Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke
Author
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In individuals with hemiparetic stroke, reaching with the paretic arm can be impaired by abnormal muscle coactivation.
Prior trails for improving upper extremity functions after stroke have underestimated the role of gravitational force in motor planning and execution.
Objective.
The aims this trial were to study the effect of gravity as a facilitator for elbow extension and to estimate the immediate and retention effects of task specific training of elbow extensors on upper extremity function after stroke.
Methods.
Twenty-six right handed patients with first ever stroke represented the sample of the study.
The participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups.
The study group received treatment through two phases.
Phase one included training for the elbow extensors in an antigravity position.
Phase two included a set of task specific exercise for 16 weeks.
The control group received traditional passive stretch and range of motion exercises.
Manual dexterity and upper limb function were assessed by Nine-Hole Peg Test and Fugl-Meyer upper extremity.
Goniometry was used for measuring elbow extension and forearm supination active ranges of motion.
Results.
Significant improvements were observed in Nine-Hole Peg Test, Fugl-Meyer upper extremity, and ranges of motion at postintervention and follow-up compared to preintervention at P≤0.05.
Conclusions.
The results of this study provide an evidence that antigravity positions can be used as a centrally presented facilitator of elbow extension.
Additionally, task specific training was effective in improving upper extremity function and elbow extension range of motion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed. 2018. Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210595
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed. Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke. Neurology Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210595
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khallaf, Mohamed Elsayed. Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke. Neurology Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210595
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210595