Trunk Stabilization Exercises Affect the Activity of the Upper Limb
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring Armeo®Spring device,, ischemic stroke,, upper limb,, motor coordination,, trunk stabilization exercises,, NDT Bobath concept
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1) patients 5 to 7 weeks after ischemic stroke; 2) patients with hemiparesis after stroke; 3) subjects with poor trunk control; 4) subjects who were in a functional state allowing movements of the upper extremity; 5) muscle tension that allows movement; 6) no severe deficits in communication, memory, or understanding what can impede proper measurement performance;
Exclusion Criteria: 1) lack of possibility to adjust the orthosis to the patient's treated limb, 2) bone instability (non-fused fractures, advanced osteoporosis), 3) permanent contracture of the treated limb, 4) open skin lesions in the area of the treated upper limb, 5) sensory deficits, disturbances, 6) shoulder subluxation or pain 7) increased spasticity, 8) increased involuntary movements, e.g. ataxia, dyskinesia, myoclonic seizures, 9) unstable life functions: contraindications related to the respiratory system or the cardiovascular system (instability or the need to use supportive devices), 10) the need for long-term intravenous therapy, 11) postural instability, 12) contraindication to a sitting position, 13) confused or uncooperative patients, 14) severe cognitive impairment, 15) patients requiring isolation due to infections, 16) severe vision problems (the patient is not in the ability to observe the elements displayed on the computer screen), 17) epilepsy.
Sites / Locations
- Military Institute of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
The study group
The control group