Enhancing motor function after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of bioelectrical feedback interventions

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Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, with hemiplegia affecting about 80% of survivors, complicating rehabilitation efforts.
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EMG-based bioelectrical feedback significantly improves motor function and activities of daily living in post-stroke hemiplegic patients compared to conventional therapy.
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The systematic review included eight studies with 549 patients, revealing significant improvements in Fugl-Meyer Assessment and neurophysiological outcomes.
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High heterogeneity in outcomes and limited studies per outcome necessitate cautious interpretation of the findings and highlight the need for further research.
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Future randomized controlled trials with blinded assessments are essential to establish firm clinical recommendations for bioelectrical feedback therapies.

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