Cerebrovascular Accident is the most common disorder of central nervous system and it also affects other systems of the body, which brings greatest loss to the family andsociety. More than 400 years ago Christ, Hippocrates first described a clinical syndrome which he labeled Stroke as apoplexy. In Greek it means stuck with violence or paralysis. The synonyms used for Stroke are Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), apoplexy and hemiplegia. Post-stroke exercises helps individuals overcome disabilities that result from stroke damage. Passive Range of Motion refers to an external force moving a body part rather than it moving on its own volition. Examples would be a patient taking his strong arm and moving the weak or paralyzed arm, a caregiver or therapist moving an affected limb, or a machine moving an extremity. Passive range of motion is important to maintain flexible joints and prevent joint contracture.
