Effects Of Neuromuscular Stimulation And Cycle Ergometry On Functional Abilities Of Stroke Survivors In Kano State, Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

This study investigated effects of neuromuscular (NMS) and cycle ergometry (CE) on functional abilities of stroke survivors in Kano State, Nigeria which lasted for 12 weeks. Among the parameters assessed were strength (grip and pinch strength), joints flexibility (range of motion: ROM); that include shoulder, elbow and wrist joints extension while the lower limb include hip extension, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. The cardio-respiratory indices of the participants investigated were systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen saturation. Stroke survivors were exposed to neuromuscular stimulation and cycle ergometry exercises three times per week on alternate days for duration of 12 weeks. Training intensity was maintained at 35-45%, 50-55% and 60-65% of their target heart rate for 20, 25 and 30 minutes respectively. The research design used for this study was 2x3x 4 factorial design. A population of 40 male and female subjects participated in the stud...