Effects of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Smart Glove in Stroke Patients

Effects of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Smart Glove in Stroke

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of smart glove which is motion-based program designed for upper extremity rehabilitation after stroke.

This study will evaluate the therapeutic effects (upper extremity power, function and activity of daily living) of smart glove which is motion-based rehabilitation program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• CT or MRI proved 1st stroke patients with unilateral hemiplegia caused by stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic, intracranial hemorrhage)
• 72 hours ~ 3 months after stroke
• Upper extremity hemiplegia with Brunnström stage 2-5.
• The patients can sit to receive treatment for at least 1 hour

Exclusion Criteria:

• The patients cannot perform occupational treatments because of severe hemineglect or hemianopia
• Contracture due to severe limitation of motion
• Upper extremity spasticity in the wrist and fingers with modified Ashworth scale > 2 points
• Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Wrist & Hand score >= 21 points
• moderate to severe cognitive dysfunction < MMSE 18 points
• Severe aphasia
• The patients who has been diagnosed as malignant tumor