Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Game Rehabilitation System With Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients

Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Game-based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (Smart Glove System) With Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients : Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of game-based virtual reality rehabilitation combined with functional electrical stimulation on distal upper extremity function, and compare the findings to those of functional electrical stimulation in stroke survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• first-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• wrist extensor of medical research council scale 1~3
• No clinical evidence of limited passive range of motion of affected wrist

Exclusion Criteria:

• age <18 years
• severe aphasia resulting in communication difficulties confounding intervention and outcome measures
• severe cognitive impairment resulting cooperation difficulties
• spasticity > modified Ashworth scale 1+