Comparison of Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Vs Balance Exercise Along With Conventional Therapy for Balance and Gait in Chronic Parkinson's Patient

Superior University1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentJune 2022

ConditionsParkinson

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Parkinson
Sponsor: Superior University
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Balance Exercise Along With Conventional Therapy
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

To determine the effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Vs Balance Exercise along with Conventional Therapy for balance and gait in Chronic Parkinson's patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2022

End Date

November 2022

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Superior University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Superior University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Chronic Parkinson's patients.(34)
•Patients from both gender around the age of 45-65.(35)
•Patient with a score of 42 above on the Berg Balance Scale.(29)
•Patient with good cognitive function minimum score of 20 or more on Mini-mental Status Examination Scale (MMSE).(36)

Exclusion Criteria

•Patients with a history of recurrent stroke.(37)
•Patient with peripheral vascular disease.(38)
•Patient with fracture or dislocation of lower limb.(39)
•Patient with peripheral nerve injury.(40)
•Patient with skin discoloration, skin ulcers, and skin allergy.(41)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Balance Exercise Along With Conventional Therapy

Time Frame: 6 Months

30 participants in Balance Exercise with routine Physical therapy for 45 minutes on lower limb. The interventions will be performed by a trained physiotherapist. Berg Balance Scale, Functional Gait Assessment Tool

Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Time Frame: 6 Months

30 participants in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with routine Physical Therapy for 45 minutes on lower limb. Minimental Status Examination Tool.