Effects of Mirror Therapy on the upper Limb Functionality:A study on the perception of Occupational Therapists

With the visual illusion of the mirror,Mirror Therapy,models the primary somatosensory cortex,cortical and muscular excitability,stimulating cortical reorganization and sensorimotor recovery.Studies have shown to be effective in improving motor function in short and medium term,in activities of daily living,in visuospatial neglect and in reducing pain,especially in patients with complex regional pain syndrome.Objective:To report the perception of Occupational Therapists regarding the application of Mirror Therapy in professional practice.Specifically,what factors lead to its application,what are the effects and benefits of the technique,what are its advantages and limitations.Results:In the perception of Occupational Therapists,the Mirror Therapy technique has the following benefits:significant decrease in pain,improved sensitivity and functionality of the upper limb,unblocking movements in the affected limb,decreased phantom pain;as negative aspects:difficulties in spatial/environmental control,patient's perceptual/cognitive skills,high level of concentration/attention,absence of scientific evidence in neurological conditions.Conclusion:For the interviewed Occupational Therapists,the Mirror Therapy is a safe and useful technique to be applied in your professional practice that has been showing positive results in the functional recovery of patients,however,it lacks studies that identify the appropriate time to start its application and the explanation of an intervention protocol.

Effectiveness of modified constraint-induced movement therapy for upper limb function intervention following stroke:A brief review

Neglecting the use of the affected limb in stroke patients can result in learned non-use.Modified constraint-induced movement therapy(mCIMT)is a form of rehabilitation therapy that limits the less paretic side,and through repeated and concentrated training improve the upper limb function of the paretic side.The aim of this paper is to develop a critical systematic review on the research evidence evaluating the effectiveness of applying mCIMT in the recovery of upper limb function in stroke patients.The outcome of this evaluation support that mCIMT significantly improves the upper limb function of stroke patients.Moreover,group mCIMT modality and TR(trunk restraint)+mCIMT modality provide greater benefits than mCIMT alone.

Major ozonated autohemotherapy promotes the recovery of upper limb motor function in patients with acute cerebral infarction

Major ozonated autohemotherapy is classically used in treating ischemic disorder of the lower limbs In the present study, we performed major ozonated autohemotherapy treatment in patients with acute cerebral infarction, and assessed outcomes according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health Stroke Score, Modified Rankin Scale, and transcranial magnetic stimulation motor-evoked potential. Compared with the control group, the clinical total effective rate and the cortical potential rise rate of the upper limbs were significantly higher, the central motor conduction time of upper limb was significantly shorter, and the upper limb motor-evoked potential amplitude was significantly increased, in the ozone group. In the ozone group, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Score was positively correlated with the central motor conduction time and the motor-evoked potential amplitude of the upper limb. Central motor conduction time and motor-evoked potential amplitude of the upper limb may be effective indicators of motor-evoked potentials to assess upper limb motor function in cerebral infarct patients. Furthermore, major ozonated autohemotherapy may promote motor function recovery of the upper limb in patients with acute cerebral infarction.

Application of the Somatosensory Interaction Technology Combined with Virtual Reality Technology on Upper Limbs Function in Cerebrovascular Disease Patients

Objective: To explore the effects of the somatosensory interaction technology combined with virtual reality technology on upper limbs function and activities of daily living (ADL) in cerebrovascular disease patients. Methods: Form January, 2019 to December, 2019, 80 cerebrovascular disease patients were recruited, and had been divided into control group (n = 40) and observation group (n = 40), randomly. The control groups received conventional rehabilitation treatment, for 40 minutes per day, while observation group received conventional rehabilitation treatment, for 20 minutes per day, and virtual reality technology treatment, 20 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to assess the motor function of the upper limbs and ADL before and after treatment. Results: Before treatment, the scores of WMFT, FMA-UE and MBI were no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05). The scores improved in both groups after treatment (P < 0.01), and were higher in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The somatosensory interaction technology combined with virtual reality technology could facilitate to improve the upper limbs function and ADL in cerebrovascular disease patients.

