I am dedicated Neuro Occupational Therapist and Assistant Professor with a passion for empowering individuals through evidence based rehabilitation. with clinical expertise in neurological conditions and a strong academic foundation, I strive to bridge theory and practice in both patient care and education. I am committed to mentoring future therapists, advancing research and promoting holistic, client centered approaches to theory, My goal is to enhance the Functional Independence and Quality of Life for individual with Neurological conditions
Background: Lacunar stroke, a subtype of ischemic stroke caused by small vessel occlusion, contributes significantly to morbidity and disability. While motor recovery and functional independence are primary rehabilitation goals, standardized protocols for targeted therapies, like Mirror Therapy (MT), are lacking. MT has shown potential in stroke rehabilitation by promoting neural reorganization, but its integration with functional tasks in lacunar stroke requires further investigation. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Function Based Mirror Therapy (FBMT) on upper extremity function and occupational performance in patients with lacunar stroke. Method: An experimental study was conducted in 2024 at Sri Ramachandra Hospital with approval from the ethics committee. Thirty participants were randomly divided into an experimental group (FBMT) and a control group (Conventional Occupational Therapy). Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) to assess upper extremity function and occupational performance. Results: The experimental group (FBMT) showed significant improvements in FMA for Wrist function (p = 0.003), Hand function (p < 0.001), and Total score (p = 0.001). COPM for Performance (p = 0.001) and Satisfaction (p = 0.001). However, the difference in the FMA Upper Extremity subscale score was not statistically significant (p = 0.094). Conclusion: FBMT demonstrated a positive impact on upper extremity function and occupational performance in patients with lacunar stroke, suggesting its integration into stroke rehabilitation programs could improve patient outcomes. Keywords: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Lacunar Stroke, Mirror Therapy.
Stroke is essentially a disease of the cerebral vasculature in which a failure to supply oxygen to brain cells, which are the most susceptible to ischemic damage, leads to their death. The syndromes that lead to stroke comprise two broad categories: ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic strokes account for approximately 80% of strokes, and hemorrhagic strokes account for the remaining 20% .Unilateral neglect can occur when either the left or right hemisphere is damaged, more frequently when the right hemisphere is damaged. In stroke patients, the persistence of this symptom leads to the inability to recognize objects placed in a space on the paralyzed side, as well as to difficulties in carrying out daily activities independently. USN may occur slightly less frequently following left hemisphere stroke than following right hemisphere stroke. However, USN negatively affected the rehabilitation outcomes, regardless of the neglected side, in sub-acute stroke patients. Neglect has a negative influence on functional independence in Self-care, Transfers, and Locomotion, especially in the sub-acute phase. During rehabilitation, it would be of importance to test for independence in ADL in neglect in order to define realistic treatment goals. So this study aimed to find out the use of Light House Strategy for Sub-Acute Stroke patients with Right-Sided Unilateral Neglect to improve Activities of Daily Living. A single case study was conducted at Outpatient Department, Occupational Therapy unit, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Chennai. Patients who met the selection criteria were allotted in to intervention by Purposive sampling. In this study, it has been found that there is an improvement in the post intervention score from the pre intervention score after three weeks of intervention using Light House Strategy in Star Cancellation Test and Functional Independence Measure (Motor subscale score) and concluded that Light House Strategy had shown better improvement in the patient ability to perform on ADL skills such as eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers and locomotion following three weeks of intervention program.
Talk Marathon in Instagram for 12 hours ( Opportunity + Choice + Justice) – contributed a talk on Role of Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Vocational Rehabilitation – World Record No – LBR/2022/c/p/1706 – Lincoln Book of Record
Contributed a chapter on Marvels of Occupational Therapy – Kalam Book of Record.
All India Occupational Therapists Association
Tamilnadu All India Occupational Therapists Association