Comparison of Goal Specific Functional Tasks With and Without Mirror Therapy
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring Stroke, Functional Tasks, Mirror Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Hemiplegic ischemic or hemorrhagic subacute stroke patients,
- Brunnstrom stages of recovery (2-4) for upper extremity,
- No serious cognitive deficits i-e Standardized mini-mental state examination 24 points or more.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disease affecting upper limb
- Any traumatic injury to the upper limb
- Hemi spatial neglect
- Participation in any other rehabilitation study
Sites / Locations
- Fauji Foundation Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Goal specific functional tasks with mirror therapy):
Goal specific functional tasks without mirror therapy
The session will be performed thrice in a week for total of 4 weeks. Each session will last for 20 minutes. Mirror therapy procedure and functional tasks will be explained to the patient before the start of treatment. In this group, a mirror will be placed in the sagittal plane of the patient. The affected or paretic arm will be placed behind the mirror and the unaffected or normal arm will be placed in front of the mirror
Session will be performed thrice in a week for total 4 weeks. Each session will last for 20 minutes. The functional tasks will be explained to patient before the start of treatment. In this group a board instead of a mirror will be placed in the sagittal plane of patient. Then the patient will be asked to perform functional tasks as mentioned in the table below Functional tasks will be same in both groups