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Effects of Frenkels Exercises and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
To determine the combined effects of frenkel's exercises and electrical muscle stimulation on coordination, balance and proprioception in stroke patients.
Official title: Combined Effects of Frenkels Exercises and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Balance, Coordination and Proprioception in Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-06-20
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Frenkels exercise with EMS
Group A will include 19 participants. Participant will receive EMS for 10 minutes and Frenkels exercise for 20 minutes for 3 days per week for 8 weeks In Week 1-2 Investigator will apply 50Hz EMS pulse duration of 150 μs, intermittent with 5s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10s of rest stimulation for adaptation while focusing lower limb exercises in according to frenkles exercises for 20 min in lying position Week 3-4: 60 Hz EMS stimulation applied pulse duration of 200 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest with frenkles exercises in sitting position Week 5-6 Frequency of 70 Hz pulse duration of 250 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest EMS stimulation will be applied with frenkles exercises in standing position Week 7-8: In progression, Frequency of 85 Hz and pulse duration of 300 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest
Conservative treatment
Group B will also include 19 participants. Each participant will receive routine therapy for 30 minutes. It could be hot pack, IR with routine exercises for 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Weeks 1-2: Initial Phase 1. Breathing exercises 2. Range of motion exercises 3. Seated exercises Weeks 3-4: Strengthening Phase Resistance band exercises: Upper and lower limb strengthening b) Weight-bearing exercises c) Gait training: Walking with support d) Balance exercises: Weeks 5-6 Functional Phase 1. Functional activities: Reaching, scooting, transferring 2. Gait training: Walking without support, navigating obstacles 3. Balance exercises: Dynamic balance, reaction training 4. Strengthening exercises: Weeks 7-8: Advanced Phase 1. Advanced gait training: Stair climbing, curbs, uneven surfaces 2. Complex functional activities: Cooking, dressing, household chores