@article{Shaikh (PT)_2022, title={Effect of motor relearning program on the upper limb function in stroke survivors: A systematic review}, volume={4}, url={https://vimsptcr.in/index.php/main/article/view/153}, DOI={10.46858/VIMSJPT.4102}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background</strong></p> <p>Problems with upper limb impairments are very common after a stroke. Improving arm function is a core element of rehabilitation. Many physiotherapy interventions have been developed some of which has have found to be beneficial.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Objective</strong></p> <p>To analyze the effect of motor relearning program (MRP) on the upper limb function in stroke survivors.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Data sources</strong></p> <p>This systematic review included Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies for patients suffering from stroke. The articles were retrieved from</p> <p>Google Scholar, Cochrane and Pub Med. Articles were also accessed from Journals.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Study selection</strong></p> <p>Data belonging from 2012 to 2021 were included. RCTs and quasi experimental studies that focused on motor relearning program for upper limb/hand for stroke patients were included in this review.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Results</strong></p> <p>Total 10 studies were included in this review with 339 patients. Among them, 217 had received MRP whereas, 122 had received other physiotherapy treatment technique for stroke rehabilitation.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p> <p> MRP given alone or in conjunction with other physiotherapeutic treatment is likely to yield beneficial results for improving the upper limb /hand function in stroke patients.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>}, number={1}, journal={VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY}, author={Shaikh (PT), Dr. Sumayya}, year={2022}, month={Aug.}, pages={3–9} }