Spiral Strapping for Improving Upper Limb Functions

Launched by UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY · Feb 2, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Spiral Strapping for Improving Upper Limb Functions," is exploring a new way to help stroke survivors recover better use of their arms and hands. After a stroke, many people struggle to regain movement in their upper limbs, which can significantly impact their daily lives. The study will look at how effective using special straps and splints can be in boosting rehabilitation for these individuals, especially those who experience spasticity, which means their muscles might feel tight or stiff.

To participate, individuals need to be between 50 and 60 years old and diagnosed with a chronic stroke. They should have some ability to move their wrist and fingers but may experience tightness in their muscles. Participants must be mentally capable of following instructions and not have any conditions that would interfere with their upper limb function, such as severe pain or cognitive issues. Those who join the trial can expect to engage in a designed functional program using the straps to help improve their arm movement, and their progress will be closely monitored by healthcare professionals throughout the study.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• The inclusion criteria were as follow:
• • Participants were diagnosed as chronic stroke patients.
• • Participants were selected to be in the spastic phase.
• • The degree of spasticity in the affected upper limbs, was ranged between grades (1, 1+\&2) according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
• • Participants were all between 50 and 60 years old, of both sexes.
• • Participants were cognitively able to understand and follow instructions.
• • Participants had the ability to extend their wrist joints at least 20° and fingers 10° from full flexion. This range allowed participants to engage easily in performing a designed functional program.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• The exclusion criteria were as follow:
• • Participants who were with any orthopedic condition or fixed deformity that interfere with the upper limb functions.
• • Participants who were with spasticity of more than score 2 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.
• • Participants who had cognitive or perceptual problems.
• • Participants with seizures, visual impairments, or auditory problems.
• • Participants who had shoulder pain on a visual analogue scale of \> 6/10.
• • Participants who had Botulinum Toxin in the upper extremity musculature six months before baseline assessment.