Rubber ball grasping therapy to improve muscle strength in patient with ischaemic stroke

Abstract

Non-heamorrhagic stroke is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases, leading to death and disability worldwide. Muscle strength in stroke patients is essential for improving quality of life and motor function. Range of Motion (ROM) exercises and pharmacological therapies can help enhance muscle strength in stroke patients. ROM exercises using rubber balls can specifically increase muscle strength in these individuals. This study aimed to analyse the effects of rubber ball grasping therapy on the muscle strength of stroke patients with physical mobility disorders at RSUD Tidar, Magelang City. A case study design was employed, and the research was conducted from September 17 to September 21, 2023. The results indicated an increase in muscle strength, with scores rising from scale 1 to scale 2. Therefore, rubber ball grasping therapy can be utilized as a non-pharmacological intervention for addressing physical mobility disorders in stroke patients.

Keywords: Ball grip therapy; non-haemorrhagic stroke; muscle strength; medical surgical nursing; supporting therapy