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KMID : 1101520200240010011
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Journal of Korean Society for Neurotherapy
2020 Volume.24 No. 1 p.11 ~ p.15
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Effects of Somatosensory Stimulation Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Function of Patients with Hemiplegic Stroke
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Jung Sang-Mi
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was that tailored intervention for hemiplegic patients which include not only sensory stimulation but also active movement and manipulation would benefit on upper limb functions.
Methods: An experimental group (EG) of 10 subjects and a control group (CG) of 10 subjects received a somatosensory stimulation therapy (SST) and a traditional occupation therapy (Transferring cups, folding towels, swiping a desk, a ROM arc and a peg board) for 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week for 5 weeks, respectively. And, the upper limb functions were tested before and after the intervention.
Results: There were significant differences in Shoulder/Elbow/Forearm (SEF), Hand and Coordination in prepost test in the EG. And, there were significant differences in SEF and Hand in prepost test in the CG. Besides, there were significant differences in SEF, Hand and Coordination in postpre test in between the EG and CG.
Conclusion: Ongoing repetition of sensory input in combination with active movement brought improved upper limb functions.
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KEYWORD
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antigravity muscles, proprioception, somatosensory stimulation, stroke, upper limb function
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