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Combined Effects of LIRT-BFR Therapy in Post- Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Stroke is a focal neurological deficit of sudden onset, with symptoms lasting more than 24 hours leading to consequences like impacting physical abilities, cognitive functions and emotional well-being, speech and language difficulties. Among various rehabilitation program, Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with low intensity resistance training has shown its promising results. Blood flow restriction training, also called Kaatsu, originated in Japan. So this study aims to determine the combined effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor function in Post-Stroke Patients.
Official title: Combined Effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor Function in Post-Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2026-07-05
Last Updated
2026-06-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low intensity resistance training with Blood flow restriction therapy
Low intensity resistance training with BFR in U.L Using B.P cuff at proximal site of U.L 40% of 1RM Resistance training of U.L will be performed using small weights (1-2kg) and resistance bands. Cuff pressure should be 150-160 mmHg
Conventional Physical Therapy Protocol
Upper extremity Motor skills: Reaching, Grasping Strengthening Exercises, CIMT Sensory skills: By manually exploring different objects, temperature and pressure Dull stroke through cotton, Sharp stroke through common pin, needle to retrain sensory inputs. Upper extremity Strengthening exercises Strengthening Exercises through Thera bands, 1 or 2 kg dumbels Forward Reaching exercises with stable lower extremity Reaching exercises with stable lower extremity Standing position,core engagement, Arm position controlled movement minimizing trunk and hip movement, perturbations technique to improve stability.
Locations (1)
Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan