Case Study
Year: 2023 | Month: February | Volume: 10 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 566-569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230266
A Case of Stroke with Focal Dystonia - A Physiotherapist Perspective
Dr CK Senthil Kumar1, Dr Syed Mohammad Waris2, Arunachalam Ramachandran3
1Professor/Director, North East Christian University, Centre for Medical Education and Research, Dimapur, Nagaland
2Associate Academic Director at London Academy of Sports and Health Sciences
3Professor, Madhav University, Sirohi, Rajasthan
Corresponding Author: Dr CK Senthil Kumar
ABSTRACT
Focal dystonia and stroke are very rare co-existing phenomena and they are very challenging for a physiotherapist. The problem encountered is the hand function which is very vital for functional activity and hence for the quality of life. Here we have presented a 56-year-old patient with right hemiplegia and focal dystonia co-existing and his physiotherapy management strategy. Though there is a limited success following 8 weeks of management in this case report, there are good take-home messages in the assessment, activity limitation, and participation restriction faced by the patient.
Keywords: Stroke, hemiplegia, Focal dystonia, Hand function, rehabilitation, physiotherapy.
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