Soft robotic gloves versus mirror therapy: a long-term comparative study on hand function and motor recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation.

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine
Published Date:

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the long-term effects of soft robotic gloves (SRGs) and mirror therapy on hand function and motor recovery in post-stroke patients.

Authors

  • Osama R Abdelraouf
    Physical Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohamed A Abdel Ghafar
    Physical Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. pt12.jed@bmc.edu.sa.
  • Mariam E Mohamed
    Physical Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
  • Zizi M Ibrahim
    Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
  • Eman M Harraz
    Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Dakahlia, Egypt.
  • Mohamed K Seyam
    Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Gihan Samir Mousa
    Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
  • Rafik E Radwan
    Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
  • Amira E El-Bagalaty
    Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatric, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.