《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (6): 697-702.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.06.010

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Effect of repetitive facilitative exercise on hand function of stroke patients with hemiplegic during recovery period

GU Bin1,2, ZHANG Jinqin2, XIA Yuanhao2, HU Jingran3, NAOKI Morohashi4, HUANG Fubiao1,2()   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    3. Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
    4. Kio University, Nara 635-0832, Japan
  • Received:2023-03-31 Revised:2023-05-29 Published:2023-06-25 Online:2023-07-14
  • Contact: HUANG Fubiao, E-mail: huangfubiao123@126.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1913209)

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE) on the hand function of stroke patients with hemiplegia during recovery period.
Methods From January to December, 2022, 80 stroke patients with hemiplegia following hand dysfunction during recovery period in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and experimental group (n = 40). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, the control group added functional occupational therapy, and the experimental group added RFE, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function (STEF) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment.
Results One case dropped down in the experimental group. After treatment, all the scores increased in both groups (|t| > 12.698, P < 0.001), and were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.302, P < 0.05).
Conclusion RFE could promote the recovery of hand function and activities of daily living in patients with hemiplegia during stroke recovery period.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, repetitive facilitative exercise, hand function

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