Effect of Intensive Motor Rehabilitation in Subacute Stroke Patient

Effect of Intensive Motor Rehabilitation in Subacute Stroke Patient

Early stroke rehabilitation is known to be an effective and essential therapy in gaining functional independence and preventing complications. However, there was no consensus of proper amount of motor rehabilitation in stroke patients. In this study, the investigators investigated the effects of the intensive motor rehabilitation during subacute phase to improve motor function at 6 months after onset in patients with first-ever strokes.

Intensive cognitive rehabilitation group

- physical and occupational therapy for 3 hours on every working day for 2 weeks

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute first-ever stroke
• Upper limb score of Fugl-Meyer assessment at 7 days after onset : 25~84

Exclusion Criteria:

• Transient ischemic stroke
• Joint contracture of affected upper extremity