Use of Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Program in Established Stroke



Status:Terminated
Conditions:Neurology
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:3/23/2017
Start Date:April 2012
End Date:October 2016

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A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of a Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Program for Adults With an Established Stroke and Upper Extremity Impairment

The purpose of this study is to assess whether a novel therapy approach (repetitive
facilitative exercise (RFE)) is more effective than conventional rehabilitation in
facilitating the recovery of upper extremity function following stroke.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Age greater than 18 years

- Having a single ischemic or hemorrhagic hemispheric stroke of more than 6 months
duration

- The ability to selectively demonstrate active extension of at least 10 degrees at the
metacarpo-phalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joints and 20 degrees at the wrist

- Capable of effectively participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Upper extremity contracture/pain that interfere with study technique

- Pre-existing upper extremity neurologic or orthopedic disorders

- Unstable medical condition

- BMI > 35

- Active treatment of condition during 3 months prior to enrollment in study (botulinum
toxin, therapy, tendon release, etc.)

- Language or cognitive/perceptual deficits or scheduling problems that would limit
participation

- Inability to provide informed consent
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