Effects of Mulligan-Based Lumbar Mobilization on Trunk Position Sense, Balance, and Gait in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Stroke is a pathology caused by disturbances in the brain's arterial circulation, leading to high morbidity rates. Individuals who experience a stroke often face neurological impairments such as motor, sensory, and cognitive dysfunctions, which negatively impact muscle strength, postural control, sensation, and gait, reducing their independence in daily activities. Balance deficits in stroke patients increase the risk of falls and contribute to a fear of falling. Improving balance control is a key goal in rehabilitation. The importance of the trunk in balance control and rehabilitation is well-established, as it plays a central role in maintaining stability. In individuals with restricted lumbar mobility, weakened trunk muscles and altered muscle activation can lead to a reduction in proprioception, hip strategy, and spinal stabilization, further impairing balance. Combining conventional exercise approaches with other rehabilitation techniques has been shown to yield more effective outcomes. This study aims to investigate the effects of Mulligan-based lumbar spine mobilization on balance, trunk position sense, and gait in individuals with stroke.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Participants must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for the study:

‣ Diagnosed with stroke by a neurologist.

⁃ Aged 30 to 65 years.

⁃ First-ever stroke (single episode).

⁃ Stroke duration between 6 to 24 months.

⁃ Score of ≤3 on the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS).

⁃ Score of ≥24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Wala'a Al-Deges, MSc
walaa.deges@yahoo.com
05457269342
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-06-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Study Group
Participants in this group will receive a combination of Mulligan Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) and conventional exercises.
Active_comparator: Control Group
Participants in this group will receive conventional physiotherapy exercises
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Gulhane School of Medicine

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov