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This small pilot study is testing whether a hands-on physical therapy approach called mobilization and tactile stimulation (MTS) can help stroke survivors who experience unilateral neglect—a condition where the brain has difficulty paying attention to one side of the body after a stroke. The therapy involves gentle joint movements, massage, and specific touch and sensory input to the hand and forearm. Researchers want to see if this treatment, delivered regularly for 6 weeks, can improve patients' awareness and use of their neglected side.
Unilateral neglect is a common problem after stroke that affects a patient's ability to notice and respond to things on one side of their body, making daily activities difficult. While therapists have been using this hands-on treatment for years based on experience, there hasn't been solid research using proper testing methods to prove whether it actually works for neglect—so this study aims to fill that gap.
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You would receive hands-on physical therapy sessions 5 times a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes. The therapy involves a trained therapist gently moving your joints, massaging your forearm and hand, and providing different types of touch and pressure to help your brain re-engage with that side of your body. Throughout the study, you'll be tested regularly to measure whether your awareness and function on your neglected side improve, and you may also be asked about your experience in an interview.
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