Open AccessA Study to Compare Effect of Hold-Relax v/s Static Stretching on Elbow Flexors Muscle Spasticity in Stroke - A Comparative Study
Author(s) -
Dafda Renuka H,
Shah Shreya R,
Prajapati Riya D
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-9571
DOI - 10.52403/ijhsr.20210742
Subject(s) - spasticity , medicine , modified ashworth scale , elbow , physical medicine and rehabilitation , stroke (engine) , physical therapy , functional independence measure , rehabilitation , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
Background: Stroke is a condition in which Spasticity in the body musculature greatly affect the functional independence of the patients. Hold- Relax and Static Stretching is one of the useful treatment to reduce Spasticity.Aim: To find out the effect of Hold – Relax V/S Static Stretching on Elbow flexors muscle Spasticity in Stroke PatientMaterials and Methods: 20 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and Group B). For 10 subjects in Group A Control group was given Static Stretching with conventional rehab and Group B Experimental group was given Hold- Relax with conventional rehab. Treatment were given to 3 weeks 3 sets per sessions. The outcome measure used to assess the Spasticity before and after the intervention was Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Results and Discussion: The Hold-Relax group showed a significant reduction in Spasticity of Elbow flexors muscle, compared to the control group (p<0.05).Conclusions: Hold- Relax is more effective than Static Stretching.Key words: Stroke, Spasticity, Hold- Relax, Static Stretching, MAS.