The effect of exercise therapy on balance in patients with stroke

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Stroke.

• Registration Number: IRCT20200101045970N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 September 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

1. A history of the first unilateral stroke proven by a neurologist with CT scan or MRI.
2. At least 6 months have passed since the onset of stroke symptoms.
3. Existence of appropriate cognitive status in order to understand simple verbal commands and follow them) According to the Persian version Mini-mental status examination = 24.
4.Ability to stand and walk independently without an aid
5. Having spasticity in gastrocnemius muscle =1 based on Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS=1)
6. Having a minimum age of 18 and a maximum of 85 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. The presence of other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, diabetes,...
2. Existence of severe visual, profound and vestibular disorders
3. Existence of severe orthopedic disorders such as fixed contractures in the lower extremities
4. Severe pain in the lower extremities: According to the VAS scale, pain between 75 and 100 mm
5. Participate in other physiotherapy treatment interventions
6. Taking drugs that affect balance function (tone, sensory system and muscle strength).
7. Having a weight of more than 150 kg and a height of more than 2.1 meters

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: Mini BES Test.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go Test.;Number of falls per week. Timepoint: Before study, after study, two months after study. Method of measurement: questionnaire.