Effectiveness Of Task-Oriented Exercise with Relaxation Techniques on Upper Limb Function and Stress Level in Stroke Patient

Background Stroke is a condition occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either gets blocked by a clot or rupture. The brain doesn't get proper blood supply and oxygen it needs for normal function causes brain cells die. Task-oriented exercise refers to any movement sequence with a fun or direct objective, often taking the form of a game or challenge. AIM: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of task-oriented exercise with relaxation technique on upper limb function and stress level in stroke patient. Methods: Based on selection criteria, subjects were be recruited for study through the convenient sampling method.All subjects were be recruited based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants are assigned into two groups: a) Combined Approach Group: Task-oriented exercise combined with relaxation techniques. b) conventional Group: Usual care and conventional exercise. A 4 weeks intervention were given for both groups. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the groups. The task-oriented group[Experimental group] shows the superior result in hemiparesis stroke patient on upper limb function , with p value less than 0.00001 Conclusion: According to this study, task-oriented exercise seems to improve upper limb function after stroke. Progressive repetitive training of task-oriented exercise with relaxation technique is effective than conventional exercise with relaxation technique and it also help to reduce stress level in stroke patient. Key words: Task oriented exercise, stroke, Jebsen hand function test, Perceived stress scale, Jacobson relaxation technique