title: Grip strength in post-stroke hemiplegia.
abstract: [Purpose] This study was performed in order to investigate the grip strength of the unaffected hand of hemiplegic post-stroke patients. [Subjects] This study conducted on 83 hemiplegic post-stroke patients from May to August 2012. [Methods] This study was measured the mean grip strength of the unaffected hand of patients with hemiplegia and comparatively analyzed this with the mean normal grip strength. [Results] The grip strength of the unaffected hand of patients with hemiplegia was weaker compared to the of normal. [Conclusion] Patients with hemiplegia demonstrated problems in both their unaffected and affected sides. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to expand treatment from the affected to unaffected areas of patients with hemiplegia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Health Science College, Honam University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Soohee
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech Therapy, College of Health Science, Chosun University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Joo-Young
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Park
keywords: Affected side; Grip strength; Hemiplegia