The Effect of Muscular Stretching on Functional Outcomes After Stroke
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Brain stroke.Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
- Registration Number
- IRCT201610194738N6
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice Chacellor for research of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
Unilateral brain stroke; Spasticity in ankle based on the persian version of modified modified Ashworth scale (MMAS.>1); Ability to walk with or without assistive devices ; Adequate mental status with score above 24 according to persian version of Minimental Status Scale ; Adequate general health ; enough range of motion in ankle joint. Exclusion criteria: Contracture and deformity in ankle joint; Pain in lower limb; participation in sport activities or physical therapy ; Using anti-spastic medication; Other neurological diseases such as parkinson.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Timed up-and-go test (TUG). Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: With use of cornomometer.;10-meter walking timed test. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: With use of cornomometer.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Spasticity score. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: MMAS.;Subjective experience. Timepoint: baseline, after and two month after intervention. Method of measurement: VAS.