International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

Abstract

A 60-year-old male with complete left-sided hemiparesis due to infarction in the MCA territory was the subject of this case study on rehabilitation. The intervention occurred three months and two weeks post-stroke and severe deficiency in motor coordination, muscle power, and motor activities of daily living on the affected side of the patient. Faradic electrical stimulation and Syrebo C-12 model robotic hand therapy was the rehabilitation methodology of choice during the entire period. The treatment programme was completed over a four weeks’ time, and the therapy sessions were scheduled for five days a week. Here, Faradic electrical stimulation was used on the wrist extensors as well as the finger flexors in order to promote muscle contractions and, thereby, minimize muscle atrophy. At the same time, robotic hand rehabilitation gave movement repetitions to strengthen the muscles and supply functional use. In case of Syrebo C-12 model; the therapist was able to provide individualized guidance and cues to increase patient’s activation and make perfect movements. Achievements conclusively showed a positive level of change in hand and fingers while performing activity. The combined therapy also positively influenced the patient’s attitude and self-estimate in the possibility to utilize the involved limb during the daily activities. This case provides a good example of the benefits of using the combination of technologically assisted therapy with robotic control and selective neuromuscular electrical stimulator after stroke. . The effectiveness, longer-term consequences, and the best strategies for using these therapies together with others should be studied in further research.