Effect of Bilateral Movement Training on Upper Extremity Dysfunction after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:双侧运动训练对脑卒中恢复期上肢运动功能障碍的疗效
- Author:
Qiang WANG
;
Fu-biao HUANG
;
Ru-xiu YAN
;
Tong ZHANG
;
Hong-yu LU
;
Lu-ping SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, hemiplegia, bilateral movement training, rehabilitation, activities of daily living, motor function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(7):821-825
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of bilateral movement training on upper extremities dysfunction in stroke patients in convalescent phase. Methods 52 patients with hemiplegia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and control group (n=26). The treatment group accepted bilateral upper extremities movement training, and the control group accepted routine neurodevelopment training mainly with affected upper extremities, for 6 weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper-extremity section (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. Results The FMA-UE and MBI scores improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Bilateral movement training may improve upper extremity function and activities of daily living more effectively for stroke patients in convalescent phase.
