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Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in the treatment of spasticity of the hemiparetic lower extremity more than six months post stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacological treatment initiated 6 months post stroke reduced lower limb spasticity. Relevant areas of exploration for future research could include the period of effectiveness, long-term complications, and a cost-benefit analysis of such treatments. PMID: 23192713 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: McIntyre A, Lee T, Janzen S, Mays R, Mehta S, Teasell R Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Cardiovascular conditioning for comfortable gait speed and total distance walked during the chronic stage of stroke: a meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: Cardiovascular conditioning resulted in clinically relevant gains in walking distance of over 100 m post treatment on the 6MWT when initiated during the chronic stage of stroke. These results demonstrate that individuals in the chronic stage of stroke can still benefit from interventions to improve gait and mobility. This has important implications for outpatient and community-based programs. PMID: 23192710 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Mehta S, Pereira S, Janzen S, Mays R, Viana R, Lobo L, Teasell RW Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Participation in the chronic phase of stroke.
Conclusions: Most participants experienced participation problems, despite relatively good physical recovery. In addition to physical and cognitive factors, subjective complaints of persons with stroke should be addressed in the rehabilitation program. PMID: 23340071 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - January 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: van der Zee CH, Visser-Meily JM, Lindeman E, Jaap Kappelle L, Post MW Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Validity of rating of perceived exertion ranges in individuals in the subacute stage of stroke recovery.
Conclusion: RPE appears to be a reasonable indicator of exercise intensity after stroke at moderate (60%-70% Vo2peak) but not high-intensity exercise (80% Vo2peak). This conclusion is based on the high degree of between-subject variability in RPE at 80% Vo2peak. Future research should identify whether RPE can be adapted to accurately capture exertion during high-intensity exercise after stroke. PMID: 24273299 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sage M, Middleton LE, Tang A, Sibley KM, Brooks D, McIlroy W Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Quantification of perceived exertion during isometric force production with the borg scale in healthy individuals and patients with chronic stroke.
Conclusion: Both healthy subjects and subjects with stroke are able to differentiate distinct levels of perceived exertion during isometric force when prompted with the Borg scale. Efforts at lower percentages of MVC are perceived by subjects with stroke as greater-than-normal Borg RPE levels. PMID: 24521838 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - January 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Hampton S, Armstrong G, Ayyar MS, Li S Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Does robot-assisted gait rehabilitation improve balance in stroke patients? A systematic review.
Abstract The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the improvements in balance after robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in stroke patients. Two databases were searched: PubMed and Web of Knowledge. The most important key words are "stroke," "RAGT," "balance," "Lokomat," and "gait trainer." Studies were included if stroke patients were involved in RAGT protocols, and balance was determined as an outcome measurement. The articles were checked for methodological quality by 2 reviewers (Cohen's κ = 0.72). Nine studies were included (7 true experimental and 2 pre-experimental studies; methodological quality ...
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - March 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Swinnen E, Beckwée D, Meeusen R, Baeyens JP, Kerckhofs E Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Individualized treadmill and strength training for chronic stroke rehabilitation: effects of imbalance.
Discussion: These findings suggest that a protocol combining treadmill with strength training has beneficial long-term effects on functional walking measures after chronic stroke, especially in patients who initially have low balance ability. PMID: 24722041 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - April 17, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Al-Jarrah M, Shaheen S, Harries N, Kissani N, Molteni F, Bar Haim S, On Behalf Of Mesf Project Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Clinimetric properties of the timed up and go test for patients with stroke: a systematic review.
Conclusion: The TUG can be recommended for measuring basic mobility skills after stroke in patients who are able to walk. However, the procedures and instructions should be described more clearly. PMID: 24985387 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - May 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Hafsteinsdóttir TB, Rensink M, Schuurmans M Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Enhancing community-based rehabilitation for stroke survivors: creating a discharge link.
CONCLUSION: The provision of timely more intensive home-based rehabilitation services for new stroke survivors transitioning home and unable to access outpatient care was associated with decreased hospital LOS and decreased readmission rates. PMID: 25467399 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Langstaff C, Martin C, Brown G, McGuinness D, Mather J, Loshaw J, Jones N, Fletcher K, Paterson J Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Motor and sensory effects of ipsilesional upper extremity hypothermia and contralesional sensory training for chronic stroke patients.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of immersion hypothermia on the ipsilesional UE in association with sensory training of the contralesional UE improved motor function and sensitivity in the contralesional UE of individuals with chronic stroke. Immersion hypothermia of the ipsilesional UE in chronic stroke patients is a safe, practical, inexpensive, and easily applied technique. PMID: 25776120 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - February 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Lima NM, Menegatti KC, Yu É, Sacomoto NY, Oberg TD, Honorato DC Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Effect of task-oriented training for people with stroke: a meta-analysis focused on repetitive or circuit training.
CONCLUSIONS: Task-oriented training interventions are useful for improving muscle strength and gait related activities in both acute/sub-acute and chronic stroke patients. Although this meta-analysis provides evidence of task-oriented training for improving functioning after stroke, further studies are necessary to investigate the effects of training on upper extremities and the overall cost-effectiveness of such training. PMID: 25776119 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - February 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Jeon BJ, Kim WH, Park EY Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Effects of weight-shift training on walking ability, ambulation, and weight distribution in individuals with chronic stroke: a pilot study.
CONCLUSION: Weight-shift training seems to improve gait and ambulation in subjects with chronic stroke, but not with standing weight distribution. However, this pilot study has several limitations and a larger sample size with a control group is necessary. PMID: 25921061 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - April 28, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Andersson P, Franzén E Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Survey of survivors' perspective on return to work after stroke.
CONCLUSION: Although earning an income is a strong motivation to RTW, salary decreases in importance when compared with other psychological benefits. Fatigue was rated as the second highest impairment barrier to RTW and persisted as a relevant impediment over time. Attitudes of co-workers and flexibility in work schedule were viewed as most helpful to the RTW process, whereas work stress was viewed as the greatest impediment to return. Only 24% of the sample received VR counseling with more respondents receiving counseling if they returned 6 months or longer after their stroke. Other trends and clinical and research implic...
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - April 28, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hartke RJ, Trierweiler R Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Changes in quadriceps muscle thickness in acute non-ambulatory stroke survivors.
CONCLUSION: Quadriceps muscle thickness decreased in acute non-ambulatory stroke survivors not only in the paretic limb but also in the non-paretic limb, particularly during the period from admission to the second week. PMID: 26094880 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - June 20, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Nozoe M, Kanai M, Kubo H, Kitamura Y, Shimada S, Mase K Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Does training sitting balance on a platform tilted 10° to the weak side improve trunk control in the acute phase after stroke? A randomized, controlled trial.
CONCLUSION: Lateral sitting training on the tilting platform improved the impaired trunk function of persons with stroke. PMID: 26245847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - August 6, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Fujino Y, Amimoto K, Fukata K, Ishihara S, Makita S, Takahashi H Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research