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Study aim:
The objective and aim of this study are:
To find out the effectiveness of myofascial release technique with Valgus correction exercise on balance, quality of life, range of motion and pain in patients with grade II knee osteoarthritis.
Design:
parallel group randomized clinical trial and Randomization will be achieved through computer generated random number table.
Settings and conduct:
Allied Hospital. it will be assessor who will be blinded about the type of intervention. Treatment will be given by principal /investigator
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
age: 40-60 years
Both gender
Iliotibial band tightness
Knee osteoarthritis ACR (American college of Rheumatology)
Exclusion Criteria:
knee arthroplasty
bone tumor
Any other pathology
Osteomyelitis
Intervention groups:
Group A: Intervention group. Myofascial release technique
The individuals in the Group A will be treated using hot pack on knee area, quadricep isometrics 10 *10 and myofascial release Technique for iliotibial band. Patients will be asked to perform knee flexion and extension for another 5 minutes.
Frequency: Two Times a Week for 6 weeks
Group B: valgus correction exercise (VCE)
Technique: The individuals in the Group B will be treated using hot pack on knee area, quadricep isometrics 10 *10 and myofascial release Technique. In addition to this patient will perform valgus correction exercise (VCE) for 10 minutes.
Valgus correction exercise (VCE)
• Squat in front of mirror (0°-60° of knee flexion, performed in front of mirror to ensure the knee does not exceed the midfoot)
• Hip lateral rotation
• Lateral walk with elastic resistance around forefoot
Frequency: Two Times a Week for 6 weeks
The outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, third and at 6 weeks of intervention.
Main outcome variables:
Pain, knee Range of motion, balance and qaulity of life
Study aim:
To compare the effects of pelvic strengthening excercises with and without lumbopelvic belt on postpartum females with pelvic girdle pain.
Design:
Randomize clinical trial, not blind trial, 2 group.
Settings and conduct:
MEDLANE MEDICAL COMPLEX GULBERG 3 LAHORE. The study was conducted within 6 months after the approval of synopsis.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria: •Age 25-35 •Diagnosed cases of pelvic girdle pain. •Willing to participate in the research •First post partum period.
Exclusion Criteria: •History of previous pelvic surgery •History of pelvis fracture •Any neurological problem •Patients using the pain killers •Patients with depression •Uncontrolled thyroid disorder
Intervention groups:
Group A: patients were treated with conventional physical therapy treatment and pelvic strengthening exercises with lumbopelvic belt. Group B: patients were treated with conventional physical therapy treatment and pelvic strengthening exercises. Pre interventional readings will be taken at baseline & post interventional readings at 4 weeks
Main outcome variables:
pain intensity (VAS) and low back pain (ODI)
Study aim:
The aim of the study is to evaluates the effects of resistance training versus endurance training on hyperlipidemia, uric acid, and glucose levels in patients with metabolic syndrome
Design:
Parallel, 64 sample size, Randomized Clinical Trial, single blinded
Settings and conduct:
The trial will be conducted in the Physiotherapy department of Punjab Social Security Health Management Company Hospital and sharif city polyclinic raiwind. The assessor will be completely blind to outcomes
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 30-50 years individuals,
Male and female both,
Having Metabolic syndrome 22
Exclusion Criteria:
Type I diabetes,
Heart failure,
Renal problems,
Mal absorption syndrome,
History of bariatric surgery,
Participants who were taking weight loss medications,
Smoker, alcohol intake,
Pregnant or lactation22
Intervention groups:
The participant will be divided into two groups. Both groups will follow two different supervised exercise training programs.
Group A follows Endurance exercises: 30 min per day of endurance exercise training on the treadmill, intensity will be adjusted through HRmax(heart rate maximum) .
Group B follows Resistance exercises: exercise starts with 30% repetition maximum of resistance exercise training on multiple exercise units, 3 sets of 9 exercises, six times per week with 10 repetitions, 1 min rest between sets. The load will be adjusted every week according to the 70% 1RM rule.
