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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences

Motor relearning program along with electrical stimulation for improving upper limb function in stroke patients: A quasi experimental study.

Ikram Ullah, Aatik Arsh, Aneela Zahir, Shafqatullah Jan

3 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract read
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Article in Pakistan journal of medical sciences. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05429944 nacompletednot on this map

Comparative Effects of Motor Relearning Program and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Upper Limb Motor Performance and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke Survivors

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled39ConditionsStroke, IschemicArmsMotor Relearning Program, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Conventional Physical Therapy
NCT06074081 naunknown statusnot on this map

Comparison of 4-weeks of Motor Relearning Program and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patients.

TypeinterventionalSponsorYusra Medical and Dental CollegeRan2023 to 2024Enrolled28ConditionsAcute StrokeArmsmotor relearning program, mirror therapy
NCT06509698 naunknown statusnot on this map

Comparative Effects of Virtual Reality and Frenkel's Exercises on Balance, Gait and Quality of Life in Patients With Stroke.

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2024 to 2024Enrolled36ConditionsStrokeArmsvirtual reality, Frenkel's exercise
3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Ikram UllahIkram Ullah, BSPT, PP-DPT, MSPT. Physiotherapist, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Swat, Pakistan.
Aatik ArshAatik Arsh, DPT, MSPT. Lecturer, Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan.
Aneela ZahirAneel Zahir, DPT. Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, NCS University System Peshawar, Pakistan.
Shafqatullah JanShafqatullah Jan, BSPT, MSPT. Physiotherapist, Pakistan Institute of Prosthetics and Orthotic Sciences Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakista.
Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar · PKSaidu Teaching Hospital · PKSwiss Paraplegic Center · CH

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine the effectiveness of motor relearning program along with electrical stimulation for improving upper limb function in patients with sub-acute stroke.

methodsA quasi experimental study was conducted at Physiotherapy Department of SAIDU Group of Teaching Hospitals Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from January to June 2019. Forty four subjects with post stroke duration of 3-9 months (sub-acute) participated in the study. Subjects received electrical stimulations for the effected arm for 15 minutes along with motor relearning programme for an hour five days a week for six weeks. The upper limb sub scales of motor assessment scale were used to collect pre and post treatment data. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data.

resultsThe mean age of the participants was 54.95±13.2 years. Out of 44 participants 31(70.5%) were male and 13 (29.5%) were female. Pretreatment upper arm function, hand movement and advance hand activities scores were 1.36 ± 0.49, 1.18 ± 0.39 and 1.04 ± 0.21 respectively while their post treatment scores were 5.18 ± 0.96, 4.77 ± 1.02 and 3.95 ± 1.21 respectively. There was significant differences (P<0.05) between pre and post treatment scores of upper arm function, hand movement and advance hand activities.

conclusionMotor relearning program along with electrical stimulation significantly improves upper limb function in patients with sub-acute stroke.

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Cerebrovascular accidentElectrical stimulationPhysical TherapyRehabilitationStroke

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PMCPMC7674909
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