Boxing and Scapular Stabilization Training in Hemiparetics

Summary

In recent years, it has been observed that scapular stabilization exercises given in addition to stretching exercises in stroke patients strengthen the scapular muscles and improve walking and trunk alignment. In a study published in 2020, in which the investigators compared the effects of virtual and real boxing training on upper extremity functions, balance and cognitive functions in stroke patients, significant improvement was observed in each parameter in both groups.

When the investigators look at the literature, the investigators see that there is no study comparing the effects of both scapular stabilization and boxing training on upper extremity functions and trunk balance in stroke patients.

Therefore the aim of this study, compare the effects of boxing and scapular stabilization training on scapular mobility (primary outcome measure), upper extremity range of motion, shoulder proprioception, scapular balance angle, scapular muscle strength, trunk muscle strength, upper extremity motor functions, trunk balance and treatment satisfaction (secondary outcome measures) in hemiparetic individuals with stroke.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Hemiparesis

Interventions

OTHER

Boxing Training

In addition to boxing training, stretching exercises and posture training will be given at BG. A physiotherapist with a boxing training certificate will perform modified boxing training that progresses according to the degree of difficulty. There will be four difficulty levels. The complexity of the exercises will increase at 2-week intervals as the patient progresses. As a result, 0-2 weeks 1st level, 2-4 weeks 2nd level, 4-6 weeks 3rd level and 6-8 weeks 4th level exercises will be done. In the first level, patients will be asked to punch the fixed boxing mat hanging on the wall with various instructions. Then, in levels 2-4, target gloves and heavy punching bags will be used to increase the difficulty level. As the sessions progress, the resistance and frequencies between the levels will be increased by the physiotherapist. There will be 3 sessions of 30-minute boxing training per week for 8 weeks at BG.

OTHER

Scapular Stabilization

In addition to scapular stabilization training, stretching exercises and posture training will be given in SSG. Progressive strengthening training for the scapular muscles will be used in the SSG. There will be four difficulty levels. The complexity of the exercises will increase at 2-week intervals as the patient progresses. As a result, 0-2 weeks 1st level, 2-4 weeks 2nd level, 4-6 weeks 3rd level and 6-8 weeks 4th level exercises will be done. At the first level, scapular clock exercise, obstacle crossing exercise, wall gliding exercise with teraband, push up exercise, trunk rotation and maximum hip flexion will be performed. Then at levels 2-4, as the levels increase, the exercises at the first level will be more difficult (ball weight, surface, number of hurdles and hurdle crossing exercise position, by changing the teraband elasticity, push-up position). In SSG, 3 sessions of 30-minute scapular stabilization training will be applied per week for 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Eastern Mediterranean University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Gözde İyigün, Assoc.Prof. · Eastern Mediterranean University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

40 Years

Max Age

70 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-10-13

Primary Completion

2023-09-10

Completion

2023-09-10

Countries

• Cyprus

Study Locations