EFFECT OF REPETITIVE FACILITATIVE EXERCISE (RFE) ON THE RECOVERY OF UPPER LIMB FUNCTION IN STROKE PATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA
Abstract
Kawahira method is a new approach to post-stroke hemiplegia developed by Dr.Kazumi Kawahira. The Kawahira method uses the extension reflex and the skin muscle reflex totrigger muscle contraction, excite and strengthen specific nerve conduction pathways, therefore,Kawahira method is also called Repetitive Facilitative Exercise (RFE).Kawahira method promotes brain cells to perform motor learning through special facilitationof hand skills and neural reflexes, as well as electrical stimulation and other auxiliary methods.Kawahira method may be more effective than conventional rehabilitation in lessening impairmentand improving upper-limb motor function during the subacute phase of stroke
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