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Academy of Plant-based Physical Therapy: overdue to address a nutrition crisis with a transformative population approach
J Phys Ther Sci. 2023 Sep;35(9):645-658. doi: 10.1589/jpts.35.645. Epub 2023 Sep 2.ABSTRACTThis timely evidence synthesis supports the need for an Academy of Plant-based Physical Therapy. Given epidemiological and empirical evidence and the profession's values and practice scope, the time has come for a specialty of plant-based physical therapy based on population health principles. This review connects these factors. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are largely nutrition-related resulting from unnatural elements of our diet (i.e., heart disease, several cancers, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal di...
Source: Physical Therapy - September 6, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Elizabeth Dean Source Type: research

Gut microbiome plays a vital role in post-stroke injury repair by mediating neuroinflammation
In this study, we reviewed the role of the gut microbiome in cerebral stroke and the underlying mechanism of the AMPK signaling pathway in stroke. AMPK mediators in nerve repair and the regulation of intestinal microbial balance were also summarized.PMID:37031605 | DOI:10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110126
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Airu Huang Ling Ji Yamei Li Yufeng Li Qian Yu 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

Influence of Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Motor Training on Corticospinal Excitability in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Conclusion This proof-of-principle study evaluated the influence of cathodal contralesional tDCS on corticospinal excitability in pediatric participants with UCP. A hypothesized decrease in contralesional excitability was noted in participants in the Active+CIMT group, however, the efficacy of tDCS to modulate corticospinal excitability was not statistically different than the Sham+CIMT group. A more detailed understanding of how tDCS impacts M1 neurophysiology will be essential to inform future clinical trials on the optimal dosing parameters, based on individual brain circuitry, to explore the potential functional benef...
Source: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - April 23, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Repairing the Brain by SCF+G-CSF Treatment at 6 Months Postexperimental Stroke: Mechanistic Determination of the Causal Link Between Neurovascular Regeneration and Motor Functional Recovery
This study provides novel insights into the development of new restorative strategies for stroke recovery.
Source: ASN Neuro - August 8, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Cui, L., Wang, D., McGillis, S., Kyle, M., Zhao, L.-R. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Primed Physical Therapy Enhances Recovery of Upper Limb Function in Chronic Stroke Patients
Conclusions. Two weeks of iTBS-primed therapy improves upper limb function at the chronic stage of stroke, for at least 1 month postintervention, whereas therapy alone may not be sufficient to alter function. This indicates a potential role for iTBS as an adjuvant to therapy delivered at the chronic stage.
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - April 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Ackerley, S. J., Byblow, W. D., Barber, P. A., MacDonald, H., McIntyre-Robinson, A., Stinear, C. M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of the Efficacy of an Ankle-Foot Cast on Walking Recovery Early After Stroke: SWIFT Cast Trial
Conclusion and implications. SWIFT Cast did not enhance the benefit of CPT, but the control group had greater use of another AFO. However, SWIFT Cast remains a clinical option because it is low cost and custom-made by therapists who can readily adapt it during the rehabilitation period.
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - December 14, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Pomeroy, V. M., Rowe, P., Clark, A., Walker, A., Kerr, A., Chandler, E., Barber, M., Baron, J.-C., On Behalf of the SWIFT Cast Investigators, Anderson, Dounavi, Earl, Gregory, Havis, Horton, Jones, Kaliarntas, Kennedy, Lane, Legg, Marrapu, McColl, Moran, Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Functional Motor Recovery In Stroke Survivors - Determinants In A Stroke Unit in Sub-Saharan Africa. (P3.045)
CONCLUSIONS:Frequent and effective visits to the physical therapist and to wit attainment of good and functional motor recovery may be hampered by its financial burden in resource poor settings where health insurance scarcely existStudy Supported by:NONEDisclosure: Dr. Imarhiagbe has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Imarhiagbe, F. Tags: Neural Repair and Neuro-rehabilitation: Clinical Source Type: research

Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Polymorphism Influences Outcome After Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Double-Blind Study
Conclusion. Stroke patients with COMT Val/Val alleles had higher motor functions and abilities of activities of daily living even at the beginning of the rehabilitation period. All patient groups improved during the rehabilitation period to a similar degree, suggesting that physical therapy is comparably effective in all polymorphism subtypes.
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 5, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Liepert, J., Heller, A., Behnisch, G., Schoenfeld, A. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Adaptive Mixed Reality Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Reaching Movements More Than Traditional Reaching Therapy Following Stroke
Conclusions. AMRR may be useful in improving both functionality and the kinematics of reaching. Further study is needed to determine if AMRR therapy induces long-term changes in movement quality that foster better functional recovery.
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - April 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Duff, M., Chen, Y., Cheng, L., Liu, S.-M., Blake, P., Wolf, S. L., Rikakis, T. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

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