A study on the perceived effectivity of the most commonly used neurodevelopmental technique by PT interns in treating limitation of motion secondary to spasticity in stroke patients at De La Salle University Dr. Isagani M. Darvin Rehabilitation Unit (DLSU-DIMDRU)

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapists, Stroke Rehabilitation

Abstract

Spasticity can be a significant functional problem in the management of patients with stroke, particularly in time management. Spasticity may be a troublesome phenomenon after stroke, even through its presence may aid the stroke patient in ambulation. Spasticity of a significant of motion on the spastic limb. This survey is aimed to provide sufficient information as to the most commonly used technique in treating limitation of motion secondary to spasticity in stroke patients in order to know what type of technique students should concentrate more on so that the treatment be more efficient and beneficial for the patient. the study would determine also what type of NDT is the most convenient both for the therapist and the patient and also regarding its time management. And also to lessen the burden of PT Interns in choosing the most appropriate technique in treating limitation of motion secondary to spasticity. The study aims to identify as perceived by clinical PT interns the most common neurodevelopment technique (NDT) A questionnaire was utilized in this study. Using convenience sampling 50 interns were used as subjects for the study. The questionnaire consisted of open and closed questions directed primarily on the different therapeutic techniques/ exercises done namely PNF , Bobath, Roods and Brunnstrom in treating limitation of motion secondary to spasticity in stroke patients and its effectivity on the patient. As perceived by the subjects of the study., PNF resulted to be the most common NDT used, as well as more convenient both for the therapist and patients and also less time consuming as compared with the other neurodevelopmental technique included in the study. Based on the study we have made the group recommends the use of a larger population and if possible the use of patient charts to obtain an objective data to show the chart of the patients the researchers should also take note of previous strokes and if any neurological deficit was present mainly spasticity. The questionnaire should be revised to be more specific regarding the type of NDT used by the therapist.

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