Effects of Mirror Therapy Versus Fine Motor Activities on Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Patients.
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 28
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
to compare the effects of the Mirror therapy and fine motor activities on hand function in chronic stroke patients
Detailed Description
This study will be conducted to compare the effects of mirror therapy and fine motor activities in chronic stroke patients. Total Twenty eight hemiplegic patients will be recruited according to inclusion criteria and data will be collected from Riphah rehabilitation centre Lahore and Mian Munshi Hospital Lahore (DHQ). The patients will randomly assigned to a mirror therapy group (n=14) and Fine motor activities group (n=14). The patients in both groups will undergo conventional therapy for 4 weeks (60minutes/day, 5 days/week). The patients will be evaluated at the beginning and end of the treatment by Fugl- Meyer Aassessment (FMA) wolf motor assessment scale and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). After approval from ethical committee, data collection will be started and informed consent will be taken from all patients.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •A score greater than 24 on the Mini-Mental State examination test
- •Chronic stroke patients whose episode of stroke onset was 6 months to 2 years.
- •Patients who are able to communicate well and grasp the therapist's spoken instructions
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients who have restricted joint movement in their healthy upper extremities.
- •Neglect syndrome or a visual field deficiency
- •Patients with recurrent stroke.
- •Spine surgery.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)
Time Frame: 9 months
The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) uses timed and functional tasks to assess upper limb motor skills
fugl mayer assessment FMA upper limb
Time Frame: 9 months
For stroke patients, the Fugal-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a performance-based impairment measure. It is used to assess balance, motor function, sensation, and joint function in persons who suffer hemiplegia after a stroke. In both clinical and research settings, it is used to identify sickness severity, define motor recovery, and plan and assess treatment
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Time Frame: 9 months
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is a non-diagnostic disability assessment instrument that was developed for a wide range of groups