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Kinesiological study performed Frenchay Arm Test in patients with spastic hemiparesis
KOPECKÁ, Monika
This bachelor thesis is devoted to a kinesiological study of the Frenchay Arm Test in patients with spastic hemiparesis. It is a study focused on the kinesiological analysis of selected items in modified Frenchay Arm Test, which is supplemented with mapping of electrical activity of selected muscles by surface electromyography in patients with spastic hemiparesis before and after botulinum toxin application. The theoretical part describes the different manifestations and forms of spastic paresis. Clinical scales for the assessment of spasticity and treatment options are also presented. The last part is devoted to grip functions and selected tests assessing functional abilities of the hand. One of those listed is the Frenchay Arm Test and its modified version. It is a tool that assesses common activities of daily living. In the practical part, a qualitative research was used. The research sample consisted of two probands with spastic hemiparesis who were indicated for botulinum toxin treatment. Kinesiological analysis was performed on each before and after botulinum toxin application. It included medical history, aspect, palpation, examination of sensation, reflexes and muscle strength, goniometry, spasticity examination according to Gracies and modified Frenchay Arm Test (mFAT). Three items were selected from this test, kinesiologically described in the practical section, in which the activity of selected muscles was mapped by surface electromyography (SEMG). By comparing the results, it was possible to observe the changes in muscle activity that occurred as a result of rehabilitation, botulinum toxin application and the kinesiological performance itself. It has been documented that mFAT is a suitable test for monitoring the effects of therapy in patients with spastic hemiparesis. However, it is important that it is evaluated by experienced therapists and its accurate performance is maintained. SEMG is a suitable method for mapping muscle activity, although the results and their interpretation are limited by the methodology of performance and the processing of the recording.
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