Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: January | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 195-200
Relationship between Wrist Flexor Spasticity and Hand Function in Patients with Stroke
Sukanya Parag Dandekar1, Suvarna Shyam Ganvir2
1Post Graduate Student, 2Prof. & H.O.D.,
Department of Neurophysiotherapy, D.V.V.P,F’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, Mahrashtra, India.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Stroke is one of the commonest causes of mortality and disability. Upper extremity affection in terms of functional activities is one of the common problems faced by patients with stroke. Very few studies have examined the relationship between upper extremity muscle spasticity and functional performance. This study aimed to determine the relationship between upper extremity spasticity and function.
Aim: To find out the relationship between wrist and elbow flexor spasticity and hand function in stroke patients
Setting and design: A cross- sectional study was conducted in 30 individuals with stroke in Physiotherapy OPD of D.V.V.P.F.’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, India.
Materials and methods: Spasticity was measured by Modified Tardieu Scale which is a reliable and valid tool for assessment of stroke. Hand function was assessed by Action Research Arm Test.
Statistical Analysis: Pearson’s correlation co-efficient was used to find the relation between wrist and elbow flexor and hand function.
Results: ARAT total scores and quality of muscle reaction and R2-R1 angle components of MTS of wrist flexor spasticity shows weak correlation r=0.1957 and r=-0.2241 respectively. ARAT total scores and quality of muscle reaction and R2-R1 angle components of MTS of elbow flexor spasticity shows weak correlation r= -0.2775 and r= -0.2561 respectively.
Conclusions: This study concludes that there is weak negative correlation between elbow and wrist flexor spasticity and hand function.
Key words: Stroke, Hand Function, Spasticity