Effect of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity Motor Control and Gait in Patients With Stroke
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 33
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional Independence Measure - Locomotor Score
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Mirror therapy may be an effective intervention in increasing motor control and gait performance in patients with stroke.
Detailed Description
Using a mirrored image of the uninvolved extremity superimposed upon the involved extremity during exercise may facilitate improved motor control in patients after stroke.
Investigators
Lisa J Barnes
Associate Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •lower extremity Brunnstrom stage 2,
- •lower extremity modified ashworth \< 3,
- •has the ability to follow 3-step command in English,
- •has only unilateral involvement.
Exclusion Criteria
- •lower extremity Brunnstrom stage 1,
- •lower extremity modified ashworth 3 or higher,
- •history of prior stroke,
- •Passive Range of Motion limitation of hip and or knee flexion \< 90,
- •has visual deficits which prevent participation.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional Independence Measure - Locomotor Score
Time Frame: measured at admission and discharge from rehab estimated length of stay 14 days
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM)assesses level of disability and measures progress toward independence with rehabilitational intervention. The tool consists of 18 items. Only the the locomotor score was used to assess gait ability in this study. The locomotor score ranges from 1 - 7 with a higher score indicating a higher level of functional independence.
Secondary Outcomes
- Timed Up and Go(Measured at admission and discharge with estimated length of stay 14 days)
- Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement(measured at admission and discharge with estimated length of stay 14 days)