A. Preethi*1,R. Vishnupriya1, D. Kannan2, R. Ferdinand3, M.P. Thenmozhi4, S.Kohilavani5, K Anantharaj6, S. Sathyapriya7
| Corresponding Author: *1MPT Student, JKK. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India E-Mail: preethiashokan7@gmail.com Authors: 1Principal, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2,,3,4,5,6,7Professors, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu, India |
ABSTRACT
| Background and Purpose: Stroke is the most common disabling motor deficit especially in upper limb function. Stroke is a medical condition characterized by a sudden disturbance of cerebral blood Flow resulting in neurological deficits due to brain tissue injury. Objective of the study is to compare the effectiveness of action observation therapy versus mirror therapy to improve upper limb stroke. This Study has a quasi experimental design involving two groups with pre – test and post – test measurements. Methods: A sample of 30 patients within the age group 40-55years with stroke patients was selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and they were divided into two groups. Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15). The subjects in group A was treated with Action Observation Therapy (AOT) and the subjects in group B was treated with Mirror Therapy (MT). Modified Ashworth scale and Fugl – Meyer Assessment were used as outcome measures. Each patient was given a physiotherapy program for 12 weeks duration. The pre and post treatment values were measured before and after 12 weeks for comparison. Results: The results of this study showed that there was significant improvement in both groups. The subject who participated in experimental Group A had shown good improvement motor function than the Group B. Conclusion: Based on the result, this study concluded that Action Observation Therapy (AOT) was effective in reduction of spasticity and improvement of motor function than in mirror therapy for upper limb in stroke patient. Keywords: Action Observation therapy (AOT), Mirror therapy, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Fugl Meyer Assessment (FMA). |
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