| Autor: |
Rambeer, Kedia, Sharad Kumar, Asthana, Satyasheel Singh, Akhter, Minhaj, Equebal, Ameed |
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy; Apr-Jun2022, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p208-215, 8p |
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Background and Purpose: To determine whether Functional Electrical Stimulation can improve motor function of hand in spastic hemiplegics and whether any improvements are maintained Methods: 30 subjects of stroke with spastic hemiplegia with flexor synergy upper limb. 15 patients in each group, Group A (Functional Electrical Stimulation group) & Group B (Control group). Group- A received Functional Electrical Stimulation plus standard inpatient/outpatient stroke rehabilitation program. Group-B received only standard inpatient/outpatient stroke rehabilitation program. Assessment data were recorded before treatment, at 4, 8, 12 and 24 weeks. Outcome Measures were Action Research Arm Test Score, Range Of Motion of Active Wrist extension, Functional independence measure, Modified Ashworth Scale. Results: Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation resulted in improvement of hand functions in patients. There was decrease in wrist flexors muscle tone and subsequent improvement in activities of daily livings observed. There was no significant improvement observed in Active Wrist extension. Conclusion: Functional Electrical Stimulation is an important intervention in the treatment of stroke with spastic hemiplegia. It can help in the improvement of hand functions when prescribed along with exercises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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