The Influence of Dynamic Orthosis Training on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke: A Pilot Study

Cappato de Araújo, Rodrigo; Rocha, Daniel Neves; Rodarti Pitangui, Ana Carolina; Pinotti, Marcos

doi:https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.5.1.55

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Volume 5 | Article ID 592045 | https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.5.1.55

The Influence of Dynamic Orthosis Training on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke: A Pilot Study

Rodrigo Cappato de Araújo,¹Daniel Neves Rocha,²Ana Carolina Rodarti Pitangui,¹and Marcos Pinotti³

Received01 May 2013

Accepted01 Nov 2013

Abstract

The goal of this study was to assess the use of a dynamic orthosis on upper extremity function in chronic stroke patients. A case series approach was utilized, with provision of a training program (3x/week, 50 minutes/session for 8 weeks) and employment of a dynamic orthosis. Six volunteers with persistent hemiparesis due to a single, unilateral stroke performed task-oriented movements with the aid of a dynamic orthosis. Tests were administered before and after training. Functional capacity was assessed using the TEMPA (Test d'Évaluation des Membres Supérieurs de Personnes Âgées) test. The Wilcoxon test was used for pre-training and post-training comparisons of TEMPA scores. The volunteers showed significant improvement of upper extremity function in the performance of a bilateral task (p = 0.01) and three unilateral tasks (p = 0.04). This pilot study suggests that the dynamic orthosis associated with the performance of functional tasks can have positive outcomes regarding the improvement of functional capacity of upper extremity.

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