ABSTRACT

Aim: To find out the effect of graded motor imagery technique on hand grip strength in subacute stroke patients. Background: Majority of stroke patients have dependency in performing ADL activities requiring gripping as there is hand function impairment. Hence, they need to be dependent on others to accomplish a task. There is residual weakness in hand is seen in most of post stroke patients even if they are ambulatory. Graded motor imagery is a physical rehabilitation approach which activates the brain by mental practice. Methodology: Patients were randomly divided into Group A (Experimental) and Group B (control group) they were evaluated for baseline using hand dynamometer for grip strength. Both the groups were given intervention for 4 week 5 days/ week. 36 patients completed the treatment. Group A was given graded motor imagery technique in addition to conventional treatment.
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8680