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Integrating Cardiac Rehabilitation in Stroke Recovery
Stroke remains a top contributor to long-term disability in the United States and substantially limits a person ’s physical activity. Decreased cardiovascular capacity is a major contributing factor to activity limitations and is a significant health concern. Addressing the cardiovascular capacity of stroke survivors as part of poststroke management results in significant improvements in their endurance, fu nctional recovery, and medical outcomes such as all-cause rehospitalization and mortality. Incorporation of a structured approach similar to the cardiac rehabilitation program, including aerobic exercise and risk fact...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - August 11, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sara J. Cuccurullo, Talya K. Fleming, Hayk Petrosyan Source Type: research

Towards meaningful community ambulation in individuals post stroke through use of a smart hip exoskeleton: a preliminary investigation
Assist Technol. 2023 Jul 26. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2239555. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, leaving survivors with profound mobility challenges that impact independent community ambulation. Evidence shows assistance at the hip during walking may be beneficial for stroke survivors. In this cross-over design study, we examine the impact of a novel hip exoskeleton on both functional and patient reported outcomes measuring speed, fall risk, gait symmetry, energy expenditure and perceived walking ability during both indoors and outdoors in single and s...
Source: Assistive Technology - July 26, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kinsey Herrin Emily Upton Aaron Young Source Type: research

Empowering stroke survivors: understanding the role of multidisciplinary rehabilitation Impact of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with someone having a stroke every 40 seconds in the United-States[1]. A stroke can occur by clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It can also be caused by a burst of a blood vessel that causes bleeding in the brain. There are also other unknown causes of stroke which occur less frequently. A stroke causes brain cells to die as they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood. Some of the most common risk factors of stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart diseases, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity[2].
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 24, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Urvashy Gopaul, Demers Marika, Marina Charalambous, William R Reed Source Type: research

Empowering Stroke Survivors: Understanding The Role of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
Stroke is 1 of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with someone having a stroke every 40 seconds in the United-States.1 A stroke can occur by clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It can also be caused by a burst of a blood vessel that causes bleeding in the brain. There are also other unknown causes of stroke which occur less frequently. A stroke causes brain cells to die as they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood. Some of the most common risk factors of stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart diseases, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 24, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: INFORMATION/EDUCATION PAGE Source Type: research

Effects of dynamic body weight support on functional independence measures in acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study
Stroke remains a major public health concern in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Dynamic body weight support (DBWS) systems are popular technology available for use in c...
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - January 16, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Justin Huber, Nicholas Elwert, Elizabeth Salmon Powell, Philip M. Westgate, Emily Hines and Lumy Sawaki Tags: Research Source Type: research

African Americans and Women Have Lower Functional Gains During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation After Hemorrhagic Stroke
Conclusions The results of our study indicate that Functional Independence Measure efficiency was worse for African Americans and female patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. Future research should consider these racial and sex disparities and focus on providing targeted rehabilitation therapy.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 26, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

How does culture influence the implementation of strategy training in stroke rehabilitation? A rapid ethnographic study of therapist perspectives in Taiwan and the United States
CONCLUSIONS: Therapists from both countries shared similar perspectives on the perceived advantages of strategy training, such as enhancing client empowerment and engagement, and the generalization of strategies. Family involvement was more prominently discussed by therapists in Taiwan than by those in the United States.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONStrategy training differs from conventional rehabilitation in its emphasis on clients' life participation and empowerment, generalization of strategies, and enhancement of their engagement, confidence, and problem-solving skills.Therapists may face challenges related to client...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 28, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Feng-Hang Chang Beth E Fields Jessica M Kersey Chao-Yi Wu Minmei Shih Elizabeth R Skidmore Source Type: research

Return to Work for People With Aphasia
Right now, about 2.5 million people in the United States are living with aphasia after stroke.1 Aphasia can make it difficult to talk, listen, read, and/or write. Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia, but it can also happen after a traumatic brain injury (eg, blow to the head), a brain tumor, brain infection, or a neurodegenerative disease (eg, Alzheimer's dementia).2 Many people with aphasia are of working age, and this number is going up as more young people in the United States are sustaining stroke.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 5, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Natalie Gilmore Tags: INFORMATION/EDUCATION PAGE Source Type: research

Orthotic Research Initiative for Outcomes aNalysis (ORION I): predictors of PROMIS PF for stroke survivors seeking orthotic intervention
CONCLUSIONS: These results improve understanding of the factors that contribute to impaired self-reported PF of stroke survivors in need of AFO intervention.Implications for rehabilitationAnkle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are often used to improve physical performance measures of physical performance (PF) during stroke rehabilitation.Our data indicate that the self-reported PF of AFO users is severely impaired.Level of assistance, time since ankle and foot problems began, and living assistance status are important clinical characteristics to consider when planning AFO intervention for this population.PMID:34473570 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1971306
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 2, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sally A DiBello Shane R Wurdeman Stacey L Gorniak Source Type: research

Rationale for a Clinical Trial That Compares Acute Stroke Rehabilitation at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities to Skilled Nursing Facilities: Challenges and Opportunities
In the United States, approximately 400,000 patients with acute stroke are discharged annually to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) or skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Typically, IRFs provide time-intensive therapy for an average of 2-3 weeks, whereas SNFs provide more moderately intensive therapy for 4-5 weeks. The factors that influence discharge to an IRF or SNF are multifactorial and poorly understood. The complexity of these factors in combination with subjective clinical indications contributes to large variations in the use of IRFs and SNFs.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - August 31, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kent P. Simmonds, James Burke, Allan J. Kozlowski, Michael Andary, Zhehui Luo, Mathew J. Reeves Tags: SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Accuracy of an algorithm in predicting upper limb functional capacity in a United States population
: To determine the accuracy of an algorithm, using clinical measures only, on a sample of persons with first ever stroke in the US. It was hypothesized that algorithm accuracy would fall in a range of 70-80%.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - August 20, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jessica Barth, Kimberly J. Waddell, Marghuretta D. Bland, Catherine E. Lang Source Type: research

An Analysis of the Inclusion of Women, Older Individuals, and Racial/Ethnic Minorities in Rehabilitation Clinical Trials
Conclusions In this study, we found that among participants of rehabilitation clinical trials women, older individuals, and racial/ethnic minorities were generally underrepresented. In contrast, Black or African American participants were overrepresented with the exception of cardiac trials. An important finding was that many trials did not report age and/or race/ethnicity. Investigators should aim to include underrepresented populations and improve reporting.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Suicide Following Stroke in the United States Veterans Health Administration Population
In the United States (US), suicide is a leading cause of death, and most of these suicides involve firearms, highlighting the importance of lethal means safety in suicide prevention.(1, 2) US Veterans experience a suicide rate 1.5 times higher than US civilian adults and are more likely to use firearms as the means of suicide.(3) Risk factors for suicide within this population include demographic factors such as sex, age, race, and level of education, as well as health factors such as smoking status, psychiatric conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - March 31, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jordan M. Wyrwa, Tyler M. Shirel, Trisha A. Hostetter, Alexandra L. Schneider, Claire A. Hoffmire, Kelly A. Stearns-Yoder, Jeri E. Forster, Nathan E. Odom, Lisa A. Brenner Tags: Original Research Source Type: research