Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acupuncture points and electrical stimulation on motor points to improve dorsiflexor muscle function in sub acute stroke survivors – a comparative study

Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation has been used to treat hemiplegia since the last decade. Results have shown that TENS applying to the common peroneal nerve can improve motor function in patients with stroke. Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to find the effectiveness of TENS in Acupuncture points & Electrical Stimulation in Motor Points to improve dorsiflexor muscle function in sub acute stroke survivors. Need for the Study: This study is to find which stimulation can be used for the sub acute stroke survivors to improve the locomotion and spasticity by promoting dorsiflexor muscle function, and also to the functional activity. Methodology: Study Design is Quasi Experimental, Comparative type with Simple Random Sampling of 22 Subjects in home based study for 4 weeks. Inclusion Criteria: Adults (above 18 years) with a clinical diagnosis of Sub Acute Stroke (6-10 months),Gender both male & female with Brunnstorm stage (3,4) Exclusion Criteria: History of psychosis, History of foot deformity, Un co-operative patients, Hypersensitivity, Lower motor neuron lesion, Skin infections, Cognitive impairment, Changes in bone joint structures. Results: Both Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acupuncture points and electrical stimulation on motor points improved the dorsiflexors muscle function in sub acute stroke survivors.