Aims and Objectives: This study explored relationship between post-stroke motor recovery and functional recovery in Gujarat,
India.
Patients, Materials and Methods: This Study involved 67 (48 males and 19 females) individuals diagnosed of stroke by Neurophysician or General Physician with less than 6 months of post stroke duration. Fugl Meyer Motor Assessment Score was (total
of upper extremity and lower extremity sub score) was used to assess their post-stroke motor recovery. Their functional recovery
was assessed using the Modified Barthel Index. They were assessed on the same day for Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment as well
as Modified Barthel Index. Data were analyzed using the Pearson’s Moment Correlation and Students’ paired t-test at p =0.05.
Results: Patients’ mean age was 57.52± 13.1 years ranging between 17 years and 80 years. Their motor recovery had direct
positive relationship (r=0.791, p=0.00) with their functional recovery but there was significant difference (t=13.16, p=0.00) between motor recovery and functional recovery. Mean score of motor recovery by total of Fugl-Meyer Upper extremity & Lower
extremity subscore is 54.79 (54.79%) of total 100 score. Mean score of functional recovery by Modified Barthel Index was 14.06
(70.3%) of total 20 score.
Conclusion: Though Motor recovery has positive impact on the functional recovery in stroke survivors, motor recovery and
functional recovery may differ significantly where functional recovery may exceed than motor recovery.
Key Words: Stroke, Stroke rehabilitation, Recovery of function

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