1. Introduction
partial loss of brain function, bleeding, Stroke, chronic stroke, stroke, upper extremity motor recovery, motor function, sudden ischemia, upper limb motor function
STROKE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDER, STROKE, BLEEDING
Stroke is a central nervous system disorder caused by sudden ischemia or bleeding of the cerebral blood vessels, leading to a partial loss of brain function and functional impairment.Owing to the learned nonuse tendency to prioritize activity on the non-paretic side during tasks using the upper limbs, there is a greater likelihood of gradual loss of function.Recently, action observation therapy and mirror therapy (MT) have been actively studied for the treatment of upper limb motor function in patients with stroke.MT involves placing a mirror parallel to the patient’s midline and positioning the non-paralyzed limb on the opposite side of the mirror so that the image of the non-paralyzed limb is reflected in the mirror and appears as if it is the paralyzed limb.In the field of IT, not only exercise for health promotion but also technology and services for rehabilitation purposes are being developed.This study emphasizes the need for diverse research using MT for upper extremity function and motor recovery in patients with stroke. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of FES-based MT using movement recognition biofeedback devices on upper extremity motor recovery, motor function, active-range of motion (ROM), and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with chronic stroke.