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Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation With Neural Mobilization in Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
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.
Official title: Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Upper Limb Neural Mobilization on Hand Grip and Range of Motion in Post Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-06-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional physical therapy
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
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.