Cognitive Multisensory on Upper Extremity in Stroke

Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients

PURPOSE:

To investigate the effect of cognitive multisensory rehabilitation program on upper extremity function in stroke patients.

BACKGROUND: Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation (CMR) is a promising therapy for upper limb recovery in stroke, as the CMR considered an effective therapy for motor recovery for adults with stroke

Thirty patients with stroke The patients will randomly be divided into two equal groups; the control group which received the selected exercise program and the study group received the same exercise training program in addition to cognitive multisensory rehabilitation program, three times per week for 2 months. The evaluation methods Action research arm test (ARAT), Fugl-Myer Assessment upper extremity (FMA-UE), manual function test and Motor Evaluation Scale for Upper Extremity

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Thirty hemiplegic patients, with the onset of stroke six months or longer.
2. Both sexes, with ages ranging from 45: 60.
3. Body mass index will range from 18.5-to 29.9 Kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Other brain injuries/illnesses, cognitive impairment, severe sensory or proprioceptive loss.
2. Other causes of hemiplegia.
3. Other causes of upper extremity dysfunction.