pISSN : 2093-0097 eISSN: 2799-9289
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN : 2093-0097 eISSN: 2799-9289
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Sung-Ryong Ma,Jung-Woo Jeong,Byung-Il Yang
http:dx.doi.org/10.17817/JCMSH.2024.28.3.7 Epub 7th November, 2024
Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of individual finger exercises on hand function in stroke patients. Methods The objects of this study were 30 stroke patients and each 15 patients were randomly assigned in two groups, experimental group performing individual finger exercises and the control group performing common hand task training. Evaluation of upper extremity function was performed before intervention(pretest), after 4 weeks(post test) using Manual Function Test(MFT), Box and Block Test(BBT). Results In an ingroup test on upper extremity function, all groups showed a statistically significant increase in the preand post test evaluations. A significant difference was shown between groups when the post test was examined in an intergroup test for hand function. Conclusion The research results indicate that performing individual finger exercises helps stroke patients enhance hand and upper extremity function. This treatment is expected to be beneficial for stroke patients in the future.
Keywords
Individual Finger Exercises Hand function Hemiplegia Upper extremity Function Stroke
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