Effects of Motor Imaginary Therapy Combined with Occupational Therapy on Function of Upper Limbs and Hands for Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia
- VernacularTitle:运动表象训练结合作业疗法对脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢和手功能的影响
- Author:
Peijing ZHANG
;
Yafeng REN
;
Shuo LI
;
Xiaodong FENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
motor imagery, occupational therapy, stroke, hemiplegia, rehabilitation, function, upper limbs, hands, activities of daily living
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(8):719-721
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effects of motor imaginary therapy combined with occupational therapy on the function of upperlimbs hands and activities of daily living for stroke patients with hemiplegia. Methods 62 stroke patients with hemiplegia were divided intoobservation group (n=31) and control group (n=31). Both groups were treated with basic medication and occupational therapy while the observationgroup was treated additionally with motor imaginary therapy. The function of upper limbs and hands was assessed by Fugl-MeyerAssessment (FMA), and activities of daily living was assessed by Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) before and 2 months aftertreatment. Results There were significant difference between the two groups in the scores of FMA in the function of upper limbs and hands,and FIM 2 months after the treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion Motor imaginary therapy combined with occupational therapy can effectivelyimprove the functional outcomes of upper limbs and hands for stroke patients with hemiplegic, and can even effectively improve the functionalactivities of daily living.
