Neural Mobilization Versus PNF Hold Relax Technique on Lower Extremity in Hemiplegic Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hemiplegic Stroke
• Interventions: Other: PNF hold relax technique; Other: Neural mobilization

• Registration Number: NCT05379998
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Several studies about the effects of nerve mobilizations and stretching exercises have been conducted. This study will contribute to describing the long term effects of these techniques on gait, motor function and quality of life in hemiplegic stroke patients and compare the effectiveness of both techniques.

Detailed Description

Several studies about the effects of nerve mobilizations and stretching exercises have been conducted. Evidence regarding the comparison of these two techniques is sparse and is based on different clinical experiences and a less number of studies with limited methodological design. There has been no work regarding the long term effects of these two techniques in improving lower limb motor function in Hemiplegic stroke patients. This study will contribute to describing the long term effects of these techniques on gait, motor function and quality of life in hemiplegic stroke patients and compare the effectiveness of both techniques. A total of 54 patients diagnosed with Hemiplegic stroke will be selected for the collection of data according to the inclusion criteria. Patients will be divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Group A will receive sciatic nerve mobilization (sliding technique) and Group B will receive Proprioceptive neuromuscular mobilization Hold relax technique 3 days a week for 30 mins per day for 6 weeks. Sciatic nerve mobilizations (sliding technique) will be performed for a duration of 1 minute each for 6 such sets with 60 seconds rest period followed by every set. The Hold Relax Technique of Hamstring will be performed with each hold period lasting for 10 seconds followed by a relaxation phase of 10-15 seconds for 10 repetitions. Data will be collected at baseline, after 3weeks and at 6 weeks after intervention from both groups. Gait will be measured using TUG (Timed up and go), Quality of life will be measured using the Urdu version of SS-QOL(stroke-specific quality of life)and lower limb motor function will be measured using fugl Meyer scale(lower extremity)

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-05-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-05-13
• Study First Posted: 2022-05-18
• Study Start: 2022-05-20
• Status Verified: 2022-11
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-20
• Study Completion: 2022-11-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-11-24
• Last Update Posted: 2022-11-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with subacute to chronic (3-12months) Hemiplegic Stroke.
• Both Genders.
• Age between 20 and 70 years.
• Patients classified as grade 2 and 3 as per the Modified Rankin scale.
• Patients with or without assistive devices.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Patients having cardiac disorders, rheumatic and orthopedic diseases that would impede the performance of the technique.
• Patients who have undergone some surgery recently.
• Patients having cognitive impairments.
• Contractures of the lower limb joints.
• Patients having associated Neurological Pathologies.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group B(PNF hold relax)	PNF hold relax technique	PNF hold relax technique of Hamstring muscle
Group A(neural mobilization)	Neural mobilization	sciatic nerve mobilization(sliding technique)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and go (TUG)	6 weeks	The timed up and Go test (TUG) is a sensitive and specific measure of the probability of falls among older adults. This test is simple and used to measure the risk of falls, and the progress of walking, balance and sitting to stand. The TUG is a reliable, valid, and easy-to-administer clinical tool for assessing advanced functional mobility after a stroke.\<10sec shows complete independence for ambulation and transfers (with and without walking aid). An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk of falling.
Stroke specific quality of life (SS-QOL)	6 weeks	Stroke specific quality of life (SS-QOL) is a standard scale used to evaluate health as related to the quality of life, particularly in stroke patients. Urdu version of the stroke-specific quality of life scale will be used. The total score ranges from 49 to 245 with higher scores indicating higher quality of life. The minimum score is 49.
Fugl meyer(lower extremity)	6 weeks	The Fugl-Meyer Assessment is the most widely used standardized clinical scale designed to assess motor function, balance, sensation qualities and joint function in hemiplegic post-stroke patients. The total motor score ranges from 0 to 100 including 28 points for the lower extremity and 6 scores for coordination/speed. Sensation score ranges from 0 to 12, joint range of motion from 0 to 20 and joint pain from 0 to 20.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Holly Family Hospital; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Pakistan