Menggenggam bola karet dan terapi cermin terhadap kekuatan otot ekstremitas pasien stroke: Tinjauan literatur

Abstract

Abstract Background: Stroke is a cardiocerebrovascular disease that has broad economic and social impacts. One of the impacts of stroke patients is hemiparesis, so efforts are needed to increase muscle strength in stroke patients. Grasping a rubber ball and mirror therapy are alternatives that can be utilized by stroke patients. Purpose: To find specifically about rubber ball grasping therapy and mirror therapy to increase muscle strength in stroke patients Method: Literature review of national and international literature using google scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases Results: Thirty-two articles met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-four articles are case studies, 4 articles are quasiexperiments, 2 articles are pre-experiments, 2 articles are RCT. Rubber ball grasping therapy and mirror therapy can be used as effective stimulants to increase upper extremity muscle strength in stroke patients. Conclusion: This literature review provides evidence that rubber ball grasping therapy and mirror therapy can increase muscle strength in stroke patients. Suggestion: Nurses can provide interventions in the form of rubber ball grasping therapy and mirror therapy to stroke patients to increase upper extremity muscle strength. Keywords: Grasping a Rubber Ball; Mirror Therapy; Muscle Strength; Stroke.