Dhikr therapy to improve muscles weakness in patient with stoke non haemoragic

Abstract

Stroke is a form of brain tissue damage caused by an abrupt reduction or cessation in the supply of oxygenated blood to the brain, resulting in brain cells that are deprived of oxygen and thus, cease to function properly. Stroke patients often experience neuromuscular issues that can impair their mobility, leading to weakness or even paralysis. Beyond physical challenges, stroke can also profoundly affect patients’ psychological and spiritual well-being. Nursing interventions for stroke patients may include therapeutic approaches aimed at improving physical mobility and muscle strength. One such intervention is the practice of dhikr (remembrance) using the knuckles of the palm, which can help to enhance muscle strength and flexibility. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of dhikr therapy in reducing limb weakness among non-hemorrhagic stroke (SNH) patients in Trojayan Hamlet, Paremono Village, Mungkid District, Magelang Regency. This case review was conducted as a staged and systematic treatment case study. Findings from the intervention revealed that dhikr, practiced by flexing and moving the knuckles of the hand, can reduce stiffness in the joints of stroke patients. This approach appears to be effective in addressing limb weakness in stroke patients by supporting muscle flexibility and strength, illustrating that dhikr practiced with hand movements offers both physical and spiritual benefits in stroke rehabilitation.

Keywords: Dzikr therapy; nursing intervention; stroke; community nursing; complementary therapy