A functional study on the effectiveness of unilateral versus bilateral upper limb motor recovery and functions in Adults with Chronic Stroke

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A functional study on the effectiveness of unilateral versus bilateral upper limb motor recovery and functions in Adults with Chronic Stroke

NeuroQuantology | May 2022 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Page 4085-4092 | doi: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.5.NQ22699

Rajesh Kumar Sahu1*, Anchit Gugnani2, Rahul Ahluwalia3

Abstract

Background: 

Stroke is a sudden neurological illness that results in various abnormalities in the brain

region. Paresis, spasticity, and alterations in the muscular activation sequence are all symptoms of a

stroke, resulting in impairment. These immediate effects of stroke impact activity and may limit a

person's engagement.

Aim: 

The behavioural and neuro physiological alterations associated with two such rehabilitation

procedures, bilateral and unilateral movement therapy, were compared in this research. This

research aimed to see how functional unilateral vs. bilateral motor recovery and training affected

upper limb function.

Method: 

Scores on the FMSA Fugl-Meyer Scale Assessment (separated into distal and proximal

subscales) before and after therapy scales are used to measure involvement, activity, and motor

function, respectively, before and after treatment. Thirty chronic stroke patients were allocated to

control and two training procedures, including six months of daily practice sessions.

Result: 

At the baseline, there was a significant distinction between the two groups. Compared to the

control group, the bilateral treatment group demonstrated substantial improvements in FMA test

after the training sessions. Compared to people who received unilateral instruction, those who

received bilateral training demonstrated a reduction in movement time of the damaged arm and an

improvement in capacity of upper limb function.

Conclusion: 

Overall, our data imply that a short-term bilateral hand training intervention might help(WHOM will do the research that changes this to WILL RECOVER?)

chronic stroke patients regain upper limb motor function. Unilateral and bilateral, both motor

training may aid in this endeavor.