The effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy and mirror therapy on upper extremity function and its influence on activities of daily living

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  • Ju Yumi
    Department of Occupational Therapy, Medical Health Science College, Far-East University: Wangjang-ri, Kamgok-myun, Eumsung-gun, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
  • Yoon In-Jin
    Department of Occupational Therapy, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Republic of Korea

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<p>[Purpose] Modified constraint-induced movement therapy and mirror therapy are recognized as stroke rehabilitation methods. The aim of the present study was to determine whether these therapies influence upper extremity function and whether upper extremity function influences the ability to perform activities of daily living in further. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight stroke patients participated in the study. Interventions were administered five times per week for 3 weeks. Activities of daily living or self-exercise were performed after modified constraint-induced movement therapy or mirror therapy, respectively. Analyses were performed on the results of the Manual Function Test and the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index to determine the factors influencing activities of daily living. [Results] Both groups showed improvement in upper extremity function, but only the modified constraint-induced movement therapy group showed a correlation between upper extremity function and performance in the hygiene, eating, and dressing. The improved hand manipulation function found in the modified constraint-induced movement therapy had statistically significant influences on eating and dressing. [Conclusion] Our results suggest that a patient’s attempts to move the affected side result in improved performance in activities of daily living as well as physical function.</p>

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