9 resistance exercises that will be followed during 12 weeks on multiple exercise units are listed below
1. Front raises
2. Shoulder shrug
3. Bicep curl
4. Seated dumbbell press
5. Lateral raises
6. Pull down
7. Leg extension curl
8. Seated row
9. Chest press
Main outcome variables:
blood pressure, sugar level( HBA1C), lipid profile(triglyceride, high and low density lipid), uric acid levels, pain
Study aim:
Evaluation of the effect of correct flossing technique on periodontal clinical indicators
Design:
Clinical trial with control group, 2 arm parallel group, single-blinded, randomized, on 100 patients, randomization was done with random numbers table.
Settings and conduct:
Location: General Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Isfahan. How to do: Select 100 patients from dental school referrals. Method: Random allocation of patients to two groups of control and intervention using random numbers table. Blindness: The therapist is blinded because the therapist who performs the examination and scaling and root planning knows the patients only through random codes.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
At least 20 existing teeth
People having calculus on their teeth
People completely healthy physically and mentally
People who are not used to using dental floss (use less than 2 times a week)
Having the necessary cooperation to observe health
Presence of Ramford's teeth or replacement teeth؛
Non-inclusion criteria:
Moderate to severe periodontitis
Deep caries, overhang and crown
Gingival recession
Pregnancy
Mouth breathing
People who are taking antibiotics or aspirin
People who have gingival hyperplasia
Intervention groups:
Intervention group: After the initial sampling, index recording and scaling and root planning, people were taught the technique of brushing once a day by the Rolling method using a soft toothbrush along with the use of thin fluoridated dental floss once a day.
Control group: After the initial sampling, index recording and scaling and root planning, people were taught the technique of brushing once a day by the Rolling method using a soft toothbrush.
Main outcome variables:
Clinical attachment level; Bleeding on marginal probing; Approximal Plaque Index; Calculus Surface Index; Probing depth index
Study aim:
The aim of study was to determine combine effects of hip strengthening exercises with knee strengthening exercises on knee pain, function and activities of daily livings and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis
Design:
A single-blind, randomized controlled trial
Settings and conduct:
Physical therapy department of WAPDA Teaching Hospital Complex Lahore, Lahore
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
The inclusion criteria; Age 40-70 year, Female only, Unilateral knee OA, Diagnosed patients of knee OA by orthopedic, Grade II to III by Kellgren– Lawrence scale and No pervious surgical/ steroid injection history with in last 6month. The following were the exclusion criteria; Bony abnormalities that affected knee, Plan of surgical procedure with in the time frame of study, Have history of injury that may cause OA, Systemic inflammatory and medical disease that have prevent physical activity
Intervention groups:
A resistance exercises program included Hip exercise with Hnee exercise (Hip flexors, Hip extensor, Hip abductor/adductor, Hip external and Internal rotators) and Knee strengthening (Knee flexors, Knee extensor). The subjects in CG were underwent a resistance exercises program included only Knee exercises (Knee flexors, Knee extensor, Leg press, Heel press and Calf hold
Main outcome variables:
Pain, Function and Quality of life
Study aim:
The objective of this study was to assess the synergistic effects of curcumin with and without strengthening exercises in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Design:
Pragmatic,community bases,parallel group,Double blinded,Randomised control trial.
There were 100 patients were enrolled.Study was done form June-december 2021.Out of 100 patients 90 were selected.
Settings and conduct:
Study was conducted at Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences Multan after approval from institutional ethical comittee.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
Patients of all ages, diagnosed RA, of both gender, and patients with swelling in joints and pain.
Exclusion criteria:
Patients with vascular neoplasia, fibromyalgia, radiculopathy, neuropathy, tumor, joint fractures, and vestibular problems were excluded.
Intervention groups:
Treatment group A was treated with Curcumin and strengthening exercises, and control group B was treated with Curcumin only. Dosage of 180 mg/day of Curcumin
The strengthening exercises given to group A were upper extremity resistive exercises, resistive hand training with the medicine ball, elbow, and shoulder resistive training by dumbbells. Lower extremity resistive exercises i-e resistive knee training by pressing soft rollers and ankle weights—upper extremity theraband strengthening exercises and lower extremity theraband strengthening exercises.
