The effect of mirror therapy supplemented with motor imaging training on the upper limb function of hemiplegic stroke patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2013.02.007
- VernacularTitle:镜像疗法结合运动想象训练对脑卒中后偏瘫患者上肢功能和日常生活活动能力的影响
- Author:
Hong HOU
;
Keshu CAI
;
Yabei FAN
;
Wenjun DAI
;
Chunlei SHAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mirror therapy;
Motor imaging;
Hemiplegia;
Upper limb function;
Activities of daily living
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2013;(2):112-114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of mirror therapy supplemented with motor imaging training on the upper extremity functions of hemiplegic stroke patients and on their ability in the activities of daily living (ADL).Methods Forty-four stroke patients were divided into a control group and an experimental group with 22 patients in each.All were given routine rehabilitation treatment.In addition,the experimental group was given 30 minutes of mirror therapy daily supplemented with 15 minutes of motor imaging training.The control group was given routine occupational therapy.All the patients were assessed with Brunnstrom staging,the functional test for the hemiplegic upper extremity-Hong Kong (FTHUE-HK) and the Barthel index (BI) scale before therapy and after 6 weeks.Results After 6 weeks of treatment,both groups showed significant improvements in upper limb function,hand function,and ADL ability.There were significant intra-group differences and significant differences between the experimental and control groups in terms of Brunnstrom staging,FTHUE-HK scores and BI scores.Conclusions Mirror therapy supplemented with motor imaging training can benefit patients suffering hemiplegia in improving their upper limb functioning and their ADL ability.
