Muscle Strength Loss In Stroke Individuals - Control Study
Muscle Strength Loss In Stroke Individuals - Control Study
ABSTRACT The muscle strength (MS) is necessary to overcome the resistance encountered during
 the activity. The present study aims to determine MS loss in stroke individuals (SI). 33 SI
 and 33 healthy individuals (HI) were included in this study. MS and handgrip force were
 assessed using a power track dynamometer and Jamar hand dynamometer, respectively. The total
 MS of the HI was calculated by summing the muscle strength of the trunk, lower and upper
 extremities. In the SI, the muscle strength of the trunk, unaffected upper and lower
 extremities were summed to calculate the total MS. To compare MS of unaffected sides (US)
 between groups, 27 SI who was dominant and not affected on the right side and 33 HI who was
 dominant on the right side were used.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  for patient with stroke

 -  Between 30-65 ages

 -  Diagnosed with stroke chronic stroke patients (diagnosed with a stroke at least 6
 months ago)

 for healthy individuals

 -  30-65 ages

 -  healthy individuals

 Exclusion Criteria for patient with stroke

 -  patient with an additional neurological disease to stroke

 -  patients with orthopedic problems,

 -  patients with mental and communication impairments

 -  patients who scored more than 3 points for the Modified Rankin Scale for healthy
 individuals;

 -  who had active sporting life