MRP Verses PNF on Pain, Foot Drop, Gait and Functional Mobility in Hemiplegic Patients.
NCT ID: NCT06539247
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-01-28
2024-12-17
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Study Design: This was a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups:
Group A: Motor Relearning Approach with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Group B: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique (PNF) with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Randomization: Eligible participants were randomly assigned to either group using a lottery method to ensure balance between groups.
Blinding: The assessor evaluating outcomes were blinded to group allocation (single-blinded).
Intervention: Both groups received an eight-week intervention program with assessments at baseline, week four, and week eight. Each session lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Group A (MRP with EMS): Participants performed motor relearning exercises targeting foot drop and gait patterns. EMS was integrated during specific exercises for targeted muscle activation.
Group B (PNF with EMS): Participants received PNF techniques designed to improve neuromuscular facilitation for gait and foot clearance. EMS was used alongside PNF exercises to enhance muscle response.
Outcome Measuring Tools:
Primary Outcomes: Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for gait analysis and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) test for foot drop grading Secondary Outcomes: Motor Assessment Scale to measure of functional ability and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain assessment.
Ethical Considerations: This study has received ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Informed consent was obtained from all participants.
Data Analysis: Statistical software was used to analyze the data, with appropriate tests employed based on data normality to compare outcomes between groups.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Motor Relearning Approach with EMS (MRA + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute motor relearning program focused on improving foot drop and gait patterns. The program consisted of:
Motor Relearning Practice (20 minutes): Participants practiced walking, starting with individual components and gradually progressing to full walking sequences. The unaffected leg initiates each step, with the physiotherapist providing support as needed (Singh, 2017).
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Targeted Activation (10 minutes): EMS applied to the affected ankle dorsiflexors for 10 minutes to stimulate muscle activation. The parameters were:
Pulse amplitude: 40 mA (default) Pulse duration: adjusted to achieve balanced maximum ankle dorsiflexion Mode: adaptive, considering both intensity and duration for safe foot lift during walking Electrode placement: on the affected ankle dorsiflexors Intensity: set to a comfortable level for the participant (Knutson \& Chae, 2010)
Motor Relearning Program with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (MRA + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute motor relearning program focused on improving foot drop and gait patterns and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Targeted Activation (10 minutes) with 40 mA (default) adaptive, considering both intensity and duration for safe foot lift during walking.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with EMS (PNF + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute intervention combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and EMS. The program consisted of:
PNF Techniques for Neuromuscular Facilitation (20 minutes) in side-lying position with the affected leg uppermost. The sequence involved rhythmic initiation movements, measured using an alarm clock (Singh, 2017).
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Muscle Response Enhancement (10 minutes): Similar to Arm 1, EMS applied to the affected ankle dorsiflexors for 10 minutes with the same parameters:
Pulse amplitude: 40 mA (default) Pulse duration: adjusted to achieve balanced maximum ankle dorsiflexion Mode: adaptive, considering both intensity and duration for safe foot lift during walking Electrode placement: on the affected ankle dorsiflexors Intensity: set to a comfortable level for the participant (Knutson \& Chae, 2010)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (PNF + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute intervention combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and EMS. The program consisted of:
PNF Techniques for Neuromuscular Facilitation (20 minutes) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Muscle Response Enhancement (10 minutes): Similar to Arm 1, EMS applied to the affected ankle dorsiflexors for 10 minutes with the same parameters.
Interventions
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Motor Relearning Program with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (MRA + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute motor relearning program focused on improving foot drop and gait patterns and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Targeted Activation (10 minutes) with 40 mA (default) adaptive, considering both intensity and duration for safe foot lift during walking.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (PNF + EMS)
This arm received a 30-minute intervention combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and EMS. The program consisted of:
PNF Techniques for Neuromuscular Facilitation (20 minutes) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Muscle Response Enhancement (10 minutes): Similar to Arm 1, EMS applied to the affected ankle dorsiflexors for 10 minutes with the same parameters.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Hemiplegic, impaired functional mobility and dependent (Kanase, 2020)
* Functional deficits in lower limb, with both the Sexes and any side (left or right) (Kanase, 2020)
* Patients having hemiplegia within 6 months might be post-stroke, able to follow instructions (Kanase, 2020)
* Diagnosed with hemiplegia having a stable neurological condition (e.g., stroke) (Anandan et al., 2020)
* Minimum score of 12 on the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) to ensure sufficient baseline gait function for meaningful comparison (Singha, 2017).
* Grade 3 foot drop (Tibialis Anterior) on the Motor Assessment Scale in the affected leg to have room for improvement in both interventions (Singha, 2017).
* Participants having moderate to severe pain of ≤ 4 (moderate) and ≥ 7 (severe) on numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) at rest , were included to minimize confounding effects of pain on gait and mobility (Beebe et al., 2021).
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24 (Page et al., 2007).
Exclusion Criteria
* Completely recovered case of Hemiplegia in terms of walking abilities \& upper limb activities (Kanase, 2020)
* Subjects with Transient Ischemic Attack (Kanase, 2020)
* Other neurological conditions such as severe cognitive impairments
45 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Lahore
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hamna Sarfraz
Student
Principal Investigators
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Faiza Sharif, PHD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Associate Professor
Hira Riaz, MSOMPT
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Assistant Professor
Locations
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University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Beebe JA, Kronman C, Mahmud F, Basch M, Hogan M, Li E, Ploski C, Simons LE. Gait Variability and Relationships With Fear, Avoidance, and Pain in Adolescents With Chronic Pain. Phys Ther. 2021 Apr 4;101(4):pzab012. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab012.
Kagawa S, Koyama T, Hosomi M, Takebayashi T, Hanada K, Hashimoto F, Domen K. Effects of constraint-induced movement therapy on spasticity in patients with hemiparesis after stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2013 May;22(4):364-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2011.09.021. Epub 2011 Nov 10.
Knutson JS, Chae J. A novel neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatment for recovery of ankle dorsiflexion in chronic hemiplegia: a case series pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Aug;89(8):672-82. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3181e29bd7.
Page SJ, Levine P, Leonard A. Mental practice in chronic stroke: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Stroke. 2007 Apr;38(4):1293-7. doi: 10.1161/01.STR.0000260205.67348.2b. Epub 2007 Mar 1.
Anandan, D., PK, T. N., Arun, B., & Priya, V. (2020). Effect of task specific training with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on stroke survivors. Biomedicine, 40(3), 363-366.
Kanase, S. B. (2020). Effect of motor relearning programme and conventional training on functional mobility in post stroke patients. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(5), 496-501.
Singha, R. (2017). Motor Relearning Program versus Proprioceptive Neuro-Muscular Facilitation Technique for Improving Basic Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients-A Comparative Study. Int J Physiother Res, 5(6), 2490-2500.
Other Identifiers
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Rec-UOL-/200/08/24
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id