Comparing Mobilization Techniques for the Hemiplegic Shoulder
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hemiplegic Shoulder
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
- Enrollment
- 11
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Shoulder pain using visual analogue scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
One of the main complications after stroke is hemiplegic shoulder pain. It is known that one of the most frequent causes of hemiplegic shoulder pain is a restricted range of motion in the shoulder joint. Therefore, it is necessary to preserve the passive range of motion by using the most optimal mobilization technique. The aim of this study is to compare 2 different techniques in order to document their influence on shoulder range of motion and shoulder pain in stroke patients.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •First stroke
- •Upper limb impairment
Exclusion Criteria
- •Shoulder pain on the hemiplegic side with onset before the stroke
- •Surgery at the hemiplegic shoulder
- •Active movement possible within the whole range of motion
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Shoulder pain using visual analogue scale
Time Frame: Measuring every 4 weeks up to 12 weeks after admission to the study protocol
Shoulder pain during rest, night and activities by using visual analogue scale (0-10)
Range of motion of the shoulder using goniometry
Time Frame: Measuring every 4 weeks up to 12 weeks after admission to the study protocol
Range of motion of the shoulder joint is measured using a goniometer
Secondary Outcomes
- Trunk Impairment Scale to assess trunk stability(Measuring every 4 weeks up to 12 weeks after admission to the study protocol)
- Spasticity of the shoulder muscles using the Modified Ashworth Scale(Measuring every 4 weeks up to 12 weeks after admission to the study protocol)
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment - upper limb part to assess voluntary muscle activity(Measuring every 4 weeks up to 12 weeks after admission to the study protocol)