Influence of Myofacial Release and Stretching to Relieve Spasticity in Patients with Stroke – A Systematic Review


Authors : Dr. Maheshwari Harishchandre; Dr. Satish Mahajan; Dr. Suvarna Ganvir; Dr. Tungikar

Volume/Issue : Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7478837

Neuromuscular diseases can cause spasticity, which has an impact on the quality of life for persons who suffer it. A muscle tightness that depends on velocity is the outcome of spasticity. The goal of myofascial release, a type of manual treatment, is to restore ideal length, reduce discomfort, and enhance function by applying a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex. Many people with spasticity utilise stretches in the hope that tightness or contracture of soft tissues can be reduced and prolonged. Objective: To find out the research on the impact of myofacial release and stretching on wrist spasticity in stroke patients. Methodology: Review contains latest literature, studies included within last 15 years. They were entered into PubMed & Google scholar. The population which was selected adults with spasticity developed after stroke. A systematic literature search was evaluated 74 articles with key words myofacial release & stretching. There are 10 studies are available on pubmed with the keywords of stretching, myofacial Release & stroke but only 3 studies are available on myofacial release and spasticity in last 15 yr. Studies written in English language were only included. Conclusion: It is anticipated that myofascial release and static stretching will reduce spasticity in stroke patients. Myofacial Release is effective in reducing the spasticity along with conventional physiotherapy in stroke patients & the study as well suggested that stretching also helps to reduce the spasticity through prolonged muscle stretch.

Keywords : Myafacial Release, Stretching, Spasticity, Stroke, Physiotherapy.

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