Combined effect of mirror therapy along with whole body vibration on upper limb functions in stroke patients. A randomized controlled trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 34
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Whole-body vibration training has been suggested to enhance muscle strength and motor function. It has been found that task-oriented training after WBV effectively improved motor function and increased grip strength in patients with subacute stroke. Limited studies have investigated the combined effect of mirror therapy and whole-body vibration training on upper limb function in stroke patients.
研究概览
简要总结
Stroke often leads to upper limb motor impairments, such as muscle weakness, loss of dexterous movement. Motor impairments are associated with an increased risk for stroke-related pain, stiffness and contractures in Upper Limb.
Motor impairments occur in approximately 80% of all cases and are associated with permanent disability and dependence in at least 30%. This negatively affects patients’ activities of daily living and quality of life.
Mirror therapy has shown promise in improving motor function and reducing pain after stroke. MT is an easy-to-apply low-cost technique that can improve an individual’s UL function with minimal therapist intervention and can be integrated to the home environment.
Whole-body vibration training has been suggested to enhance muscle strength and motor function. It has been found that task-oriented training after WBV effectively improved motor function and increased grip strength in patients with subacute stroke.
Inspite of these therapies, residual paralysis in upper limb functions have been evident. Studies have suggested that combination of therapies could give better outcome. Limited studies have investigated the combined effect of mirror therapy and whole-body vibration training on upper limb function in stroke patients. Hence, this study was undertaken to evaluate the combined effect of mirror therapy and whole body vibrator on hand functions in stroke patients.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 65.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Diagnosed cases of stroke from 18-65 years of age, having MMSE score above
- •Upper Limb Impairements as per the Sollerman Hand Function Test scale (SHFT) score between (1-2).
- •Willing to participate in this study.
排除标准
- •Patients having Cardiovascular or Pulmonary conditions that may restrict the assessment.
- •Medically unstable patients.
- •Ataxic Patients.
- •Orthopaedic conditions such as Fractures.
- •Epileptic Patients.
结局指标
主要结局
Whole-body vibration training has been suggested to enhance muscle strength and motor function. It has been found that task-oriented training after WBV effectively improved motor function and increased grip strength in patients with subacute stroke. Limited studies have investigated the combined effect of mirror therapy and whole-body vibration training on upper limb function in stroke patients.
时间窗: Whole Body Vibrator will be given for 15 minutes, 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
次要结局
- To evaluate the Combined Effect of Mirror Therapy with Whole Body Vibrator on Upper Limb Functions using Jebsen - Taylor Hand Function Test and Tardeiu Scale and Functional Independence Measure scale.(1 Year)
研究者
Dr. Sanjiv Kumar
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy