Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the effect of THERA-vital Movement Therapy System on hemiplegic patients after stroke. Methods58 patients were divided into experimental group (n=30) or control group (n=28), the control group accepted routine stroke rehabilitation program, while the experimental group received muscle strength training with THERA-vital Movement Therapy System in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsThere was no different between these two groups in both FMA and MBI before treatment （P＞0.05）. The scores of FMA and MBI significantly improved in both groups （P＜0.01）, and experimental group improved more than those in the control group （P＜0.01） after treatment. ConclusionMuscle strength training with THERA-vital Movement Therapy System is beneficial in improving motor function and activity of daily living in hemiplegic patient after stroke.

Key words: stroke, Movement Therapy System, muscle strength training, motor function, activity of daily living