| Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in the treatment of the lower limbs after stroke in China.Methods:Published accounts of trials of these techniques were located through electronic searches of the following databases:CMB,CNKI,and VIP.Other relevant journals were also artificially searched.The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated,and data analyses were performed with the Cochrane Collaboration's software RevMan 5.0.Results:A total of 9 RCTs involving 517 patients were found.BBS,MBI,FMA and MWS rating scales which were high frequently used were chosen for statistical analysis.Meta-analysis showed that CIMT got higher points than conventional rehabilitation.Conclusion:CIMT promotes lower limbs rehabilitation after strike effectively. |
