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The effects of virtual reality training in stroke and Parkinson's disease rehabilitation: a systematic review and a perspective on usability
CONCLUSIONS: VR training is suggested as an effective intervention to improve the functional ability in stroke and PD patients. Addition of VR into a rehabilitation program might facilitate patient's motivation, participation and improvement, as this method was generally well accepted, and the results of trials were promising. The consideration of disorder-specific aspects should take place during the decision-making of VR implementation.PMID:35078401 | DOI:10.1186/s11556-022-00283-3
Source: Health Physics - January 26, 2022 Category: Physics Authors: Ksenija Sevcenko Ingrid Lindgren Source Type: research

The effects of virtual reality training in stroke and Parkinson ’s disease rehabilitation: a systematic review and a perspective on usability
ConclusionsVR training is suggested as an effective intervention to improve the functional ability in stroke and PD patients. Addition of VR into a rehabilitation program might facilitate patient ’s motivation, participation and improvement, as this method was generally well accepted, and the results of trials were promising. The consideration of disorder-specific aspects should take place during the decision-making of VR implementation.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 25, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effect of a passive hip exoskeleton on walking distance in neurological patients.
This study indicates the potential of Exoband as an effective tool for gait rehabilitation in patients with neurological diseases. Wearable, lightweight and low-cost devices such as the one involved in this work have the potential to improve walking distance in patients. PMID: 33481693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Assistive Technology - January 24, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Assist Technol Source Type: research

Rhythmic auditory stimulation and gait training in traumatic brain injury: a pilot study - Thompson S, Hays K, Weintraub A, Ketchum JM, Kowalski RG.
Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) has been well researched with stroke survivors and individuals who have Parkinson's disease, but little research exists on RAS with people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pilot study aimed to (1) ...
Source: SafetyLit - October 27, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Neurogeriatrics-a  vision for improved care and research for geriatric patients with predominating neurological disabilities.
This article discusses how neurological know-how could be integrated in academic geriatric medicine to improve care of neurogeriatric patients, to foster neurogeriatric research and training concepts and to provide innovative care concepts for geriatric patients with predominant neurological conditions and disabilities. PMID: 32430766 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - May 18, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jacobs AH, Emmert K, Baron R, Bartsch T, Bauer J, Becker C, Berg D, Bergmann P, Boetzel K, Bollheimer C, Deuschl G, Djukic M, Drey M, Durwen H, Ebersbach G, Elshehabi M, Geritz J, Gisinger C, Guennewig T, Hauptmann B, Heppner HJ, Hobert MA, Hofmann W, Hue Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Motor Impairments in Patients With Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review
Conclusions There is weak evidence for a positive effect of short-term whole-body vibration training on spasticity of lower limbs, mobility, balance, and postural control. Besides, positive effect of the long-term effect of whole-body vibration training on mobility in patients with neurological disorders. The optimal whole-body vibration training parameters in treating patients with neurological disorders remain unclear.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 15, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Respiratory repercussions of neurological diseases and how best to manage them.
This article summarizes the evidence regarding the respiratory impairments in major neurological diseases, and how to best manage them.Expert opinion: On the balance of available evidence, respiratory impairments are part of the clinical profile of neurological diseases including Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Parkinson Disease, acquiring more importance as the pathologies progress. It is recognized that knowledge gaps remain in some areas of relevance related to respiratory function and further research is required. When considering the therapeutic options, the respiratory training emerges as the approach with most eviden...
Source: Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine - November 5, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Expert Rev Respir Med Source Type: research

Video game-based and conventional therapies in patients of neurological deficits: an experimental study.
Conclusion: This study opens the way for future researchers, psychologists, physiotherapist and other practitioners to do more extensive work in the domain of virtual reality with different sample, constructs and approaches.Implications for rehabilitationIt has become increasing important to introduce new state-to-art technologies in domain of rehabilitation.People are reluctant to use all the traditional modes of treatment. As these conventional ways of treatment are least motivating and interesting to indulge the patients without force and burden. It is evident in the present study that addition of virtual reality-based ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Syed UE, Kamal A Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Exercise Training Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, and Parkinson Disease: Rapid Review and Synthesis
This article synthesized resources that reported aerobic and resistance training guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis, stroke, and Parkinson disease. Systematic searches yielded 25 eligible resources from electronic databases and Web sites or textbooks of major organizations. Data were extracted (exercise frequency, intensity, time, and type) and synthesized into three sets of recommendations. Exercise guidelines for multiple sclerosis consistently recommended 2–3 d/wk of aerobic training (10–30 mins at moderate intensity) and 2–3 d/wk of resistance training (1–3 sets between 8 and 15 repetition maximum). ...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 20, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

Exercise-based games interventions at home in individuals with a neurological disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions. This systematic review reveals that EBGs seem a relevant alternative for rehabilitation at home because the effectiveness of these interventions was at least equivalent to conventional therapy or usual care. We give recommendations for the development of new EBG therapies.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - May 10, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

More Research Is Needed on Lifestyle Behaviors That Influence Progression of Parkinson's Disease
This article highlights some of these challenges in the design of lifestyle studies in PD, and suggests a more coordinated international effort is required, including ongoing longitudinal observational studies. In combination with pharmaceutical treatments, healthy lifestyle behaviors may slow the progression of PD, empower patients, and reduce disease burden. For optimal care of people with PD, it is important to close this gap in current knowledge and discover whether such associations exist. Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) is an age-related complex progressive neurodegenerative disorder, with key p...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Function in Older People: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Conclusions: Lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, sleep, and social activity appear to be associated with cognitive function among older people. Physical activity and appropriate durations of sleep and conversation are important for cognitive function. Introduction Dementia is a major public health issue worldwide, with a serious burden for patients, caregivers, and society, as well as substantial economic impacts (1). Although the prevalence of late-life cognitive impairment and dementia are expected to increase in future, effective disease-modifying treatments are currently unavailable. Therefore, unders...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Beta Amyloid Deposition Is Not Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
In this study, we used a well-validated visual assessment to clinically rate scans as being amyloid positive or negative (38). As there is not an accepted threshold based on standardized centiloid reference regions, we defined an amyloid positivity centiloid cut-off threshold in our sample. Our cut-off (CL = 31.3, SUVR = 1.21) corresponds well to the estimated value proposed by Rowe and colleagues (34) in the context of AD (CL = 25–30), however our estimated threshold may be biased by the low number of Aβ positive patients. Our results suggest a lower prevalence of amyloid-positive PDD individuals than in ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Exercise as a Prescription for Patients with Various Diseases
Publication date: Available online 18 April 2019Source: Journal of Sport and Health ScienceAuthor(s): Xin Luan, Xiangyang Tian, Haixin Zhang, Rui Huang, Na Li, Peijie Chen, Ru WangAbstractA growing understanding of the benefits of exercise over the past few decades has prompted researchers to take an interest in the possibilities of exercise therapy. Because each sport has its own set of characteristics and physiological complications that tend to appear during exercise training, the effects and underlying mechanisms of exercise remain unclear. Thus, the first step in probing exercise effects on different diseases is the s...
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - April 20, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Learning to Walk Again
When someone suffers a stroke, he or she often loses some mobility, and some 60 percent of survivors are left with lower-limb deficits. “They usually have one leg that's more impaired than the other leg, and then they undergo rehabilitation and physical therapy. And often they don't fully recover,” said Conor Walsh, professor of engineering and applied sciences at the John A. Paulson Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a core faculty member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, in an interview with MD+DI. But a new device called ReSto...
Source: MDDI - April 17, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Susan Shepard Tags: Design Source Type: news

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