RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03171012

Addition of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation to Cardio Respiratory Training Post Stroke

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Repercussions Associated With Cardiorespiratory Training in Postal Individuals Stroke to the Functions Motor, Respiratory and Quality of Life: Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jun 19, 2017

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Stroke Chest Wall Disorder

Summary

Post-stroke hemiparesis causes sequelae in the limbs and also in the trunk and abdomen structures. The level of physical activity decreases and cardiorespiratory training(CRT) is indicated to this population to improve the functions of several systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular). The application of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facility(PNF) would imply in the awareness and greater harmony of the functions performed by the trunk of this individual. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of respiratory and trunk characteristics of the PNF associated with Cardiorespiratory training in quality of life, gait, distance traveled, peak oxygen consumption, respiratory muscle strength, thoracic cavity volumes, mobility and diaphragmatic thickness of individuals with post stroke.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Have clinical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke,
primary for more than six months resulting in hemiparesis;
Have mental competence assessed through the Mini-Exam of the Mental State-MMSE;
Be able to walk 10 meters independently, with or without assistive device;
Absence of other neurological or orthopedic deficiencies unrelated to stroke;
Without report of associated pulmonary pathology and not be smoker or ex-smoker.