Disability and rehabilitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Self-training to improve UE function at the chronic stage post-stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
On-going practice and use of the weaker upper extremity (UE) are important for maintaining and improving function in individuals with chronic stroke. The effectiveness of two self-training programs for UE function and daily-use was compared. ⋯ UE functional improvement can be achieved by self-training at the chronic stage and, therefore, should be encouraged by clinicians. Implications for rehabilitation Video-games or traditional self-training programs can be used to practice repetitive UE movements without the supervision of a clinician Self-training of the UE is beneficial at the chronic stage post-stroke and, therefore, should be encouraged The type of self-training (video-games or traditional) should be suited to the client's abilities and preferences. The compliance of self-training using video-games during the follow-up period was higher than the traditional self-training. This is important since self-training programs for chronic stroke need to be long-term and sustainable.