The Effect of Scapular Exercises in Patients With Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke, Acute
• Interventions: Other: Bobath Approach; Other: Isometric scapular exercises

• Registration Number: NCT04792619
• Lead Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-12-03
• Primary Completion: 2019-12-31
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-08
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-11
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Control	Bobath Approach	-
Study	Bobath Approach	-
Study	Isometric scapular exercises	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Trunk Impairment Scale	12 months	postural control ability of the trunk
Scapular mobility	12 months	Distance between medial border of scapula and columna vertebralis
Trunk Control Test	12 months	Trunk Control
Reaching Performance Test	12 months	Reaching Performance
Modified Barthel Index	12 months	evaluate the level of disability during daily life activities

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mehmet Duray; 🇹🇷 Isparta, Turkey