Methods
stroke, spasticity, VAP
STROKE
In this single-blind, randomized controlled trial, 27 participants in the
subacute phase of stroke were assigned to the sensorized exercise (n = 14)
or conventional therapy group (n = 13), though 2 participants in the
conventional therapy group were lost to follow-up. Participants were
instructed to perform self-guided movement training at home for at least
3 hours/week for 3 consecutive weeks. The sensorized exercise group used
FitMi, a computer game with 2 puck-like sensors that encourages movement
intensity and auto-progresses users through 40 exercises. The conventional
group used a paper book of exercises. The primary outcome measure was the
change in Upper Extremity Fugl–Meyer (UEFM) score from baseline to
follow-up. Secondary measures included the Modified Ashworth Scale for
spasticity (MAS) and the Visual Analog Pain (VAP) scale.