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Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Upper Limb Neural Mobilization on Hand Grip and Range of Motion in Post Stroke Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Conventional physical therapy and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Stroke and Post Stroke Hand Rehabilitation. Not yet recruiting, targeting 44 participants.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with upper limb neural mobilization works to improve hand grip and upper limb function in post-stroke patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Neural mobilization for median, radial, and ulnar nerves. 3 sets of 10 repetitions per nerve for 15 mins with 30 sec rest. Progressed based on tolerance and Range of Motion. Conventional rehabilitation consisted of standardized upper limb exercises, including ROM activities, strengthening exercises, stretching and tsk oriented training. Each treatment session was conducted for 45 minutes.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) applied to wrist extensors and finger flexors. Frequency: 35 Hz. Pulse width: 250 µs. Duty cycle: 10s on / 20s off. Intensity: Visible muscle contraction, within patient tolerance. Duration: 30 min Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) + 15 min rest/cool-down. Neural mobilization for median, radial, and ulnar nerves. 3 sets of 10 repetitions per nerve with 30 sec rest.