Effect of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy Along for Improving Hand Function In Patients With Stroke.
STROKE
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for STROKE focused on measuring MRP, MIRROR THERAPY, STROKE
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- experienced one episode of stroke only,
- Both ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke individuals
- Duration of stroke between 1 to 6 months,
- Mini mental status examination (MMSE) (score > 23),
- Brunstrom Stage 4 & 5.
Exclusion Criteria:
- any musculoskeletal Disorders,
- neurological disorder other than stroke,
- visual impairment, systemic disease,
- Non co-operative patients
- psychological problems.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
GROUP A
GROUP B
Subjects in Group A received MRP exercises for training of Wrist Extensors, Extension of wrist and holding objects, training of supination of forearm, opposition of thumb, cupping of hand and training of manipulation of the objects.
Group B received Mirror therapy in which patient was seated close to the table in front of mirror (35x35 cm). The involved hand was placed behind the mirror. : the practice consisted of intransitive exercises as Hand opening, Wrist extension and flexion, Forearm pronation and supination, Hand sliding on a flat surface. During the session patient were asked to try to do the same movement with the paretic hand while they were moving the non-paretic hand.In both the groups total treatment was given for 1 hour/day for 6 days/week