Original Article: JRCRS. 2025; 13(1):28-32.
6-Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patients – RCT
Zujaja Ashraf1, Aqsa Naveed2, Nimra Sultan3, Nimra Rafaqat4, Maham Nasir5, Wardah Zafar6, Gaber S Soliman7
1 Physiotherapist, Al Qasim institute of special children, Dina Lahore, Pakistan
2 3 4 Internee, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
5 Assistant Professor/ Principal, Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
6 Lecturer, Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
7 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND: Vascular injury (infarction, hemorrhage) of the central nervous system is the cause of stroke, a clinically recognized syndrome of acute, localized neurological impairment.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of motor relearning programme and mirror therapy in improving upper limb motor function in acute stroke patients.
METHODOLOGY: A randomized control trail was conducted in Yusra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad, consisting of 28 participants meeting the inclusive criteria was randomly allocated into experimental group and control group. Protocol provided in 4- weeks 3 sessions per week. Assessments were taken before and after the therapy by using Motor Assessment Scale. Data analyses were taken by SPSS-23.
RESULTS: Among 28 individuals, the percentage of male participant was 53.6 and percentage of female participant was 46.4. MAS has been analyzed through statistical software. In relative with obtained results of all variables pre and post therapy information related to movements ranges of participants have been analyzed. Statistical tests were applied based on normality test. Both mirror therapy and Motor relearning programme showed significant difference after experiment and hand activity function and upper arm function were better in MRP group showing p value < 0.05.
CONCLUSION: It is determined that Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy did not show any significant improvement in upper limb motor function among the two groups while on differentiation within the groups Motor Relearning Programme results were more remarkable that of Mirror Therapy.
KEYWORDS: Motor Relearning Programme, Mirror Therapy, Motor Assessment Scale, Stroke.