Effects of different frequencies of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the recovery of upper limb motor dysfunction in patients with subacute cerebral infarction

Studies have confirmed that low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can decrease the activity of cortical neurons, and high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can increase the excitability of cortical neurons. However, there are few studies concerning the use of different frequencies of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the recovery of upper-limb motor function after cerebral infarction. We hypothesized that different frequencies of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with cerebral infarction would produce different effects on the recovery of upper-limb motor function. This study enrolled 127 patients with upper-limb dysfunction during the subacute phase of cerebral infarction. These patients were randomly assigned to three groups. The low-frequency group comprised 42 patients who were treated with 1 Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the contralateral hemisphere primary motor cortex （M1）. The high-frequency group comprised 43 patients who were treated with 10 Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on ipsilateral M1. Finally, the sham group comprised 42 patients who were treated with 10 Hz of false stimulation on ipsilateral M1. A total of 135 seconds of stimulation was applied in the sham group and high-frequency group. At 2 weeks after treatment, cortical latency of motor-evoked potentials and central motor conduction time were significantly lower compared with before treatment. Moreover, motor function scores were significantly improved. The above indices for the low- and high-frequency groups were significantly different compared with the sham group. However, there was no significant difference between the low- and high-frequency groups. The results show that low- and high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can similarly improve upper-limb motor function in patients with cerebral infarction.

Botulinum toxin type A plus rehabilitative training for improving the motor function of the upper limbs and activities of daily life in patients with stroke and brain injury

BACKGROUND:Botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A)is mostly to be used to treat various diseases of motor disorders,whereas its effect on muscle spasm after stroke and brain injury needs further observation.OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of BTX-A plus rehabilitative training on treating muscle spasm after stroke and brain injury.DESIGN:A randomized controlled observation.SETTINGS:Department of Rehabilitation,Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery,the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University.PARTICIPANTS:Sixty inpatients with brain injury and stroke were selected from the Department of Rehabilitation,Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery,the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2001 to August 2006.They were all confirmed by CT and MRI,and had obvious increase of spastic muscle strength in upper limbs,their Ashworth grades were grade 2 or above.The patients were randomly divided into treatment group(n=30)and control group(n=30).METHODS:①Patients in the treatment group undertook comprehensive rehabilitative trainings,and they were administrated with domestic BTX-A,which was provided by Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products,Ministry of Health(S10970037),and the muscles of flexion spasm were selected for upper limbs,20-25 IU for each site.②Patients in the treatment group were assessed before injection and at 1 and 2 weeks,1 and 3 months after injection respectively,and those in the control group were assessed at corresponding time points.The recovery of muscle spasm was assessed by modified Ashworth scale(MAS,grade 0-Ⅳ;Grade 0 for without increase of muscle strength;GradeⅣfor rigidity at passive flexion and extension);The recovery of motor function of the upper limbs was evaluated with Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FMA,total score was 226 points,including 100 for exercise,14 for balance,24 for sense,44 for joint motion,44 for pain and 66 for upper limb);The ADL were evaluated with Barthel index,the total score was 100 points,60 for mild dysfunction,60-41 for moderate dysfunction,<40 for severe dysfunction).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Changes of MAS grade,FMA scores and Barthel index before and after BTX-A injection.RESULTS:All the 60 patients with brain injury and stroke were involved in the analysis of results.①FMA scores of upper limbs:The FMA score in the treatment group at 2 weeks after treatment was higher than that before treatment[(14.98±10.14),(13.10±9.28)points,P<0.05],whereas there was no significant difference at corresponding time point in the control group.The FMA scores at 1 and 3 months in the treatment group[(23.36±10.69),(35.36±11.36)points]were higher than those in the control group[(20.55±10.22),(30.33±10.96)points,P<0.01].②MAS grades of upper limbs:There were obviously fewer cases of gradeⅢin MAS at 2 weeks after treatment than before treatment in the treatment group(0,9 cases,P<0.05),whereas there was no obvious difference in the control group.There were obviously fewer cases of gradeⅢin MAS at 2 weeks and 1 month after treatment in the treatment group(0,0 case)than the control group(5,2 cases,P<0.01).③Barthel index of upper limbs:The Barthel index at 2 weeks after treatment was higher than that before treatment in the treatment group[(30.36±22.25),(28.22±26.21)points,P<0.05],whereas there was no significant difference in the control group.The Barthel indexes at 1 and 3 months after treatment in the treatment group were obviously higher than those in the control group[(20.55±10.22),(30.33±10.96)points,P<0.01].CONCLUSION:BTX-A has obvious efficacy on decreasing muscle tension after stroke and brain injury,and relieving muscle spasm;Meanwhile,the combination with rehabilitative training can effectively ameliorate the motor function of upper limbs and ADL of the patients.

Evaluation of the Curative Effect of "Xingnao Kaiqiao" Acupuncture Based on Brunnstrom Staging on Upper Limb and Hand Motor Function in the Recovery Period after Stroke

Objective: To observe the effects of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture(醒脑开窍针) on the motor function of upper limb and hand in the recovery period after stroke. Methods: Seventy-six cases of hemiplegia patients with ischemic stroke were divided into the treatment group and the control group(n=38 in each). Based on the Brunnstrom's stage of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training was used in the treatment group, and the control group was given rehabilitation training. FuglMeyer Assessment of the upper extremity(FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test(ARAT) and Simple Test for Evaluating hand Function(STEF) were adopted separately to compare scores before treatment and 8 weeks after treatment. Results: The difference was not statistically significant in the two groups of patients for comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF scores before treatment(P>0.05). The difference was statistically significant in the two groups of score comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF after treatment(P<0.05). Conclusion: The Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture has its unique advantages in improving recovery of motor function of upper limb and hand in recovery period after stroke.

Leap Motion-based virtual reality training for improving motor functional recovery of upper limbs and neural reorganization in subacute stroke patients

Virtual reality is nowadays used to facilitate motor recovery in stroke patients. Most virtual reality studies have involved chronic stroke patients; however, brain plasticity remains good in acute and subacute patients. Most virtual reality systems are only applicable to the proximal upper limbs （arms） because of the limitations of their capture systems. Nevertheless, the functional recovery of an affected hand is most difficult in the case of hemiparesis rehabilitation after a stroke. The recently developed Leap Motion controller can track the fine movements of both hands and fingers. Therefore, the present study explored the effects of a Leap Motion-based virtual reality system on subacute stroke. Twenty-six subacute stroke patients were assigned to an experimental group that received virtual reality training along with conventional occupational rehabilitation, and a control group that only received conventional rehabilitation. The Wolf motor func- tion test （WMFT） was used to assess the motor function of the affected upper limb; functional magnetic resonance imaging was used to measure the cortical activation. After four weeks of treatment, the motor functions of the affected upper limbs were significantly improved in all the patients, with the improvement in the experimental group being significantly better than in the control group. The action perfor- mance time in the WMFT significantly decreased in the experimental group. Furthermore, the activation intensity and the laterality index of the contralateral primary sensorimotor cortex increased in both the experimental and control groups. These results confirmed that Leap Motion-based virtual reality training was a promising and feasible supplementary rehabilitation intervention, could facilitate the recovery of motor functions in subacute stroke patients. The study has been registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry （registration number： ChiCTR-OCH- 12002238）.

Mechanism of Kinect-based virtual reality training for motor functional recovery of upper limbs after subacute stroke

The Kinect-based virtual reality system for the Xbox 360 enables users to control and interact with the game console without the need to touch a game controller, and provides rehabilitation training for stroke patients with lower limb dysfunctions. However, the underlying mechanism remains un- clear. In this study, 18 healthy subjects and five patients after subacute stroke were included. The five patients were scanned using functional MRI prior to training, 3 weeks after training and at a 12-week follow-up, and then compared with healthy subjects. The FugI-Meyer Assessment and Wolf Motor Function Test scores of the hemiplegic upper limbs of stroke patients were significantly increased 3 weeks after training and at the 12-week follow-up. Functional MRI results showed that contralateral primary sensorimotor cortex was activated after Kinect-based virtual reality training in the stroke patients compared with the healthy subjects. Contralateral primary sensorimotor cortex, the bilateral supplementary motor area and the ipsilateral cerebellum were also activated during hand-clenching in all 18 healthy subjects. Our findings indicate that Kinect-based virtual reality training could promote the recovery of upper limb motor function in subacute stroke patients, and brain reorganization by Kinect-based virtual reality training may be linked to the contralateral sen- sorimotor cortex.

