Clinical Trial: Effects of PNF and Static Stretching on Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties of Hemiplegic Elbow
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Stroke
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Comparison of the Effects of PNF and Static Stretching Applied to the Elbow Flexors on Muscle Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties In Individuals With Chronic Stroke
Brief Summary:
The patients who were diagnosed with stroke in governmental/university/private hospitals, and who needed rehabilitation because of the increased flexor tone in the elbow joint, decreased range of motion and/or decreased function of the upper extremity will be invited to the study in accordance with the criteria that are given in inclusion and exclusion part.Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups, either the PNF Stretching Group (n=17) or the Prolonged Stretching Group…
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