Open AccessA study to compare task-based mirror therapy versus constraint induced movement therapy for hand function in hemiplegic subjects
Author(s) -
K. Preetha,
U Vimala,
M Kamalakannan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biomedicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.498
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 0970-2067
DOI - 10.51248/.v41i3.1204
Subject(s) - constraint induced movement therapy , test (biology) , medicine , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , task (project management) , motor function , stroke (engine) , mechanical engineering , paleontology , management , engineering , economics , biology
Introduction and Aim:To find the effectiveness of task-based mirror therapy when compared with constraint-induced movement therapy for hand function in hemiplegic subjects. Stroke is a major health problem in the world. According to various researches, 70%-80% of the patients have the upper extremity impairment then lower extremity. Task-based mirror therapy can be an effective management for premotor cortex impairment. Constraint-induced movement therapy forms the new neural pathway when used properly.
Materials and Methods:30 patients with subacute CVA (cerebrovascular attack) were enrolled and randomly divided into two groups: constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and task-based mirror therapy (TMBT). The full-Meyer motor function assessment was evaluated 4 weeks after treatment.
Results: The results showed that mean value of TMBT (pre-test – 5.733, post-test- 9.86) and SD of (pre-test- 1.67, post-test- 1.92) and in CIMT(pre-test-6.3, post-test-11.13) and SD (Pre-test-1.45,Post-test -1.36).
Conclusion:This study shows that CIMT group showed more improvement than TMBT group.