Examination of the Effect of Rehabili-Mouse, a Desktop Rehabilitation Robot for Upper Limb Paresis after Stroke

Background: Active rehabilitation of the paralyzed limb is necessary for functional recovery from upper limb paralysis after stroke. In particular, the amount of training is very important, and robot rehabilitation is useful. However, most conventional robots are expensive, large, and stationary. We have developed Rehabili-Mouse, a new tabletop rehabilitation robot that is compact and portable. The purpose of this study was to conduct paralyzed upper limb training for a patient after stroke using Rehabili-Mouse and to examine its effect. Case: The patient was a 44-year-old man who had left-sided paresis after a right cerebral infarction, 3 months after onset. The training was carried out between February 2021 and March 2021 at Oyu Rehabilitation Hotspring Hospital. The training was 20 minutes of Rehabili-Mouse in addition to 40 minutes of usual occupational therapy and performed five times a week for four weeks. Upper limb functions were evaluated before and after the training, and two questionnaires of patient satisfaction with the device and the training were administered after the completion of the training. Upper limb function improved. The patient’s satisfaction with the device was poor, but his satisfaction with the training was good. Discussion: Training for the paralyzed upper limb after stroke using Rehabili-Mouse improved upper limb function and satisfied the trained patient. We plan to increase the number of cases and conduct further studies.

脑卒中后上肢运动功能与注意力的相关性:一项多中心横断面研究

背景上肢运动功能障碍是脑卒中后常见的功能障碍,注意力可能对上肢运动功能的恢复有影响,但目前上肢运动功能与注意力的相关性研究证据较少。目的探索脑卒中后上肢运动功能与注意力的相关性,为临床解决上肢功能康复问题提供新的思考角度。方法选取2023年3—10月在全国26家单位康复医学科住院的脑卒中患者480例为研究对象。采用Fugl-Meyer上肢运动功能评分(FMA-UL)和蒙特利尔认知评估量表(MoCA)分别评估患者上肢运动功能和注意力,采用Pearson相关性分析探究FMA-UL总分与MoCA中注意力评估项目得分的相关性。结果480例患者中有105例没有完成完整的评估,最终纳入脑卒中患者375例;平均FMA-UL总分(31.26±22.49)分;平均MoCA-注意力部分总分(4.74±1.60)分;平均注意-数字顺背/倒背任务得分(1.62±0.63)分;平均注意-读到1敲一下桌面任务得分(0.74±0.45)分;注意-100连续减7任务得分(2.39±0.95)分。男性患者FMA-UL总分高于女性(P<0.05)。全部患者的FMA-UL总分与MoCA-注意力部分总分、注意-数字顺背/倒背任务得分、注意-读到1敲一下桌面任务得分、注意-100连续减7任务得分均呈正相关(r值分别为0.226、0.146、0.195、0.182,P<0.05);男性患者的FMA-UL总分与MoCA-注意力部分总分、注意-数字顺背/倒背任务得分、注意-读到1敲一下桌面任务得分、注意-100连续减7任务得分均呈正相关(r值分别为0.236、0.128、0.213、0.197,P<0.05)。结论脑卒中后上肢运动功能与注意力具有相关性且呈正相关,其中持续性注意力与上肢运动功能的相关程度较高,注意力的广度与上肢运动功能的相关程度较低。按照性别分组后,男性患者的上肢运动功能与注意力相关性同上,而女性患者的上肢运动功能与注意力相关性不显著,性别可能对上肢运动功能和注意力的相关性存在影响。

Functional magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of brain function reorganization in cerebral stroke patients after constraint-induced movement therapy

In this study, stroke patients received constraint-induced movement therapy for 3 weeks. Before and after constraint-induced movement therapy, the flexibility of their upper limbs on the affected side was assessed using the Wolf motor function test, and daily use of their affected limbs was assessed using the movement activities log, and cerebral functional reorganization was assessed by functional magnetic resonance imaging. The Wolf motor function test score and the movement activities log quantity and quality scores were significantly increased, while action performance time in the Wolf motor function test was significantly decreased after constraint-induced movement therapy. By functional magnetic resonance imaging examination, only scattered activation points were visible on the affected side before therapy. In contrast, the volume of the activated area was increased after therapy. The activation volume in the sensorimotor area was significantly different before and after therapy, and the activation area increased and appeared adjusted. In addition to the activated area around the lesions being decreased, there were also some new activated areas, including the supplementary movement area, premotor area and the ipsilateral sensorimotor area. Our findings indicate that constraint-induced movement therapy significantly improves the movement ability and daily use of the affected upper limbs in stroke patients and promotes cerebral functional reorganization.

