PGRB Synopsis
PGRB Synopsis
PGRB Synopsis
Submitted by:
Pasang Doma Sherpa
MPT Neurology
Batch: 2022-2024
System ID: 2022824838
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences
Sharda University
Several researches have examined the clinical efficacy of mental imagery in various
fields such as improving gait, functional mobility and quality of life, improving upper
arm functions and balance. A few studies have recognized the effect of mental
imagery in walking ability. However, the study of effects of mental imagery training
specific to ankle and foot movement and its corresponding progress in gait is limited.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to find the combined effect of mental practice to
increase the range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion and further improvement of
dorsiflexor components of gait in post stroke individuals with plantar flexion
deformity.
METHODOLOGY
Study design: Pre-post experimental study
Study setting: Department of physiotherapy, Sharda Hospital, UP
Study subjects: Post stroke patients with plantar flexion deformity
Study duration: 1 year
Sample size: 52
Sample size calculation:
Sample size required is 26 for each group
Therefore, total sample size= 26×2=52
The sample size was calculated with the help of following parameters:
Effect size (d) = 0.8
Probability of α error= 0.05
Power (1-β) = 0.8 (80%)
Two-sided test (2 tailed)
Equal allocation of the group
Inclusion criteria:
All types of stroke (spasticity to recovery phase)7
Age (45-70)
Both genders
No auditory or visual impairment
GCS stable (12-15)
Cognition (more than 24 score in MMSE)7
Foot drop present
Exclusion Criteria:
Auditory or visual impairment present
Non-ambulant
Non-cooperative patient
GCS less than 12
Foot drop absent
OUTCOME MEASURES
Manual muscle strength testing (MMT)
MMT will be used to examine the strength of ankle dorsiflexors and plantar
flexors.
Goniometer to determine the range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion
Modified Ashworth Scale to examine the spasticity of ankle plantar
deformity.
Rivermead Visual Gait Assessment (RVGA) to examine the gait
components.
All the outcome measures will be performed at the baseline and post-
intervention.
STUDY PROCEDURE
Conventional therapy
Stretching of gastrocnemius and soleus muscle with a frequency of two times a week
for 6 weeks, intensity of 8 repetitions 3 sets, type- active assisted, time 10-20 minutes.
Conventional gait training will involve breaking down the gait cycle, training and
improving the abnormal parts, then reintegrating them into ambulation to return to a
more normal gait cycle.11 These include:
Symmetrical weight bearing between lower limbs in stance
Weight shifting between lower limbs.
Stepping training over level and unlevel surface
Heel strike or limb loading acceptance.
Single leg stance with stable balance and control.
Push off or initial swing of moving leg.11
4 repetitions 2 sets with total duration of 20 minutes for 3 days per week for 6 weeks.
Mental Imagery
Each patient will perform a movement in response to given video. Prior to the
movement performance, patient will be given functional imaginary cues to imply
while performing the movement.12
Procedure:
Individuals will move the ankle into plantar flexion and dorsiflexion in response with
the movement of an individual performing ankle movement shown in the video.
Prior to performing the movement, patients will be given instruction to focus on the
functional intent of the task.
Participants will be instructed to “imagine you are tapping on the floor while
performing the movement”.
Frequency: 5 days per week for 6 weeks
Intensity: 2 sets of 10 minutes
Type: 20 minutes
STUDY PROTOCOL
GROUP A
GROUP B
Mental imagery +
Conventional
Conventional
therapy
therapy
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
All the data will be collected and analyzed using SPSS software.
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Laura, Silvia et al. ; Eyes wide shut, How visual cues affect brain patterns of stimulated gait. 22 June
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SHARDA UNIVERSITY
CONSENT FORM
SL No.
DATE:
NAME
FATHER/HUSBAND’S NAME:
The details of the study entitled “Efficacy of Mental Imagery to Improve Dorsiflexor Component of
Gait Among Post Stroke Hemiplegic Patients”.
1. I understand the purpose of the study and I have right to withdraw from the study at any point in time
during the investigation. I can decline to answer to my particular question if it offends my privacy in
any form without losing the right to be treated.
2. I understand that my participation in this study will be kept confedential and in primarily mean for
research and for the benefits for the society.
3. I give consent for my details to be use in this study. I understand that on completion of the study, if I
withdraw from the study, my personal report form will be destroyed. I also understand that if there is
any problem with any of the examination test or measurement taken. I will be informed and the report
will be confidential.
4. I do hereby give my consent voluntarily without any inducement to take part in the study and I have
an objection to use of data in my publication
सहमति पत्र
एसएल नं.
