Physical Therapy treatment on Ischemic stroke : 2 Case study

Abstract

This study is based on the fact that stroke patients will suffer from various limitations, especially in performing daily activities after being discharged from the hospital. Physical therapy is therefore very necessary to enable these patients to perform daily activities for a better quality of life.

Physical Therapy treatment on Ischemic study studies of effective on physical therapy treatment in ischemic stroke patients after being discharged from the hospital and receiving physical therapy for 3 months, and to study the outcomes of physical therapy in ischemic stroke patients.

The first patient was a stroke patient with Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and Heart disease. The second patient was a stroke patient with Hypertension, Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia .As obtained from medical records. Assessment tools included activities of daily living assessment, in-depth interviews, physical therapy assessment, and movement assessment. Treatment was based on physical therapy principles. The study period was from July to September 2024. Data analysis was descriptive

The results of this study show that both case study patients received physical therapy. The first patient was able to walk by single cane  and the second patient was able to walk by independent that both cases perform daily activities independently. After receiving physical therapy, stroke patients with comorbidities and with the involvement of physical therapists, interdisciplinary teams, village volunteers, and family members were able to perform daily activities and improve their quality of life.