Perfetti Method in Upper Extremity of Stroke Patients

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Sensory Motor Training Therapy on the Recovery of Upper Extremity Function in Acute Stroke Patients

The cognitive sensory motor training therapy (Perfetti's technique) might be more effectiveness than conventional occupational therapy on upper extremity function recovery after acute stroke patients.

Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause of death in people aged 15 to 59 years old. Upper extremities problem is still faced with poor prognosis for recovery. Cognitive sensory motor training therapy (Perfetti's technique) might be better helped for recovery of upper extremity function in stroke than conventional therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First ever stroke
• Impaired upper extremity function
• Given signed inform consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable medical condition
• Any upper extremity functional impairment prior to stroke
• Can not adequately cooperate in training
• Severe communication problems
• Severe cognitive - perceptual deficits
• Fixed contracture more than 30 degree in every upper extremity joint