Scholarly Article
Prevalence of Pusher's Syndrome among stroke patients in Jalgaon city by using four-point pusher score: An Observational study.
Roshni, Bhala, Ashwini, Kalsait, Jaywant, Nagulkar
2025-12-31 · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY · DVVPF's, College of Physiotherapy
Abstract
ABSTRACT- Background- Following damage to the left or right side of the brain, a clinical condition known as "Pusher syndrome" may develop. Individuals who suffer from unilateral strokes may deliberately push toward their paretic side with their non-paretic limbs, which can lead to postural instability. Material and Method: This observational study included 77 stroke patients selected through predefined criteria, with informed consent obtained. PS was assessed using the Four-Point Pusher Score (4PPS). Data were analysed using MS Excel and Minitab 17, and summarised using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). Result:The Four-Point Pusher Score (4PPS) revealed that 12.99% of participants showed no pushing, 25.97% had mild pushing, and 48.05% demonstrated moderate pushing, which was the most common level. Severe pushing was observed in 12.99% of participants. Conclusion- This study concluded that PB is notably prevalent among stroke patients, with moderate PS being the most common presentation (48.05%), followed by mild pushing (25.97%). KEYWORDS- Contraversive pushing, prevalence, stroke patient
Keywords
Contraversive pushing, prevalence, stroke patient
Citation Details
VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, pp. 26-30