Effects of Flexion and Extension Type Arm Slings on Walking Kinematics and Balance in Stroke Patients
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
In the clinic, stroke patients are seen to use flexor or extensor type arm slings, but no study was found investigating the effects of these different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effects of different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance in stroke patients and to compare them with healthy individuals.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Inclusion criteria for EG were: (1) stroke diagnosis, (2) age 18-80, (3) independent ambulation (Functional Ambulation Category-FAS ≥ 2), (4) Modified Ashworth Scale-MAS ≤2 for gastrocnemius and biceps muscles, (5) ability to walk 10 m independently or with assistive device, (6) physician approval for an exercise program.
• Inclusion criteria for CG: (1) healthy individuals without any additional neurological or orthopaedic diseases that may affect balance and gait, (2) age 18-80, (3) physician approval for an exercise program.
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital Neur-on
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Ceren Bayrak Dörtkol, Msc
cerenbayrakdortkol@gmail.com
+905399165286
Backup
Tahire Başak Demir, Msc
tahirebasakdemir@gmail.com
+905394848542
Time Frame
Start Date:2025-05-30
Estimated Completion Date:2026-04-30
Participants
Target number of participants:48
Treatments
Stroke patients (experimental group (EG))
All test assesments were explained to the patient both verbally and visually. All assesments were applied for patients and healthy participants on the same day. Patients using assistive devices were assessed with these devices. Participants were initially assessed for gait analysis without an arm sling. Then, assessments were conducted by applying a flexor arm sling first, followed by an extensor arm sling. The assessments and data collection were conducted by physiotherapists.
Healthy individuals (control group (CG))
All test assesments were explained to the patient both verbally and visually. All assesments were applied for patients and healthy participants on the same day. Patients using assistive devices were assessed with these devices. Participants were initially assessed for gait analysis without an arm sling. Then, assessments were conducted by applying a flexor arm sling first, followed by an extensor arm sling. The assessments and data collection were conducted by physiotherapists.