Effects of Motor Relearning Program Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance and Gait in Stroke

Launched by FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD · Nov 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how two different types of physical therapy—Motor Relearning Program and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)—affect balance and walking in people who have experienced a stroke more than six months ago. The goal is to see which therapy helps improve walking speed and overall mobility better. Participants will be adults aged 25 to 65 who can walk at least 10 meters, whether they use a walking aid or not.

If you join the study, you will attend four therapy sessions each week for six weeks. Before and after the treatment, your balance and walking ability will be measured using simple tests. To participate, you should not have other neurological diseases, serious joint problems, or uncontrolled health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. This trial offers a chance to contribute to important research that could help improve therapy for stroke patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • more than 6 month post stroke
• • both male and female
• • Can ambulate 25 feet/10 meter (with or without assistive device).
• • Age between 25 to 65 years.
• • Grades for MAS (Grade 2 0r less )/stage of brunstrom approach (stage 4 or up )
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of neurologic disease other than the chronic stroke.
• • Orthopedic disorder involving any joint of lower limbs that interfere with study.
• • Gross visuospatial deficits .
• • Unhealed fracture of lowerlimb .
• • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
• • Uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes