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| The effect of exercise of the affected foot in stroke patients -- a randomized controlled pilot trial [with consumer summary] |
| Rydwik E, Eliasson S, Akner G |
| Clinical Rehabilitation 2006 Aug;20(8):645-655 |
| clinical trial |
| 5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of treatment with a portable device called Stimulo on range of motion, muscle strength and spasticity in the ankle joint and its effect on walking ability, balance, activities of daily living (ADL) and health-related quality of life in stroke patients. DESIGN: A randomized controlled pilot study. SETTING: A research centre. SUBJECTS: Ambulatory or partly ambulatory chronic stroke patients with remaining spasticity and/or decreased range of motion in the hemiparetic leg/ankle. INTERVENTIONS: Standardized and individualized programme including active and passive range of motion of the ankle with a portable device (Stimulo), performed three times a week for 30 min, over a six-week period. MAIN MEASURES: Range of motion, muscle strength, spasticity, gait variables, balance, ADL and health-related quality of life. RESULTS: Eighteen subjects were included in the study with a mean age of 75 years. The compliance rate was 94 to 99%. There were no significant differences between the groups. CONCLUSION: The study showed no significant effect of an ankle-exercise intervention programme with Stimulo. Further studies with a larger sample size are of importance before any further conclusions can be drawn.
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