Task-oriented Progressive Resistance Strength Training and Balance Exercises on Lower Limb in Individuals With Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke
• Interventions: Other: Task orientated strengthening training; Other: Balance training exercises

• Registration Number: NCT04820660
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Stroke is ranked as the number fifth cause of death and a main cause of disability in the United States. It affects the arteries which supply blood to and within the brain. If the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, it will not be able to receive oxygen and the nutrients which are transported by those arteries. This leads to the death of brain cells having a magnificent effect on the function of that part.

Detailed Description

This study was quasi-experimental trial, to compare the effectiveness of Progressive Resistive Strength Exercises and Balance Exercises in subjects with Stroke. Subjects with Stroke meeting the predetermined inclusion \& exclusion criteria were divided into two groups using lottery method. Pre assessment was done using Berg Balance Scale, Fugl Meyer Assessment - Lower Extremity and Step Test.

Subjects in one group were treated with Progressive Resistive Strength Training and other group was treated with Balance training. Each subject received 12 treatment sessions, with 03 treatment sessions per week. Results were recorded at the end of 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th treatment sessions. Recorded values were analysed using SPSS.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2019-10-30
• Study Completion: 2019-12-30
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-26
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

• Hemiparetic from a single stroke occurring at least a year earlier, not presently receiving any rehabilitation services,
• Participants should not be receiving any rehabilitation services
• Participants should be able to walk 10 m independently without an assistive device
• Participants should be medically stable enough to allow participation, and able to understand instructions and follow commands.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Participants with any medical condition that would prevent participation in the training program
• Participants with any uncontrolled health condition for which exercise is contraindicated.
• Participants with any tumor or neurological signs.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Task oriented Strength training group	Task orientated strengthening training	Standing and reaching in different directions Sit-to-stand Stepping forward and backward Stepping sideways onto blocks
Balance Training	Balance training exercises	Stepping forward, backward, and sideways on the exercise step; Stepping over blocks of various heights; Standing up from a chair, From a sitting position on a 65-cm Swiss ball, Arms; bending the trunk forward and side to side); Performing double-legged stance Performing tandem stance Rising from a chair without the use of the arms; Walking forward and backward with a tandem walking pattern Performing single- legged stance

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fugl Meyer Assessment Lower Extremity	4 months	Scoring is based on direct observation of performance. Scale items are scored on the basis of ability to complete the item using a 3-point ordinal scale where 0=cannot perform, 1=performs partially and 2=performs fully. The total possible scale score is 226.
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)	4months	Zero indicates the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function. The total score ranges from 0 to 56.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah IU; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan