A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Corrected Assisted Synchronized Periodic Therapy

Background and purpose: Stroke is a leading cause of permanent disability in worldwide. It occurs when the brain's blood supply is disrupted. This may manifest as an artery blockage or as internal bleeding in the brain. Brain damage from a stroke can result in weakness, paralysis, loss of coordination, spasticity, and a reduction in limb range of motion. Objectives: The study's objective is to evaluate the efficacy of corrected assisted synchronized periodic therapy and constraint-induced movement therapy in treating upper limb stroke. Method: The patient received an explanation of the treatment process. Written consent was obtained in order to participate in this study voluntarily. Using the inclusion and exclusion criteria, thirty patients who had upper limb strokes were selected and divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. In order to treat upper limb stroke, Group B received corrected assisted synchronized periodic therapy, while Group A received constraint-induced movement therapy. The values of pre and post interventions are assessed through Fugl Meyer Assessment scale and Wolf Motor Function test. Result: Group A and Group B participants are included in the study and completed the 15 sessions of constraint induced movement therapy and Corrected assisted synchronized periodic therapy and they were evaluated at three -month follow up. The study's findings demonstrated that both groups had significantly improved. The subject who participated in experimental Group A had shown good improvement on motor ability, reducing spasticity and activities of daily living than the Group B. Conclusion: This study concluded that those who received Constraint Induced Movement Therapy resulted in improvement on motor ability, reducing spasticity and activities of daily living than those who received Corrected Assisted Synchronized Periodic therapy. Key words: Constraint Induced Movement therapy, Corrected Assisted Synchronized Periodic therapy, Wolf Motor Function test, Fugl Meyer Assessment scale.