Scapular and Upper Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Stroke With Scapular Dyskinesia.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-65
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• Sub-acute

MCA

Age bracket 40-65 years.

Gender Male or Female.

Disqualifiers

• Inability to communicate/understand instructions.

Stroke with other neurological conditions.

Patient with any other psychological and medical condition.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Scapular PNF
  • Conventional treatment

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups