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J Korean Soc Phys Med, 2016; 11(1): 133-140 http://dx.doi.org/10.13066/kspm.2016.11.1.133

Online ISSN: 2287-7215 Print ISSN: 1975-311X

Research Article

Open Access

Action observation training enhances upper extremity function in subacute stroke survivor with moderate impairment: a double-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial †

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Chang-Heon Kim, PT, MSC ⋅Dae-Hyouk Bang, PT, PhD 1

Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Seonam University, Department of Physical Therapy, Oriental Hospital, Wonkwang University



Received: December 02, 2015 / Revised: December 14, 2015 / Accepted: January 12, 2016 ⓒ 2015 J Korean Soc Phys Med

| Abstract |

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RESULTS: The action observational training group exhibited greater changes in the Fugl-Meyer assessment

PURPOSE: This study’s aim was to investigate the effects

upper extremity (P