Effects of Frenkels Exercises and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Stroke Patients

May 5, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

Combined Effects of Frenkels Exercises and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Balance, Coordination and Proprioception in Stroke Patients

To determine the combined effects of frenkel's exercises and electrical muscle stimulation on coordination, balance and proprioception in stroke patients.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Effects of virtual reality and Frenkel's exercises on balance, gait, and quality of life in 36 stroke patients selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (virtual reality) and Group B (Frenkel's exercises).Each intervention was administered three times weekly for 30 minutes per session over six weeks. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. This study concluded that virtual reality training significantly improved balance and quality of life in stroke patients, whereas Frenkel's exercises were more effective in enhancing gait. The effect of PNF with and without EMS on spasticity gait and lower limb function in 22 chronic stroke patient Participants were randomly divided into control group, receiving PNF technique alone and an experimental group, receiving PNF combined with EMS. The PNF technique include rhythmic initiation, stabilizing reversal and dynamic reversal while EMS was applied at frequency of 25 to 50 hertz for 10 seconds three times a week for 6 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The experiment group showed significant improvement over the control group. The effectiveness of Frankles exercise on balance and Function for post stroke patients on 28 patients who were randomly assigned into two groups. Among them 14 patients were assigned into experimental group received Frankel with Conventional Physiotherapy and another 14 into control group received only conventional physiotherapy. Total treatment sessions were twenty-four comprising of 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. The Effects of electrical muscle stimulation on core muscle activation and physical performance in non-athletic adults data as randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial conducted at a single centre to study. Forty-one healthy young volunteers were recruited and randomized into two groups: strengthening with superimposed EMS (S+E) and strengthening (S) groups. Participants underwent the 30 minutes of strength training program, three times a week for 8 weeks, consisting of core muscle exercises. Study concluded EMS as a safe and reasonable modality for improving physical fitness in healthy individuals.Effects of whole-body electromyostimulation on function, muscle mass, strength, social participation, and falls-efficacy in older people. Two different exercise groups formed through stratified random sampling, an experimental group (EG), which will undergo WB-EMS training, and an active control group (ACG), which will undergo resistance exercise training. Assessment was calculated at baseline and after eight weeks, three months, and six months after intervention. Study concluded that innovative, time-efficient, joint-friendly, and highly individualized exercise technologies (such as WB-EMS) may be a good choice for the elderly with time constraints, physical limitations, or little enthusiasm, who are exercising less than the recommended amounts for impact on muscle mass, strength, and function. The effect of BAPS board versus Frenkel's exercise on balance in stroke patients. 10 subjects were recruited and divided into two groups, BAPS Board training was given to one group and Frenkel's exercise was given to another group for seven consecutive days and its pre and post intervention effect were noted with the help of Berg Balance Scale As per study, it has been concluded that BAPS Board and Frenkel exercise both improve balance in post stroke patient. Limitation of the studies include untreated control group that was absent in this study. Further research is needed to identify specific interventions that enhance recovery of function after stroke. The effectiveness of Frenkel's exercise for improving lower limb sensation, balance, motor function, functional ambulation, and activities of daily living in subacute ischemic stroke patients with impaired proprioception. Through retrospective cohort study. He enrolled 14 patients suffering subacute ischemic stroke divided into two groups: intervention group (performed Frenkel's exercise, 15 minutes per day, 15 days over a period of 3 weeks, n=7) and control group (received conventional physical therapy instead, n=7). The study concluded that Frenkel's exercise improves sensory and balance recovery among subacute ischemic stroke patients with impaired proprioception and minimal lower limb motor weakness. This study aims to address this gap by providing evidence-based recommendations on combined effect of Frenkels exercise with EMS and tailored exercise strategies for stroke patients

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

38

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Typically 50-65 years old.(14)
  • Both male and female are included
  • Patients with subacute ischemic stroke (hemiplegia).(15)
  • Ability to walk independently for at least 10minutes.(16)
  • Diagnosis of a first-time stroke or without sequel of a previous stroke(15)
  • MOCA score>26 to confirm adequate cognitive function.
  • Brunnstrom exercise recovery stages of 3-4 or higher(17)
  • Voluntarily provided informed consent prior to participating

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with severe cognitive impairment or dementia.(16)
  • Patients with unstable medical conditions, such as uncontrolled hypertension or cardiac disease.
  • Patients with recent surgery or injury that may affect participation in the study.
  • Patients with contraindications to electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), such as unstable cardiopulmonary medical conditions pacemakers or metal implants

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Frenkels exercise with EMS
Participant will receive EMS for 10 minutes and Frenkels exercise for 20 minutes for 3 days per week for 8 weeks
Other: Frenkels exercise with EMS
Group A will include 19 participants. Each participant will receive EMS for 10 minutes and Frenkels exercise for 20 minutes for 3 days per week for 8 weeks In Week 1-2 we will apply 50 Hz EMS pulse duration of 150 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest stimulation for adaptation while focusing lower limb exercises in according to frenkles exercises for 20 min in lying position Week 3-4: 60 Hz EMS stimulation will be applied pulse duration of 200 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest with frenkles exercises in sitting position Week 5-6 Frequency of 70 Hz pulse duration of 250 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest EMS stimulation will be applied with frenkles exercises in standing position Week 7-8: In progression, Frequency of 85 Hz and pulse duration of 300 μs, intermittent with 5 s of EMS stimulation to perform the movement and 10 s of rest
Active Comparator: Conservative Treatment
Participants will receive routine therapy for 30 minutes. It could be hot pack, IR with routine exercises for 3 days per week for 8 weeks.
Other: Conservative treatment

Group B will also include 19 participants. Each participant will receive routine therapy for 30 minutes. It could be hot pack, IR with routine exercises for 3 days per week for 8 weeks.

Weeks 1-2: Initial Phase

  1. Breathing exercises
  2. Range of motion exercises
  3. Seated exercises Weeks 3-4: Strengthening Phase Resistance band exercises: Upper and lower limb strengthening

b) Weight-bearing exercises c) Gait training: Walking with support d) Balance exercises: Weeks 5-6 Functional Phase

  1. Functional activities: Reaching, scooting, transferring
  2. Gait training: Walking without support, navigating obstacles
  3. Balance exercises: Dynamic balance, reaction training
  4. Strengthening exercises:

Weeks 7-8: Advanced Phase

  1. Advanced gait training: Stair climbing, curbs, uneven surfaces
  2. Complex functional activities: Cooking, dressing, household chores

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
Time Frame: Baseline and 8th week
It's a 14-item performance-based measure, meaning it assesses how well a person can perform specific tasks related to balance. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale (0-4), with higher scores indicating better balance, and a total score range of 0-56.
Baseline and 8th week
The Nottingham Sensory Assessment (NSA)
Time Frame: baseline and 8th week

NSA is used to evaluate sensory impairments, particularly in individuals who have experienced stroke.

scores ranging from 0 (extreme difficulty/unable to perform) to 4 (no difficulty) for each item.
baseline and 8th week
The Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test (LEMOCOT)
Time Frame: Baseline and 8th Week
(LEMOCOT) scoring scale involves assessing an individual's ability to perform specific lower extremity movements, with scores ranging from 0 (extreme difficulty/unable to perform) to 4 (no difficulty) for each item. The total score is obtained by summing the scores of all items, with a higher score indicating better motor coordination.
Baseline and 8th Week

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sabiha Arshad, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 20, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 20, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 11, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/0218 Waneeza Malik

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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