• Dr. Khushboo C. Valodwala
• Dr. Anil Mishra
• Dr. Neeti Mishra

Introduction: Stroke is one of the most common neurological disorders leading to chronic disability. The impairment in the skeletal system after stroke affects ,not only the peripheral muscles but can also cause a decrease in respiratory muscle strength, chest wall mobility and postural thorax dysfunction. In the early stages of the post-stroke period, anomalies in the respiratory system are not noticeable; however, with time, in cases of major muscle weakness, a significant decrease in the values of vital capacity (VC) and forced vital capacity (FVC) can be observed. Aim: To check the Effectiveness of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises on respiratory functions in Subacute Stroke patients. Materials and Methods: In the present experimental study, total of 34 patients were included; 17 patients per group with male and female having age between 40-70, first episode of stroke, Brunstrom recovery stage is =>3, MMSE=>24,Duration of stroke is between 6-18 months with no special pulmonary disease before the onset of stroke; those who had no innate deformation of the thorax or rib fracture; and those who were able to sit independently. Subjects having any neurological disorders other than stroke, sensory, perceptual disorder, communication problem, any known cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disorders were excluded. Subjects were asked to perform set of exercises for five days a week with total duration of four weeks. Pre and post intervention assessment was carried out by using PFT. Paired t-test was used within group comparison; unpaired t test was applied between the groups. Results: Both interventions were effective for stroke patients. Both the groups had a significant change for three outcome measures following four weeks of interventions, with p<0.05. The second group showed a significant improvement in respiratory function, with p<0.05. Conclusion: Respiratory PNF has the positive effects on examined PFT parameters, which shows that this technique improves the respiratory functions in subacute stroke patients. Key Words: Stroke, PNF respiration,FEV1,FVC,FEV1/FVC

Stroke, PNF respiration,FEV1,FVC,FEV1/FVC

"Effectiveness of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises on Respiratory Functions in Subacute Stroke Patients of SouthGujarat", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.d343-d353, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106449.pdf

"Effectiveness of Respiratory Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises on Respiratory Functions in Subacute Stroke Patients of SouthGujarat", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppd343-d353, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106449.pdf