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Sprinter vs Skater Coordination Synergy Training for Balance and Coordination in Chronic Stroke

NCT07658495 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2026-06-22

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Summary

This study compares two types of coordinative locomotor training - the sprinter coordination synergy and the skater coordination synergy - to improve balance and coordination in people with chronic stroke (more than six months after stroke). Twenty two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sprinter-based or skater-based training for 30 minutes per session, three times per week, for four weeks. Balance will be measured using the Berg Balance Scale and Functional Reach Test. Coordination and functional mobility will be measured using the Timed Up and Go test. This study aims to determine which coordination synergy produces greater improvements, which may help physiotherapists choose more effective treatments for stroke survivors in Pakistan.

Conditions

  • Chronic Stroke Survivors
  • Post-stroke Balance Impairment

Interventions

OTHER

CLT - Sprinter Coordination Synergy

What: Coordinative Locomotor Training using the sprinter coordination synergy. How: A trained physiotherapist manually guides the participant through diagonal, rotational movement patterns of upper and lower extremities simultaneously. The sprinter pattern involves: on one side, upper extremity flexion/adduction/external rotation with ipsilateral lower extremity extension/adduction/internal rotation; the contralateral side performs the reciprocal pattern. When: 30 minutes per session, 3 sessions per week, for 4 consecutive weeks (total 12 sessions). How much: Each pattern performed for 30-60 seconds per posture (supine, sitting, standing, walking), repeated 5-10 times with rest periods as needed. By whom: Physiotherapist trained in PNF and CLT techniques.

OTHER

CLT - Skater Coordination Synergy

What: Coordinative Locomotor Training using the skater coordination synergy . How: A trained physiotherapist manually guides the participant through diagonal, rotational movement patterns mimicking a speed skater. The skater pattern involves: on one side, upper extremity flexion/abduction/external rotation with ipsilateral lower extremity extension/adduction/external rotation; the contralateral side performs the reciprocal pattern. When: 30 minutes per session, 3 sessions per week, for 4 consecutive weeks (total 12 sessions). How much: Each pattern performed for 30-60 seconds per posture (supine, sitting, standing, walking), repeated 5-10 times with rest periods as needed. By whom: Physiotherapist trained in PNF and CLT techniques.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-15
Completion
2026-07-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

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