头针联合上肢功能性电刺激对脑卒中后上肢运动功能影响的随机对照研究

目的:探讨头针联合功能性电刺激(FES)对脑卒中患者上肢运动功能的影响。方法:本研究采取单盲随机对照研究,纳入符合标准的脑卒中上肢功能障碍患者60例,使用信封法随机分为头针联合FES组、FES组和常规康复组,每组各20例。给予5次/周,连续4周的干预。比较三组在干预第2周、第4周,及治疗结束后的第4周随访时的上肢运动功能变化情况。采用Fugl-Meyer运动功能评定量表-上肢部分(FMA-UE)、Wolf运动功能评价量表及Brunnstrom分期进行干预效果的评价。结果:(1)三组一般资料及结局指标治疗前对比均无显著性差异(P>0.05);(2)治疗4周后及出院4周进行随访时,FMA-UE评分:头针联合FES组较FES组、常规康复组在FMA-UE评分明显提升,差异具有显著性意义(P<0.05);(3)三组间Wolf评分及Brunnstrom分期在干预后及随访中均无显著性差异(P>0.05)。结论:头针联合上肢FES治疗可以提高脑卒中患者的上肢运动功能。

小切口原位松解术对腕管综合征病人手术指征、神经传导速度及上肢功能的影响

目的 探讨小切口原位松解术对腕管综合征(CTS)病人手术指证、神经传导速度及上肢功能的影响。方法 2018年1月~2022年1月我院收治的CTS病人100例,采用随机数字表法分为两组,对照组50例,采用传统腕管松解术治疗;观察组50例,采用小切口原位松解术治疗。收集CTS病人的临床资料比较两组病人的手术指证、神经传导速度、上肢功能的变化及并发症发生率。结果 观察组的总有效率为98.00%,对照组为84.00%,两组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组CTS病人切口长度为(1.65±0.29)cm、开关切口时间为(4.85±1.02)分钟、住院时间为(3.24±0.62)天、术中出血量为(17.88±3.53)ml、术后1天VAS评分为(3.03±0.56)分,对照组分别为(4.02±0.81)cm、(10.06±2.28)分钟、(7.11±1.34)天、(24.37±5.27)ml和(4.04±0.89)分,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,研究组CTS病人的拇指-腕感觉传导速度为(46.05±8.39)m/s、中指-腕感觉传导速度为(45.05±8.95)m/s、大鱼际肌-腕运动传导速度为(53.94±11.47)m/s、FIM自理能力评分为(34.38±7.22)分、FMA上肢评分为(34.23±7.25)分,对照组分别为(41.86±8.22)m/s、(40.88±8.28)m/s、(49.05±10.01)m/s、(27.81±6.01)分、(41.05±9.19)分,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为4.00%,对照组为20.00%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 小切口原位松解术治疗CTS病人可改善病人手术指证、神经传导速度,有利于病人上肢功能的恢复,并降低术后并发症的发生率。

肌电生物反馈治疗早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢功能障碍的疗效分析

目的:探讨肌电生物反馈治疗早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢功能障碍的疗效。方法:选取2019年11月—2020年1月于吉林大学第二医院康复医学科早期脑卒中偏瘫后上肢功能障碍患者42例,随机分为对照组20例和观察组22例,所有患者均接受常规康复治疗(物理治疗、作业治疗、针灸治疗),观察组在常规康复治疗的基础上,加用上肢腕伸肌群肌电生物反馈治疗。两组于治疗前、治疗后分别采用日常生活活动(ADLs)评分、肌电生物反馈(EMG)波幅、Brunnstrom分期、Fugl-Meyer运动功能量表(FMA)对偏瘫患者的上肢功能进行评定。结果:观察组治疗后ADLs评分、EMG波幅、Fugl-Meyer评分均高于治疗前(P<0.05),且均高于对照组(P<0.01);观察组Brunnstrom分期上肢功能达到IV级及以上者多于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:肌电生物反馈疗法有助于早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢运动功能恢复,提高患者日常生活能力。

