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Strategies for equilibrium maintenance during single leg standing on a wobble board
Altering the support surface is a widely used technique to challenge balance control during standing as a means of training of postural stability[1–4]. Wobble boards (WB, also called balance boards or ankle discs) have been used as part of neuromuscular training programs to enhance proprioception and balance control, especially among young adults and teenagers[5]. Training programs including such devices are effective in improving leg muscle reaction time and burst duration when experiencing perturbations to balance in young adults [1,6], as well as in improving balance in both static and dynamic conditions in stroke pat...
Source: Gait and Posture - December 13, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Priscila de Brito Silva, Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting, Anderson Souza Castelo Oliveira, Uffe Laessoe, Uwe Gustav Kersting Tags: Full length Article Source Type: research
Between-day reliability of triceps surae responses to standing perturbations in people post-stroke and healthy controls: a high-density surface EMG investigation
Deficits in muscle activation are an important contributor to disability in mobility function in people after stroke [1]. For this reason, surface electromyography (EMG) is used by researchers to investigate changes in neuromuscular recruitment strategies associated with stroke in longitudinal studies [2–4]. Recent evidence suggests that surface electromyography could be useful in clinical settings to give an indication of motor recovery after stroke [5,6], as well as for biofeedback [7] as an intervention for lower limb [8] and upper limb [9] impairments post-stroke.
Source: Gait and Posture - December 7, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A. Gallina, C.L. Pollock, T.M. Vieira, T.D. Ivanova, S.J. Garland Tags: Full length Article Source Type: research
Association of trunk control with mobility performance and accelerometry-based gait characteristics in hemiparetic patients with subacute stroke
Stroke and cerebrovascular disease are leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and disability, and are the most common cause of the need for long-term care in Japan [1]. As well as upper- and lower-extremity impairments, trunk motor impairment also arises from stroke and follows the time course of the recovery [2,3]. Trunk control plays an important role in movement control and postural balance during functional activities. Previous studies have demonstrated that trunk control after stroke is closely associated with functional balance and activities of daily living [4–6], and is an important predictor of functional recovery [7–9].
Source: Gait and Posture - November 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Takuya Isho, Shigeru Usuda Source Type: research
Instrumented shoes for activity classification in the elderly
Ageing is frequently accompanied by loss of mobility, frailty, fear of falling and a greater risk of injury or disease caused by declining physiologic system dynamics [1]. It is crucial to remain active or become active again while aging, since suitable levels of physical activity (PA) can improve one's health and quality of life [2]. An increase in PA is linked to lower morbidity and mortality [3] by reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, dementia, diabetes and osteoporosis [4–6].
Source: Gait and Posture - October 26, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christopher Moufawad el Achkar, Constanze Lenoble-Hoskovec, Anisoara Paraschiv-Ionescu, Kristof Major, Christophe Büla, Kamiar Aminian Source Type: research
Posturography using the Wii Balance Board™
The high incidence and prevalence of balance disorders after stroke and their implications for most daily activities make assessment and rehabilitation of balance a priority [1]. Severity of balance deficits have been traditionally assessed using clinical scales [2], which are usually easy to administer in the clinic and not time-consuming. However, balance scales and tests can be influenced by subjective bias and they provide limited sensitivity to, and information about, sensory integration [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - October 15, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Roberto Llorens, Jorge Latorre, Enrique Noé, Emily A. Keshner Source Type: research
Posturography using the Wii Balance Board™. A feasibility study with healthy adults and adults post-stroke
The high incidence and prevalence of balance disorders after stroke and their implications for most daily activities make assessment and rehabilitation of balance a priority [1]. Severity of balance deficits have been traditionally assessed using clinical scales [2], which are usually easy to administer in the clinic and not time-consuming. However, balance scales and tests can be influenced by subjective bias and they provide limited sensitivity to, and information about, sensory integration [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - October 15, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Roberto Llorens, Jorge Latorre, Enrique Noé, Emily A. Keshner Tags: Full length Article Source Type: research
A novel and simple test of gait adaptability predicts gold standard measures of functional mobility in stroke survivors
The ability to adjust the on-going walking pattern in response to environmental and task goals is key to regaining independent mobility in the community following stroke. However, reports indicate few stroke survivors can independently climb stairs and inclines, and walk the speeds and distances required for mobility in the community [1,2]. Further reports indicate that after a stroke most falls are caused by trips, slips, or misplaced steps while walking [3,4]. This suggests that an inability to adapt the walking pattern in response to the environment may be a key factor limiting recovery of independent mobility in stroke survivors.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 28, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hollands Kl, Pelton Ta, van der Veen S, Alharbi S, Hollands Ma Tags: Full length Article Source Type: research
Relationships between fear of falling, balance confidence, and control of balance, gait, and reactive stepping in individuals with sub-acute stroke
Fall risk for individuals with stroke is over twice that of healthy older adults [1]. Falling is a common medical complication post-stroke [2,3], with an especially high risk of occurrence during hospital stay [4] and after discharge home from in-patient rehabilitation [5]. Falls often contribute to fear of falling (FOF), or FOF can develop in absence of a fall [6]. FOF is prevalent post-stroke, with up to 88% of individuals with stroke who experience a fall developing FOF [7]. Resulting activity avoidance may lead to restricted mobility and deconditioning, contributing to reduced functional capabilities, loss of functiona...
