Task Oriented Mirror Therapy to Improve Upper Limb Movement and Daily Activities in Stroke Patients Aged 45 and Older

What this Trial Is About

Stroke is a major health issue that often leads to motor function damage and other disabilities, significantly impacting daily living activities. Researchers are studying how task oriented mirror therapy can help improve upper limb motor function and enhance motor skills in stroke patients. This experimental randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of high intensity versus low intensity task oriented mirror therapy on these outcomes. Participants receive either low intensity or high intensity task oriented mirror therapy. In both groups, a mirror is placed on a table so patients see the reflection of their unaffected arm while performing movements. The therapy involves task-oriented activities such as grasping objects, handling water cups, folding towels, spoon feeding, and stacking wooden blocks. Low intensity therapy lasts 2.5 hours per week with 30 minutes per day and 10 repetitions five times weekly for 8 weeks, while high intensity therapy is 5 hours per week with 60 minutes per day and 20 repetitions five times weekly for the same duration. During the study, participants will be monitored over 10 weeks to assess upper limb motor function. Researchers will evaluate motor skills and daily living activities through these therapy sessions. The trial includes assessments of cognitive function and physical ability to sit, with safety measures excluding patients with certain visual impairments, aphasia, medical instability, or orthopedic issues. The study is conducted without blinding, and participants will be randomly assigned to either therapy group to measure differences in outcomes.

Task Oriented Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patient