Kinesio Tape vs Neuromuscular Stimulation For Conserative of Treatment Hemiplegic Shoulder

NCT ID: NCT02937311

Last Updated: 2019-02-11

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 60 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2015-02-28
• Study Completion Date: 2016-04-30

Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare the effects of kinesiotaping, neuromuscular electric stimulation (NMES), and neuromuscular training on pain, and motor activity and function in patients with upper extremity hemiplegia.

Detailed Description

Hemiplegia in the shoulder complex and upper limb is a common secondary impairment as a result of a cerebrovascular event. Although most stroke survivors regain independent ambulation, many fail to regain functional use of their impaired upper limb. Actually the pathogenesis of post-stroke shoulder pain seems to be multifactorial; differential diagnosis is often difficult. Changes in the shoulder complex makes the glenohumeral joint vulnerable to subluxation, which may cause pain. Traction of capsule and soft tissue related subluxation of the shoulder may take place in the early stages; limited range of motion due to spasticity may develop in the later stages of stroke. These biomechanical problems may be the possible reason for pain. Rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff and deltoid tendinopathies are also possible symptoms related to hemiplegic shoulder observed in magnetic resonance imaging findings. These problems in the shoulder disturb the kinetic chain system that connects the segments and works sequentially from proximal to distal to achieve the targeted movement. When a biomechanical impairment happens in the shoulder or any other segment of the body, a loss in the energy produced in the body and transferred to the upper extremity occurs. This loss adversely affects the quality of the movement .

Regaining functional use of the upper limb after a stroke is a challenging task for the patient, which has a significant impact on the individual's physical, psychological, and emotional well-being. Lack of functional ability in the upper extremities after stroke restricts use and causes asymmetric posture and contracture in daily life, thus exacerbating functional limitations of the upper limb. Also, low upper limb motor function is related to the risk of soft tissue injury during rehabilitation. A patient experienced a stroke may not feel any pain due to subluxation. However, different muscle groups may be vulnerable to overstretching, increased contraction, and premature fatigue. This can decrease the coordination of muscular activity and inhibit the functional use of the upper extremity. The posterior fibers of the deltoid, the supraspinatus, and the infraspinatus are the most important muscles that prevent the subluxation of the glenohumeral joint.

Conditions

Hemiplegia

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

NMES group

This group of patients received Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and standardized physiotherapy and rehabilitation protocol

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

NMES

Intervention Type: OTHER

Participants received NMES using a portable, page-sized battery-powered stimulation device, which delivered current-regulated, charge-balanced, asymmetrical biphasic pulses. The implementation was done on the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles

Standardized Physiotherapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

All participants received rehabilitation including Bobath neurophysiological approach. Bobath approach and other exercise programs were implemented early after the onset of the stroke to prevent immobility and soft tissue contracture and to alter the muscle tone to gain mobility. Through the exercise program and use of weight-bearing techniques, the therapist attempted to maintain and improve trunk and shoulder alignment to allow the functional use of the upper extremity.

Kinesiotape Group

This group of patients received standardized physiotherapy and rehabilitation protocol and at the same time kinesiotape was applied to their affected shoulder

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotape

Intervention Type: OTHER

The deltoid and supraspinatus muscles were taped in this study to align the shoulder in correct position to facilitate the function and achieve preferred body alignment. For supraspinatus application, Y strip tape was applied from the muscle insertion at the greater tuberosity of the humerus to its origin at the supraspinatus fossa of the scapula while the muscle was in an overstretched position. No tension was applied to the tape. For deltoid application, Y-shaped tape was used by placing the anchor acromion process. The front tail was implemented in the extended arm position, while the back tail was implemented in the horizontal abducted arm position. Both tails ended below the deltoid tubercule of the humerus. No tension was applied during application.

Standardized Physiotherapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

All participants received rehabilitation including Bobath neurophysiological approach. Bobath approach and other exercise programs were implemented early after the onset of the stroke to prevent immobility and soft tissue contracture and to alter the muscle tone to gain mobility. Through the exercise program and use of weight-bearing techniques, the therapist attempted to maintain and improve trunk and shoulder alignment to allow the functional use of the upper extremity.

Control

This group of patients received only a standardized physiotherapy and rehabilitation protocol

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Standardized Physiotherapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

All participants received rehabilitation including Bobath neurophysiological approach. Bobath approach and other exercise programs were implemented early after the onset of the stroke to prevent immobility and soft tissue contracture and to alter the muscle tone to gain mobility. Through the exercise program and use of weight-bearing techniques, the therapist attempted to maintain and improve trunk and shoulder alignment to allow the functional use of the upper extremity.

Interventions

NMES

Participants received NMES using a portable, page-sized battery-powered stimulation device, which delivered current-regulated, charge-balanced, asymmetrical biphasic pulses. The implementation was done on the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles

Intervention Type: OTHER

Kinesiotape

The deltoid and supraspinatus muscles were taped in this study to align the shoulder in correct position to facilitate the function and achieve preferred body alignment. For supraspinatus application, Y strip tape was applied from the muscle insertion at the greater tuberosity of the humerus to its origin at the supraspinatus fossa of the scapula while the muscle was in an overstretched position. No tension was applied to the tape. For deltoid application, Y-shaped tape was used by placing the anchor acromion process. The front tail was implemented in the extended arm position, while the back tail was implemented in the horizontal abducted arm position. Both tails ended below the deltoid tubercule of the humerus. No tension was applied during application.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Standardized Physiotherapy

All participants received rehabilitation including Bobath neurophysiological approach. Bobath approach and other exercise programs were implemented early after the onset of the stroke to prevent immobility and soft tissue contracture and to alter the muscle tone to gain mobility. Through the exercise program and use of weight-bearing techniques, the therapist attempted to maintain and improve trunk and shoulder alignment to allow the functional use of the upper extremity.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Neuromuscular electric stimulation; Taping; Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• had unilateral ischemic brain injury or intracerebral hemorrhage at least 1 week to maximum 24 months after the onset of single stroke without other diagnosed neurological or systematic deficits.
• had enough cognition to be able to follow the training protocol as assessed by Mini Mental State Examination.
• age 30-70 years.

Exclusion Criteria

• had a severe injury of the rotator cuff or a shoulder surgery history.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 70 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Inonu University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

GulOznur KARABICAK

Phd PT

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Gul O KARABICAK, Phd

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Baskent University

Other Identifiers

2016/38

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id