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Neurophysiological evaluation in a group of post-stroke hemiparetic patients subjected to a six week robot-assisted gait training
Introduction: Robotics and related technologies have begun to realize their promise to improve the delivery of rehabilitation therapy, but the mechanism by which they enhance recovery remains unclear and the details of the recovery process is still largely unknown [1,2]. The electromechanical-driven gait orthosis Lokomat has demonstrated its feasibility and utility for gait rehabilitation after stroke, but the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the improvement of motor function has not been deeply investigated yet [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - August 1, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: F. Bertolucci, V. Monaco, C. Simonella, S. Micera, B. Rossi, C. Chisari Source Type: research

Imaging of the Vulnerable Carotid Plaque: Biological Targeting of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis Using Iron Oxide Particles and MRI
This study aims at visualizing and characterizing atherosclerosis using antibody-conjugated superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) particles as an MRI probe to assess inflammation in human atherosclerotic plaques.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 24, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: J.M.S. Chan, C. Monaco, M. Wylezinska-Arridge, J.L. Tremoleda, R.G.J. Gibbs Tags: Selected abstracts from the May issue of the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Source Type: research

Acute left sided numbness and weakness in a weightlifter
Conclusion Practitioners should be aware of the potential adverse nutritional consequences of supplement consumption. The extent to which this case was influenced by the history of concussions is unknown, but should not be dismissed.
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 11, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Reeser, J. Tags: Abstracts from the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & amp; Illness in Sport, Monaco 2014 Source Type: research

Trunk motion and muscular strength affect knee valgus moment during single-leg landing after overhead stroke in badminton
Conclusions Larger lateral trunk bending associated with weak flexion strength increased knee valgus moment during single-leg landing. The core muscle training focused on trunk flexion strength may improve neuromuscular control of trunk and avoid excessive knee valgus moment in playing badminton, and this may play an important role of ACL injury prevention.
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 11, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kimura, Y., Tsuda, E., Hiraga, Y., Maeda, S., Sasaki, S., Sasaki, E., Fujita, Y., Ishibashi, Y., Makino, M. Tags: Abstracts from the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & amp; Illness in Sport, Monaco 2014 Source Type: research

The implementation of a protocol for the prevention and management of exertional heat illness in sport
Background The risk of heat-related illness in sport is significant. It can range from minor symptoms, through heat exhaustion to heat stroke, coma and possible death. Early recognition and cooling can reduce morbidity and mortality associated with exertional heat illness (EHI). Objective The aim of our study was to establish a protocol for the prevention, recognition and prompt management of EHI, in athletes, who are participating in potentially dangerous weather conditions/environments. Design We performed a prospective, cohort study of the incidence of EHI occurring during a multi-sport event. Setting Our study was p...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 11, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Broman, D., Fearn, R., Wittenberg, M. Tags: Abstracts from the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & amp; Illness in Sport, Monaco 2014 Source Type: research

Shoulder injuries in highly trained competitive swimmers
Conclusions Injury incidence was not influenced by sex or level of competition, but was 50% lower for breaststroke swimmers. Despite the symmetrical nature of swimming the right shoulder seems to be at greater risk of injury.
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 11, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Folland, J., Archer, G. Tags: Abstracts from the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & amp; Illness in Sport, Monaco 2014 Source Type: research

Imaging of the Vulnerable Carotid Plaque: Biological Targeting of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis using Iron Oxide Particles and MRI
This study aims at visualizing and characterizing atherosclerosis using antibody-conjugated superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) particles as an MRI probe to assess inflammation in human atherosclerotic plaques.Methods: Atherosclerotic plaques were collected from 20 consecutive patients (n = 10 from symptomatic patients, n = 10 from asymptomatic patients) undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for extracranial high-grade internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis (>70% luminal narrowing). Inflammatory markers on human atherosclerotic plaques were detected and characterized by ex vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using...
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - March 3, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: J.M.S. Chan, C. Monaco, M. Wylezinska-Arridge, J.L. Tremoleda, R.G.J. Gibbs Tags: Carotid Disease Source Type: research

Imaging of the Vulnerable Carotid Plaque: Biological Targeting of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis using Iron Oxide Particles and MRI.
CONCLUSIONS: These functional molecular MRI probes constitute a novel imaging tool for ex vivo characterization of atherosclerosis at a molecular level. Further development and translation into the clinical arena will facilitate more accurate risk stratification in carotid artery disease in the future. PMID: 24594295 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - March 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Chan JM, Monaco C, Wylezinska-Arridge M, Tremoleda JL, Gibbs RG Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research

Robot-assisted gait training improves motor performances and modifies Motor Unit firing in post-stroke patients.
Conclusions: The evidence that the improvement of walking ability observed in our study determines a significant increase of firing rate of VM not accompanied by an increase of force could suggest an effect of training on motorneuronal firing rate that thus contributes to improve motor control. Clinical Rehabilitation Impact. Given the current wide use of robotics in gait retraining after stroke, our approach can contribute to clarify the mechanisms underlying its rehabilitative impact so as to incorporate the findings of evidencebased practice into appropriate treatment plans for persons poststroke. PMID: 24476805 [P...
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - January 30, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chisari C, Bertolucci F, Monaco V, Venturi M, Simonella C, Micera S, Rossi B Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Spatio-temporal parameters and intralimb coordination patterns describing hemiparetic locomotion at controlled speed
Conclusion: Comparisons between hemiparetic and healthy gait should be carried out when all participants are asked to seek the same suitable dynamic equilibrium led by the same external (i.e., the speed) and internal (i.e., severity of the pathology) conditions. In this respect, biomechanical adaptations reflecting the pathology can be better highlighted by coordinative patterns of coupled segments within each limb than by the spatio-temporal parameters. Accordingly, a deep analysis of the intralimb coordination may be helpful for clinicians while designing therapeutic treatments.
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - June 12, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lucio RinaldiVito Monaco Source Type: research

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