The Effectiveness of Upper Extremity Isokinetic Strengthening in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- upper extremity strength
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomised controlled study will investigate the effectiveness of isokinetic strengthening on the upper extremity functionality and strength in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.
Investigators
Ilke Coskun Benlidayi
Associate Professor
Cukurova University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Active motion in upper extremity
- •Brunnstrom's Scale above 3
Exclusion Criteria
- •Unstable medical conditions
- •Cognitive problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
upper extremity strength
Time Frame: 0, 4, 8 weeks (change from baseline upper extremity strength at 4 weeks and at 8 weeks will be assessed)
Muscles: forearm flexors and extensors Measurement tool: MicroFET3 (Hoggan Health Industries Inc. West Jordan, UT, USA)
pik torque
Time Frame: 0, 4, 8 weeks (change from baseline pik torque at 4 weeks and at 8 weeks will be assessed)
Muscles: wrist flexors and extensors Measurement Tool: CSMI Humac Norm Cybex isokinetic dinamometer (HUMAC® /2009 Version: 10.000.0065, Computer Sports Medicine Inc., USA)
Secondary Outcomes
- Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (Part 1)(0, 4, 8 weeks)
- hand grip strength(0, 4, 8 weeks)
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale for upper extremity(0, 4, 8 weeks)
- Stroke Impact Scale version 3.0(0, 4, 8 weeks)