Table 1. Characteristics of patients with chronic stroke (n = 117).
| Median (IQR) | |
|---|---|
| Age (y.o.) | 55 (47–64) |
| Stroke duration (mo) | 25.33 (15.43–41.70) |
| Gender (n) | M 68: F 49 |
| Side of lesion (n) | Rt 55: Lt 62 |
| Dominant hand (n) | Rt 110: Lt 7 |
| Dominant hand affected (n, %) | 66 (56.4%) |
| MAL-AOU (max 5) | 0.57 (0.29–0.79) |
| FMA-UE total score | 27 (20–35) |
| FMA-UE proximal sub-score (max 42) | 21 (15–25) |
| FMA-UE distal sub-score (max 24) | 7 (4–11) |
| MAS UE flexor score (max 6) | 4 (2–6) |
| SIAS-S light touch (max 3) | 2 (2–3) |
| SIAS-S position (max 3) | 3 (1–3) |
The patient characteristics are shown. Chronic stroke patients with severe upper extremity paresis are included in this study.
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; MAL-AOU, Amount-of -use score of Motor activity log-14; FMA, Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale; UE, Upper Extremity; MAS, modified Ashworth scale; SIAS-S, sensory items of Stroke impairment assessment set.