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Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Stroke With Scapular Dyskinesia.
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-08-29
44
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of scapular and upper limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on shoulder pain, upper limb function \& gait in stroke with scapular dyskinesia. This study is a randomized control trial that includes 44 patients which were randomly divided into two groups each containing 22 participants. Experimental group will receive scapular PNF coupled with upper limb PNF and conventional physiotherapy treatment and Control group will receive only Conventional treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Stroke With Scapular Dyskinesia.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Sub-acute stroke involving the middle cerebral artery (MCA)
- Age between 40 and 65 years
- Male or female gender
- Gait baseline score (Dynamic Gait Index) less than 19
- Spasticity grade between +1 and 1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to communicate or understand instructions
- Stroke with other neurological conditions
- Presence of other psychological or medical conditions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
HBS Hospital islamabad
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 44000
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National institute of rehablitation medicine islamabad
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
M
Mahat zafar, MSNMPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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