The aim of this study is to monitor the daily upper limb movement of persons with stroke, and to relate these quantities to measures of recovery and impairment.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* \>18 years of age
* Independent in all activities of daily living before the stroke.
* In- and out-patients at Adi-Negev Nahalat-Eran rehabilitation center.
* Medically stable
* Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of any degenerative neurological condition, neuropathy, myopathy or Polio that are not secondary to stroke, excluding diabetic related changes.
* Traumatic brain injury and/or extra-cerebral hemorrhage.
* Significant psychiatric condition, including alcoholism and drug abuse.
* Any severe orthopedic condition (such as amputation or severe pain that limits activity) or chronic pain syndrome.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Hand movements-count — One or two occasions over 1-6 hours each. The number of hand movements (count)
Hand movements-duration — One or two occasions over 1-6 hours each. The total and average (per hour) time the hands moved, over the tested period. Measured in minutes.
Active joint range — One or two occasions over 1-6 hours each. Maximum, minimum, and mean range of motion of the joints during daily activity. Measured in degrees/radians.
Wrist distance — One or two occasions over 1-6 hours each. The maximum, average and total distance of the wrist from the body during movements. Measured in cm.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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