Treatment for patients with neglekt after ischemic stroke

Abstract

Motion disturbances are one of the main causes of disabling patients after a stroke, causing problems of walking and balance. Only 20% of patients after a stroke are returned to work, and only 10% of patients can return a daily activity level that was before the disease. Cognitive impairment occurs in 30-50% of patients who have suffered a cerebral stroke. One of the most important and ultimately unresolved problems in rehabilitation of patients is the rehabilitation of patients with a syndrome of ignorance (neglekt). The aim was to improve the recovery of motor deficit in patients with neglekt and cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke using mirror therapy and adaptive techniques. 102 patients after ischemic stroke were examined. Mirror therapy was performed 3 times a week for 20 minutes, initially on the basis of the department further outpatient for 3 months. Adaptation methodology included stimulating (visual, tactile, motor - from the side of the weak) and compensating. According to the results of the study, it was found that involvement in the rehabilitation of patients with neglect after a cerebral stroke of mirror therapy in combination with adaptive techniques probably improves motor function, and improves cognitive function.