Abstract
Introduction and Aim:Strokeis one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The incidence of stroke rapidly increases with age, doubling for each decade after 55.In the majority of patients the upper limb is severely impaired than lower limb. The aim of this study was to analyze the efficacy of motor therapy over sensorimotor therapy in upper limb functions of post stroke patients.
 
 Materials and Methods: This was an experimental study, of pre-post type, that was conducted in the outpatient department of Physiotherapy at ACS Medical College and Hospital,chennai.30 samples were selected from 45 volunteers according to inclusion criteria and the study was conducted for Group A received sensorimotor therapy for one session/day for 6 days a week for 12 weeks. Group B received motor therapy for one session/day for 6 days a week for 12 weeks. Pre and post measurement were done using motor assessment scale, stroke upper limb capacity scale, action research arm test and nine-hole peg test.
 
 Results: There was a significant difference in mean values of group A and B on comparison. Group A seems to be more effective than group B.
 
 Conclusion: The study concludes that both motor therapy and sensorimotor therapy are beneficial in stroke rehabilitation, but sensorimotor therapy is more effective in improving the gross and fine motor skills of the upper limb of stroke patients.
Highlights
Introduction and AimStroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India
The study concludes that both motor therapy and sensorimotor therapy are beneficial in stroke rehabilitation, but sensorimotor therapy is more effective in improving the gross and fine motor skills of the upper limb of stroke patients
Somatosensory function is reported to be associated with motor and functional outcome after stroke and somatosensory impairment is reported to have a negative influence on motor recovery
Summary
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The incidence of stroke rapidly increases with age, doubling for each decade after 55. The aim of this study was to analyze the efficacy of motor therapy over sensorimotor therapy in upper limb functions of post stroke patients. The world health organization (WHO) defined stroke as rapidly developing clinical signs of focal disturbance of cerebral function with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer or leading to death with no evident cause other than vascular origin. The world health organization estimates that stroke events in EU countries are likely increasing by 30% between 2000 and 2025.The most common deficit after stroke, which is seen with more than 80% of stroke patients is contralateral upper limb hemiparesis [4]
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