Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Training to Improve Gait Abilities of Patients with Sub-Acute Stroke

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  • Sumreen Anwar, Muhammad Usman Fayyaz, Sumbal Saleem, Abdullah Imran, Hina Noman, Syed Saqib Ali Shah

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163504

Keywords:

motor imagery; gait rehabilitation; sub-acute stroke patients

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of motor imagery training to improve the lower extremity function and gait in subjects with sub-acute stroke.

Methods:  Forty four patients with subacute stroke with gait impairment were randomly assigned to one of two groups: motor imagery training group or muscle relaxation group. At the beginning and after six weeks of therapy, the ability to use motor imagery and lower limb performance were assessed.

Results: There were substantial differences of scores between both groups, with the motor imagery group progressing more than the muscle relaxation group.

Conclusion: Motor imagery may have a beneficial and effective task-specific effect on gait function in sub-acute stroke patients.

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Sumreen Anwar, Muhammad Usman Fayyaz, Sumbal Saleem, Abdullah Imran, Hina Noman, Syed Saqib Ali Shah. (2022). Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Training to Improve Gait Abilities of Patients with Sub-Acute Stroke. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(03), 504. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163504

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Vol. 16 No. 03 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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