A Study to Check Added effects of Electrical Stimulation with Task Oriented Training in Hand Rehabilitation among Stroke Patients Joshi Paras Assistant professor, Shree K K Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot Online published on 13 February, 2013. Abstract Background Stroke patients are having variety of disable functions, including limited hand functions which has key role to do activities of daily living. Objectives To determine the added effects of electrical stimulation combined with task oriented training in stroke patients. Methods 30 subjects were selectively divided in to two groups. Group A received Eletrical stimulation with Task oriented training while Group B received only task oriented training. Outcome measures were grip strength, Box and Block test, 9 hole peg and ROM. Findings Statistical significant difference found for all the variables used in methods in between the groups. Conclusion Electrical stimulation with task oriented training improves hand functions more effectively compared to only task oriented training in stroke patients. Top Keywords Electrical Stimulation, Task Oriented Training, Hand Rehabilitation. Top |