Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (9): 1069-1073.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.09.010

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Effect of modified graded motor imagery on upper limb motor function for stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

WANG Min1,2(), FANG Lantian1, HUANG Chenyi2   

  1. 1. Rehabilitation Department of Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
    2. Rehabilitation Department of Zhejiang Tongde Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
  • Received:2024-08-16 Revised:2024-08-26 Published:2024-09-25 Online:2024-10-15
  • Contact: WANG Min, E-mail: ncmm0621@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of modified graded motor imagery (mGMI) on upper limb motor function for stroke patients.
Methods From June to December, 2023, 68 stroke patients from Zhejiang Tongde Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 34) and mGMI group (n = 34). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, and the control group received routine motor imagery, while mGMI group received mGMI, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment.
Results One case dropped down in mGMI group. The scores of FMA-UE, ARAT and MBI increased in both groups after treatment (t > 3.448, P < 0.01), and they were higher in mGMI group than in the control group (t > 7.504, P < 0.001).
Conclusion mGMI is more effective on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living for stroke patients than routine motor imagery.

Key words: stroke, upper limbs, motor function, motor imagery, randomized controlled trial

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