Cupping for Spasticity After Stroke
This study is looking at how dry static cupping might help with spasticity (muscle stiffness) and movement in your leg after a stroke. Researchers will compare dry static cupping, which uses a strong suction, with a placebo cupping, which uses a very light suction, and standard physical therapy. They want to see if dry static cupping can improve your spasticity, measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale. You might be able to join if you are 30-80 years old, had a stroke within the last 6 months that caused leg spasticity and weakness, and are receiving rehabilitation at Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet. The study aims to enroll 30 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It plans to enroll 30 participants to compare different cupping methods and standard physical therapy.
- What's involved
- You will receive treatment for 3 months. Measurements will be taken at the start, and then at 1, 2, and 3 months of treatment.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Measurements will be taken for 3 months after starting treatment.
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The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke
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Where it's being run
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What this trial measures
- Modified Ashworth ScaleAt enrollment and then at 1, 2, and 3 months of treatment.
The Modified Ashworth Scale measures spasticity on a 0-4 ordinal scale, with higher scores indicating greater spasticity. The grade is determined by passively moving a joint/muscle through a high velocity unidirectional quick stretch. For this study, spasticity will be assessed for the hip adductors and hamstrings of the affected side. Equipment: Mat Table Administration: Patient is positioned in supine on a mat table. For Hip Adduction: Physical therapist passively moves the affected lower extremity into hip abduction quickly keeping the knee in extension. For Hamstrings: Physical therapist passively moves the hip to 90 degrees of flexion and allows the knee to bend into knee flexion. Then, the therapist passively moves the affected knee into extension quickly.