PNF in acute stroke

Abstract

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The estimated adjusted prevalence rate of stroke range, 84-262/100,000 in rural and 334-424/100,000 in urban areas. The incidence rate is 119-145/100,000 based on the recent population based studies.1 There are several different approaches to physiotherapy treatment after stroke. These can broadly be divided into approaches that are based on neurophysiological, motor learning, or orthopaedic principles. Some physiotherapists base their treatment on a single approach, whereas others use a mixture of components from a number of different approaches.2 Neurophysiological approaches are based on the knowledge of understanding the physiology that helps CNS function and these approaches utilize plasticity. It contributes to the adaptation and reorganization of the CNS function. Corrects and repeated stimulation through these approaches can lead to the non involved part of the brain functionally compensating for the affected area of the brain. These approaches are: