Effect of Pelvic Control Exercises in Stroke

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Sep 28, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how pelvic and trunk control exercises can help improve muscle strength in the upper arm of stroke patients. Researchers want to see if these specific exercises can lead to better movement and function for people who have experienced a stroke.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be between 45 and 60 years old, have mild muscle tightness, and have had their stroke between 6 to 18 months ago. They also need to be able to stand without help. However, those with certain other health issues, like severe arthritis or previous injuries that could affect their recovery, will not be able to join. If you decide to participate, you can expect to engage in exercises that aim to help with your overall strength and movement following a stroke. This study is currently recruiting participants, so it's a good opportunity for those who meet the criteria and are looking for ways to recover after a stroke.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient's age will range from 45 - 60 years.
• • Muscle tone grade will range from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.
• • Duration of illness will range from 6 to 18 months after stroke onset.
• • Ability of the patient to stand without assistive devices.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that might affect pelvic alignment such as severe arthritis, knee surgery, total hip joint replacement, lower limb fractures, contractures of fixed deformity or leg length discrepancy.
• • Severe chronic back and/or knee pain that might affected standing posture.
• • Recurrent stroke
• • Shoulder or upper limb injury that might affect the recovery.
• • Perceptual or cognitive dysfunctions.
• • BMI \> 30