The Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Arm Function and Activities of Daily Living in Post-stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on arm function and daily living compared with conventional rehabilitation in stroke patients with hemiplegia. We searched three international electronic databases-MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library-for relevant studies. The risk of bias was evaluated using Cochrane's Risk of Bias version 1.0, and the certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations method. A total of 34 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included herein. Specifically, 21 RCTs regarding arm motor function, 13 on upper limb motor impairment, and 12 on activities of daily living (ADL) performance were analyzed. The results of the meta-analysis demonstrated

SUBMITTER: Choi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621666 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature