Effects of Core Strengthening With Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Control and Balance in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke

ConditionStroke
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45-60
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

About this trial

Purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of core stabilization with pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on trunk control and balance which will be provided an evidence-based selection of the best possible intervention to improve trunk function and balance as compared to the trunk control exercises such as Rhythmic stabilization, Bridging, Side-Lying Trunk Lifts, Quadruped, Kneeling and modified plantigrade positioning, which one can provide the better balance and trunk control in sub-acute stroke patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participants between the ages of 45 and 60 years.

Sub-acute phase of unilateral ischemic stroke.

More than two weeks but no more than six months were included.

Participants should be able to walk with or without support for 2-4 min.

Disqualifiers

Participants with recurrent stroke; brainstem or cerebellar stroke or hemorrhagic stroke.

Participants with modified Ashworth scale grade ≥3 (severe spasticity).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Core stabilization exercises
  • PNF
  • Trunk control exercises

Treatment groups

38 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups