A Comparative Study of Sensory, Upper Limb Function and Daily Living Activities on Proprioceptive Feedback with Action Observation Training in Chronic Stroke Patients

Author(s):  
Song Kyoung
Author(s):  
Arulmozhi Devi Anandan ◽  
Suresh Kumar Selvaraj ◽  
Raja Regan ◽  
Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian ◽  
Shazia Neelam ◽  
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Introduction: Action Observation (AO) is a multisensory approach encompassing motor, somatosensory and cognitive rehabilitation. Several Studies have proved the effects of action observation on recovery of motor functions in chronic stroke survivors. However, the effect of action observation strategy on acute stroke participants remains unclear. The objective of this study was to find out the effectiveness of action observation to improve upper limb function in acute stroke. Methods: 28 acute stoke participants were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly assigned into two groups based on computer generated randomization. Action observation training group (AO) received action observation training and conventional group received conventional physiotherapy. Both the groups received 45 minutes session per day for the total duration of 10 days. Results: Upper limb functions were measured using Fugl Myer upper limb component (FMA) and action research arm test (ARAT)at the baseline and after the intervention. Compared with the conventional training group, AO group showed significant improvement in ARAT but no significant difference between the groups in FMA. Conclusion: In conclusion Action observation treatment may become a useful strategy in rehabilitation of acute stroke participants.


2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 611-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daehee Lee ◽  
Hyolyun Roh ◽  
Jungseo Park ◽  
Sangyoung Lee ◽  
Seulki Han

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marialuisa Gandolfi ◽  
Emanuela Formaggio ◽  
Christian Geroin ◽  
Silvia Francesca Storti ◽  
Ilaria Boscolo Galazzo ◽  
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Background. Bilateral arm training (BAT) has shown promise in expediting progress toward upper limb recovery in chronic stroke patients, but its neural correlates are poorly understood.Objective. To evaluate changes in upper limb function and EEG power after a robot-assisted BAT in chronic stroke patients.Methods. In a within-subject design, seven right-handed chronic stroke patients with upper limb paresis received 21 sessions (3 days/week) of the robot-assisted BAT. The outcomes were changes in score on the upper limb section of the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FM), Motricity Index (MI), and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) evaluated at the baseline (T0), posttraining (T1), and 1-month follow-up (T2). Event-related desynchronization/synchronization were calculated in the upper alpha and the beta frequency ranges.Results. Significant improvement in all outcomes was measured over the course of the study. Changes in FM were significant at T2, and in MAS at T1and T2. After training, desynchronization on the ipsilesional sensorimotor areas increased during passive and active movement, as compared with T0.Conclusions. A repetitive robotic-assisted BAT program may improve upper limb motor function and reduce spasticity in the chronically impaired paretic arm. Effects on spasticity were associated with EEG changes over the ipsilesional sensorimotor network.


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