Year: 2023 | Month: November | Volume: 13 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 405-416
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231149
Knee Hyperextension in Stance Phase of Gait in Hemiparesis Factors and Their Management: An Exploratory Case Series
Varsha Sinduriya1, Prof. (Dr.) Ajeet Kumar Saharan2, Dr. Alisha Gracias3, Dr. Manisha Saharan4, Dr. Anuja Choudhary5
1PhD Scholar, Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
2Principal, Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
3Assistant Professor, Goa Medical College, Goa
4Professor, JRNRV University, Udaipur
5Asst. Professor – Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
Corresponding Author: Varsha Sinduriya
ABSTRACT
Objective: To understand the various factors that lead to genu recurvatum post stroke and their management and gait rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Method: This is an exploratory study. Five patients were recruited for the study based on inclusion criteria. Pre and post-test examination were taken by Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS) and on standardized assessment for genu recurvatum along with pre and post- radiographs of hyper extended knee. A customized physiotherapy program was given to each patient.
Results: There is no statistical analysis because of different factors contributing to genu recurvatum post stroke and their intervention is customized accordingly. As a result only depend on Wisconsin Gait Analysis and Roentgenogram. The results showed that the degree of knee hyperextension changes occur in pre and post analysis.
Conclusions: The findings of this study indicate that a customized physiotherapy program may be more effective in hyperextension of knee in stance phase of gait in hemiparesis
Key words: Stroke, Genu recurvatum / Knee Hyper extension