Abstract
We examined the potential of using computerenhanced mental practice in the rehabilitation of upperextremity function after cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Design: Single case series, before-after design (ABA). Participants: 9 adults with stable motor deficit of the upper extremity following CVA. Methods: Patients received three computer-enhanced motor imagery practice sessions per week at the rehabilitation center. In addition, they practiced at home with specific exercises recorded on a DVD. The intervention lasted 8 weeks. Baseline, mid-term, post-intervention and follow-up evaluations included the upper-extremity scale of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Sensorimotor Impairment and the Action Research Arm Test. Results. At 8 weeks from the beginning of treatment, five patients showed reduction in impairment, with no decrease of motor function to follow up, as indicated by functional assessment scores and physiatrist observations. Conclusion: current findings encourage further investigation of the role that computer-guided motor imagery practice might play in upper limb rehabilitation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2007 Virtual Rehabilitation, IWVR |
Pages | 151-154 |
Number of pages | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 2007 Virtual Rehabilitation, IWVR - Venice, Italy Duration: Sep 27 2007 → Sep 29 2007 |
Other
Other | 2007 Virtual Rehabilitation, IWVR |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Venice |
Period | 9/27/07 → 9/29/07 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering