Task Specific Training for Upper Extremity in Stroke, a Case Report

Objectives: This case report addressed the idea about the effects of task specific training for improvement of upper extremity function in stroke.

Material and Methods: 50 years old female patient presented with right arm hemiparesis at Holy Family Hospital and she was assessed with action research arm test (ARAT), upper extremity functional independence measure (UE-FIM) and goniometry and treated with task specific training. Her range of motion and activities of daily living (ADLs) were limited. Task specific UE training was applied for 60 min/day, 4 days/week for 6 months.

Results: Task specific training was applied as intervention.  Evaluation was performed Pretreatment and 6th month after the treatment. Patient improved on activity level outcome measure after 6 months.

 Conclusion: Task specific training is cost effective treatment for improvement of upper extremity function in stroke.

Author(s): Nafeesa Zamurd*, Mir-Arif Hussain

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