Effects of Maitland Mobilization Technique on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Survivors with Spasticity
Study Overview
The study aimed to explore the impact of Maitland joint mobilization technique on the recovery of upper extremity function in stroke patients with spasticity.
Methods
71 patients with upper extremity flexor spasm after stroke were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (treated with Maitland mobilization technique) or the control group (received conventional rehabilitation treatment) for 8 weeks.
Results
Both groups showed significant improvement in several assessments after 8 weeks. The experimental group showed greater improvements in Fugl-Meyer motor assessment-upper extremity (FMA-UE), box and block test (BBT), and functional independence measure (FIM) compared to the control group.
Conclusion
Maitland joint mobilization technique can effectively enhance the motor function of the upper extremity and reduce spasticity in stroke patients.
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