Effect of Incorporating Perceptual Learning Into Plantar Hardness Discrimination on the Risk of Falling and Muscle Torque in Patients With Hemiplegia

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan34 enrolled

Overview

Hemiplegia, a common stroke sequela, significantly impairs motor function, leading to balance issues and increased fall risk. Traditional rehabilitation methods often fall short in fully restoring function. This study explores Perceptual Learning's role in enhancing balance training outcomes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hemiparesis Balance

Interventions

Study GroupOTHER

received perceptual learning using plantar hardness discrimination and conventional treatment

ControlOTHER

received conventional treatment (balance exercise functional care training

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * • age from 45 to 65 years old * both Sex * the duration of illness more than six months * post stroke hemiplegia * spasticity ranged from (1:1+) according to Modified Ashworth Scale * Body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18.5 to 29.9 Kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) stroke occurred less than 3 months ago (2) Patients with severe cognitive or psychiatric impairment aphasia who could not understand the instructions given to him by physical therapist or unable to perform the task (3) any other orthopedic disorders or neurologic diseases.

Locations (1)

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

risk of fall

The Biodex Balance System is advice to measure different parameter of body balance, posture stability and risk of falling

Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

muscle torque

Isokinetic devices are used in assessments to evaluate muscle strength and function by measuring resistance at a constant speed. These devices, often called isokinetic dynamometers, are particularly helpful in identifying muscle weaknesses

Time frame: 4 weeks

Functional independent measures scale

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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