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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 7; Issue 4 (August 2019)

Page No.: 3135-3138

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2019.141

IS THE UNAFFECTED SIDE OF STROKE PATIENTS ACTUALLY NORMAL?

Soumiya Selvarajan 1, Gajanan Bhalerao *2, Ashok K. Shyam 3, Parag Sancheti 4.

1 B.P.Th, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

2 M.P.Th, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

3 MS Ortho, Research Officer- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

4 MS Ortho, Chairman- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Address for correspondence: Dr. Gajanan Bhalerao, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-5, Maharashtra, India.

E-Mail: gajanan­_bhalerao@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of the study was to find how affected is the unaffected side of stroke population.

Methods: 20 participants were recruited who met the inclusion criteria of more than 3-month first time unilateral both male and female stroke patients of age group 40-60 years were assessed and evaluated for the 3 parameters using grip dynamometer, peg board and reaction time machine respectively and compared it to the normal healthy age, gender and dominance matched individuals.

Results: The unaffected side of stroke patients was significantly affected in gross motor strength, fine motor dexterity, reaction time audio and visual when compared to normal population.

Conclusion: There are significant motor deficits seen in the unaffected side of stroke patients.

Key Words: Hemiplegia, Gross Motor Strength, Fine Motor Strength, Reaction Time.

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Cite this article: Soumiya Selvarajan, Gajanan Bhalerao, Ashok K. Shyam, Parag Sancheti. IS THE UNAFFECTED SIDE OF STROKE PATIENTS ACTUALLY NORMAL?. Int J Physiother Res 2019;7(4):3135-3138. DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2019.141

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