Effect of E-LINK System on Hand Function of Patients Recovering from Stroke

VernacularTitle:电脑上肢评估训练系统对脑卒中恢复期患者手功能的疗效
Author: Wenhui WANG ; Yanan GAO ; Xueli CHEN ; Chunyan YANG ; Xiaoli JIA ; Yaqiang WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, E-LINK system, hand, upper limb, motor, activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(11):1011-1012
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of E-LINK system on hand function of patients with stroke. Methods 30 stroke patients were divided into treatment group (n=16) and control group (n=14). All the patients accepted routine rehabilitation, while the treatment group was trained additionally with the E-LINK system for 12 weeks. Results The strength of grip and pinch, the scores of Barthel index and Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper limb, and the range of supination of forearm improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Training with E-LINK system can improve the motor function of upper limb and activities of daily living of stroke patients.