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Objective:To observe the effect of well-designed board sanding training on the upper extremity motor functioning of hemiplegic stroke survivors.Methods:Sixty stroke survivors with hemiplegia were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases) and a control group (30 cases). All received conventional rehabilitation. The observation group′s training involved intelligent board sanding, while the control group′s training involved traditional sanding.Results:After the treatment, significant improvement was observed in the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scores, modified Barthel index scores and reported shoulder pain in both groups, with the observation group′s averages significantly better than those of the control group. After the intervention, the average scores of both groups on the modified Ashforth scale had also improved significantly.Conclusions:Supplementing conventional rehabilitation treatment with intelligent board sanding can significantly improve upper extremity motor function and ability in the activities of daily living of stroke survivors with hemiplegia while somewhat relieving shoulder pain. The effect is better than with traditional board sanding.
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Objective To explore the effects of action observation therapy on upper-extremity motor function and ability in the activities of daily living after cerebral infarction.Methods Forty-one cerebral infarction survivors were randomly assigned to an observation group (n =21) or a control group (n =20).Both groups were given the conventional rehabilitation treatment,while the observation group additionally received action observation therapy 20 mins per day,6 times per week for 8 weeks.Before and after the 8 weeks of treatment,both groups were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA),Wolf's motor function test (WMFT) and the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results Before the intervention there was no significant difference between the groups in any of the measurements.After the 8 weeks of treatment,all of the results in the treatment group were significantly better,on average,than those of the control group.Conclusions Action observation therapy can improve upper-extremity motor function and ability in the activities of daily living after stroke.
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@#This paper briefly introduced the characteristics, some kinds of equipment, and the advantages of virtual reality technology in rehabilitation, especially in upper limb function rehabilitation, and its mechanism of motor function recovery after stroke. Some assessment tools commonly used for motor function were summarized.
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@#This paper briefly introduced the characteristics, some kinds of equipment, and the advantages of virtual reality technology in rehabilitation, especially in upper limb function rehabilitation, and its mechanism of motor function recovery after stroke. Some assessment tools commonly used for motor function were summarized.
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@#This paper briefly introduced the characteristics, some kinds of equipment, and the advantages of virtual reality technology in rehabilitation, especially in upper limb function rehabilitation, and its mechanism of motor function recovery after stroke. Some assessment tools commonly used for motor function were summarized.
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@#This paper briefly introduced the characteristics, some kinds of equipment, and the advantages of virtual reality technology in rehabilitation, especially in upper limb function rehabilitation, and its mechanism of motor function recovery after stroke. Some assessment tools commonly used for motor function were summarized.
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@#Objective To analyze the effect of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) block on the upper extremity spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. Methods From January 2004~December 2011, 47 children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy were divided into control group (n=25) and experimental group (n=22). The control group was administered by occupational therapy. The experimental group was treated by BTX-A block in addition. The dose of BTX-A block was identified with the body weight of the child and the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). The dose of injection ranged from 30 IU to 110 IU, average (50.7±12.7) IU. Results There was no significant difference between 2 groups in scores of MAS and Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function (STEF) before treatment (P>0.05). The MAS score reduced in the experimental group 1 month after treatment (P<0.01), and was lower in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.05). The score of STEF increased in both groups (P<0.05), and it was higher in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion The BTX-A block can decline the upper extremity muscle tone in children with cerebral palsy efficiently, and help to improve the upper extremity function.
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@#Objective To study the feasibility, safety, tolerance and the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in early cerebral infarction, and the long-term outcome.Methods 2 weeks after cerebral infarction, 22 patients with upper extremity weakness were divided into treatment group (11 cases, accepted CIMT) and control group (11 cases, accepted routine rehabilitation). They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Motor Activity Log (MAL) and Barthel Index (BI) before and 2 weeks, 3 months after treatment. Results The scores of FMA, WMFT, MAL and BI improved in both group (P<0.05), but more in the treatment group (P<0.05). 3 months after treatment, the score of MAL quality was no different between two group.Conclusion CIMT is safe and effective for early cerebral infarction, and more effective than routine immediately, but it is similar 3 months later.