Stroke stroke, upper limb, problem solving, chronic, deficit
Conditions
Interventions
Pre-post intervention: intensive upper limb training based on the Bobath concept 2 times per week for 6 weeks.
Before training, muscle preparation will consist of muscle mobilization and passive stret
Experimental Behavioral
Intervention group
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Be diagnosed with stroke for at least 6 months 2. Unable to grasp a glass of water with the affected hand (FMA-UE < 26/66, item wrist extension < 2) 3. Independent sitting at least 5 minutes 4. Able to follow simple command
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Be diagnosed with other neurological deficit such as Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral nerve disorders, motor neuron disease etc. 2. Contraindication of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation such as history of epilepsy, implanted metal, pacemaker, or other medical accessories in the body. 3. Permanent restricted joint motion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cortical excitability 2 baselines and post training 6 weeks Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,Kinematic measure 2 baselines and post training 6 weeks Electromagnetic tracking | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper limb motor function 2 baselines and post training 6 weeks Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity,Stereognosis 2 baselines and post training 6 weeks Stereognosis | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPagamas Piriyaprasarth
Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed