우측편마비환자의 동적보조기 착용여부와 손목신전자극에 따른 손기능변화

Comparison of hand function in right hemiplegic patients receiving between vibratory sensory stimulation with of without tenodesis splint

The purpose of this study is defined increased active motion utilizing tenodesis splint and vibratory stimulation during functional activities. We selected three left cerebral vascular accident right hand dominance with right hemiplegic patients. who has been actively participating in occupational therapy. Patients participated twice per week from June 1st 1997 until August 30th 1997. According to our study, improvement has been noted in active extension with vibratory stimulation only. No signifinicant improvement was noted with tenodesis splint. Further study is necessary to generalization of stimulation for therapeutic use.