Subacute Stroke Clients Stroke Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
Conditions
Interventions
In the experimental group, the subjects will receive a 15-minute warm-up program, including range of motion exercises and spasticity management before starting robot-assisted rehabilitation. After tha
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,No Intervention Procedure/Surgery
Experimental Group,Control Group
Sponsors
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who were diagnosed with cerebral ischemia and were scheduled to receive rehabilitation 2) Aged 20-60 years old, clear consciousness (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) >= 20 points) 3) 3-6 months post-stroke 4) The Modified Ashworth spasticity assessment of the upper limb major muscle tension will be less than grade 3 5) Brunnstrom assessment of the affected upper limb and hand will be in stage II-V. 6) No impairment in proprioceptive sense
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Presence of peripheral nerve injuries or musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, muscle or tendon injuries, or fractures in the affected upper limb 2) Severe unilateral neglect on the affected side 3) Visual impairments, including visual field deficits 4) Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of depression
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Motor function of upper extremity At pre-test and post-test time points. (1 week before and after intervention) Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE),Hand Dexterity At pre-test and post-test time points. (1 week before and after intervention) Box and Block Test (BBT) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| BDNF protein expression At pre-test and post-test time points. (1 week before and after intervention) Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSatchakorn Khamchai
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed