Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To find the role ofRepetitive facilitative exercises in functional improvement of upper limb in stroke patients as compare to conventional rehabilitation.

METHODOLOGY: 26 patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in this study. Outcome or efficacy was measured by using University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) scoring system, a 35-point scale. The items measured included Pain (10 points), Function (10 points), Active forward flexion (5 points), strength of forward flexion (5 points) and patient satisfaction (5 points). A score of 34-35 is considered an excellent score, 28-33 a good result, and any score less than 27 a poor result.

Key words: Stroke, Upper Limb, Facilitation Technique, Repetitive Facilitation Exercise, UCLA, Patients Satisfaction