Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Aim and Objective: The study's objective was to assess how well the SHAT device helped stroke patients regain functional use of their upper limb. Methodology: A sample of convenience of 20 subjects of acute and subacute stroke patients was taken from Himalayan Hospital, Jolly Grant. The subjects belonged to the age group 30-65 years. All subjects were explained the procedure and were pre-assessed using Fugl-Meyer upper extremity assessment scale (FMA-UE). The SHAT device i.e Synchronized Hand Arm Therapy device was provided and implicated in upper limb functional training after stroke. Activities such as Combing, Eating, Drawing, Writing, Dressing etc. were chosen as per the patient’s interest in SHAT training. The patients were re-assessed using FMA-UE Scale after 2 weeks. Result: Highly significant changes were observed in the pre and post assessment scores. Changes were observed in both Fugl-Meyer Motor scores as well as Fugl Meyer other components including Sensation, Joint ROM, Joint Pain. Discussion: The findings of this study suggested that use of SHAT device from the early phase can prove to be beneficial to promote early recovery in patients with stroke. It can provide an opportunity to the stroke patient to experience near normal movement patterns with the weaker arm thereby facilitating neuroplasticity and cortical firing from the penumbra area. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that both acute and subacute stroke patients improved in upper limb sensorimotor functioning while using the SHAT device for upper limb sensorimotor training after two weeks of rigorous training.
Authors: Kapil Lakhwara, Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Deepali Pal
Institutions: Sparsh Himalaya University, Swami Rama Himalayan University
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405963601