Can 'automatic' arm exercises beat intentional ones for stroke recovery?

NCT ID NCT01565044

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested two different arm exercise methods in 26 people who had a stroke and had trouble using one arm. One method used intentional, focused movements, while the other aimed to trigger more automatic, natural movements. The goal was to see which approach better improved arm function and reduced fatigue.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation et Plateforme 'Mouvement et Handicap', Hôpital Henry Gabrielle, HCL

    Saint-Genis-Laval, 69235, France

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