Russian Current Stimulation for Anterior Tibial GroupPlacebo Russian Current Stimulation for Anterior Tibial GroupSelected physical therapy exercise for both limbs
Russian Current Stimulation for Anterior Tibial Group: Parameters were adjusted as the following frequency of 2.5 kHz and 50 bursts per second with 50 pulses per burst. The stimulus was applied for a 10 seconds "on" period followed by a 10 seconds "off" period for total treatment time 20 minutes.
Placebo Russian Current Stimulation for Anterior Tibial Group: Placebo Russian current stimulation was applied to the anterior tibial group without active current for 20 minutes.
Selected physical therapy exercise for both limbs: The selected physical therapy exercise for both limbs was applied for 40 minutes, including passive, active assisted and active range of motion exercises, stretching of spastic muscles, strengthening of weak muscles (anterior tibial group), and finally functional mobility exercises.
Study summary
This study aimed to examine the effect of Russian current stimulation on Anterior tibial group on postural stability and risk of falling in patients with stroke.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
40 Years
Max age
55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Forty patient with stroke manifest with weakness of anterior tibial group.
* Patients with moderate spasticity,
* Patient's ages ranged from 40-55 years.
* Patients BMI not exceed 30 kg/m².
* Medically and clinically stable patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients suffering from psychological, cognitive, or emotional disturbance.
* Patients with severe spasticity (3 or more by the modified Ashworth scale).
* Patients with atrial fibrillation.
* Patients with infectious processes.
* Patients with impaired pain sensitivity.
* Patients with epilepsy.
* Patients with lower limb joint endoprosthetics.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Static postural stability overall stability index (OST) — 6 weeks It was assessed for both groups through Biodex balance system. A training test was given to each patient followed by three consecutive tests in static mode. Each one lasted for 20 seconds with 10 seconds rest between each, changes were recorded in relation to the center of the platform, and the mean of three tests showing the postural fluctuations of women was automatically calculated by the device, and displayed on the screen of device.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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