Main outcome variables:
By using WOMAC and NPRS,pain,stiffness and physical activities were measured.And at the end patient dependency and range of motion were also assessed.By using WOMAC and NPRS scale,pain stiffness and ADLs were the variables to be assessed.
Morover,Xray finding were also done for the assessment.
Study aim:
Muscle energy technique is an emerging type of manual therapy. It is not common in clinical setups. Nowadays, clients and patients want results of a treatment on the spot. So, the scholar want to find out immediate effects of MET on cervical pain and range of motion
Design:
This study will have 2 groups. A will be experimental group and B control .
Sample size: 50
Randomization: will be done using lottery method
Center: Single center
Settings and conduct:
(Hayatabad medical complex, MTI, Peshawar)
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria: Male and female, Age 18-50 years, Subjects having neck pain from previous 3 or more than 3 months
Exclusion criteria: Cervical radiculopathy or disc prolapse, trauma, bone fractures, joint dislocation or cervical instability, dermatitis, abnormal sensations, active bleeding and open wounds, History of the neck surgery in the past 12 months, Diagnosed cases of serious pathologies like infection, inflammation or malignancy
Intervention groups:
Experimental Group (Group A): This group will be same as control group (as in having conventional physical therapy) but with addition of the intervention which will be muscle energy techniques (MET). Therapist will give resistance to produce isometric contraction in the muscles just short of the barrier. The patient strength of muscle contraction will be less than the therapist counter force of resistance. Therapist will hold the position for 7-10 seconds. Then a 30 seconds stretch will be given and the process will be repeated three times.
Control Group (Group B): This group will comprise of conventional therapy for the participants. Conventional therapy will include heating pad for 15-20 minutes and soft tissue release for 5 minutes.
Main outcome variables:
Outcome will be measured on the basis of means of NPRS score and neck ROMs.
Study aim:
To determine the comparative effects of high and low intensity resistance training on balance and fatigue perception in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Design:
Parallel group, single-blind, randomized controlled trial on 44 individuals
Settings and conduct:
A study was conducted in Physiotherapy Department at District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Sheikhupura. A single blinded study and participants were blinded through chit method.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria: both male and female; 50-65 years old people; Parkinson's disease. Exclusion criteria: cognitive impairments; diagnosed by any other neurological conditions.
Intervention groups:
Patients allocated to Group A performed a low-intensity exercise program that included breathing, stretching, and relaxation in a sitting position twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks. In contrast, Participants located in Group B went through high-intensity exercises with Thera-bands twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks with individualized progression. Each session ended up in 60 min. The standard training program included a 5-10 min warm-up session, core activities, and a 5-min cool-down. Outcomes were measured by two scales, Mini-Bestest and Revised Piper Fatigue Scale.
Main outcome variables:
Dynamic balance (sensory orientation; dynamic gate; postural instability; anticipatory transitions); Fatigue perception (behavioral/severity; affective meaning; sensory; cognitive/mood).
Study aim:
Literature has reported beneficial effects of prone positioning but in our region the use of this positioning is dependent on patients’ will. Currently to the investigator’s knowledge, no such trial has been documented comparing prone positioning and prone positioning combined with ACBTs, studies only showed that prone positioning is feasible and effective for COVID-19 patients. so the aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of prone positioning combined with ACBT techniques in non-intubated COVID-19 patients at HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX, PESHAWAR.
Design:
Randomized controlled trial
Settings and conduct:
The data will be collected from 97 patients admitted in Hayatabad Medical complex Peshawar. Participants and assessor will be blinded
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
i. Admitted patients
ii. Laboratory confirmed SARS-COV-2 having PCR or pharyngeal swab positive.
iii. Both male and female gender.
iv. Age ≥18 years.
v. Noninvasive ventilation
Exclusion Criteria:
i. Intubated patients
ii. Pregnancy
iii. Patient inability to tolerate prone positioning
iv. Hemodynamically unstable (SBP<90mmhg) or arrhythmias
v. Pressure sores
vi. Seizures
vii. Recent abdominal surgery1)
Intervention groups:
This control group will comprise of prone positioning for 1 hour session, five sessions per day each spaced 2 hours for 1 week. The interventional group will be same as control group but with addition of ACBT technique. The technique comprises breathing Control in which patient will breathe in and out gently through nose then deep Breath through nose hold for 2-3 sec before breath out 3-5 times then huffing or Forced Expiratory Technique to remove secretions for 15-20 minutes for 1 week
Main outcome variables:
1. heart rate
2. respiratory rate
3 blood pressure
4 oxygen saturation
Study aim:
To find out Effects of Inspiratory Muscles training in improving Dyspnea and quality
of life in moderate COPD patients during Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Design:
Two parallel group , single blinded, randomized control trial with pre and post assessment
Settings and conduct:
Pulmonology Ward/Intensive Care unit Nishtar
Medical University and Hospital Multan
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria,
•Moderate cases of COPD as per Gold Criteria
•Moderate cases FEV1 =50–79
•Participants routinely visiting the OPD
•Participants with significant history of smoking
•Well controlled DM or HTN, if they have
•Age 20 to 40 years.
Exclusion criteria,
•Pregnancy
• History Of Recent Trauma/Fall Or Fracture
•Red Flags Like: Fever, Night Sweats, Malaise Etc.
• Patients Having History Of Pneumonectomy
• Lobectomy In Previous 6 Months
• Risk Of Pneumothorax/Presence Of Bulla
• Rib Fracture
• Acute Exacerbation Of COPD
• Having History Of Drug Abuse
• Unstable Cardiovascular Diseases
• Unstable Orthopedic Problems
Intervention groups:
Standardized pulmonary rehabilitation program along with Inspiratory muscle training
Main outcome variables:
Multidimensional Dyspnoea Profile (MDP)
•Assessment of quality of life using the SGRQ (Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire)
• Pulmonary function changes by Inspiratory capacity at rest and inspiratory capacity at the end
of the 6MWT using a portable spirometer.
Study aim:
the aim of study is to compare the effects of mobilization and manipulation on pain and functional disability in female patients with Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and to check whether or not one technique is more effective than other.
Design:
two arm parallel group randomized trial with blinded outcome assessment
Settings and conduct:
study will be conducted in Islam central hospital Sialkot. it will be double blinded study as the care giver and assessor will be unaware of treatment given
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
(1)Females from age 25 to 50
(2)Patients with confirmed clinical diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction
(3)Patients presenting with acute pain from last four weeks in low back or Sacroiliac joint of iliac origin
(4)Patients with the complain of hypomobility of sacroiliac joint.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
(1)Patients with vertebral bone pathology,radiculopathy,sciatica, recent fracture
(2)Patients with history of recent surgery in lumbosacral or pelvic area
(3)Pregnant women, or those who had recent infection
(4)Females with history of osteoporosis or cancer
Intervention groups:
experimental group 1 will receive mobilization along with routine physical therapy
experiental group 2 will receive manipulation along with routine physical therapy
Main outcome variables:
Pain
Functional Disability
Study aim:
To evaluate the effects of cervical manipulation on posture related cervicogenic headache.
Design:
single blind, parallel assigned, multi-centered, randomized clinical trials will be conducted on 36 participants (two groups with 18 participants each) with history of posture related cervicogenic headache.
Settings and conduct:
DHQ Gujranwala / Med care international hospital Gujranwala
participant kept anonymous for conducting the single blind trial.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Male and female participants of age 20 to 40 years with primary complaint of headache. Frequency of at least once a week from minimum of last 3 months and Minimum Neck Disability Index (NDI) disability score of 20 % or greater. joint tenderness exhibited in at least one of the three upper cervical joints (C0-C3) on assessing through manual palpation, non-throbbing and non-lancinating pain of moderate to severe intensity were included into the study.
Excluded Having any other primary headaches e.g. migraine or tension headaches, presence of
contraindications to cervical spinal manipulation, metabolic diseases, infection, dislocation, osteoporosis, anticoagulant user, chronic corticosteroid user, previous 3 months history of head or neck surgery, previous history of a whiplash injury within six weeks, bilateral headaches, cervical spine stenosis bilateral upper limb symptoms, exhibiting “5 D’s” & “3 N’s” signs and positive and cervical instability tests were excluded from the study. Patient using analgesic drugs.
