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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

The Mediating Effect of Age, Gender, and Post-Stroke Duration on the Association between Trunk and Upper Limb Recovery in Subacute Stroke Population: A Cross-Sectional Study with Mediation Analysis.

Kumar Gular, Viswanathan Sivasubramanian, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Jaya Shanker Tedla, Snehil Dixit

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. The effect of trunk control on sitting balance and upper extremity functions in patients with subacute stroke.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2024
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Kumar GularDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 608 002, India.
Viswanathan SivasubramanianDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 608 002, India.
Ravi Shankar ReddyDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6638-0585
Jaya Shanker TedlaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-2876-4227
Snehil DixitDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-1617-6935
King Khalid University · SAAnnamalai University · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe trunk acts as proximal support with which limbs execute smooth and purposeful movement. Furthermore, as upper extremity functions are an integral component of daily living activities, exploring the association between trunk and upper extremity recovery will guide therapists in developing appropriate rehabilitation goals and interventions. The objectives of this study were to (1) assess the association between trunk and upper extremity recovery in the subacute stroke population and (2) assess the effect of trunk control on upper extremity impairment and function with age, gender, and duration of stroke as mediators using mediation analysis in subacute stroke individuals.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 54 subacute stroke participants with a mean age of 58.37 ± 6.11 years. The trunk impairment scale (TIS) assessed the trunk's stability, mobility, and coordination. The level of upper extremity impairment was evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale (FMA). The quality and quantity of upper limb motor functions were measured using the Wolf motor function test (WMFT).

resultsThe TIS exhibited moderate positive correlations with the FMA-UE, WMFT-time scale (TS), and WMFT-functional ability scale (FAS) at

conclusionsThe study results substantiated that trunk control significantly correlates with upper limb impairment and the quality and quantity of its use in the subacute stroke population. Post-stroke duration proved to mediate the association between trunk and upper limb recovery. Therefore, the assessment and intervention of trunk and upper extremity motor control considering the post-stroke duration is vital and should be incorporated in stroke rehabilitation aiming at functional independence.

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StrokeStroke RehabilitationCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMediation AnalysisRecovery of FunctionUpper Extremityhand functionssubacute stroketrunk controlupper limb impairment

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