The Evolution of Hand Proprioceptive and Motor Impairments in the Sub-Acute Phase After Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hand proprioception is essential for fine movements and therefore many activities of daily living. Although frequently impaired after stroke, it is unclear how hand proprioception evolves in the sub-acute phase and whether it follows a similar pattern of changes as motor impairments.

Objective

This work investigates whether there is a corresponding pattern of changes over time in hand proprioception and motor function as comprehensively quantified by a combination of robotic, clinical, and neurophysiological assessments.

Methods

Finger proprioception (position sense) and motor function (force, velocity, range of motion) were evaluated using robotic assessments at baseline (<3 months after stroke) and up to 4 weeks later (discharge). Clinical assessments (am

SUBMITTER: Zbytniewska-Megret M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685702 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature