Effects of Novel Game Rehabilitation System on Upper Extremity Function of Patients With Stroke

Effects of Novel Game Rehabilitation System (E-glove System) on Upper Extremity Function of Patients With Stroke :Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether novel upper extremity rehabilitation system for patients with stroke(e-glove system) are effective in the rehabilitation compared to conventional occupational therapy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hemiplegic stroke patients
• Medical research council scale >= 2 of finger or wrist flexor/extensor
• Medical research council scale >= 2 of elbow pronation/supination

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral weakness of upper extremities
• Uncontrolled medical or surgical illness
• Predisposing psychological or neurological disorders
• Severe aphasia unable to communicate
• Severe cognitive impairment not to cooperate
• Severe pain impeding upper extremity rehabilitation