Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Myofascial Release With Tennis Ball on Spasticity and Motor Functions
Lead Sponsor:
King Saud University
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Impaired motor function and upper extremity spasticity are common concerns in patients after stroke. It is essential to plan therapeutic techniques to recover from the stroke. The objective of this st...
Detailed Description
Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that aims to improve flexibility and sliding between layers of soft tissues, reduce the severity of muscle activity pain, and improve functional performan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Unilateral stroke,
- Hemiplegia with upper extremity dysfunctions of more than 6 months and less than 2 years of duration
- modified Ashworth scale of grade 1-3,
- Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) \>24 suggesting intact cognition,
- full passive range of motion of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand joints
- voluntary control by Brunnstrom of grade 3-5 for shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints
Exclusion
- circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis,
- impaired sensation over the affected upper limb,
- recently injured area/open wounds,
- arthritic or any other musculoskeletal condition of the upper extremity, shoulder instability based on the posterior or anterior apprehension test, and positive sulcus test,
- history of brain surgery after stroke,
- Botox injection in the past four months,
- medically unstable patients,
- patients who have had multiple strokes.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 21 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 23 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05242679
Start Date
November 21 2016
End Date
October 23 2017
Last Update
March 4 2022
Active Locations (1)
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King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11433