Abstract

A STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECTS OF MIRROR BOX THERAPY VERSUS PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TECHNIQUES ON UPPER LIMB FUNCTIONS AMONG STROKE PATIENTS

*Manjula S., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, Dr. S. S. Subramanian, Dr. Kumaresan A. and Pragadeeswaran

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Abstract

Background of the Study: According to Holm thieme, nadine morkish 2018 which concluded that mirror box therapy enhances the upper limb motor function exercises in hemiparetic patients. Mirror therapy was used to improve motor function after stroke. Aim of the Study: Aim of the study was to compare the effects of mirror box therapy versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on upper limb functions among hemiparetic stroke patients. Objectives of the Study  To assess the effects of mirror box therapy on upper limb function among hemiparetic stroke patients.  To assess the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on upper limb function among hemiparetic stroke patients.  To compare the effects of mirror box therapy versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on upper limb functions among hemiparetic stroke patients. Methodology: This study consists of 30 samples of acute hemiparetic stroke patients who were divided into 2 groups, Group A consisting of 15 samples group B with 15 samples. Mirror box therapy was given to group A targeting upper limbs (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers). Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques was given to group B for the duration of 4 weeks, 45minday, 3daysweek. Pre and post values of Fugl meyer (upper extremity) were taken. Outcome Measures: The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke. specific, performance-based impairment index. Result: The pre and post test values of Fugl meyer proved the significant improvement in acute hemiparetic stroke patients.

Keywords: Stroke, mirror box therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Fugl Meyer, upper limb.