Effects of PNF Stretching vs Conventional Physical Therapy on the Symptoms of Restless Leg
Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in the elderly population,characterized byan uncontrollable urge to move the leg,often occuring in the evening or at night,which can significantly disturb sleep and daily activities(ADL). Although various type of stretchings found to be effective on the symptoms of RLS,
| Condition(s) | Elderly, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Sleep Disturbance |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in the elderly population,characterized byan uncontrollable urge to move the leg,often occuring in the evening or at night,which can significantly disturb sleep and daily activities(ADL). Although various type of stretchings found to be effective on the symptoms of RLS,no study has specifically compared the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching technique versus conventional physical therapy on the symptoms of RLS and related sleep disturbances.This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of PNF stretching compared to conventional physical therapy,on the symptoms of RLS in elderly population. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 and above. * Male \& Females both. * must fulfill the diagnostic criteria of primary RLS. Exclusion Criteria: * A history or underlying disease that would contribute to the symptoms of RLS. |
| Ages | 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad |
| Locations | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2024-06-20 |
| NCT ID | NCT06747741 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06747741 |