FES and Upper Limb Loading Exercises Outcome Comparison on Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury Patients (OCONHAND)
Spinal Cord Injuries
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Spinal Cord Injuries focused on measuring Dexterity,Functional Electrical Stimulation,Hand Function
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with incomplete SCI at neurological level C5-T1 in subacute stage. Medically stable Able to tolerate the Functional Electrical stimulation without sustained autonomic dysreflexia A score greater than 16 in mini-mental test Exclusion Criteria: Patients taking long term steroids patient having pre-existing injury on upper limb or hand Patients have had Previous participation in experimental trial for spinal cord injury Patients using Currently cardioactive medications Individuals who has had Tendon transfers, implanted devices bladder stimulation, chronic intrathecal infusions Individuals with Bleeding disorders. Amputation of any digit on target hand
Sites / Locations
- Bahawal Victoria Hospital BahawalpurRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Functional Electrical Stimulation &upper limb loading exercises
Functional Electrical Stimulation & Upper Limb Loading Exercises
The group A Will receive functional electrical stimulation and conservative treatment 30-45 min session 5 days per week for 8 weeks.
The group B will receive upper limb loading exercises and conservative treatment 30-45 min session 5 days per week for 8 weeks.