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The effect of different shoes on functional mobility and energy expenditure in post-stroke hemiplegic patients using ankle-foot orthosis
Conclusion: When patients using ankle–foot orthosis wore rocker shoes, their functional mobility improved and oxygen cost diminished. Also, rocker shoes was significantly more effective than standard shoes in improving functional mobility parameters. Clinical relevance This study suggests that in post-stroke hemiplegic patients using ankle–foot orthosis, wearing rocker shoes can lead to much more improved functional mobility and decreased energy expenditure compared to ankle–foot orthosis only. Thus, in stroke patients, the combination of ankle–foot orthosis-rocker shoes is recommended for both reh...
Source: Prosthetics and Orthotics International - September 19, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Farmani, F., Mohseni Bandpei, M. A., Bahramizadeh, M., Aminian, G., Nikoo, M. R., Sadeghi-goghari, M. Tags: Original Research Reports Source Type: research

Relationship Between Nutritional Factors and Hip Bone Density in Individuals with Chronic Stroke
AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dietary habits and hip bone health in community-dwelling individuals with chronic stroke. The usual dietary intake of 94 individuals with chronic stroke (30 women, mean age: 59.0  years) was assessed by a 3-day food record within a single week. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) at both hips. The results showed that low hip bone mass was found in 59 and 50 of the participants on the affected and unaffected side, respectively. The mean hip BMD was also significantly lower on the affected side than the unaf...
Source: Calcified Tissue International - April 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Motor unit plasticity in stroke survivors: Altered distribution of gastrocnemius ’ action potentials
Introduction: Stroke leads to severe motor deficits, affecting balance control, lower limb function and gait. Motor impairments may persist even months after stroke [1,2] and are possibly associated with motor unit plasticity. Considering stroke leads to the death of motor neurons and the consequent reinnervation of orphan fibres by surviving motor neurons [1], it is possible that the territory of motor units increases after stroke. Here we investigate this issue with intramuscular and surface electromyograms (EMGs).
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: T. Vieira, T. Lemos, L.A.S. Oliveira, C.H.R. Horsczaruk, F. Tovar-Moll, E.C. Rodrigues Tags: O17 Source Type: research

Mirror therapy for improving lower limb motor function and mobility after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Each year there are approximately 15 million strokes worldwide, making stroke one of the major causes of high level disability in the home and in the community [1]. In the USA, UK and Australia stroke is found to be a principle source of burden of care and of long term disability and it has been highlighted that these factors are accentuated and maintained by impaired walking ability [2 –4]. The rehabilitation of impaired lower limb functioning post stroke is a major issue and this is demonstrated by the fact that approximately 30% of patients with chronic stroke have persistent difficulties in independent ambulation [5].
Source: Gait and Posture - May 12, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: P. Broderick, F. Horgan, C. Blake, M. Ehrensberger, D. Simpson, K. Monaghan Source Type: research

Effect of different designs of ankle-foot orthoses on gait in patients with stroke: A systematic review
Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is one of the main causes of mortality throughout the world [1]. Individuals with stroke and other neurological disorders have reduced walking capacity, which has a great impact on the daily life. Subjects ’ gait following the stroke is characterized by reduced walking speed, increased energy cost, asymmetry, foot drop, and insufficient muscle activity in the stance phase [2–6]. Regaining independent safe mobility is the frequent aim of stroke rehabilitation and an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is oft en used to improve mobility and balance as a part of this program [7].
Source: Gait and Posture - March 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aliyeh Daryabor, Mokhtar Arazpour, Gholamreza Aminian Tags: Review Source Type: research

Effects of robot assistive upper extremity rehabilitation on motor and cognitive recovery, the quality of life, and activities of daily living in stroke patients.
CONCLUSION: In the light of our results, robotic rehabilitation in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program seems to be effective on improving motor recovery and the quality of life in subacute stroke patients. PMID: 29966188 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - July 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research

The effects of the neck stabilization exercise on the muscle activity of trunk respiratory muscles and maximum voluntary ventilation of chronic stroke patients.
CONCLUSIONS: The application of a combination of a neck stabilization exercise and a breathing retraining exercise to patients with a chronic stroke can increase activity of respiratory muscles and MVV. PMID: 30958329 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - April 10, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research

Effects of resistive jaw opening exercise in stroke patients with dysphagia: A double- blind, randomized controlled study.
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that RJOE helps in hyoid movement, aspiration reduction, and oral intake in patients with dysphagia after stroke. PMID: 31127757 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - May 29, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research

Gait training with auditory feedback improves trunk control, muscle activation and dynamic balance in patients with hemiparetic stroke: A randomized controlled pilot study.
CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that gait training with auditory feedback was beneficial for improving trunk control and muscle activation in patients with hemiparetic stroke. PMID: 31594193 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - October 10, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research

Application of Novel Graphite Flex Sensors in Closed-Loop Angle Feedback on a Soft Robotic Glove for Stroke Rehabilitation
Conclusions This work has presented a novel integration and implementation of graphite-based flex sensors with a soft robotic glove for stroke rehabilitation. The relationship between the signal voltage and the MCP joint angle varies greatly with anatomical differences between each individual, and with sensor placement. However, based on the experimental results, a linear mapping calibration algorithm for the graphite-based flex sensors was implemented, which also complements its robustness for the potential application on stroke rehabilitation. The effectiveness of the calibration algorithm is also thus demonstrated via...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - September 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES Source Type: research

Effects of ankle joint proprioceptive training and thermal approach on stroke patients' trunk, balance stability and gait parameter
CONCLUSION: This study can be used as intervention data for recovering trunk, balance stability and gait parameters in post-stroke patients.PMID:35599465 | DOI:10.3233/BMR-210141
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - May 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kyung-Hun Kim Dong-Hoon Kim Source Type: research