Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:42 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:30 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07148466
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-29
First Post:
2025-08-24
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Stroke With Scapular Dyskinesia.
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques on Shoulder Pain, Upper Limb Function & Gait in Stroke With Scapular Dyskinesia.
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of scapular and upper limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on shoulder pain, upper limb function \& gait in stroke with scapular dyskinesia. This study is a randomized control trial that includes 44 patients which were randomly divided into two groups each containing 22 participants. Experimental group will receive scapular PNF coupled with upper limb PNF and conventional physiotherapy treatment and Control group will receive only Conventional treatment.
Detailed Description:
Stroke is one of the major causes of disability, cognitive decline, and mortality worldwide. This condition is recognized as the second leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death. Scapular dyskinesia (SD) refers to the abnormal movement and function of scapula .Changes in scapular kinematics can result from altered scapular recruitment patterns , muscles performance issues and flexibility deficits in the surrounding soft tissues which may restrict normal scapular movements during daily activities.
Physical therapy is crucial for rehabilitating scapular disorders. The goal of therapeutic intervention is to restore the normal position, movement, and strength of the scapula. Specific exercises are designed to target the scapular stabilizing muscles. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a neurological technique used in therapeutic exercise that integrates functionally based diagonal movement patterns with neuromuscular facilitation techniques. This approach aims to elicit motor responses and enhance neuromuscular control and performance. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of scapular and upper limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on shoulder pain, upper limb function \& gait in stroke with scapular dyskinesia.
Physical therapy is crucial for rehabilitating scapular disorders. The goal of therapeutic intervention is to restore the normal position, movement, and strength of the scapula. Specific exercises are designed to target the scapular stabilizing muscles. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a neurological technique used in therapeutic exercise that integrates functionally based diagonal movement patterns with neuromuscular facilitation techniques. This approach aims to elicit motor responses and enhance neuromuscular control and performance. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of scapular and upper limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on shoulder pain, upper limb function \& gait in stroke with scapular dyskinesia.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: