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J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Nov;28(11):3168-3172. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.3168. Epub 2016 Nov 29.

Effects of virtual reality training with modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity function in acute stage stroke: a preliminary study.

Journal of physical therapy science

Eun-Kyu Ji, Sang-Heon Lee

Affiliations

  1. St. Vincent's Hospital, Republic of Korea.
  2. Department of Medical Science, College of Medical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Republic of Korea.

PMID: 27942143 PMCID: PMC5140823 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.3168

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality training combined with modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity motor function recovery in acute stage stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Four acute stage stroke patients participated in the study. A multiple baseline single subject experimental design was utilized. Modified constraint-induced movement therapy was used according to the EXplaining PLastICITy after stroke protocol during baseline sessions. Virtual reality training with modified constraint-induced movement therapy was applied during treatment sessions. The Manual Function Test and the Box and Block Test were used to measure upper extremity function before every session. [Results] The subjects' upper extremity function improved during the intervention period. [Conclusion] Virtual reality training combined with modified constraint-induced movement is effective for upper extremity function recovery in acute stroke patients.

Keywords: Modified constraint-induced movement therapy; Upper extremity function; Virtual reality training

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