Erschienen in:
10.10.2022 | Original Communication
Video augmented mirror therapy for upper extremity rehabilitation after stroke: a randomized controlled trial
verfasst von:
Hyunjin Kim, Junghyun Kim, Sungbae Jo, Kyeongjin Lee, Junesun Kim, Changho Song
Erschienen in:
Journal of Neurology
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Ausgabe 2/2023
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Abstract
Purpose
To investigate the effects of mirror therapy using a newly developed video augmented wearable reflection device on reach-to-grasp motor control and upper extremity motor function.
Methods
Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups: mirror therapy using a video augmented wearable reflection device group (MTVADG), n = 12; traditional mirror therapy group (TMTG), n = 12; and control group (CG), n = 12. Participants in the MTVADG and TMTG received conventional rehabilitation in addition to mirror therapy. Motor control during the reach-to-grasp movement was assessed using kinematic analysis. Each participant’s upper extremity motor function was assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Manual Function Test, and Box and Block Test.
Results
While both the MTVADG and TMTG showed significantly improved reach-to-grasp movement. The MTVADG showed greater efficiency in kinematic performance than the TMTG. Moreover, while both the MTVADG and TMTG showed improved upper extremity motor function, the MTVADG showed significantly greater improvement in proximal upper limb function compared to the TMTG.
Conclusion
Our results suggested that mirror therapy using a video augmented wearable reflection device is more efficient compared to traditional mirror therapy for patients with stroke.
Clinical trial registration unique identifier
KCT0003047.