ipl-logo

Case Study: Prospective Randomized Open Blinded Approach

2888 Words12 Pages

Chapter 3 Materials & Methods 3. Methodology 3.1. Study design · This study is a Prospective Randomized Open Blinded Endpoint Assessment (PROBE) Study with two parallel groups, experimental and control with a 1: 1 allocation ratio. 3.2. Ethical Clearance · The study was approved by Institutional Review Board & ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical committee, Saveetha University. Chennai. 3.3. Participants We recruited 60 participants with stroke who fulfilled the selection criteria from Krupanidhi physiotherapy center and nearby rehabilitation clinics in Bangalore. We enrolled the participants after they signed the institutionally approved …show more content…

Both lower limbs were kept in hip and knee flexed in 90* and feet rested towards ground. The feet were rested comfortably with hip adduction and the mobile bar supports the legs till lower thigh to assist in exercise. Then the patient abducts the both hip outside the midline of the body. This exercise was done for 3 sets with 8-10 repetitions. 9. Alternative Stepper · Here the patient stands on alternative stepper with one leg extended and another leg semi flexed. Both upper limbs can have a support if needed. Once patient is stabilized in this position, the patient can start exercises with extending and flexing the lower limbs with resistance. The researcher will be monitoring the progress and will see that patient maintains adequate balance during the exercise. 10. Resisted static cycle · The patient seats in the cycle comfortably and keeps the feet in the cycle pedal. Once 1 RM measured, the recommended resistance is calculated and the exercise started. The patient alternative flexes and extends the cycling pedal as normal cycle. Totally 16-20 rotations of cycling are done as 8-10 repetitions for each leg and totally 3 sets were

Show More
Related
323 Words | 2 Pages

The target respondents were invited to complete the questionnaire and directed them to a brief explanation of the research. If a respondent volunteered to participate they were able to read the instructions and complete the questionnaire online from any internet-connected device. Contact details of the researcher were also provided in the initial description of the form should the respondent have any enquiry regarding the questionnaire. Data were collected on 23rd December 2015 from 8 a.m. until 8 a.am 24th December 2015. The length of time for data collection was considered ideal as it allowed a sufficient amount of time for interested respondent to participate in the study.

Read More
1005 Words | 5 Pages

You can choose to put both your hands on the ground for additional support. Ab Ripper X Exercise No 2: Bicycles Begin in the roughly the same exact position as the In & Outs, you simply need to simulate the

Read More
1319 Words | 6 Pages

The particiapnts were given a five-minute rest period between each set. We provided a one- minute rest period between the squats (front and back). For five seconds the subject would maximally contract the knee extensors against manual resistance for 5 seconds, which is the same way we measured MVC. The participants would also be shaved when necessary for placement, which was something that we did not do (Gullett, J. C., Tillman, M. D., Gutierrez, G. M.,

Read More
670 Words | 3 Pages

Its main focus points is manual muscle test and evaluation. Professionals such as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers and personal trainers use this book to search a specific muscle in the body to find a correct test to evaluate a particular muscle. Each chapter offers an expanded treatment and exercise sections to be able to evaluate personal injuries or pains suffered from training. Each chapter goes over a particular section of the body starting out with chapter one being about posture to the last chapter being lower extremities. It explains each muscles purpose, preforming test and proper treatment of each muscle and muscle

Read More
1018 Words | 5 Pages

To further improve on the link position, I can improve my recovery times by continuing my strength regime and calorie surplus, incorporating cardiovascular activities such as rowing, cycling and running to improve the anaerobic energy systems. Conclusion In summary, I am suited most to the link position, based on the results from the lab experiments (fig. 1 & 2), they correlate with results from a lab experiment (fig. 3, 4, 5).

