Last modified: 2020-08-08
Abstract
Background of the study : Hemiparesis secondary to stroke contributes significantly to reduce hand function performance because of changes to neuromuscular system functions such as muscle weakness, impaired proprioception, abnormal muscle activation patterns, and impaired postural control. The different combinations of these and other altered body functions result in limitations in functional mobility, such as reduced hand function because spasticity.
Feldenkrais methode exercise is a problem-solving approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with distrubances of function, movement and postural control due to lesion of the central nervous system (CNS).
Neuromuscular Taping Concept (NMTC) is one of intervention that could be gives decompression effect in the skin, blood circulation system, muscles fiber that will increase blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, stimulates mechanoreceptors and proprioception.
Objective: The objective of this present research is to investigate the influence of Feldenkrais Method Exercise and NMTC to decrease in spasticity in post-stroke patients
Method: This study is quasi experimental using pre-test and post-test without control group design. The technique of collecting the data was used 16 patients after stroke with hand spasticity with Feldenkrais methode and NMT is done 2x a week for 1 month.
Result: Description of images before and after Feldenkrais methode and NMT application for 1 month showed a decrease in hand spasticity with pre ashword scale 4 become post ashword scale 2.
Conclusion: The Feldenkrais methode and Neuromuscular Taping can reduce hand spasticity in post-stroke patients with ashword scale