Bobath康复训练改善脑卒中后肩手综合征患者上肢运动功能效果分析

目的 探讨Bobath康复训练改善脑卒中后肩手综合征(SHS)患者上肢运动功能效果。方法 采用便利抽样方法选取2022年4月至2023年1月南通市第三人民医院(南通大学附属南通第三医院)康复科收治的110例脑卒中后SHS患者作为研究对象,根据随机数字表法分为研究组和对照组,各55例。2组患者均实施基础护理,对照组实施常规康复锻炼,研究组同时联合Bobath康复训练。干预前后,对比2组患者Fugl-Meyer量表(FMA)评分、肩关节活动度评分、肩手综合征评定量表(SHSS)评分及患侧上肢Ashworth分级。结果 干预后,2组患者FMA评分及肩关节前屈、后伸、外展角度均大于干预前,且研究组大于对照组(P<0.05)。干预后,2组患者SHSS评分均低于干预前,且研究组低于对照组(P<0.05)。干预前,2组患者中不同Ashworth分级患者占比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);干预后,研究组Ashworth分级0~Ⅰ+级患者占比高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论 对脑卒中后SHS患者实施Bobath康复训练可提高上肢功能及肩关节活动度,可改善患者患侧上肢痉挛情况。

经颅直流电刺激对慢性期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢运动功能的疗效分析

目的:研究双侧经颅直流电刺激(dual-hemispheric transcranial direct current stimulation,Dual-tDCS)对慢性期脑卒中患者上肢运动功能的影响,为治疗慢性期脑卒中上肢功能障碍提供基于神经机制的理论依据。方法:选取某院24例慢性期脑卒中上肢运动功能障碍患者,按照随机数字表法将其分为研究组(n=13)和对照组(n=11)。对照组采用tDCS伪刺激联合常规康复治疗,研究组采用Dual-tDCS联合常规康复治疗。治疗前后,采用Fugl-Meyer运动功能评定量表上肢部分(Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb scale,FMA-UL)及日常生活活动能力(activities of daily living,ADL)测评量表对患者活动能力进行评估。对比治疗前后初级运动皮层(M1区)与全脑功能连接(functional connectivity,FC)的变化。使用SPSS 24.0统计学软件进行数据分析。结果:治疗后,2组患者的FMA-UL、ADL评分比治疗前均显著提高,且研究组评分明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。M1区与全脑FC分析显示,治疗后对照组健侧M1区到患侧枕中回、健侧舌回、健侧角回FC降低(P<0.01);患侧M1区未见FC变化脑区。治疗后研究组健侧M1区到健侧小脑、健侧小脑蚓部FC降低,到患侧中央前回FC增加(P<0.01);患侧M1区到患侧小脑、患侧颞中回FC增加,到健侧中央前回FC降低(P<0.01)。结论:Dual-tDCS对大脑的神经调控作用可改善慢性期卒中患者运动和非运动相关脑区的FC,可能是慢性期脑卒中上肢运动功能障碍的康复机制。

渐进式康复训练在促进乳腺癌术后患者上肢功能恢复中的应用研究

目的:分析渐进式康复训练对乳腺癌术后患者上肢功能恢复的效果。方法:选择2022年4月—2023年4月江门市妇幼保健院乳腺科收治的80例乳腺癌术后患者作为研究对象,按照入院先后顺序编号,将奇数号纳入对照组,偶数号纳入观察组,各40例。对照组给予常规康复护理,观察组在常规康复护理基础上开展渐进式康复训练。比较两组护理前、护理1个月后肩关节活动度、运动耐力、乳腺癌患者生存质量测定量表(FACT-B)评分、肩关节功能评分及术后恢复指标(下床活动时间、排便时间、排气时间)。结果:护理前,两组肩关节活动度、运动耐力指标、FACT-B评分及肩关节功能评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。护理1个月后,两组肩关节活动度优于护理前,运动距离长于护理前,心率恢复时间、最大心率时间短于护理前,FACT-B各项评分及肩关节功能各项评分高于护理前,且观察组肩关节活动度大于对照组,运动距离长于对照组,心率恢复时间、最大心率时间短于对照组,FACT-B各项评分及肩关节功能各项评分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组术后下床活动时间、排便时间、排气时间均早于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:乳腺癌患者术后开展渐进式康复训练可有效促进肩关节功能的恢复,还可增强患者的运动耐力并改善其生活质量。

