Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT

Background: Vascular injury (infarction, hemorrhage) of the central nervous system is the cause of stroke, a clinically recognized syndrome of acute, localized neurological impairment. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of motor relearning programme and mirror therapy in improving upper limb...

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Main Authors: Zujaja Ashraf, Aqsa Naveed, Nimra Sultan, Nimra Rafaqat, Maham Nasir, Wardah Zafar, Gaber S Soliman
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Published: Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied health sciences, Riphah International University 2025-03-01
Series:Journal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Online Access:https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2305
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author Zujaja Ashraf
Aqsa Naveed
Nimra Sultan
Nimra Rafaqat
Maham Nasir
Wardah Zafar
Gaber S Soliman
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description Background: Vascular injury (infarction, hemorrhage) of the central nervous system is the cause of stroke, a clinically recognized syndrome of acute, localized neurological impairment. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of motor relearning programme and mirror therapy in improving upper limb motor function in acute stroke patients. Methodology: A randomized control trail was conducted in Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, consisting of 28 participants meeting the inclusive criteria was randomly allocated into experimental group and control group. Protocol provided in 4-weeks 3 sessions per week. Assessments were taken before and after the therapy by using Motor Assessment Scale. Data analyses were taken by SPSS-23. Results: Among 28 individuals, the percentage of male participant was 53.6 and percentage of female participant was 46.4. MAS has been analyzed through statistical software. In relative with obtained results of all variables pre and post therapy information related to movements ranges of participants have been analyzed. Statistical tests were applied based on normality test. Both mirror therapy and Motor relearning programme showed significant difference after experiment and hand activity function and upper arm function were better in MRP group showing p value < 0.05. Conclusion: It is determined that Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy did not show any significant improvement in upper limb motor function among the two groups while on differentiation within the groups Motor Relearning Programme results were more remarkable that of Mirror Therapy. Keywords: Motor Relearning Programme, Mirror Therapy, Motor Assessment Scale, Stroke
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spelling doaj-art-ed1fc4ea891f43b1be9bcaabc7512d842025-08-20T02:12:15ZengFaculty of Rehabilitation & Allied health sciences, Riphah International UniversityJournal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences2226-92152410-888X2025-03-011312702Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCTZujaja Ashraf0Aqsa Naveed1Nimra Sultan2Nimra Rafaqat3Maham Nasir4Wardah Zafar5Gaber S Soliman6Physiotherapist, Al-Qasim Institute of Special Children, DinaInternee, PIMS, Islamabad, PakistanInternee, PIMS, Islamabad, PakistanInternee, PIMS, Islamabad, PakistanAssistant Professor, Yusra Institute of rehabilitation sciences, Islamabad, PakistanLecturer, Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, PakistanAssistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Vascular injury (infarction, hemorrhage) of the central nervous system is the cause of stroke, a clinically recognized syndrome of acute, localized neurological impairment. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of motor relearning programme and mirror therapy in improving upper limb motor function in acute stroke patients. Methodology: A randomized control trail was conducted in Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, consisting of 28 participants meeting the inclusive criteria was randomly allocated into experimental group and control group. Protocol provided in 4-weeks 3 sessions per week. Assessments were taken before and after the therapy by using Motor Assessment Scale. Data analyses were taken by SPSS-23. Results: Among 28 individuals, the percentage of male participant was 53.6 and percentage of female participant was 46.4. MAS has been analyzed through statistical software. In relative with obtained results of all variables pre and post therapy information related to movements ranges of participants have been analyzed. Statistical tests were applied based on normality test. Both mirror therapy and Motor relearning programme showed significant difference after experiment and hand activity function and upper arm function were better in MRP group showing p value < 0.05. Conclusion: It is determined that Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy did not show any significant improvement in upper limb motor function among the two groups while on differentiation within the groups Motor Relearning Programme results were more remarkable that of Mirror Therapy. Keywords: Motor Relearning Programme, Mirror Therapy, Motor Assessment Scale, Strokehttps://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2305
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Maham Nasir
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Journal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
title Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT
title_full Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT
title_fullStr Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT
title_short Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT
title_sort comparison of 4 weeks motor relearning programme and mirror therapy in improving upper limb motor function in stroke patients rct
url https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2305
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