Stroke, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Conditions
Brief summary
The upper extremity kinematics of people post-stroke will be monitored with/without an inactive hand orthosis (intervention: added weight to hand) during ARAT, Fugl-Meyer, and Box and Blocks tests. Measurements will occur right after inclusion and repeated once after 7-8 weeks. Upper extremity kinematics and test scores will indicate the influence of additional weight to hand as a possible confounder when, in the future, the hand orthosis would be used as a therapy tool.
Interventions
Added weight of an inactive hand orthosis (300 gram)
Sponsors
Study design
Masking description
Study focusses on within participant comparison and cannot be blinded.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Post-stroke * Receive regular therapy at Jessa hospital * Able to willingly sign informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Relapse during study * Secundary complications limiting upper extremity performance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Action Research Arm Test | 0 weeks | Score |
| Fugl-Meyer | 0 weeks | Score |
| Box and Blocks | 0 weeks | Score |
| Upper extremity kinematics | 0 weeks | Joint angles |