RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07106619

Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Proprioception for Post-stroke Patients

Evaluation of the Effect of Knee Isokinetic Strengthening Exercises on Proprioception and Balance in Stroke Patients

Sponsor

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke

Summary

Somatosensory dysfunction including the sense of movement and position, i.e. proprioception, is observed in approximately 65% of patients after stroke. Loss of muscle strength, especially in the lower extremities, and impaired proprioception lead to significant loss of function in stroke patients. In addition, recent studies have emphasised that sensory information obtained by target-oriented exercises plays an important role in neuroplasticity and proprioception is an important element. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of knee isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises on proprioception and balance in stroke patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

At least 3 months and no more than 1 year must have passed since the date of the incident
Be between 35 and 75 years of age
Manual muscle testing of the affected lower extremity shows at least 3 in ankle dorsiflexion and knee extension
No limitation in passive joint range of motion in the lower extremity
Mini mental test score > 23

Exclusion Criteria6

Presence of spasticity according to the modified Ashworth scale > 1+
Presence of neurological disease other than stroke
Presence of other medical conditions that may cause sensorimotor dysfunction in the lower extremities (e.g., diabetic polyneuropathy)
Presence of orthopaedic problems affecting lower extremity function
Previous history of stroke or ischaemic attack
Poor general health status (e.g. severe heart failure, COPD)

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Interventions

DEVICEIsokinetic Exercises

Exercises will be performed at three different angular speeds (90 ̊/sec, 5 repetitions, 5 sets; 120 ̊/sec, 8 repetitions, 5 sets; 150 ̊/sec, 10 repetitions, 5 sets).

OTHERConventional rehabilitation program

Ambulation and balance exercises