Effect Of Robot Assisted Training On Hand Function In Stroke Patients.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Robot-assisted therapy is one of the new technologies that used in rehabilitation of stroke patients for improving the process of recovery and enhancing functional activity. Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of robotic assisted training on the hand function in stroke patients. Methods: Twenty male patients with stroke were selected from king Fahd hospital in Jeddah participated in this study. The patients were randomly assigned into two equal groups; control group and study group. All patients were assessed for functional performance by manual function test and for pinch and grip strength by hand held dynamometer. Both groups were treated with traditional physical therapy program. Additionally the study group received robotic assisted training. The treatment was given three time per week for eight weeks,. Results: The findings showed a significant increase in the mean values of manual function test, grip and pinch strength after treatment in the study group. For the control group there was a significant increase in the mean values of grip and pinch strength after treatment, but there was non-significant difference in the mean values of the manual function test. Also the results showed significant differences between control and study groups in manual function test and grip strength after treatment. Conclusion: Robotic assisted training, in addition to traditional physical therapy program, is effective in improving functions of the affected hand in stroke patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Ashraf Darwesh, Ahmed M. Aboeleneen, Ebtehal Milibari, Rawan Alsharif
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