Rehabilitation of the affected paretic arm after stroke is one of the main concerns of occupational therapists, especially in the chronic phase. the aims of this study is to investigate the effect of MIRROR THERAPY on hand function in adults with hemiparesis.In this randomized double blinded study a total of 30 chronic stroke patients (mean time post .onset, 6 mounts) will be assigned to the mirror group (n = 15) or the control group (n = 15). Inclusion criteria is spend at least 6 months after stroke and the Ability to understand therapeutic instructions and exclusion criteria includes s any structural problems that hinder the implementation of treatment program and cognitive , perceptual or visual deficits that interfere with treatment program.Treatment program will consist of 15 sessions which every session for the mirror group includes bi-manual training with mirror and conventional therapies, and for the control group includes bi-manual training without mirror and conventional therapies. hand function will be assessed before and after treatments through FMA,Box&Block test and Jamar dynamometer.
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IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT201201128713N1
Registration date:2012-01-25, 1390/11/05
Registration timing:registered_while_recruiting
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Registration date
2012-01-25, 1390/11/05
Registrant information
Name
Hossein Alibakhshi
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 23 1335 4180
Email address
alibakhshi@sem-ums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Neuromuscular Research Center, Semnan University of medical sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2012-01-21, 1390/11/01
Expected recruitment end date
2012-04-20, 1391/02/01
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Scientific title
The investigation of Mirror Therapy on hand function in adults with hemiparesis in Semnan
Public title
Effect of Mirror therapy in the treatment of adult patients with hemiplegia
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Spend at least 6 months after stroke, the Ability to understand therapeutic instructions
exclusion criteria: any structural problems that hinder the implementation of treatment program, cognitive or perceptual deficits that interfere with treatment program , visual dificulties