तारीख:
नाम
पिता/पति का नाम:
अध्ययन का विवरण "हेमिप्लेजिक रोगियों के बीच चाल के डोरसिफ्लेक्सर घटक में सुधार के लिए
1. मैं अध्ययन के उद्देश्य को समझता हूं और मुझे जांच के दौरान किसी भी समय अध्ययन से हटने
का अधिकार है। यदि मेरे विशेष प्रश्न से किसी भी रूप में मेरी निजता को ठे स पहुँचती है तो मैं
इलाज का अधिकार खोए बिना उसका उत्तर देने से इंकार कर सकता हूँ।
2. मैं समझता हूं कि इस अध्ययन में मेरी भागीदारी गोपनीय रखी जाएगी और मुख्य रूप से
3. मैं इस अध्ययन में अपने विवरण का उपयोग करने के लिए सहमति देता हूं। मैं समझता हूं कि
अध्ययन पूरा होने पर, यदि मैं अध्ययन से हट जाता हूं, तो मेरा व्यक्तिगत रिपोर्ट फॉर्म नष्ट हो
जाएगा। मैं यह भी समझता हूं कि यदि किसी जांच परीक्षण या माप में कोई समस्या आती है। मुझे
4. मैं अध्ययन में भाग लेने के लिए बिना किसी प्रलोभन के स्वेच्छा से अपनी सहमति देता हूं और
“ Efficacy of Mental Imagery to Improve Dorsiflexor Component of Gait Among Post Stroke
Hemiplegic Patients”.
What is the purpose of the study?
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of mental imagery practice in improving
dorsiflexion component of gait among hemiplegic patients.
Why have I been chosen?
You have been approached because you fulfil the entry criteria for the study. The following criteria
–patients with present history of stroke falling in spastic to recovery phase with foot drop.
Do I have to take part?
It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. If you do, you will be given this information
sheet to keep and be asked to sign a consent form. You are still free to withdraw consent from the
study at any time and without giving a reason.
What will happen to me if I take part?
Participation in the study will have to follow an physiotherapy exercise protocol with conventional
therpay and mental imagery practice protocol according to the groups allocated. Once the
participants have consented to participate in the study, He/she will have to follow a set of a
predesigned treatment protocol for conventional therapy and mental imagery according to their
respected groups.
What are the Possible Benefits of taking part?
Increased range of motion, reduced spasticity, improved strength and better gait performance .
What happens when the Research stops?
If the research stops, the researcher has to explain the reasons to the participants.
Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?
Yes, the information about you will only be known to the researcher. All information about you
will be held using a unique research number. So that you cannot be identified in any results
publications or publicity related to the study.
The researcher should be able to tell the participants about the results when they are likely to be
published.
Who reviewed the study?
The Institutional Ethics Committee will review the study.
Contact Information: -
Researcher name – Pasang Doma Sherpa MPT(Neuro)
Address – Sharda Hospital
Phone no- 9560212469
हस्तक्षेप की प्रभावकारिता"।
इस अध्ययन का उद्देश्य हेमिप्लेजिक रोगियों के बीच चाल के डोरसिफ़्लेक्सन घटक को बेहतर बनाने
आपसे संपर्क किया गया है क्योंकि आप अध्ययन के लिए प्रवेश मानदंडों को पूरा करते हैं।
इसमें भाग लेना है या नहीं यह निर्णय लेना आपके ऊपर है। यदि आप ऐसा करते हैं, तो आपको यह
सूचना पत्रक रखने के लिए दिया जाएगा और एक सहमति प्रपत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करने के लिए कहा
जाएगा। आप अभी भी किसी भी समय और बिना कोई कारण बताए अध्ययन से सहमति वापस लेने
अध्ययन में भाग लेने के लिए आवंटित समूहों के अनुसार पारंपरिक थेरेपी और मानसिक इमेजरी
अभ्यास प्रोटोकॉल के साथ फिजियोथेरेपी व्यायाम प्रोटोकॉल का पालन करना होगा। एक बार जब
प्रतिभागियों ने अध्ययन में भाग लेने के लिए सहमति दे दी, तो उन्हें अपने सम्मानित समूहों के
अनुसार पारंपरिक चिकित्सा और मानसिक कल्पना के लिए पूर्वनिर्धारित उपचार प्रोटोकॉल के एक सेट
गति की सीमा में वृद्धि, लोच में कमी, बेहतर ताकत और बेहतर चाल प्रदर्शन।
यदि शोध रुक जाता है, तो शोधकर्ता को प्रतिभागियों को इसका कारण बताना होगा।
हां, आपके बारे में जानकारी के वल शोधकर्ता को ही पता होगी। आपके बारे में सारी जानकारी एक
अद्वितीय शोध नंबर का उपयोग करके रखी जाएगी। ताकि आपको अध्ययन से संबंधित किसी भी
परिणाम प्रकाशन या प्रचार में पहचाना न जा सके ।
शोधकर्ता को प्रतिभागियों को परिणामों के बारे में बताने में सक्षम होना चाहिए जब उनके प्रकाशित
संपर्क जानकारी:
पता-शारदा हॉस्पिटल
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Address:
Occupation:
Dominant side:
Affected side: