Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation · Oct 2026
Repetitive Task Training With and Without Action Observation for Trunk Control in Patients With Stroke and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
By Park S, Lee SA
Abstract: This study examined the effects of combining action observation with repetitive task training on trunk control in patients with chronic stroke and mild cognitive impairment. Twenty-six participants were randomly assigned to combined training or repetitive task training alone. Interventions were provided 5 times per week for 4 weeks, with 30-minute sessions. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in trunk control assessed by the Function in Sitting Test, Modified Functional Reach Test, and Trunk Impairment Scale. However, no significant between-group differences were observed. These results indicate that both interventions are feasible for trunk rehabilitation, while larger trials are required to confirm long-term effects.