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KMID : 1143320160050010067
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2016 Volume.5 No. 1 p.67 ~ p.75
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The Effect of Task-Oriented Training After Botulinum Toxin Injection on Upper Extremity Function and Activities of Daily Living For Patients with Stroke: Case Study
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Lee Min-Jae
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Abstract
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Objective : This study was examined the effects of task-oriented training therapy after botulinum toxin injection, upper extremity function and activities of daily living for stroke patient.
Methods : The subject was a 44 year old male who suffered from hemiplegic patient received a task-oriented training therapy after botulinum toxin injection on involved upper extremity for 30-min sessions 5 times every week during 8 weeks. The scores were obtained before the injection, at 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the injection. The upper extremity function was assessed using a Manual Function Test and Box and Block Test, and also Modified Barthel Index was applied for evaluation of Activities of Daily Living performance ability.
Results : The results of this study show that the subject's In-hand manipulation and dexterity function increase significantly. Also, In activities of daily living, personal hygiene area, feeding area, toilet area, dressing area scores are improved significantly.
Conclusion : Through this study, task-oriented training after botulinum toxin injection can improve upper extremity function and Activities of Daily Living performance ability of patient with stroke.
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KEYWORD
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Botulinum Toxin , Task-oriented training , Stroke , Upper extremity Function , Activities of Daily Living
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