Background: Hand dysfunction is one of the most disabling consequences of stroke and significantly limits independence in activities of daily living. Recovery of fine hand function remains incomplete in many patients despite conventional rehabilitation. By facilitating muscle activation and promoting neuroplasticity, Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has emerged as a promising intervention to enhance motor recovery. Objective: To investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation on hand function in patients with subacute stroke.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
this a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions
Conventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb.
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo univer
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
RECRUITINGFaculty of physical therapy
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
RECRUITINGhand held dynamometer
1/ Participants were instructed to perform a maximal voluntary grip with the affected hand. Measurements were recorded in kilograms, and the highest value obtained from repeated trials was used for analysis.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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