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¹Master of Occupational Therapy Program, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

|November 16, 2010

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This study shows that combining upper-extremity (UE) bracing and electrical stimulation with functional training effectively reduces UE spasticity and improves motor function in stroke survivors.

Area of Science:

Neurorehabilitation
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Conventional treatments for upper-extremity (UE) spasticity are often invasive and may not improve UE function.
There is a need for non-invasive and effective methods to manage UE spasticity post-stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of combining UE bracing, electrical stimulation, and functional training for managing UE spasticity.
To assess the impact of this combined approach on UE function in chronic stroke patients.

Main Methods:

Two chronic stroke patients with UE spasticity underwent a 5-week intervention.
The intervention included functional UE bracing with electrical stimulation and concurrent functional training sessions.
Standardized assessments like the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Fugl-Meyer Scale (FM) were used.

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Main Results:

Participants showed a 1-point reduction in MAS scores for affected fingers.
Improvements were observed in Fugl-Meyer (FM) and Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT) scores.
These functional improvements were maintained at a 3-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

The combined approach of UE bracing, electrical stimulation, and functional training appears to be a promising non-invasive method.
This strategy effectively reduces UE spasticity and leads to significant functional gains in chronic stroke survivors.