The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke

Description

Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.

Conditions

Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.

The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke

The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke

Condition
Stroke Gait Rehabilitation
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Joliet

Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet, Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60435

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 30-80
  • * Acute stroke (within 6 months of stroke), with spasticity \& hemiparesis of LE
  • * Referred by doctor for rehabilitation for a stroke-related condition
  • * Attending Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet for rehabilitation
  • * Able to read or verbally understand English or Spanish
  • * Absent sensation of the areas to be cupped
  • * Significant cognitive impairment
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Prescription anticoagulant medications
  • * Blood clotting disorder
  • * Uncontrolled hypertension
  • * Uncontrolled diabetes
  • * Open wounds within the cupping area
  • * Current DVT
  • * Hematoma over the cupping area
  • * Fracture over the cupping area
  • * Active cancer within the cupping area
  • * Current use of Baclofen
  • * Current use of Botox
  • * Current use of an anti-spasticity medication

Ages Eligible for Study

30 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Scott Getsoian,

Study Record Dates

2026-01