Intervention groups:
Group A:The baseline treatment will be 20 minutes of hot pack application and neck isometrics with additional treatment of cervical manipulation.
Group B: only received baseline treatment 20 minutes of hot pack + neck isometrics will be performed.
Main outcome variables:
cervicogenic headache ( pain)
Functional disability
Quality of life
Study aim:
To evaluate the comparative effectiveness of ischemic compression and muscle energy technique on chronic shoulder pain and range of motion.
Design:
Single blind,Parallel assigned,multicentred, randomized clinical trial on 34 participants (With 17 participants in each) with the history of rotator cuff as assessed by pain and limited range of motion and randomization is being accomplished using simple random sampling by lottery method.
Settings and conduct:
District head quatar hospital faisalabad.
Nustrat Abdul Rauf centre for enablement.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Both gender with age 25 to 45 years with shoulder pain from at least 3 months,pain and Jump sign which is distinguished by patient expression,at least 3 to 7 no. of pain on visual analogue scale,unilateral or bilateral pain, subjects must be able to raise the arm above head, MRI, showing any rotator cuff tear.patient test positive for Hawkins-Kennedy test and Empty can test, no radiographic signs of bone fracture were included.
Subjects having a history of past surgery , trauma history , injection, having open wounds, skin or vascular disease and sensory disturbance on shoulder,patient taking any medication from 1 month, Patient having any radiculopathy or myelopathy and fibromyalgia, infection, bursitis, capsulitis, rheumatoid arthritis, tumor, or any systemic illness of shoulder and pregnancy were excluded.
Intervention groups:
Group A:The subjects will recieve Ultrsaonic at baseline and Muscle energy technique on bicep,supraspinatus,deltoid and infraspinatus.
Group B:The subjects will recieve Ultrsaonic at baseline and Ischemic compression on bicep,supraspinatus,deltoid and infraspinatus.
Main outcome variables:
Pain
Range of motion
Shoulder pain and disability index
Study aim:
To find out the effect of median and ulnar nerve neurodynamics to improve motor hand function in carpal tunnel syndrome patients
Design:
Single blinded, parallel assigned, multi center, randomized clinical trial that will be conducted on 30 participants with diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome. purposive sampling technique will be used and randomization would be done by sealed and identical slips of paper which will contain their group numbers.
Settings and conduct:
Allied hospital and district head quarter hospital Faisalabad. Participants will be kept anonymous for conducting single blinded trial.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
30 to 50 years age both male and female patients, Work related and unilaterally diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome, Mild (only sensory symptoms pain, paresthesias and numbness) and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (motor weakness and symptoms) symptoms from less than one year, Without any conseravtive treatment before, Willing to participate will be included. Participants with pain due to severe carpal tunnel syndrome , Trauma to affected hand from last 12 months, Cervical radiculopathy, Brachial plexopathy, Previously use of any steroid injection, Current pregnancy ,Thorasic outlet syndrome, Inflammatory joint diseases, Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, Central nervous system disorder, Guyon tunnel syndrome, Neoplasm, Language and cognitive disorder patients, Drug abusers will be excluded.
Intervention groups:
Active control group A: Participants will first receive common treatment (ultrasound and tendon gliding exercises) then median nerve neurodynamics. Intervention group B: participants will receive common treatment then median nerve neurodynamics and ulnar nerve neurodynamics.
Main outcome variables:
Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire: symptoms severity and functional status scale and quick disabilities of arm shoulder and hand questionnaire
Study aim:
study aim was how tension type headache was improved by METS and myofascial release
Design:
A single blinded randomized control trial with sample size of 48 patients
Settings and conduct:
setting of study was in Rehabilitation and Injury Management Department of Medcare International Hospital Gujranwala
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Patients of both gender of age 18-40 years with diagnosis of tension type headache and chronic tension type headache were included. Other inclusion criteria regarding tension type headache were at least 10 episodes occurring on ≥1 day per month for at least 3 months. Headache episodes lasting from 30 minutes to 7 days
Intervention groups:
Muscle energy technique along with myofascial release technique on upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid was applied on patients of experimental group . Only myofascial release technique was used on upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle to control group
Main outcome variables:
Outcome variables of pain, range of motion and functional level of patients
Study aim:
To determine the effects of spinal segmental exercises versus conventional treatment to improve trunk stability in sub acute stroke.
