| Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of self made articular flexion and extension device on upper limb and hand function after cerebral infarction. Methods: Sixty patients with cerebral infarction were randomly divided into the articular flexion and extension device group and the routine rehabilitation group, 30 patients in each group. The routine rehabilitation group received operation training, spasmodic electrical stimulation, myoelectric bio feedback, exercise training and other routine rehabilitation treatment. In the flexion and extension device group, wrist and elbow flexion and extension device training were added on the basis of conventional rehabilitation treatment, 2 times a day, 30 min each time for each device, and 3 weeks and 6 days a week for the two groups. Before and after treatment, the upper limb motor function was assessed by the simplified Fugl Meyer motor function scale. The hand function scale was assessed by the hand function scale, and the quality of life was assessed by the Mos 36 item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results: The scores of the simplified Fugl-Meyer motor function rating scale, the hand function scale and the SF-36 scale were increased in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and there was significant difference between two groups after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: The self made articular flexion and extension device can improve the function of upper limbs and hands after cerebral infarction. |
