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Predictors of the effect of an arm sling on gait efficiency in stroke patients with shoulder subluxation: a pre-post design clinical trial.
CONCLUSION: An arm sling may improve gait efficiency in individuals with hemiplegia and shoulder subluxation able to walk with a single cane, who have consistency in handedness and sling position, and with good upper extremity function, including no shoulder pain and reduced spasticity. PMID: 32741231 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - August 1, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jeong YG, Jeong YJ, Kim HS, Lee KH Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research

Current Therapeutic Management of Perinatal Stroke with a Focus on the Upper Limb: A Cross-Sectional Survey of UK Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
CONCLUSIONS: Assessment and provision of therapy services following perinatal stroke is variable. Increased use of standardized assessments and centralized data collection regarding service provision for high-risk infants is recommended. PMID: 30211625 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Physical Therapy - April 13, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Marcroft C, Tsutsumi A, Pearse J, Dulson P, Embleton ND, Basu AP Tags: Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Source Type: research

Movement goals encoded within the cortex and muscle synergies to reduce redundancy pre and post-stroke. The relevance for gait rehabilitation and the prescription of walking-aids. A literature review and scholarly discussion.
Abstract Current knowledge of neural and neuromuscular processes controlling gait and movement as well as an understanding of how these mechanisms change following stroke is an important basis for the development of effective rehabilitation interventions. To support the translation of findings from basic research into useful treatments in clinical practice, up-to-date neuroscience should be presented in forms accessible to all members of the multidisciplinary team. In this review we discuss aspects of cortical control of gait and movement, muscle synergies as a way of translating cortical commands into specific mu...
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - February 5, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Maguire CC, Sieben JM, De Bie RA Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research

The influence of walking-aids on the plasticity of Spinal Interneuronal Networks, Central-Pattern-Generators and the recovery of gait post-stroke. A literature review and scholarly discussion
Many aspects of post-stroke gait-rehabilitation are based on low-level evidence or expert opinion. Neuroscientific principles are often not considered when evaluating the impact of interventions. The use of walking-aids including canes and rollators, although widely used for long periods, has primarily been investigated to assess the immediate kinetic, kinematic or physiological effects. The long-term impact on neural structures und functions remains unclear.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - September 28, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Clare C. Maguire, Judith M. Sieben, Robert. A. de Bie Source Type: research

Lower Limb Neuromuscular Function and Blood Flow Characteristics in AFO-Using Survivors of Stroke
Conclusions: This cohort of ambulatory AFO users exhibited large variations in functional abilities. We recommend that future studies in stroke survivors consider AFO use in their research designs.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 24, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research