Design:
RCT
Settings and conduct:
Trial conduct in private clinics, Laraib physiotherapy clinic and perfect physio care clinic D.G.Khan.
It was a single blind study in which participants are blind
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
a) Patients within 1 year after onset of stroke.
b) Age 35 to 60 years.
c) Patients with positive sharpened Romberg test (static balance).
d) Patients with Modified Functional reach test (Dynamic balance) specific for sub acute.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
a) Patients of pusher syndrome (defined as inclination to the hemi paretic side and giving resistance to any attempt at passive correction).
b) Any incurable illness.
c) Pain, limitation in the non-paretic lower extremity or restricted motion.
d) Patient with cognitive disorders.
Intervention groups:
INTERVENTIONAL PROTOCOL
Group A: In conventional group total 11 patients was recruited by giving conventional therapy for the period of 12 week, consisting of 1 hour of treatment per day, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Conventional exercises include Exercise 1: supine lying – Leg lifts. Exercise 2: Abdominal crunches in crook lying position. Exercise 3.Back Isometrics.
Main outcome variables:
Two outcome measuring tools was used TIS (Trunk impairment scale) and Posture Zone mobile app.
Study aim:
To compare the effectiveness static stretch technique and bent leg raise technique to increase the flexibility of hamstrings.
Design:
It was an experimental Randomized Clinical Trial, pretest/post-test study.
Settings and conduct:
study was conducted at Syed Medical Complex, Sialkot Pakistan
Study aim:
To compare the effects of Lumbar Sustained Natural Appophyseal Glide and Muscle energy techniques on pain, Range of Motion and function in chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Design:
Two parallel group , double blinded, randomized clinical trial with pre and post assessment
Settings and conduct:
Riphah Rehab clinic.
Participants and outcome Assessor blind: Data safety will be ensured by
assigning Specific Identity numbers and all consent,
readings forms will be placed in locker to blind assessors
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
1. Subject between the ages 25 to 60.
2. Both male and female patients with low back pain.
3. Subject with history of 3 months continues or intermittent symptoms of low back pain.
4. The flexion of trunk at least 40-degree ROM.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
1. Patient with history of pathology of spine (spine tumors,spinal infections, spondylosis, neurological deficit, pregnant women).
2. Patient pain will radiate down to the knee.
3. History of spinal surgery.
Intervention groups:
Intervention group A: lumber sustained natural appophyseal glide and conventional treatment.
Intervention group B:Muscle Energy Technique (METs) of
Quadratus Lumborum and conventional treatment.
Main outcome variables:
Numeric Pain Rating scale (NPRS),Modified Oswestry
disability index (MODI),Lumber inclinometer
Study aim:
To compare the effects of Same Arm Movement Therapy (SAME) Vs Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) to improve upper-limb function in chronic Stroke.
Design:
Randomized clinical trial.
Settings and conduct:
Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Spine & Physiotherapy Rehab Centre
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria: Confirmed infract or Hemorrhage by a neurologist using either MRI or CT scan. Age between 30-65. History of stroke 1–6 months prior to participation in the project. Patients who provided consents to participate in the study. Proper balance and safety while wearing the restraint
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients were not considered for participation in the trial if: They were discharged from hospital within 1 week. Patients with implants such as Neuro stimulator containing electric circurity and implants generating electric sign. Patients with anxiety and claustrophobia with diagnosed psychological disorder. Patients undergoing chemotherapy. Alcohol dependency or evidence of substance abuse. Patients without any visual-perceptual problems. Patients without any communication barriers/language issue. Patients with no significant cognitive impairments
Intervention groups:
Group A: SAME Therapy treatment protocol consists of 8 weeks of mental rehearsal of upper limb movements during 45-min supervised sessions three times a week and structured independent sessions twice a week.
Group B: CIMT treatment protocol consists of 8 weeks of daily intensive training of the affected extremity for 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 8 weeks in association with restriction of the non-affected extremity for 10 hours a day.
Main outcome variables:
Wolf motor function test, Action Research Arm test