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KMID : 1206220230300010062
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2023 Volume.30 No. 1 p.62 ~ p.71
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Effects of Virtual Reality Training Combined with Thermal Stimulation on Upper Extremity AROM and Function in Chronic Stroke Patients
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Kim Dong-Hoon
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Abstract
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Background: This study was performed to evaluate the effects of Thermal stimulation combined virtual reality training (TV) on improvement of upper extremity AROM and function in patient with chronic stroke.
Design: Two groups pre-post randomized controlled design.
Methods: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 chronic stroke patients. They were randomly allocated two groups; the TV group (n=15) and Virtual Reality training group (VT) (n=15). The TV group received treatment for 30 min - 15 min of Thermal stimulation, and 15 min of VR training. The VT group received 15 min of VR training. Each group performed 30 minutes a day 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The primary outcome upper extremity AROM and function were measured by a active range of motion test, Manual Function Test (MFT) and Jebsen-Taylor hand function Test (JTT). The up- per extremity active range of motion was eval- uated using a digital dual inclinometer. MFT and JTT were used to evaluate the hand function.The measurement were performed before and after the 8 weeks intervention period.
Results: Both groups demonstrated significant im- prove ent of outcome in muscle strength and upper extremity function during intervention period. TV group revealed significant differences in AROM and upper extremity function as compared to the VT groups (p<.05). Our results showed that TV was more effective on upper extremity AROM and function in patients with chronic stroke.
Conclusion: Both groups demonstrated significant im- provement of outcome in muscle strength and upper extremity function during intervention period. TV group revealed significant differences in AROM and upper extremity function as compared to the VT groups (p<.05). Our results showed that TV was more effective on upper extremity AROM and function in patients with chronic stroke.
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KEYWORD
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thermal, VR, stroke, rehabilitation
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