基于IMB模型的康复干预对老年脑梗死患者上肢功能运动功能及神经功能的影响

目的探讨信息-动机-行为技巧(IMB)下的康复干预在老年脑梗死患者中的应用效果。方法将符合本研究纳入及排除标准的116例脑梗死患者随机分成2组各58例,对照组采用常规康复,观察组采用基于IMB模型的康复干预。2组患者均在院内进行为期1个月的康复训练,院外监督患者继续进行2个月的康复训练并线上汇报每日康复训练情况,共连续干预3个月后评估2组患者上肢功能、运动功能、神经功能、生活质量及并发症发生情况。结果干预后2组患者Fugl-Meyer评估量表(FMA)及上肢Wolf(沃尔夫)运动功能测试量表(WMFT)评分均增加,且观察组增加幅度更显著[FMA:(25.91±4.42)分比(29.37±4.58)分,t=4.140,P<0.05;WMFT:(30.42±3.56)分比(34.29±4.05)分,t=5.466,P<0.05]。干预后2组患者FCA及BBS评分均增加,且观察组分值增加幅度更显著[FCA评分:(50.08±8.21)分比(57.63±8.58)分,t=4.842,P<0.05;BBS评分:(31.98±5.36)分比(37.41±5.79)分,t=5.241,P<0.05]。干预后2组患者NIHSS评分均降低,ADL评分均增加,且观察组分值变化幅度更显著[NIHSS评分:(9.60±1.73)分比(6.83±1.55)分,t=9.082,P<0.05;ADL评分:(75.33±5.56)分比(80.74±5.82)分,t=5.119,P<0.05]。干预后2组患者WHOQOL-BREF量表各维度评分及总分均升高,且观察组患者WHOQOL-BREF量表各维度评分及总分值变化幅度更显著(P<0.05)。观察组并发症发生率(1.72%)与对照组(18.97%)相比显著降低(P<0.05)。结论基于IMB模型的康复干预有效改善了老年脑梗死患者上肢功能、运动功能及神经功能,提高了患者生活质量,降低了并发症发生率。

维持性血液透析患者内瘘侧上肢功能障碍及影响因素的研究

目的评估维持性血液透析(maintenance hemodialysis,MHD)动静脉内瘘右利手患者的双侧上肢功能,了解动静脉内瘘对上肢功能的影响及内瘘侧上肢功能的影响因素。方法横断面研究,纳入北京市6家血液透析中心的MHD动静脉内瘘且右利手患者,收集人口学资料、生化资料、握力、关节活动度及简易上肢功能检查(simple test for evaluating hand function,STEF)等上肢功能指标。内瘘侧及非内瘘侧上肢功能的比较采用t检验(或非参数检验),采用多元线性回归分析MHD患者动静脉内瘘侧握力的影响因素。结果共入组MHD患者90例,其中男性51例(56.7%),年龄(59.63±10.60)岁,中位透析龄62.50(24.00,113.00)月。患者非内瘘侧握力高于内瘘侧握力(t=-5.133,P<0.001);多元线性回归结果显示MHD患者内瘘侧握力与血肌酐(β=0.353,P<0.001)、认知功能评分(β=0.223,P=0.006)呈正相关,与尿素清除指数(Kt/V)呈负相关(β=-0.235,P=0.007),男性握力大于女性(β=-0.253,P=0.004)。非内瘘侧腕关节尺偏的角度大于内瘘侧(t=-2.814,P=0.006)。在STEF各项操作中,内瘘侧在大球(t=2.327,P=0.021)、大圆片(t=2.472,P=0.015)、布(t=2.688,P=0.008)项目中操作时间长于无内瘘侧。结论MHD患者内瘘侧握力、关节活动度及灵活性均存在下降,影响内瘘侧握力的因素包括性别、血肌酐、Kt/V和认知功能评分。