Effect of Neurobic exercises on cognitive function related to Post –Stroke

Background: Stroke is the most common neurological disorder that represents a major cause of disability. According to WHO stroke is defined as “ Acute onset of neurological dysfunction due to an abnormality in cerebral circulation with resultant signs and symptoms that correspond to involvement of focal areas of brain lasting more than 24 hours. Post-stroke Cognitive impairment after Stroke is common and cause disability .Vascular dementia is most common problem in Post-stroke. Cognitive impairment and Memory loss are common after Stroke. Stroke affects the cognitive domain which includes attention, memory ,language and Orientation. It include problems like planning organizing difficulty in following direction, feeling of slowness or confusion ,trouble in concentrating associated with memory ,loss of apathy and depression ,difficulty in spatial awareness. Neurobic exercise program for brain include various exercises with combination of physical senses. Neurobic exercises activates new brain circuit and enhance neurotrophin .production which strengthens nerve connection and helps nerve cells and synapses to stay stronger. Cognitive therapy exercise leads to improve loss of perceptual attention and decreases loss of reduction in motor control. Neurobics means” Neuro + aerobics = Neurobics.” This program for brain with non routine or unexpected experiences using various combination of your physical senses. Objective: To find out effect of Neurobic exercises on memory and quality of life in patients with post stroke. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted Dept. of Medicine who referred patients for Neurophysiotherapy PIMS,LONI, Tal- Rahata, Dist: Ahmednagar . Total 40 patient in between age group 50 to 80 years individual who having Stroke . This Study was performed with Randomized control trial (permuted block randomization) . The participants were explained their role in the study and written consent was taken from the patient. The MOCA (Montreal cognitive assessment scale) and SIS (stroke impact scale) were explained to patient and the score taken. Result: MOCA and SIS showed significant p value (< 0.005) within the experimental group post Intervention. The P value significance both within and in between group. Statistical analysis done by using descriptive and inferential statistic using student’s paired and unpaired ‘t’ test and SPSS 24.0 version used for analysis and Graph pad prism 7.0 version and p< 0.05 as level of significance. Conclusion: Neurobics exercises effective to improve cognitive function as well as Quality of life.