Deficits in upper limbs after stroke
influences of functional hemispheric asymmetries
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https://doi.org/10.4181/RNC.2015.23.02.992.7pKeywords:
Stroke, Paresis, Disability EvaluationAbstract
Objective. To verify whether the functional hemispheric asymmetries exert influence over the deficits on upper limbs of hemiparetic stroke patients. Method. 42 right-handed patients participated in the study, 18 women and 24 men, average age 61.7±10 years, average time lesion 22±15.1 months. The instruments of measurements: Handgrip Dynamometer, Esthesiometer, Box and Blocks Test, Nine Hole and Peg Test, Barthel Index, Movements Hand Scale and the Modified Ashworth Scale. Results. All tests showed a difference between the paretic and non-paretic sides. Between men and women there was a difference only in the handgrip (p=0.001 paretic side and p<0.000 non paretic side). As hemispheric dominance was different in the paretic limb, with the best performance in Box and Blocks Test on the dominant side (p=0.016). Conclusion: In hemiparetic patients the contralateral alterations are global and more severe, and the ipsilateral are related to the manual dexterity. The evaluation and the rehabilitation planning of these patients have to consider global approaches and not only limited to the contralateral deficits.
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