Effects of mental practice on mobility of individuals in the early subacute post-stroke phase: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Guerra, Zaqueline Fernandes; Bellose, Letícia Campos; Ferreira, Ana Paula de Lima; Faria, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais; Paz, Clarissa Cardoso dos Santos Couto; Lucchetti, Giancarlo

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.018

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“…Because impaired consciousness prevents patients from sufficiently performing MI in MP, and the effects of specific approaches are difficult to quantify in the acute and subacute phases of stroke, in which improvement in physical function involves a wide variety of factors (e.g., improvement in cerebral edema, diaschisis, and penumbra), few studies have initiated MP in the acute phase of stroke 7 ) . Previous studies starting MP for affected upper extremity function and gait roughly 30 days after stroke failed to demonstrate sufficient improvement 8 , 9 ) ; this may have been because patients with stroke suffer from reduced MI capacity. In fact, a previous study that compared MI performance between healthy individuals and patients within 21 days after a stroke reported an evident impairment in MI performance in the acute phase of stroke 10 ) .…”

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Efficacy of mental practice on paralyzed upper extremity function in the acute phase of stroke: a case study

Nakashima,

Koizumi,

Shimizu

et al. 2024

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Mental practice (MP) is a method of rehabilitating upper extremity function on the affected side of the body post-stroke, with the aim of improving motor task performance through the sustained repetition of motor imagery (MI). However, most studies thus far have investigated MP for post-stroke paralytic upper limb function in patients in the chronic phase. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain evidence regarding whether MP is an effective intervention modality in the acute phase of stroke. In the present study, we examined the effects of an intervention combining mirror therapy and MP initiated during the acute phase of cerebral infarction. [Participant and Methods] A female patient >80 years of age with a cerebral infarction was studied. Prior to cerebral infarction, the patient was independent in her activities of daily living. [Results] As a result of MP, sufficient improvement was observed in the upper extremity function on the paralyzed side, as assessed using the Fugl–Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Motor Activity Log (MAL). [Conclusion] In patients with MP initiated during the acute stroke phase, a combination of mirror therapy and action observation to enable vivid MI may elicit a more significant intervention effect.

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Efficacy of mental practice on paralyzed upper extremity function in the acute phase of stroke: a case study

Nakashima,

Koizumi,

Shimizu

et al. 2024

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…33,34 One study included participants after total knee arthroplasty and practised knee extension. 35 Eight studies included people after stroke, two of which focusing on gait, 36,37 three on upper limb activities, [38][39][40] two on daily life activities, [41][42][43] and one on sit-to-stand transfers. 44 The effectiveness of mental practice was examined in comparison to relaxation (n = 2), care as usual (n = 5), cognitive exercises (or mental rehearsal; n = 3), and standardised activities for the upper limbs (n = 1), and two studies specifically described that the intervention included a demonstration-then-practice element.…”

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Overview of effects of motor learning strategies in neurological and geriatric populations: a systematic mapping review

Jie,

Kleynen,

Rothuizen

et al. 2024

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IntroductionMotor learning plays a central role in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. The wide range of motor learning strategies and increase in evidence can make it difficult to make informed decisions about the use of motor learning strategies in practice. This review’s aim was to provide a broad overview of the current state of research regarding the effects of seven commonly used motor learning strategies to improve functional tasks within older neurological and geriatric populations.MethodA systematic mapping review of randomised controlled trials was conducted regarding the effectiveness of seven motor learning strategies – errorless learning, analogy learning, observational learning, trial-and-error learning, dual-task learning, discovery learning, and movement imagery – within the geriatric and neurological population. PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase databases were searched. The Risk of Bias 2 tool was used to assess bias; additionally, papers underwent screening for sample size justification.ResultsEighty-seven articles were included. Identified articles regarding the effects of the targeted motor learning strategies started around the year 2000 and mainly emerged since 2010. Eight different populations were included, e.g. Parkinson’s, and stroke. Studies were not equally balanced across the motor learning strategies or target groups and overall showed a moderate to high risk of bias. Positive trends regarding effects were observed for dual-tasking, observational learning and movement imagery.ConclusionsThe findings show a skewed distribution of studies across motor learning interventions, which have been researched within a variety of populations. Methodological shortcomings make it difficult to draw firm conclusions regarding the effectiveness of motor learning strategies. Future researchers are strongly advised to follow guidelines that aid in maintaining methodological quality. Moreover, alternative designs fitting the complex practice situation should be considered.

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Effects of motor imagery training on gait performance in individuals after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yan,

Liang,

Chan

et al. 2024

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Effects of mental practice on mobility of individuals in the early subacute post-stroke phase: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Cited by 4 publications

References 41 publications

Efficacy of mental practice on paralyzed upper extremity function in the acute phase of stroke: a case study

Efficacy of mental practice on paralyzed upper extremity function in the acute phase of stroke: a case study

Overview of effects of motor learning strategies in neurological and geriatric populations: a systematic mapping review

Effects of motor imagery training on gait performance in individuals after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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