Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Stroke Wit
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 i
| Condition(s) | Scapular Dyskinesis |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | 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. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * • Sub-acute * MCA * Age bracket 40-65 years. * Gender Male or Female. * Gait baseline score (DGI less than 19) * Patients with spasticity between grades (+1 and 1) on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Exclusion Criteria: * • Inability to communicate/understand instructions. * Stroke with other neurological conditions. * Patient with any other psychological and medical condition. |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan; Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-08-19 |
| NCT ID | NCT07148466 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07148466 |