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Localized muscle vibration in the treatment of motor impairment and spasticity in post-stroke patients: a systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: LMV may be a feasible and safe tool to be integrated into traditional and conventional neurorehabilitation programs for post-stroke patients to reduce spasticity. Analysis of the available clinical trials do not allow us to indicate vibration therapy as effective in functional motor recovery, despite some studies showed encouraging results. Further studies, with larger size of homogeneous patients and with a shared methodology are needed to produce more reliable data especially on the lower limb. PMID: 33111513 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 28, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Avvantaggiato C, Casale R, Cinone N, Facciorusso S, Turitto A, Stuppiello L, Picelli A, Ranieri M, Intiso D, Fiore P, Ciritella C, Santamato A Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Effect of Task-Specific Training on Trunk Control and Balance in Patients with Subacute Stroke.
Conclusion: Task-specific training may be effective in improving the static and dynamic postural control and trunk ranges of motion among subacute stroke patients. PMID: 33294224 [PubMed]
Source: Neurology Research International - December 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurol Res Int Source Type: research

Baseline Motor Impairment Predicts Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined with Physical Therapy-Induced Improvement in Individuals with Chronic Stroke.
Abstract Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can enhance the effect of conventional therapies in post-stroke neurorehabilitation. The ability to predict an individual's potential for tDCS-induced recovery may permit rehabilitation providers to make rational decisions about who will be a good candidate for tDCS therapy. We investigated the clinical and biological characteristics which might predict tDCS plus physical therapy effects on upper limb motor recovery in chronic stroke patients. A cohort of 80 chronic stroke individuals underwent ten to fifteen sessions of tDCS plus physical therapy. The sensor...
Source: Neural Plasticity - December 12, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Baltar A, Piscitelli D, Marques D, Shirahige L, Monte-Silva K Tags: Neural Plast Source Type: research

A 2-Year Longitudinal Study of Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk in Survivors of Stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Duration and bouts of MVPA are associated with body mass index. Increasing MVPA and bouts of MVPA may be a valuable treatment goal to reduce cardiovascular risk in survivors of stroke. IMPACT: This 2-year study found that moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with important cardiovascular risk factors in people who have survived stroke. Understanding these associations could be useful for developing effective treatments to prevent recurrent stroke. PMID: 33305804 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physical Therapy - December 11, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Fini NA, Bernhardt J, Churilov L, Clark R, Holland AE Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 583: Impact of Somatosensory Training on Neural and Functional Recovery of Lower Extremity in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Single Blind Controlled Randomized Trial
er R. Elserougy Recovery of lower extremity (LE) function in chronic stroke patients is considered a barrier to community reintegration. An adequate training program is required to improve neural and functional performance of the affected LE in chronic stroke patients. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of somatosensory rehabilitation on neural and functional recovery of LE in stroke patients. Thirty male and female patients were recruited and randomized to equal groups: control group (GI) and intervention group (GII). All patients were matched for age, duration of stroke, and degree of motor impairment of ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 12, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Reem M. Alwhaibi Noha F. Mahmoud Mye A. Basheer Hoda M. Zakaria Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty Walaa M. Ragab Nisreen N. Al Awaji Hager R. Elserougy Tags: Article Source Type: research

Robot-assisted therapy for upper extremity motor impairment after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: RT might be superior to conventional rehabilitation in improving upper extremity motor impairment in people after stroke with notable upper extremity hemiplegia and limited potential for spontaneous recovery. PMID: 33454787 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physical Therapy - January 18, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Wu J, Cheng H, Zhang J, Yang S, Cai S Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research

Does falls efficacy influence the relationship between forward and backward walking speed after stroke?
CONCLUSIONS: FWS is positively related to BWS post-stroke, but this relationship is influenced by one's perceived falls efficacy. Our results suggest that BWS can be predicted from FWS in people with lower falls efficacy, but as falls efficacy increases, BWS becomes a separate and unassociated construct from FWS. IMPACT STATEMENT: This study provides unique evidence that the degree of falls efficacy significantly influences the relationship between FWS and BWS post-stroke. Physical therapists should examine both FWS and BWS in people with higher falls efficacy, but further investigation is warranted for those with low...
Source: Physical Therapy - February 9, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Bansal K, Clark DJ, Fox EJ, Rose DK Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research

Implementation and evaluation of the virtual Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) for individuals with stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
CONCLUSION: The virtual GRASP program was successfully implemented. Although the program was effective in improving both measured and perceived UE function in a small sample of individuals with stroke, caution should be taken in generalizing the results.IMPACT: Implementing telerehabilitation is crucial to optimize patient outcomes and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our findings provide guidance on the process of delivering a UE rehabilitation program remotely via videoconferencing for stroke. Moreover, insights that arise from this study also inform the implementation of other telerehabilitation services.PMID:33682872 | D...
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Chieh-Ling Yang Seonaid Waterson Janice J Eng Source Type: research

Functional outcomes among stroke patients in Alagoas, Brazil: observational study
CONCLUSION: We found a FD rate four times greater than in another Brazilian study. Lower stroke severity and fewer depressive symptoms were associated with achieving functional independence. Less than half of the patients were referred to a rehabilitation service at hospital discharge and few had access to multidisciplinary treatment.PMID:33729419 | DOI:10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0304.R2.10122020
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - March 17, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jussara Almeida de Oliveira Baggio Dandhara Henrique de Farias Lizanilda Leite de Gusm ão Albuquerque Bianca Cardoso de Melo Valqu íria da Silva Daniela Bassi-Dibai Let ícia Januzi de Almeida Rocha Source Type: research

Brain Function Changes Induced by Intermittent Sequential Pneumatic Compression in Patients with Stroke as Assessed by Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
CONCLUSIONS: The significantly increased WA values in the frequency intervals III, IV, and V in the MC of patients with ischemic stroke might be related to cortical activity in the MC in addition to increased cerebral perfusion. The decreased LI values in the prefrontal cortex and MC indicated that the ISPC may have had a positive effect on the functional rehabilitation of these regions.IMPACT: This study provides a method for assessing the effects of ISPC on cerebral oscillations, and the results benefit the optimization of ISPC parameters in personalized treatment for the functional recovery of patients with stroke.PMID:...
Source: Physical Therapy - June 1, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hui Xie Gongcheng Xu Congcong Huo Wenhao Li Haihong Zhao Zeping Lv Zengyong Li Source Type: research

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