Stroke recovery Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
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Sponsors
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient aged 21 years old and above 2. Between one month and 12 months post-stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic adult stroke) 3. Absence of severe cognitive problems with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of at least 24 4. Modified Ashworth Scale of 1, 2 or 3 when wrist and hand perform flexion and extension movements
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Behavior disturbances or serious chronic diseases that can interfere with the ability to give informed consent or cooperation in the study. 2. History of UE injuries, e.g. fracture, tendon injuries in the affected side.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All participants were assessed pre-intervention and 6 weeks post-intervention: 1. Spasticity as measured by the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) 2. Hand function as measured by the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test for the actual performance 3. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Outcome Measure for the self-report measurement | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Contacts
Public ContactHwa Kee Ooi
Outcome results
None listed