Physiotherapy Efficiency in Post-stroke Upper Extremity Spasticity: TENS vs. Ultrasound vs. Paraffin.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Post-stroke spasticity is a significant debilitating condition with negative consequences on individual functional independence and quality of life. This study aimed to identify the differences between transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), ultrasound therapy and paraffin procedures on post-stroke upper extremity spasticity and dexterity.

Patients and methods

Twenty-six patients were enrolled in the study, divided into three therapy groups: TENS (n=9), paraffin (n=10) and ultrasound therapy (n=7). For 10 days, the patients received specific group therapy and conventional physical therapy exercises for upper extremities. Modified Ashworth Scale, Functional Independence Measure, Functional Coefficient, Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale, Activities of

SUBMITTER: Roman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10026645 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature