International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Farjad Afzal
Sargodha Medical College, University of Sargodha Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences,
Pakistan
Research Article
Effects of Joints Weight Bearing Exercises Combine with Range of Motion Exercises on Affected Limbs in Patents with Stroke
Author(s): Sidra Manzoor, Farjad Afzal, Gulraiz, Qurratulain, Mubashra Khalid, Salik Nadeem and Asima IrshadSidra Manzoor, Farjad Afzal, Gulraiz, Qurratulain, Mubashra Khalid, Salik Nadeem and Asima Irshad
Background: Weight bearing exercises have great role in joint nutrition, bone density and proprioception thus helping in neuro muscular control.
Objective: Objective of study was to find the effects of weight bearing exercises on affected limbs on neuromuscular control in patients with recent stroke.
Methodology: We selected 05 patients, 03 males and 02 females, with recent stroke on volunteer basis with informed consent. Inclusion criteria was recent stroke 10 to 15 days back, age between 25-35, both male and female, no previous history of fracture , no significant history of osteoporosis, hemiplegic right or left, intact vision and intact cognition. Selection of subjects was made by visiting to medicine and ICU wards of different hospitals including government and private hospitals of city. Patients were informed.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000410