Adding core stability exercises to leg movement therapy for balance after a long-ago stroke
Compares leg facilitation therapy with and without core exercises in chronic stroke survivors.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of Lower Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Combined With Core Stability Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Alone on Balance and Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Key facts
- Where
- Mingora, PakistanSee the site
Where in Pakistan
- Stroke support foundationMingora, PakistanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Trial code
- NCT07887360
- Record updated
- 21 October 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial compares lower limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) combined with core stability training versus lower limb PNF alone in chronic stroke survivors. The study aims to determine whether adding core stability training produces greater improvements in dynamic balance and functional mobility.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of Lower Limb Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Combined With Core Stability Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Alone on Balance and Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Survivors
This randomized controlled trial compares lower limb proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) combined with core stability training versus lower limb PNF alone in chronic stroke survivors. The study aims to determine whether adding core stability training produces greater improvements in dynamic balance and functional mobility.
Inclusion: Age ≥ 40 years Male and female participants. Clinically diagnosed chronic stroke (>6 months post-onset). Impaired dynamic balance or mobility. Ability to follow simple verbal instructions and medically stable.
Exclusion: Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation. Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale >3). Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance. Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions.