Combined Effect of CIMT and Brunnstrom Therapy on UE in Stroke Patients

Overview

Stroke is a leading cause of disability characterized by inadequate blood supply to the brain, leading to cell death and neurological deficits. Motor impairment of the upper extremity is a common consequence among stroke patients, resulting in paralysis of the upper limb. Both Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Brunnstrom therapy have shown promise in improving motor activity and overall quality of life in stroke patients.This randomized controlled trial will be carried out at in Multan over 10 months. Total number of 56 participants meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in this study. Participants will be randomly assigned into 2 groups . Both groups will receive interventions for five days a week for 4 weeks.

Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Remarkably, approximately 90 percent of strokes have modifiable risk factors, indicating that stroke prevention is largely possible. UE impairments are the common consequence among stroke patients, resulting in a higher likelihood of residual paralysis in the upper limb. These impairments significantly affect the performance of daily activities and diminish patients' quality of life.This study aims to determine the combined effects of constraint induced movement therapy and brunnstrom movement therapy on upper limb spasticity, motor activity and quality of life in stroke patients. This randomized controlled trial will be carried out at in Multan over 10 months after approval of synopsis. Total number of 56 participants meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in this study through a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Participants will be randomly assigned into 2 groups using computer generated method. Group A participants will receive both CIMT and brunnstrom movement therapy with routine physical therapy while Group B participants will receive only CIMT with routine physical therapy. Both groups will receive interventions for five days a week for 4 weeks. The outcome measuring sacales used will be FMUE scale to assess motor activity, FIM scale to assess spasticity and Modified Ashworth scale to assess spasticity. For within group analysis paired t-test will be applied for parametric data. For between group analysis independent t-test will be applied for parametric data. Data analysis will be performed by using SPSS 28 version.