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Improving motor performance of hemiparetic upper extremity among patients with chronic stroke using constraint-induced movement

Archelle Jane C. Callejo

Discipline: Medicine

 

Abstract:

Introduction The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy compared to conventional therapy in improving the motor performance of a hemiparetic upper extremity among patients with chronic stroke.

Methods This was a single-blind randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, with pre-treatment and post-treatment assessment. Eligible participants were randomly assigned to either constraint-induced movement therapy or conventional therapy groups and underwent treatment for two weeks. The outcome measures included the Wolf Motor Function Test, which evaluated the speed in performing a functional task and the Functional Ability Scale, which assessed the quality of motion in performing a functional task.

Results Twelve participants were randomly assigned to either constraint-induced movement therapy or conventional therapy groups. Compared to the conventional therapy group, the constraint induced movement therapy group had higher Wolf Motor Function Test and Functional Ability Scale scores after two weeks.

Conclusion Constraint-induced movement therapy may improve speed and quality of movement of the hemiparetic upper extremity among patients with chronic stroke.