Comparison of Motor Relearning and Neurodevelopmental Therapy in Stroke Patients

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Jun 15, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the commonest cause of long-term disability in adults. In Pakistan it is also prevalent with prevalence of 1.24%, having common risk factor hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and smoking. The focus of stroke rehabilitation is largely on the recovery of impaired movements and functions as it often leads to balance impairment and impaired postural control and mobility. The diagnosis and management of acute ischemic stroke are limited by the lack of rapid diagnostic assays for use in an emergency setting. Computed tomography (CT) scanning is u...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Both male and female, with age between 45-70 years
• • First-time unilateral stroke confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed axial tomography scan.
• • Clinically stable with fully oriented and conscious.
• • Subacute stroke patients.
• • Patients having lower limb dysfunction.
• • Patients with Mini Mental State Examination MMSE score ≥ 24
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Recurrent stroke.
• • Foot drop
• • Cardiac disease that limit function by exertional dyspnea, angina or severe fatigue.
• • Any visual and hearing problem
• • Subarachnoid or extradural hemorrhage, progressive hydrocephalus, previous history of brain injury