Abstract:
One of the conditions in post-stroke patients is that post-stroke sensory and motor
disorders occur on one side of the body, resulting in balance disorders including
muscle weakness.Based on a preliminary study conducted in June 2023, it was
discovered that 5 respondents who were in the Inpatient Room at Siti Hajar Hospital
Sidoarjo most often experienced paralysis in the upper extremities caused by
decreased muscle tone so that patients were unable to move their bodies
(immobilization). extremity motor abilities through a rehabilitation
program.Cylindrical Grip which is a functional hand exercise by holding a cylindrical
object such as a glass, bottle, rolled tissue in the palm of the hand (Kleim & Jones,
2008 in Soloman, 2013). The benefits of this therapy are to increase the client's
independence and increase muscle strength. Movement exercises can also be useful
for improving muscle tone and tendon reflexes.This research used Pre-Experimental
design with One Group Pretest and Posttest approach. The population was all poststroke
patients in the inpatient ward who experienced paralysis of the upper
right/sinistra extremities at Siti Hajar Hospital. The results of the study proved that
there was a change in the value of finger grip muscle strength before and after
Cylindrical Grip ROM exercise therapy. The majority of respondents had finger grip
muscle strength in the weak category, 23 respondents (76.7%) after being given
therapy, different results were obtained, namely the majority of respondents had
finger grip muscle strength in the weak category, 15 respondents (50.02). This
number decreased after the intervention. Pre and Post data was carried out using the
Paired T Test which stated that there was an effect of Cylindrical Grip Exercise
Therapy on Finger Grip Muscle Strength in post-stroke patients.
