The Process of Improving the Patient’s Motor After a S troke Due to Craniocerebral Trauma – Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke is the most common disease of the central nervous system. Whereas craniocerebral trauma is defined as the function of the skull bones, broken soft tissue continuity and / or brain contents, including cranial nerves and cerebrospinal opponents. Aim: The aim of the study was to present the importance of kinesitherapy in the process of improving a 72-year-old patient with craniocerebral trauma after an ischemic stroke of the left hemisphere of the brain. Material and Methods: The method of individual case was used in the work. The study included a patient aged 72 with craniocerebral trauma after an ischemic stroke of the left hemisphere of the brain. The description of the individual case study was based on the subject and subject tests performed before and after rehabilitation. Results: The physical examination used the Lovett test to assess muscle strength, range of joint mobility using a goniometer, measurement of limb circumferences and the Ashworth scale to assess spasticity. The tests and functional scales were carried out twice in the patient, in whom her clinical condition was assessed. Conclusions: Based on the case report, it was found that the kinesitherapy used improved the patient’s physical condition. The pain and lymphoedema she was struggling with decreased. A significant increase in the range of mobility, strength and muscle mass of the limbs affected by hemiparesis was also observed. Individually selected rehabilitation program has improved proprioception, standing and gait re-education. The patient moved with the help of orthopedic equipment in the form of elbows.