Open AccessTherapeutic effects of sensory input training on motor function rehabilitation after stroke
Author(s) -
Xiaowei Chen,
Fuqian Liu,
Zhaohong Yan,
Shiqi Cheng,
Xunchan Liu,
Li He,
Zhenlan Li
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000013387
Subject(s) - sensory system , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , rehabilitation , motor function , motor system , dyskinesia , stroke (engine) , stimulus modality , neuroscience , physical therapy , psychology , parkinson's disease , mechanical engineering , psychiatry , engineering , disease , pathology
Abstract Motor dysfunction is a common and severe complication of stroke that affects the quality of life of these patients. Currently, motor function rehabilitation predominantly focuses on active movement training; nevertheless, the role of sensory input is usually overlooked. Sensory input is very important to motor function. Voluntary functional movement necessitates preparation, execution, and monitoring functions of the central nervous system, while the monitoring needs the participation of the sensory system. Sensory signals affect motor functions by inputting external environment information and intrinsic physiological status as well as by guiding initiation of the motor system. Recent studies focusing on sensory input-based rehabilitation training for post-stroke dyskinesia have demonstrated that sensory function has significant effects on voluntary functional movements. In conclusion, sensory input plays a crucial role in motor function rehabilitation, and the combined sensorimotor training modality is more effective than conventional motor-oriented approaches.