effectiveness of modified graded motor imagery training in stroke patients

Conditions: Graded Motor Imagery; Stroke; Action Observation Training; Motor Imagery

Summary: in the study, movement observation training, modified graded motor imaging training, which includes upper extremity functional exercises, and graded motor imaging training, where the standard protocol is applied, will be used in stroke patients to improve their upper extremity motor functions and daily lives. it is aimed to present it on an evidence-based basis by investigating its effects on daily living activity, quality of life, upper extremity-specific right/left lateralization performance, mental stopwatch performance and motor imagery skills.

at study is planned as a combination of action observation training, motor imagery and graded motor imagery training, which have come to the fore in recent years and whose importance increases with each passing year. additionally, its preferability in treatment will be investigated by comparing it with graded motor imagery training, in which the standard protocol is applied. it is anticipated that treatment protocols will shed light on future studies. the hypotheses of the study are as follows: hypothesis 1: modified graded motor imagery training is more effective than graded motor imagery training and conventional treatment in improving upper extremity motor functions in individuals with stroke. hypothesis 2: modified graded motor imagery training is more effective than graded motor imagery training and conventional treatment in improving daily living activities in individuals with stroke. hypothesis 3: modified graded motor imagery training is more effective than graded motor imagery training and conventional treatment in improving the quality of life in individuals with stroke. hypothesis 4: modified graded motor imagery training is more effective than graded motor imagery training and conventional treatment in improving motor imagery skills in individuals with stroke. design of the study: the study was designed as a randomized controlled study.

Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria: hemiplegia was observed after cvo, according to the edinburgh handedness questionnaire, those who actively use their right extremity, those with right hemisphere involvement, those aged 18 and over, having been diagnosed with stroke at least 1 month ago and at most 6 months ago, middle cerebral artery involvement, having a standardized mini mental test score of 24 or above, having a stage 2b or above according to eggers staging, able to actively control hands, wrists and fingers and perform the release reflex those who want to participate in the study voluntarily and individuals with informed consent will be included in the study. exclusion criteria: those with major neurological, orthopedic or rheumatological disorders that affect upper extremity function other than stroke (polyneuropathy, parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). those with upper extremity amputation, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable cardiac status active malignancy and receiving chemo/radiotherapy related to it uncooperative due to aphasia or cognitive impairment individuals with vision and hearing problems having a communication problem that may prevent implementation of the evaluations and/or treatment program individuals who do not allow mental evaluation, cannot fill out the scales, and are illiterate will not be included in the study.

Keywords: graded motor imagery action observation training stroke hemiplegia upper limb function activities of daily living life quality