Post-stroke hemiplegia frequently results in impaired upper limb function, which significantly affects independence and quality of life. Various rehabilitation approaches have been developed to improve motor recovery, including mirror therapy and robotic-assisted training. Mirror therapy uses visual feedback to stimulate neural plasticity and enhance motor recovery, while soft robotic gloves assist repetitive hand movements and facilitate functional training. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of combining mirror therapy with a soft robotic glove on hand function recovery in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Participants will be randomly assigned to different intervention groups receiving mirror therapy, soft robotic glove training, combined therapy, or conventional rehabilitation. The primary outcome will assess improvement in upper limb motor function using validated clinical assessment tools. Secondary outcomes will evaluate functional hand performance and activities of daily living. The findings of this study may contribute to improving rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors and provide evidence for integrating innovative rehabilitation technologies into clinical practice.
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Upper Limb Motor Function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity, FMA-UE)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks during intervention, immediately post-intervention (6 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.
Functional Use of Affected Limb (Functional Test of Upper Limb Hemiplegia - Hong Kong, FTHUE-HK)
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks during intervention, immediately post-intervention (6 weeks), and 3-month follow-up