Effect of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy Along for Improving Hand Function In Patients With Stroke.

Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy Along With Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment for Improving Hand Function In Patients With Stroke.

Study was conducted Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy treatment for improving Hand Function In Patients with stroke. study was an experimental study conducted on 12 stroke patients using convenient sampling method .Subjects were divided into two equal groups (n=6). Group A was given conventional physiotherapy and Motor Relearning Programme exercises for the affected hand and Group B received conventional physiotherapy for the affected hand and mirror therapy for the unaffected hand. Chedoke arm and hand inventory (CAHAI) was used as primary outcome measure for evaluation of hand function before and after application of therapeutic Intervention

Title: Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy treatment for improving Hand Function In Patients with stroke.

Background Upper extremity complications are common following stroke. Individuals who have sustained stroke are often left with residual motor deficits of the upper limb. These deficits restrict functional use of the limb in everyday activities and can result in increased dependen cy upon others to engage in some tasks.

Objectives Present study aims to see effectiveness of mirror therapy and Motor Relearning Programme for improving hand functions in stroke.

Materials and Methods Present study was an experimental study conducted on 12 stroke patients using convenient sampling method .Subjects were divided into two equal groups (n=6). Group A was given conventional physiotherapy and Motor Relearning Programme exercises for the affected hand and Group B received conventional physiotherapy for the affected hand and mirror therapy for the unaffected hand. Chedoke arm and hand inventory (CAHAI) was used as primary outcome measure for evaluation of hand function before and after application of therapeutic Intervention

Inclusion Criteria:

• experienced one episode of stroke only,
• Both ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke individuals
• Duration of stroke between 1 to 6 months,
• Mini mental status examination (MMSE) (score > 23),
• Brunstrom Stage 4 & 5.

Exclusion Criteria:

• any musculoskeletal Disorders,
• neurological disorder other than stroke,
• visual impairment, systemic disease,
• Non co-operative patients
• psychological problems.