Effect of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy Along for Improving Hand Function In Patients With Stroke.

Study was conducted Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy treatment for improving Hand Function In Patients with stroke. study was an experimental study conducted on 12 stroke patients using convenient sampling method .Subjects were divided into two equal groups (n=6). Group A was given conventional physiotherapy and Motor Relearning Programme exercises for the affected hand and Group B received conventional physiotherapy for the affected hand and mirror therapy for the unaffected hand. Chedoke arm and hand inventory (CAHAI) was used as primary outcome measure for evaluation of hand function before and after application of therapeutic Intervention

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

45 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Title: Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy treatment for improving Hand Function In Patients with stroke.

Background Upper extremity complications are common following stroke. Individuals who have sustained stroke are often left with residual motor deficits of the upper limb. These deficits restrict functional use of the limb in everyday activities and can result in increased dependen cy upon others to engage in some tasks.

Objectives Present study aims to see effectiveness of mirror therapy and Motor Relearning Programme for improving hand functions in stroke.

Materials and Methods Present study was an experimental study conducted on 12 stroke patients using convenient sampling method .Subjects were divided into two equal groups (n=6). Group A was given conventional physiotherapy and Motor Relearning Programme exercises for the affected hand and Group B received conventional physiotherapy for the affected hand and mirror therapy for the unaffected hand. Chedoke arm and hand inventory (CAHAI) was used as primary outcome measure for evaluation of hand function before and after application of therapeutic Intervention

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

experienced one episode of stroke only,
Both ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke individuals
Duration of stroke between 1 to 6 months,
Mini mental status examination (MMSE) (score > 23),
Brunstrom Stage 4 & 5.

Exclusion criteria

any musculoskeletal Disorders,
neurological disorder other than stroke,
visual impairment, systemic disease,
Non co-operative patients
psychological problems.

Treatment and study plan

motor relearning programme

Device

MRP exercises for training of Wrist Extensors, Extension of wrist and holding objects, training of supination of forearm, opposition of thumb, cupping of hand and training of manipulation of the objects

Other names: MRP

Mirror Therapy

Device

Mirror therapy in which patient was seated close to the table in front of mirror (35x35 cm). The involved hand was placed behind the mirror. : the practice consisted of intransitive exercises as Hand opening, Wrist extension and flexion, Forearm pronation and supination, Hand sliding on a flat surface. During the session patient were asked to try to do the same movement with the paretic hand while they were moving the non-paretic hand.In both the groups total treatment was given for 1 hour/day for 6 days/week

Primary outcomes

Chedoke arm and hand activity inventory (CAHAI)

Time frame: 4 WEEKS

CAHAI scale is designed to encourage the bilateral hand to complete the task. Patient was made to seat in chair without arm rest and encouraging erect posture with elbows at the edge of the table and hands resting on the table. Each task was demonstrated once before performance, and then the Score was evaluated of the affected upper extremity using the 7 point activity scale from total assistance (1) to complete independence.

Secondary outcomes

MODIFIED ASHWSORTH SCALE

Time frame: 4 WEEKS

to assess the level of spasticity

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)

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Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy Along With Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment for Improving Hand Function In Patients With Stroke.

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jan 14, 2015
Registry last updated: Jan 14, 2015

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