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MRP and PNF Effect on Upper Limb Motor Performance and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Stroke, Ischemic
Interventions
Other: Conventional Physical Therapy
Other: Motor Relearning Program
Other: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Registration Number
NCT05429944
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

Through this study we compare the the effects of motor relearning program and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on upper limb motor performance and quality of life in sub-acute stroke survivors. This study will be a randomized controlled trial will recruit a sample of 39 participants through non-probability consecutive sampling technique. After satisfying the inclusion criteria, participants will be divided into three groups. The first group will receive motor relearning program for 6 weeks, 3 times per week for 30 minutes, along with the conventional therapy. The second group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for 6 weeks, 3 times per week for 30 minutes, along with conventional therapy. The third group will only receive conventional the conventional therapy.

Detailed Description

One study revealed that both PNF and CIMT were effective in the management of upper limb chronic post- stroke patients. However, CIMT is the preferred technique for upper limb function recovery.

Another experimental study was conducted on comparison between proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation versus mirror therapy enhances gait and balance in paretic lower limb in acute stroke. In this study patients are randomly divided into two groups. According to statistical analysis this study shows that both the techniques Group A (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) and Group B (Mirror Therapy) were individually effective in improving gait and balance. While comparing both the techniques there is a significant difference present in the group. So, Group A is more effective in enhancing gait and balance in paretic lower limb after acute Stroke.

Another randomized control trial was conducted on comparing the effects of motor relearning programs and mirror therapy for improving upper limb motor function in stroke patient. This study concluded that MRP and MT were found to be effective in improving upper limb motor function of stroke patients, but the former was more effective than the later.

Another comparative study was conducted on motor relearning program versus proprioceptive neuro-muscular facilitation technique for improving basic mobility in chronic stroke patients- According to the results he concluded that MRP is more effective then PNF for improving basic mobility of sit to stand and walking in chronic stroke subjects and subjects were able to maintain their basic mobility at one month follow up also.

Previous studies have compared only a single intervention with controls; however, this study aims to compare two different interventions in addition to comparison with the control groups.

All these interventions previously used focus on the functional activities as a training component after stroke and have shown some degree of improvement in the functional outcome of the upper limb, but still, there is a paucity of literature on which intervention improves motor performance in an optimum timeframe during the subacute phase of stroke.

Given this gap in the literature, a study is needed to elucidate the comparative effects of motor relearning program and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on upper limb motor performance and quality of life in sub-acute stroke survivors.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
39
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 40-70 years are included.
  • Both genders are included
  • Hemiplegic ischemic stroke of both sides
  • Participants with sub-acute Stroke (from 1 week to 6 months).
  • Non- aphasic stroke patients.
  • Clinically stable patients.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Recurrent Stroke
  • Patients with other neurological conditions and deficits.
  • Patients with other orthopedic condition like frozen shoulder or unhealed fracture of upper limb.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Conventional Physical TherapyConventional Physical TherapyElectrotherapy includes TENS, Electrical stimulation and Heat therapy. ROM . Stretching and positioning Exercises Strengthening Exercises for the weak muscles. Sensory Interventions.
Motor Relearning ProgramMotor Relearning ProgramMRP is a task- oriented approach to improve motor control, focusing on relearning of daily activities. Based on 4 steps 1.Analysis of task 2.Practice of missing component 3.Practice of task 4.Transference of learning
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationProprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is the neurophysiological approach in which impulses from the periphery are facilitated to the central nervous system through the stimulation of sensory receptors present in muscles and around the joints by stretch, resistance, traction, approximation and audiovisual command to the patient. The techniques administered included Rhythmic Initiation, Slow Reversal and Agonistic Reversal.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity (FMA-UE)6 weeks

Changes from baseline The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. The motor domain includes items assessing movement, coordination, and reflex action of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand. Each item consists of a 3- point scale (0, 1, and 2), with a total maximum score of 66.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Motor Assessment Scale6 weeks

The MAS was originally designed to assess eight subsets of motor function and one subset of muscle tone. The upper limb subscale (UL-MAS) consists of subset 6: 'Upper Arm Activity', subset 7: 'Hand Movements', and subset 'Advanced Hand Activities'.

Stroke Impact Scale6 weeks

It is a stroke-specific, self-report, health status measure. It was designed to assess multidimensional Stroke outcomes, including strength, hand function Activities of Daily Living/ Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ADL/IADL), mobility, communication, emotion, memory and thinking, and participation.

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)6 weeks

It is used to assess spasticity. its performed by extending the patients limb first from a position of maximal possible flexion to maximal possible extension the point at which the first soft resistance is met. Afterwards, the modified Ashworth scale is assessed while moving from extension to flexion.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

PSRD, Ittefaq Hospital

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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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