Read More
986 Words | 4 Pages

Left elbow- extension Phallanges - adduction Hip joint – right hip- abduction Knee joint – right and left – slightly flexed 2 ) preparation Cervical spine – neck- slight flexion, Thoracic and lumbar spine – slight flexion Shoulder girdle- right shoulder – adduction , upward rotation Left shoulder- upward rotation Shoulder joint – right shoulder – diagonally abduction Left shoulder – abduction Elbow joint – right elbow – slight flexion Left elbow- extension Wrist - extension Phallanges - adduction Hip joint – -adduction Knee joint – right and left – fully extended 3) Acceleration Cervical spine – neck- slight flexion Thoracic and lumbar spine – slight flexion Shoulder girdle- right shoulder – upward rotation Left shoulder- dowanward rotation Shoulder joint – right shoulder – abduction Left shoulder – adduction Elbow joint – right elbow – extended Left elbow- extension Wrist - extension Phallanges – adduction, adduction Hip joint – right hip- extension Left hip – abduction, flexion Knee joint – right knee- fully extention Left knee-

Read More
871 Words | 4 Pages

Ongoing assessment and monitoring for injured patient is essential in the rehabilitation settings. Taylor will undertake a general neurological assessment including history of presented problem, previous medical history, results of specific examinations (X-rays, blood reports, CT scan). Other collection of information such as social state (family help, occupation, accommodation), pain, other ongoing treatment, everyday routine, mobility, vision and hearing, continence, swallowing, lethargy, expectations of treatment and functions of position and balance, range of movement, reflexes and sensory A neurological assessment has two functions: the current neurological level and the observation for changes in neurological level. It is divided in to five components such as brain function, cranial nerves, motor response, sensory level and reflexes. Taylor’s level of consciousness and cognition level must be considered and specific observation regarding changes in mental status, emotional status and intellectual functioning should be recorded and documented and compare over the

Read More
87 Words | 1 Pages

The Ancient Olympics evolved from one of only men and one champion to one of unisex competitors and many champions. The Olympics changed greatly over the years. Some are impressive changes, while others are not. The Olympics is widely known and has been a tradition for countless years. Ancient Greece’s Olympics has endured through many changes into the Modern Olympics such as traditions and many little things.

Read More
1013 Words | 5 Pages

For the first task, those gymnasts required to sit as still as possible on the hemisphere for 30 seconds. While the second task required the gymnasts to lean back on the seat over a set angle and suddenly released in which the subject had to regain balance. The result was recorded before and after the research. As the discussion, the writers stated that training activities will affect the trunk

Read More
882 Words | 4 Pages

CPGs assist the clinicians and patients to determine the best treatment option for a particular disease or condition. There are always uncertainty in clinical practice, ensuring trustworthy guidelines will bring more evidence to bear on clinician and patient decision making. Trustworthy guidelines hold the promise of improving health care quality and outcomes (Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, 2011). Life after a stroke can be challenging. Stroke rehabilitation program can help the patients to regain independence and improve the quality of life.

Read More
1276 Words | 6 Pages

Generally the rate of recovery is the greatest when participating in a stroke rehabilitation program. Most importantly, stroke victims can improve their overall state of being and quality of life. Without the prior knowledge of the necessary steps to recovery, caretakers will not be adequately prepared for the challenges that a stroke can

Read More
813 Words | 4 Pages

This correct movement will avoid that our quadriceps, hamstrings and gastrocnemius get tires, ripped or

Read More
570 Words | 3 Pages

In this study, I liked that the researchers took the time to gather data seven months prior to starting the study. The data collected was from clinical charts and electronic records, which helps reduce bias. The size of the subject group was sixty-seven participants,

Read More
974 Words | 4 Pages

1. Help client to perform active or passive ROM exercises to all extremities every 2 to 4 hours to foster muscle strength and tone, and maintain the joint mobility 2. Turn and reposition patient at least every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown. 3. Teach family member of the client to maintain proper body alignment at all times to maintain optimal musculoskeletal balance and physiologic function.

Read More
1238 Words | 5 Pages

Resources were not provided directly because of inaccessibility of study area. However, reliability and validity of materials are not exactly since raw data was taken several years

Read More

More about Case Study: Prospective Randomized Open Blinded Approach

Related Topics

Open Document