Effect of Myoelectric Biofeedback Therapy Combined With Rehabilitation on Upper Limb Function in Elderly Patients With Cerebral Infarction

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of myoelectric biofeedback therapy on upper limb function in elderly patients who have had a cerebral infarction, commonly known as a stroke. The study aims to see if this therapy helps restore arm movement and to understand any medical issues related to the treatment. It compares the therapy combined with comprehensive rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone in patients aged 65 to 80 years. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group receives standard rehabilitation, including position adjustments, passive and active training, anti-spasm exercises, balance training, and activities to improve daily living skills. The observation group receives the same rehabilitation plus myoelectric biofeedback therapy, which involves attaching electrodes to specific muscles and using electrical stimulation at set frequencies. Patients perform tension and relaxation exercises guided by device signals for about 30 minutes daily, with increasing intensity over time. During the study, participants are evaluated on their upper limb function within three days of hospital admission, on the day of discharge, and one month after discharge. Researchers also assess quality of life related to stroke at these times. The study includes monitoring of therapy effects and patient compliance. Total participation spans from hospitalization through one month post-discharge, with ongoing assessments to measure recovery and the impact of the therapy.

Effects of Myoelectric Biofeedback on Upper Limb Function in Post-stroke Patients