The Effect of Scapular Exercises on Trunk Control in Patients With Stroke: A Double-blind Randomized Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Trunk Impairment Scale
Study Overview
Brief Summary
There is a paucity of research on the correlation between postural control and upper extremity function. Analyzing the mechanisms of postural deficits and related problems is believed to give idea for any conceivable advance in future rehabilitation strategies in patients with stroke.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of scapular exercises on the scapular stability and trunk control. We hypothesized that scapular exercises correct the scapular position and improve postural control. Hence the reaching out movement can be applied in a controlled and fluent manner at the end of the treatment.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 50 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed as acute stroke, being able to sit without support, presence of hemiparesis, clinical stability
Exclusion Criteria
- •Shoulder joint dysfunction due to previous musculoskeletal disease, severe dementia, severe visual disturbances that could not be corrected with glasses, severe aphasia, scored ≥ 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale and refused to participate
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Trunk Impairment Scale
Time Frame: 12 months
postural control ability of the trunk
Scapular mobility
Time Frame: 12 months
Distance between medial border of scapula and columna vertebralis
Trunk Control Test
Time Frame: 12 months
Trunk Control
Reaching Performance Test
Time Frame: 12 months
Reaching Performance
Modified Barthel Index
Time Frame: 12 months
evaluate the level of disability during daily life activities
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Mehmet Duray
Principal Investigator
Suleyman Demirel University