Source: Gait and Posture - September 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alison Schinkel-Ivy, Elizabeth L. Inness, Avril Mansfield Tags: Full length Article Source Type: research
The influence of specific upper limb rehabilitation in a post-stroke patients on the reaching and on the upper limbs movements during gait
Research question: The aim of the present study is to analyse the effects of an integrated rehabilitative treatment on upper limb kinematics and movements during gait, using instrumental evaluation.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: L. Pianta, A. Scirè, N. Cau, M. Galli, P. Capodaglio, A. Mauro Tags: Session PS06 Trunk and Upper Extremity Source Type: research
Three dimensional kinematic analyses of movement control of individual fingers post-stroke
Research question: Objectives of the present study are: (1) to quantify finger movements in a 3D context and (2) by this method investigate the ability to perform individualized finger movements, with and without vision of the hands, in persons with a chronic stroke diagnosis compared to able-bodied controls.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A.-M. Johansson, H. Grip, A. Strong, J. Selling, L. Rönnqvist, C.-J. Boraxbekk, C. Häger Tags: Session PS06 Trunk and Upper Extremity Source Type: research
Gait rehabilitation of post-stroke patients by treadmill gait training with visual feedback
Research question: To study gait training on treadmills with visual feedback and the effect thereof on the quantitative and qualitative gait parameters in stroke patients during their in-hospital rehabilitation.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Z. Pavare, I. Garuta, T. Ananjeva, A. Smolovs Tags: Session PS14 Outcome study Source Type: research
Quantitative evaluation of gait kinematics in post-stroke patients: The effects of a specific integrated upper limb rehabilitation
Research question: The aims of the present study are: analyse the effects of an innovative integrated upper limb rehabilitative treatment in a post-stroke patient and assess gait kinematics changes using instrumental evaluation.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: L. Pianta, V. Cimolin, M. Bigoni, M. Galli, A. Scirè, A. Mauro Tags: Session PS14 Outcome study Source Type: research
Does kinematics add meaningful information to clinical assessment in upper limb rehabilitation after stroke?
Research question: The aims of this study were: (a) quantify the upper limb impairments in post-stroke patients; (b) quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of an upper limb rehabilitation program; (c) gain more clinically meaningful information using kinematic analysis in addition to clinical assessment.
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: L. Pianta, M. Bigoni, V. Cimolin, N. Cau, S. Baudo, A. Mauro Tags: Session OS08 Upper Extremity Source Type: research
Contribution of personalized avatar for post stroke gait rehabilitation: A preliminary study
Research question: Can the mimetic abilities of human, be involved in functional rehabilitation using virtual reality?
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: H. Agopyan, J. Bredin, J.-P. Flambart, C. Ginon, T. Poirier, J. Griffet Tags: Session OS02 Rehab Adults Source Type: research
Characterization of elderly, stroke and chorea populations using gait variability and stability indexes
Research question: Are gait variability and stability indexes representative of specific diseases? And can they explain the physiological deficit of motor control in these pathologies?
Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: P. Tamburini, D. Trojaniello, M.C. Bisi, A. Cereatti, U. Della Croce, R. Stagni Tags: Session OS02 Rehab Adults Source Type: research
