ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of remote motion observation training on upper limb function and muscle activity in community-based patients with chronic stroke. Methods: Six participants who did not receive outpatient rehabilitation were selected as the experimental group, and five participants who received outpatient rehabilitation were included in the control group. The intervention was conducted for 30 min a day, three times a week, for four weeks. Upper limb function was measured using the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and Manual Function Test (MFT) scales, and muscle activity was assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG). Results: Both groups showed significant differences in upper limb function and muscle activity (p < .05). However, after the intervention, no significant differences were observed between the two groups (p < .05). Conclusion: Remote action observation training can be an effective intervention for improving function in community-based patients with chronic stroke, similar to outpatient rehabilitation therapy. Additionally, it offers accessibility and economic benefits to patients.