Shoulder and arm exercises for stroke with shoulder blade issues
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if specific shoulder and arm exercises can improve movement and walking in people who had a stroke and have shoulder blade problems. It may help if you have some muscle tightness but can still follow instructions.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke that affects the middle part of your brain (MCA) and are still in the early recovery stage (sub-acute, likely within weeks to months).
- You are between 40 and 65 years old.
- You have mild to moderate muscle tightness in your arm (spasticity level +1 or 1 on a 0-4 scale).
- Your walking balance is limited (score less than 19 on a test called the Dynamic Gait Index).
- You can understand and follow simple instructions, and you do not have other brain or mental health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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