Volume 26, Issue 124, June 2022

Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and goal-oriented physiotherapy intervention to improve cognitive and motor function in a patient with a sub-acute stroke – A case report

Aditi Joshi¹, Rakesh Krishna Kovela^2♦, Mohammed Irshad Qureshi³, Vikrant Salphale⁴, Pallavi Harjpal⁴

¹Intern, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India
²Professor, Department of Neuro physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India
³Professor, Department of Neuro physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India
⁴Post Graduate Student, Department of Neuro physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, India

^♦Corresponding author
Professor, Department of Neuro physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India

ABSTRACT

A stroke is defined as the sudden loss of neurological function caused by the reduction of flow of blood to the brain. This is a leading cause of long-term disabilities. There are two classifications of stroke i.e., ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic stroke is common. A wide range of abnormalities occurs, including alterations in consciousness, sensory, motor, cognitive, and language problems. Physical therapy plays a vital role in treatment. It majorly works on sensory and motor components. Here, is a case of a 40-year-old male, who is a lawyer by profession, who suffered with a stroke. Underwent durotomy and craniotomy and further was referred for physiotherapy rehabilitation. The patient had a loss of power on the right side and unclear speech. Physiotherapy was initiated with training the bed mobility exercises, followed by sitting training, then standing progressing to gait training.

Keywords: Hemiplegia, cognitive behavior therapy, goal-oriented physiotherapy

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms234e2182

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i124/ms234e2182

Published: 20 June 2022