Abstract

Cerebral stroke is one of the most common diseases of the nervous system. Paresis or hemiparesis are the main consequences of this diseases. For patients and their carers, such disorders are burdensome as they affect multiple aspects of everyday life. The study was a research project aimed at determining the effect of gait reeducation using PNF approach in patients with the history of ischemic cerebral stroke.he sample comprised 23 patients with the history of ischemic cerebral stroke, admitted to the rehabilitation unit. The patients were qualified for the study based on Berg Balance Scale, informed consent and the value of weight bearing symmetry index for the lower limbs.The study consisted of:• tandem balance test used to calculate weight bearing symmetry index for the lower limbs,• walk test at a distance of 20 m. to determine gait velocity and step length,• Subjective assessment of individual gait phases based on observation,• Berg Balance Scale.Improvement in all the studied parameters was noted in the studied sample.Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitatiobn (PNF) is an effective method of rehabilitation for patients with the history of ischemic cerebral stroke. It contributes to improvement in the qualitative and quantitative parameters of gait.

Key words:

cerebral stroke, Rehabilitation, PNF method, Gait