The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke
Objective. Neurological dysfunction commonly occurs in the upper limb contralateral to the hemisphere of the brain in which stroke occurs; however, the impact of stroke on function of the ipsilesional upper limb is not well understood. This study aims to systematically review the literature relating...
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| author | Gemma H. Kitsos Isobel J. Hubbard Alex R. Kitsos Mark W. Parsons |
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| description | Objective. Neurological dysfunction commonly occurs in the upper limb contralateral to the hemisphere of the brain in which stroke occurs; however, the impact of stroke on function of the ipsilesional upper limb is not well understood. This study aims to systematically review the literature relating to the function of the ipsilesional upper limb following stroke and answer the following research question: Is the ipsilesional upper limb affected by stroke? Data Source. A systematic review was carried out in Medline, Embase, and PubMed. Review Methods. All studies investigating the ipsilesional upper limb following stroke were included and analysed for important characteristics. Outcomes were extracted and summarised. Results. This review captured 27 articles that met the inclusion criteria. All studies provided evidence that the ipsilesional upper limb can be affected following stroke. Conclusion. These findings demonstrate that clinicians should consider ipsilesional upper limb deficits in rehabilitation and address this reduced functional capacity. Furthermore, the ipsilesional upper limb should not be used as a “control” measure of recovery for the contralateral upper limb. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-786a0eba7cec4c698790582262ddce032025-02-03T05:51:58ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2013-01-01201310.1155/2013/684860684860The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following StrokeGemma H. Kitsos0Isobel J. Hubbard1Alex R. Kitsos2Mark W. Parsons3Stroke Research, Neurology Department, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, Locked Bag 1, Hunter Regional Mail Centre, NSW 2310, AustraliaSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, AustraliaHunter Brain Injury Service, Hunter New England Local Health District, Bar Beach, NSW 2300, AustraliaStroke Research, Neurology Department, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, Locked Bag 1, Hunter Regional Mail Centre, NSW 2310, AustraliaObjective. Neurological dysfunction commonly occurs in the upper limb contralateral to the hemisphere of the brain in which stroke occurs; however, the impact of stroke on function of the ipsilesional upper limb is not well understood. This study aims to systematically review the literature relating to the function of the ipsilesional upper limb following stroke and answer the following research question: Is the ipsilesional upper limb affected by stroke? Data Source. A systematic review was carried out in Medline, Embase, and PubMed. Review Methods. All studies investigating the ipsilesional upper limb following stroke were included and analysed for important characteristics. Outcomes were extracted and summarised. Results. This review captured 27 articles that met the inclusion criteria. All studies provided evidence that the ipsilesional upper limb can be affected following stroke. Conclusion. These findings demonstrate that clinicians should consider ipsilesional upper limb deficits in rehabilitation and address this reduced functional capacity. Furthermore, the ipsilesional upper limb should not be used as a “control” measure of recovery for the contralateral upper limb.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/684860 |
| spellingShingle | Gemma H. Kitsos Isobel J. Hubbard Alex R. Kitsos Mark W. Parsons The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke The Scientific World Journal |
| title | The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke |
| title_full | The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke |
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| title_full_unstemmed | The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke |
| title_short | The Ipsilesional Upper Limb Can Be Affected following Stroke |
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