Effects of shoulder brace usage on postural stability in stroke survivors: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
NeuroRehabilitation
; 54(3): 449-456, 2024.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38457159
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite advances in stroke rehabilitation, challenges in upper limb motor recovery and postural stability persist, negatively affecting overall well-being. Arm slings and shoulder braces have been proposed to address these issues, but their efficacy in promoting postural stability remains unclear.OBJECTIVE:
This pilot randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the impact of a new shoulder brace (N1-Neurosling) on trunk postural stability during walking, pain, and upper limb muscle strength in chronic stroke survivors.METHODS:
Twenty-four adult chronic stroke patients were involved and randomly assigned to the shoulder brace group (SBg) or control group (CTRLg). Were assessed at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks (T1) through the Trunk Control Test, the Numerical Rating Scale, the Motricity Index, Manual Muscle Test, and instrumental wearable-based assessment.RESULTS:
After 4 weeks, the SBg showed significant improvement in Trunk Control Test scores (pâ=â0.020) and smoothness of gait measured by log dimensionless jerk along the Antero-Posterior axis (- 5.31±0.25 vs. - 5.18±0.27, pâ=â0.018) compared to the CTRLg. The SBg also demonstrated a reduction in pain in the shoulder girdle and enhanced upper limb muscle strength.CONCLUSION:
The use of the N1-Neurosling shoulder brace led to improvements in postural stability and smoothness of gait in stroke patients.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Braces
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Stroke
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Postural Balance
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Muscle Strength
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Stroke Rehabilitation
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
NeuroRehabilitation
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
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REABILITACAO
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italia
Country of publication:
HOLANDA
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HOLLAND
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NETHERLANDS
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NL
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PAISES BAJOS
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THE NETHERLANDS