[Effects of physical exercises on musculoskeletal system in stroke patients in Kashani hospital at Shahrekord, 2002]

ABSTRACT

Background: Cerebrovascular disorders are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Patients with cerebrovascular disorders may have severe neurological damage such as motor disorders. These patients are at risk of problems such as joint contracture and deformity. The rehabilitation nurse plays a significant role in facilitating positive patient outcomes, because she has an opportunity to gain a greater insight about the patient through longer contact whilst providing 24 hour care