Effects of Action Observation Training on Motor Function of Upper Extremities after Stroke
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.09.014
- VernacularTitle:运动观察疗法对脑梗死后上肢运动功能的效果
- Author:
Yuan-yan ZHANG
1
;
Mei-hong ZHU
1
;
Ming ZENG
1
;
Jiao-ying CHEN
1
;
Jian-ming FU
1
Author Information
1. The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314000, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
stroke;
upper extremities;
motor;
action observation training;
mirror neuron system;
rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2019;25(9):1066-1069
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effects of action observation training based on mirror neuron system on motor function of upper extremities in stroke patients. Methods:From June, 2016 to June, 2017, 61 stroke patients were randomly assigned to control group (n = 30) and observation group (n = 31). They all accepted routine rehabilitation, and the observation group received action observation therapy in addition, for eight weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities, modified Ashworth Scale and modified Barthel Index before and after treatment. Results:All the indexes improved in both groups after treatment (|t| > 2.651, P < 0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 2.048, P < 0.05). Conclusion:The action observation training may further improve the upper extremity motor function in stroke patients.
