Table 2. Results in motor and functional assessment scores.

	Normal score	T1 mean ± SD	T20 mean ± SD	U1 mean ± SD
FM -UE	66	48.3 ± 15.0	52.5 ± 13.9*	55.3 ± 13.2*
MAS	0	2.6 ± 2.9	2.6 ± 2.9	2.8 ± 3.1
ARAT	57	24.9 ± 13.8	28.9 ± 13.8*	32.9 ± 12.5*
FIM	126	117.6 ± 8.2	118.4 ± 8.4*	120.9 ± 4.9*
Barthel	100	92.3 ± 10.6	93.0 ± 11.0	95.7 ± 6.1

*p<0.05 when comparing assessment result between T1–T20 (p₁) and T1–U1 (p₂) visits using repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni post hoc test, FM-UE: Fugl-Meyer Upper Limb subsection; MAS: Modified Ashworth Scale (Shoulder adductors + Elbow flexors +Wrist volarflexors); ARAT: Action Research Arm Test; FIM: Functional Independence Measure; T1: assessment before the first session; T20: assessment at the end; U1: follow-up visit (three months after the end of the therapy course)