Motor training programs of arm and hand in patients with MS according to different levels of the ICF: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The upper extremity plays an important role in daily functioning of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and strongly influences their quality of life. However, an explicit overview of arm-hand training programs is lacking. The present review aims to investigate the training components and the outcome of motor training programs for arm and hand in MS.

Methods

A computerized systematic literature search in 5 databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro and Cochrane) was performed using the following Mesh terms: Multiple Sclerosis, Rehabilitation, Physical Education and Training, Exercise, Patient-Centered Care, Upper Extremity, Activities of Daily Living, Motor Skills, Motor Activity, Intervention Studies and Clinical Trial. The methodological quality of the selected

SUBMITTER: Spooren AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3527200 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature