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

Background :Grip strength is an important indicator of an individual{u2019}s hand function and is tested in different hand and wrist disorders and even in other conditions that grossly affect the strength of the muscles. One of the disabilities that greatly affects grip strength is stroke. Stroke is a sudden loss of neurologic functions caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain. It is the leading cause of disability with residual neurologic deficits that persistently impair functions. Different tools in grip strength testing can be used such as hand dynamometer and alternatively, a modified sphygmomanometer. Objective: This study was conducted to compare between modified sphygmomanometer with hand dynamometer in grip strength measurement among post- stroke patients. Methodology: Thirty individuals with post- stroke in chronic phase of both genders, aged 45 to 60 were included in the study. Pearson correlation coefficient test was used to analyze the data. Results: revealed that both hand-held dynamometer and modified sphygmomanometer have a positive moderate significant correlation between mean values of measuring hand grip strength of post- stroke(P=0.001). Conclusion: Either of the two instruments can be used to assess the baseline and post-treatment measure for hand grip in post stroke. However, the results can be interpolated for The Modified Sphygmomanometer Test (MST) also provides objective and adequate measures at low-cost with safety and noninvasive

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