Abstract
A stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is the rapid loss of neurological function brought on by an interruption in blood flow to the brain. Over 85% of stroke patients undergo hemiplegia, and more than 69% of them experience an upper limb motor function deficit. In this case report, a 68-year-old male was assessed for stroke; his upper extremity (UE) function was assessed using the manual function test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment UE, and Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) time. The patient underwent a 4-week treatment protocol that included task-oriented training (TOT) and scapular stabilization exercises. Post 4th week there was significant improvemnet observed in the paretic upper extremity (UE) function, that was assessed using manual functional test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment UE, WMFT time scores.
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