Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular and Neurosurgery

Loss of upper extremity functions is a common problem post stroke. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Mesh glove transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on spastic upper extremity functions in stroke patients. Forty stroke patients (34 males and 6 females) with spastic upper extremity were assigned randomly into two equal groups: group (A): received selected physical therapy program, Purdue pegboard training and Mesh glove transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on spastic hand. Group (B): received selected physical therapy program and Purdue pegboard training. Patients of both groups were assessed for hand grip strength using hand dynamometer, shoulder abduction and flexion active range of motion (AROM) using the universal inclinometer, gross movements of hands, arms and fine fingertip dexterity necessary in assembly tasks using purdue pegboard test, and upper extremity functions using the upper extremity functional index (UEFI). Assessment was done before and after six weeks of treatment for both groups

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