Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: January | Volume: 13 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 29-32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230105
A Comparative Study of Unilateral Strength Training Versus Mirror Therapy with Unilateral Strength Training for Upper Extremity in Hemiplegia
M. AArthi1, Kannan Dhasaradharaman2, Gokila Raj3, Ferdinand Robert4, Vishnupriya5, K. Anantharaj6
1BPT Student, 2Professor, 3MPT student, 4,5,6 Professors, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author: Kannan Dhasaradharaman
ABSTRACT
Introduction: A stroke is a sudden, non convulsive loss of neurological function due to an ischemic or hemorrhagic event in the brain (WHO2006). Our study aims to compare the effect of unilateral strength training versus mirror therapy with unilateral strength training for upper extremity in hemiplegia.
Methodology: A sample of 30 patients within the age group of 35-65 years with hemiplegia were randomly divided into two groups, Group a (n= 15)and group b (n= 15). The subjects in group A is treated with Unilateral strength training and the subjects in group B is treated with mirror therapy with unilateral strength training. The patients improvement on ROM and reduced spasticity is assessed by Modified Ashworth Scale and ABILHAND Questionnaires. The pre and Post test results were tabulated and assessed.
Results: The study concludes that there was statistically significant improvement on ROM and reduced spasticity in group B compared to group A in response to treatment.
Conclusion: Based on the result, this study concluded that mirror therapy with unilateral strength training is effective than unilateral strength training for upper extremity in hemiplegia.
Key words: Unilateral Strength Training, Mirror Therapy, Modified Ashworth Scale, ABILHAND Questionnaire.