The effects of visual feedback in retraining upper limb motion after stroke

VernacularTitle:运动视觉反馈训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢功能的影响
Author: Qiumei ZHANG ; Chunhua GAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Visual feedback; Stroke; Upper limb function; Hemiplegia
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014;36(4):278-280
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effectiveness of visual feedback in retraining upper limb function after stroke.Methods Sixty-one hemiplegic stroke patients were randomly assigned to a treatment group (31 cases)which received motion training using visual feedback in addition to routine neurodevelopment treatment and a motor relearning program,and a control group (30 cases) which received only the neurodevelopment treatment and a motor relearning program.The Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and the modified Ashworth scale (MAS) were used for as-sessment before treatment and after 4 weeks of treatment.Results After 4 weeks of treatment,the FMA and MAS scores of both groups had improved significantly,as had the strength of the forearm flexors.The improvements were significantly greater in the treatment group than in the control group.Conclusion Motion training with visual feed-back can alleviate upper limb spasticity after stroke significantly better than routine rehabilitation alone.