Task Oriented Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patient
Foundation University Islamabad
36 participants
Sep 10, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Stroke remains a major public health disease worldwide ,it usually associating with damage to the motor function and other functional disabilities. Persistent upper extremity dysfunction affects many post strokepatients and is strongly associated with decreased activities of daily living . Mirror therapy one of the rehabilitation that is beneficial for neuroplasticity .This therapy is used to improve motor function after stroke .
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Both genders.
- Age of patient 45 years and above
- Both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke ( subacute and chronic stroke). Cognitive function relatively intact score \> 24 MoCA
- The patient can sit with / without support for more than 30 min
Exclusion Criteria5
- Subjects with visual impairments or unilateral neglect.
- having global aphasia.
- unstable medical conditions or comorbidities.
- score 3 and above on modified ashworth scale.
- patient with orthopedic condition or any fractures.
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Interventions
Group A Low Intensity Task Oriented Mirror Therapy will be administered for 2 and half hour per week for 30 min a day, 10 rep five times a week for 8 weeks. Task-oriented Activities for Group A: Using Sponge Balls Reaching and Grasping Objects. Handling Water Cups(pouring water ) Wiping with Rags (cleaning a table ). Using a Spray Bottle Writing and Drawing Folding Towels Turning Pages Brushing Hair keyboard typing Grabbing and releasing a cup. Spoon Feeding Practice Drinking from a Cup Card flip activity Stacking Wooden Blocks Total number of sessions 40 , 5 days a week for 30 min with 10 reps per day for 8 consecutive weeks.
Group B High Intensity Task Oriented Mirror Therapy will be administered for 5 hours per week for 60 min a day, 20 rep five times a week for 8 weeeks. The mode of mirror therapy will be unilateral as subjects will perform movement only on unaffected arm. Task-oriented Activities for Group B: Using Sponge Balls Reaching and Grasping Objects. Handling Water Cups(pouring water ) Wiping with Rags (cleaning a table ). Using a Spray Bottle Writing and Drawing Folding Towels Turning Pages Brushing Hair keyboard typing Grabbing and releasing a cup. Spoon Feeding Practice Drinking from a Cup Card flip activity Stacking Wooden Blocks Total number of sessions 40 , 5 days a week for 60 min with 20 reps per day for 8 consecutive weeks
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NCT06945211