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Efficacy of robotic exoskeleton for gait rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, these findings showed that RAGT might have a potential role in gait recovery in subacute stroke survivors. However, further RCTs comparing the efficacy of RAGT with conventional physical therapy are still warranted in the neurorehabilitation field.CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This systematic review provides information on the efficacy of RAGT in allowing subacute stroke patients to perform high-intensity gait training with a lower physical burden on PRM professionals.PMID:34247470 | DOI:10.23736/S1973-9087.21.06846-5
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - July 12, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Dario Calafiore Francesco Negrini Nicola Tottoli Francesco Ferraro Ozden Ozyemisci Taskiran Alessandro de Sire Source Type: research

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

Robot-assisted gait training effectively improved lateropulsion in subacute stroke patients: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: RAGT ameliorated lateropulsion and balance function more effectively than CPT in subacute stroke patients. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Early RAGT may be recommended for patients with lateropulsion after stroke. PMID: 30507899 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - December 3, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Yun NR, Joo MC, Kim S, Kim MS Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Land-based and acquatic trunk exercise program improve trunk control, balance and activities of daily living ability in stroke: a randomized clinical trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that the LATE program can help improve trunk control, balance, and activities of daily living in chronic stroke patients and may be used as a practical adjunct to conventional physical therapy. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: The LATE program can improve postural control in stroke patients and improve independence in daily activities. PMID: 30370752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 29, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Park HK, Lee HJ, Lee SJ, Lee WH Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Effect of turning direction on Timed Up and Go test results in stroke patients.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study found that stroke patients showed differences in the TUG test results based on their turning direction, and less time was required when turning in the direction of the affected side than when turning in the direction of the unaffected side. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Turning direction can affect the results of the TUG test; it should be controlled in the execution of the TUG test in clinical settings. PMID: 29984566 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - July 6, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Son H, Park C Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

How effective is physical therapy for gait muscle activity in hemiparetic patients who receive botulinum toxin injections?
CONCLUSIONS: Following BoNT-A monotherapy, soleus activity during the stance phase decreased and walking ability either remained unchanged or deteriorated. Following BoNT-A+PT, muscle activity and knee joint stability increased during the stance phase, and abnormal muscle activity during the swing phase was suppressed. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: If botulinum treatment of the ankle plantar flexors in stroke patients is targeted to those with low knee extension strength, or if it aims to improve leg swing on the paralyzed side of the body, then physical therapy following BoNT-A administration could be an essential ...
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fujita K, Miaki H, Hori H, Kobayashi Y, Nakagawa T Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Comparison of exercise training effect with different robotic devices for upper limb rehabilitation: a retrospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: The motor function gains obtained during robot-assisted therapy of stroke patients seem to be independent of the type of robot device used for the training program. All devices tested in this study were effective in improving the level of impairment and motor performance. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This study could help rehabilitation professionals to set-up comparative studies involving rehabilitation technologies. PMID: 27676203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - September 26, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Colombo R, Pisano F, Delconte C, Mazzone A, Grioni G, Castagna M, Bazzini G, Imarisio C, Maggioni G, Pistarini C Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Adaptive Physical Activity combined with Therapeutic Patient Education in stroke survivors at 12 months: a non-randomized parallel group study.
CONCLUSION: APA-TPE is an effective intervention to maintain and improve activities of daily living, reduce falls and recourse to rehabilitation treatments at 12 months. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Structured physical activity programs that can be performed also at home, when combined with therapeutic education focused on benefits of physical activity, will encourage stroke survivors to continue exercising. Therefore, it fulfills an essential requirement to the maintenance of lasting health benefits and the prevention of physical and psychological deterioration. PMID: 26220329 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - July 27, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Calugi S, Taricco M, Rucci P, Fugazzaro S, Stuart M, Dallolio L, Pillastrini P, Fantini MP Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Does outcome of neuropsychological treatment in patients with unilateral spatial neglect after stroke affect functional outcome?
CONCLUSIONS: The outcome of the whole rehabilitation resulted affected by the outcome of neuropsychological treatment in patients with USN, being a low score at Barrage test at the beginning of therapy a negative predictor of USN recovery. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Patients with USN after stroke can benefit of a specific training for reducing USN also in terms of functional outcome. Further, the simple use of Barrage test could provide important prognostic information about recovery. PMID: 25739509 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - February 26, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Matano A, Iosa M, Guariglia C, Pizzamiglio L, Paolucci S Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research