders such as fixed contractures in the lower extremities
Severe pain in the lower extremities: According to the VAS scale, pain between 75 and 100 mm
Participate in other rehabilitation treatment interventions
Taking medications that affect the degree of spasticity.
Having a weight of more than 150 kg and a height of more than2.1 meters

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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