Action observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Action observation (AO) is a physical rehabilitation approach that facilitates the occurrence of neural plasticity through the activation of the mirror-neural system, promoting motor recovery in people with stroke.

Objectives

To assess whether AO enhances upper limb motor function in people with stroke.

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (last searched 18 May 2021), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (18 May 2021), MEDLINE (1946 to 18 May 2021), Embase (1974 to 18 May 2021), and five additional databases. We also searched trial registries and reference lists.

Selection criteria

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of AO alone or associated with physical practice in adults after stroke. The primary outc

SUBMITTER: Borges LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354942 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature