Exploring the Extent of Restoration of Voluntary Movements, Function, Quality of Life and Cost of Formal Care in Dense Strokes Treated by the Optokinetic Chart Stimulation Based OKCSIB Protocol: A Prospective Pilot Randomised Case Controlled Study

Background: Stroke remains one of the largest causes of impairment and disability globally. Stroke involves high costs to the health economy. Objective: To explore the extent of recovery of voluntary movements and function in dense acute strokes treated with the optokinetic chart stimulation based OKCSIB protocol. Methods: The experimental patient was treated with the OKCSIB protocol. An optokinetic chart was moved in front of the patient for 3 minutes each of lateral, vertical and forwards, twice daily for 5 days a week. The control patient underwent conventional therapy which involved practicing functional task with facilitation of normal movements as per Bobath approach. The main outcome measure was the STREAM upper and lower limb score after 14 weeks.