title: Computer-based rhythm and timing training in severe, stroke-induced arm hemiparesis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We pilot tested the efficacy of computer-based training implementing rhythm and timing in chronic, severe, stroke-induced hemiparesis.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two chronic stroke patients were administered the upper-extremity section of the Fugl-Meyer Impairment Scale (FM), the Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT), Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). We then administered the computer-based intervention for 60 min, 3 days/wk for 4 wk. One week after intervention, we administered the FM, AMAT, COPM, and SIS.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After intervention, participants exhibited reduced arm impairment (indicated by FM scores of + 2.0 and +4.0) and increases in average functional ability (+0.85 and +1.1 points on the AMAT), perceived quality of life (+2.0 and +32.0 points on the SIS), and perception of overall recovery (+10.0 points for each participant on the SIS).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides preliminary evidence suggesting efficacy of computer-based rhythm and timing in chronic stroke.
authors.affiliation: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Beckelhimer
authors.forename: Ann E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Dalton
authors.forename: Charissa A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hermann
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D034941:Upper Extremity