Improving Upper Limb Function in a Person with Stroke Using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Approach: A Case Study

Authors

  • Santhakumar Haripriya1 , Samuel Sanjay Eapen2 , Sanil Rashmi Raghu3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3464

Keywords:

Stroke, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, upper limb

Abstract

A sixty-six-year-old male presented with right upper limb weakness of three years duration. Radiological
studies identified an acute infarct with haemorrhagic component and absence of flow in the left middle
cerebral artery. This case report discusses his presentation and effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) approach in stroke to improve upper limb function

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Author Biography

  • Santhakumar Haripriya1 , Samuel Sanjay Eapen2 , Sanil Rashmi Raghu3

    1
    Associate Professor, 2
    Professor and Principal, 3
    BPT Intern,
    Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore

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Published

2020-01-30

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2020): Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2020 Santhakumar Haripriya1 , Samuel Sanjay Eapen2 , Sanil Rashmi Raghu3

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How to Cite

Improving Upper Limb Function in a Person with Stroke Using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Approach: A Case Study. (2020). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 217-220. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3464