Zainab Abbas Alhajjaj
Ministry of Health - Daharan Long Term Hospital - Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
OPTIMIZING MOTOR FUNCTION RECOVERY IN STROKE PATIENTS THROUGH STRUCTURED EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Author(s): Mohammad Saleh Alsaeed*, Zainah Ali Alqahtani, Shouq Abdulaziz Altamami, Abdulmajeed Ali Ahmed Alshehri, Sarah Juwayid Alnawmasi, Arwa Mohammed Aziz, Bayan Abdullah Alyahya, Maymonah Ahmed Homdi, Hyam Al.Hossin Al.Assiry, Fahad Mohammed Alshehri, Yahya Mohammed Alharobi, Zainab Abbas Alhajjaj and Hosam Eldin Mostafa
Background: Stroke is a major neurological condition that often results in significant motor, cognitive, and functional impairments, impacting daily living activities. Various rehabilitation techniques, including neurofunctional exercises such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Bo bath Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), are utilized to enhance recovery. However, the effectiveness of these interventions compared to conventional physical activity remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of neurofunctional exercises versus standard rehabilitation on functional recovery in stroke survivors over a six-month period. Methods: This study was conducted, involving stroke patients who were divided into two groups: one undergoing rehabilitation incorporating neurofunctional exercises (study group, SG) and another engag.. Read More»