Methods
 GAIT
Body weight supported
treadmill training
The goal is to restore walking ability in
patients with stroke.
1st phase:Walking with a gait
trainer, where body weight is partially supported with a harness. Legs are
moved by a machine simulating normal walking.
2nd phase: Patient walks on
treadmill. Body weight may be supported with the harness. Gradually support
is decreased and walking speed increased.
HAND
Constraint-induced
movement therapu of the hand
The scientific basis has been recently fully
established. The use of the non-affected hand is restrained by a cast for
many hours a day, while the affected arm is effectively trained. The program
lasts a minimum of 10 days. To participate patients should have minor
movement in the paretic hand and high motivation.
SENSATION
Sensory
stimulation
This
treatment increases afferent stimuli to the brain from the paretic limb in
order to enhance plastic reorganisation in the brain. It is suitable for
stroke patients after some weeks or even years from the ischemic or
haemorrhagic event. Patients with minor movement or spasticity in the
affected hand or foot benefit most.
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