Effects of Flexion and Extension Type Arm Slings on Walking Kinematics and Balance in Stroke Patients
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Observational Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 48 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ceren Bayrak · Other
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About This Trial
In the clinic, stroke patients are seen to use flexor or extensor type arm slings, but no study was found investigating the effects of these different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effects of different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance in stroke patients and to compare them with healthy individuals.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion criteria for EG were: (1) stroke diagnosis, (2) age 18-80, (3) independent ambulation (Functional Ambulation Category-FAS ≥ 2), (4) Modified Ashworth Scale-MAS ≤2 for gastrocnemius and biceps muscles, (5) ability to walk 10 m independently or with assistive device, (…
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