The clinical characteristics of motor function in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients with complete corticospinal tract injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hae Min Jo ◽  
Byung Yeon Choi ◽  
Chul Hoon Chang ◽  
Seong Ho Kim ◽  
Jun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Corticospinal Tract ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke

Investigation of the effects of mirror therapy on the spasticity, motor function and functionality of impaired upper limbs in chronic stroke patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Luciana Protásio de Melo ◽  
Valton da Silva Costa ◽  
Júlio César Cunha da Silveira ◽  
Tatiana Catarina Albuquerque Clementino
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Mirror Therapy ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Limb Spasticity ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
The Impact

Background/Aims Strokes lead to different levels of disability. During the chronic stage, hemiparesis, spasticity and motor deficits may cause loss of functional independence. Mirror therapy aims to reduce deficits and increase functional recovery of the impaired upper limb. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of mirror therapy on upper limb spasticity and motor function, as well as its impact on functional independence in chronic hemiparetic patients. Methods In this quasi-experimental study, eight chronic hemiparetic patients (age 55.5 ± 10.8 years) were assessed to determine their degree of spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale), level of upper limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment) and functionality (Functional Independence Measure). All participants received 12 sessions of mirror therapy delivered three times per week, over a period of 4 weeks. Participants were re-evaluated post-intervention and these results were compared to their pre-intervention scores to determine the impact of mirror therapy. Results A decrease in spasticity was observed, with significant improvements in shoulder extensors (P=0.033) and a significant increase in motor function (P=0.002). The therapeutic protocol adopted did not have a significant effect on functional independence (P=0.105). Conclusions Mirror therapy led to improvements in upper limb spasticity and motor function in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients. No effects on functional independence were observed. Further research with a larger number of patients is needed to provide more robust evidence of the benefits of mirror therapy in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients.

The difference of gait pattern according to the state of the corticospinal tract in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Pyo Seo ◽  
Kyung Hee Do ◽  
Gil Su Jung ◽  
Sang Wan Seo ◽  
Kyoung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corticospinal Tract ◽  
Gait Pattern ◽  
The State ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke

scholarly journals The link between weight shift asymmetry and gait disturbances in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 2055-2062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Szopa ◽  
Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa ◽  
Anetta Lasek-Bal ◽  
Amadeusz Żak
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Weight Shift ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Gait Disturbances

scholarly journals Correction: The Effect of a Hand-Stretching Device During the Management of Spasticity in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Eun Hyuk Kim ◽  
Min Cheol Jang ◽  
Jeong Pyo Seo ◽  
Sung Ho Jang ◽  
Jun Chan Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke

Effect of a Hybrid Ankle Foot Orthosis Made of Polypropylene and Fabric in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Hee Do ◽  
Jun-chan Song ◽  
Jang Hwan Kim ◽  
Gil Su Jung ◽  
Sang Wan Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthosis ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Foot Orthosis

scholarly journals The Effect of a Hand-Stretching Device During the Management of Spasticity in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Hyuk Kim ◽  
Min Cheol Jang ◽  
Jeong Pyo Seo ◽  
Sung Ho Jang ◽  
Jun Chan Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke
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