Kaslik

Hemiplegia, which is weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, often affects the ability to walk or move the legs well. This study is exploring how pressure splints affect lower leg movement and function in people who have had a stroke and suffer from hemiplegia. The goal is to find better ways to support recovery and improve rehabilitation for stroke patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the Splint Group (SG) and the Control Group (CG). Both groups will undergo a rehabilitation program including neurodevelopmental therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques for six weeks. The SG will perform exercises using the Johnston pressure splint on their lower extremities, while the CG will do the same exercises without a splint. During the study, researchers will monitor participants' lower extremity motor function, balance, strength, and mobility over about eight months. Assessments will track improvements and changes in these areas to understand the splints' effects. This study may provide important insights into better supporting stroke recovery and improving leg movement and function.