Effectiveness of NeuroMuscular Taping on Painful Hemiplegic Shoulder

Hemiplegia Clinical Trial

Official title: Effectiveness of NeuroMuscular Taping in a Population of Post Stroke Hemiplegic Patients Suffering From Painful Shoulder Syndrome - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Painful Shoulder Syndrome is a frequent complication after stroke occurring in between 5% and 84% of patients, often having a strong impact on their well-being and resulting in delays achieving rehabilitative objectives.

The aim of the study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of Neuromuscular Taping in a population of post-stroke hemiplegic patients suffering from painful shoulder syndrome with respect to pain, spasticity and range of motion.

Clinical Trial Description

The study will use two groups according to the methodology of Randomized Controlled Trials. Both components of the two groups were treated by four rehabilitation sessions defined as "standard". This involves joint health and passive mobility for the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints for a period of about 45 minutes each.

The patients of the sample group underwent the application of the NeuroMuscular Taping (NMT) before each rehabilitative session. The control group was addressed exclusively to the "standard" treatment. The sessions were spaced apart about five days to ensure the optimum adhesion of NMT.

The results were evaluated by administering rating scales for pain (VAS) and spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale). The ROM was evaluated using the manual goniometer. The outcomes (Pain, Spasticity, ROM) were assessed at base line, before and after each treatment session and at 1 month follow up. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hemiplegia

• NCT number: NCT02254876
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Bologna
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 2013
• Completion date: January 2015