title: Effects of virtual reality training with modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity function in acute stage stroke: a preliminary study.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality training combined with modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity motor function recovery in acute stage stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Four acute stage stroke patients participated in the study. A multiple baseline single subject experimental design was utilized. Modified constraint-induced movement therapy was used according to the EXplaining PLastICITy after stroke protocol during baseline sessions. Virtual reality training with modified constraint-induced movement therapy was applied during treatment sessions. The Manual Function Test and the Box and Block Test were used to measure upper extremity function before every session. [Results] The subjects' upper extremity function improved during the intervention period. [Conclusion] Virtual reality training combined with modified constraint-induced movement is effective for upper extremity function recovery in acute stroke patients.
authors.affiliation: St. Vincent's Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Eun-Kyu
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Ji
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Science, College of Medical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Heon
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Modified constraint-induced movement therapy; Upper extremity function; Virtual reality training