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Mental practice and mirror therapy associated with conventional physical therapy training on the hemiparetic upper limb in poststroke rehabilitation: a preliminary study.
CONCLUSIONS: The protocol was effective for improving motor, sensory, and mobility aspects, as well as function involved in activities of daily living. Qualitative changes in symmetry and muscle co-contraction were found, indicating a possible improvement in upper limb rehabilitation of patients with stroke. PMID: 25467396 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: de Almeida Oliveira R, Cintia Dos Santos Vieira P, Fernanda Rodrigues Martinho Fernandes L, Patrizzi LJ, Ferreira de Oliveira S, Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza L Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

The muscle shortening maneuver in individuals with stroke: a consideration-of-concept randomized pilot trial
CONCLUSIONS: The MSM seems able to modulate the TSRTs in individuals with stroke. Although with the limitations due to the pilot design, the variation in participants' responses appear to be promising. Many methodological issues have to be clarified and specified conceiving the progression toward a confirmatory trial.PMID:36398746 | DOI:10.1080/10749357.2022.2145741
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 18, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Diego Longo Guido Santini Giulio Cherubini Daniela Melchiorre Francesco Ferrarello Maria Angela Bagni Source Type: research

Walking Program Improves Stroke Survivors' Lives
Regular, brisk walking after having a stroke could help boost your physical fitness, mobility and quality of life, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. "Walking is a great way to get active after a stroke," said Carron Gordon, Ph.D., lead author of the study and a lecturer in the physical therapy department at University of the West Indies in Jamaica. "It's familiar, inexpensive, and it's something people could very easily get into...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Dalfampridine Improves Sensorimotor Function in Rats With Chronic Deficits After Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Basic Sciences
Conclusions— Dalfampridine improves sensorimotor function in the rat permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion model. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets (prolonged release fampridine outside the United States) are used to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis, and these preclinical data provide a strong rationale for examining the potential of dalfampridine to treat chronic stable deficits in stroke patients. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01605825
Source: Stroke - June 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Iaci, J. F., Parry, T. J., Huang, Z., Finklestein, S. P., Ren, J., Barrile, D. K., Davenport, M. D., Wu, R., Blight, A. R., Caggiano, A. O. Tags: Animal models of human disease, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Basic Sciences Source Type: research

FAST INdiCATE Trial protocol. Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: Neural correlates and prognostic indicators
RationaleFunctional strength training in addition to conventional physical therapy could enhance upper limb recovery early after stroke more than movement performance therapy plus conventional physical therapy. AimsTo determine (a) the relative clinical efficacy of conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training and conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy for upper limb recovery; (b) the neural correlates of response to conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training and conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therap...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - September 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Valerie M. Pomeroy, Nick S. Ward, Heidi Johansen‐Berg, Paulette Vliet, Jane Burridge, Susan M. Hunter, Roger N. Lemon, John Rothwell, Christopher J. Weir, Alan Wing, Andrew A. Walker, Niamh Kennedy, Garry Barton, Richard J. Greenwood, Alex McConnachie Tags: Protocols Source Type: research

Asymmetric Training Using Virtual Reality Reflection Equipment and the Enhancement of Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Asymmetric movements with both hands contributed to the improvement of spatially coupled motion. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an asymmetric training program using virtual reality reflection equipment on upper limb function in stroke patients.Methods: Twenty-four stroke patients were randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 12) or a control group (n = 12). Both groups participated in conventional physical therapy for 2×30 min/d, 5 d/wk, for 4 weeks. The experimental group also participated in an asymmetric training program using virtual reality reflection equipmen...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: DongJin Lee, MyungMo Lee, KyoungJin Lee, ChangHo Song Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effects of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients: A randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Study
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a treatment used in the rehabilitation of stroke patients aiming to improve functionality of the plegic upper extremity. Currently, tDCS is not routinely used in post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to establish the effects of bihemspheric tDCS combined with physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) on upper extremity motor function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 3, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Dilek Cetinkaya Alisar, Selin Ozen, Seyhan Sozay Source Type: research

Care for Patients with Stroke During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Suggestions for Preventing Secondary Stroke
Infection with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 causes the development of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and associated clinical symptoms, which typically presents as an upper respiratory syndrome such as pneumonia. Growing evidence indicates an increased prevalence of neurological involvement (e.g., in the form of stroke) during virus infection. COVID-19 has been suggested to be more than a lung infection because it affects the vasculature of the lungs and other organs and increases the risk of thrombosis.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 21, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Chien-Chih Wang, Jian-Kang Chao, Mong-Lien Wang, Yi-Ping Yang, Chien-Shiu Chien, Wei-Yi Lai, Yi-Chiang Yang, Yu-Hui Chang, Chen-Liang Chou, Chung-Lan Kao Source Type: research

Effect of cyborg-type robot Hybrid Assistive Limb on patients with severe walking disability in acute stroke: A randomized controlled study
To investigate whether early gait training using Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) is feasible and improves walking and independency compared with conventional physical therapy (CPT) in patients with severe walking disability after stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 24, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Chiaki Yokota, Kenta Tanaka, Katsuhiro Omae, Masatoshi Kamada, Hiroyasu Nishikawa, Masatoshi Koga, Masafumi Ihara, Yasuyuki Fujimoto, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Takashi Nakajima, Manabu Minami Source Type: research

Acupuncture for Post-stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Acupuncture therapy seems effective for motor function, pain relief and activities of daily living in stroke patients with mild SHS, when it is used in combination with rehabilitation. The low certainty of evidence downgrades our confidence in making recommendations to clinical practice. Introduction Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common condition among people who have had a stroke, with its reported prevalence ranging from 12% to 49% (1, 2). The main symptoms of SHS include pain, hyperalgesia, joint swelling and limitations in range of motion (ROM) (3). Post-stroke SHS is also named type I complex ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Let's Encourage Congress to Improve Stroke Care FAST
She thought she was choking. It was June of her first year as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Joyce Beatty had just returned to her office following a luncheon when she felt her throat shut down. She couldn't swallow, couldn't talk. Couldn't cry for help. As she reached for water, her left side went numb. She collapsed. Someone called 911, thinking it was a heart attack. It was a stroke. Specifically, a brain stem stroke. The brain stem is a precarious spot -- a half-inch wide area that controls basic activities like consciousness, blood pressure and breathing. A stroke there could harm any of those functio...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stroke Heroes 2016
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Puget Sound Division, along with our sponsor Medtronic, congratulates the honorees for this year's Stroke Hero Awards. We had amazing stories sent to us. Thank you to all of you who submitted a nomination. Here are some of the inspiring individuals honored this year as a Stroke Hero. AMY MOORE, Stroke Survivor Amy is described as a truly an inspiring person who has never let her stroke stop her from accomplishing her goals. Her stroke was diagnosed at six months of age and left her legally blind. Amy learned Braille during her first two years of high school an...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mobilization for Persons With Acute Stroke: A Survey of Current Physical Therapy Clinical Practice
Conclusions: The frequency of mobilization reported in this survey is less than proposed by the results of the most recent “A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial” (AVERT) after stroke, phase 3 trial. This study found a positive correlation between increased session frequency and recovery of walking at 3 months, survival, and a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 2 or less. Respondents believe additional mobilization would be beneficial, but report barriers to implementation that include increased PT caseloads and lack of resources. Additional research is required to determine the influence of mobilization timing and fre...
Source: The Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy - December 20, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Original Study Source Type: research