Stroke-related atrophic muscle group strengthening with an isokinetic dynamometer

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Hemiplegia is characterized by neuromuscular dysfunction that disrupts the patient’s quality of life and daily activities. Gait disorders can be observed in post-stroke hemiplegic patients. In addition to neurological and physical therapy approaches, individually prepared isokinetic exercises help the patient return to normal life. A 38-year-old patient with right-sided post-stroke hemiplegia was enrolled in a 4-week lower extremity exercise program specific to his current condition using an isokinetic dynamometer.Due to the 4-week lower extremity strengthening program, there was an increase in quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength and body muscle mass. According to the physical activity questionnaire, the patient’s daily activity increased, and it was determined that he could walk 15.4% longer in the 6-minute walk test. Hemiplegic patients can be supported to return to their daily lives and become more active with personalized isokinetic dynamometer muscle-strengthening programs. In addition, it may be possible to prevent or delay the occurrence of many cardiovascular, metabolic, and related diseases that may occur due to sarcopenia and sedentary life.

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