Rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury with associated visual dysfunction - A case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common problem in subacute stroke patients leading to aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition. Non-invasive neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) coupled with traditional therapy could be best treatment option for patients with post-stroke dysphagia, however results are still...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Simonelli M,Ruoppolo G,Iosa M,Morone G,Fusco A,Grasso MG,Gallo A,Paolucci S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lightning-related injuries most often involve impairment of the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, usually including cognitive dysfunctions. We evaluated the cognitive deficit of a patient who had survived a lightning strike and measured the improvement after her cognitive training. Thi...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Tánczos T,Zádori D,Jakab K,Hnyilicza Z,Klivényi P,Keresztes L,Engelhardt J,Németh D,Vécsei L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Devastating intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke is rarely encountered in children, but it has a high mortality rate. The case of a 15-year-old boy who survived a major stroke at 40 days old is described. He showed no significant motor or intelligence impairment in adolescence until he was hospitalized for transient left ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lee S,Yan T,Lu X

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clients who have experienced a brain injury often are damaged by a third party who is perceived responsible for the consequences of their actions. In the United States, a common method of seeking financial compensation for the injury is to file a personal injury law suit. This article will outline the RAPEL method for...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Weed RO

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a patient with severe hemiplegia, the risk of the knee giving way is high during the early stage of gait exercise with an ankle-foot orthosis. However, use of a knee-ankle-foot orthosis has many problems such as large amount of assistance and compensatory motions. To resolve these problems, we have engage...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Hirano S,Saitoh E,Tanabe S,Tanikawa H,Sasaki S,Kato D,Kagaya H,Itoh N,Konosu H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL AND OBJECTIVES:Parkinsonian patients can be classified in two main subgroups: tremor dominant and akinetic-rigid. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether intensive rehabilitation treatment has the same efficacy in the two subtypes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Patients were classified according to tremor: 65 patien...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Frazzitta G,Abbruzzese G,Bertotti G,Boveri N,Pezzoli G,Maestri R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory symptoms are recognized as sequelae of motor dysfunction in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) and these symptoms have the potential to cause problems with swallow, cough, voice and speech. Specifically, maneuvers that require rapid activation and coordination of upper airway and chest wall musculature b...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Silverman EP,Sapienza CM,Saleem A,Carmichael C,Davenport PW,Hoffman-Ruddy B,Okun MS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Good assessment is an essential component of effective patient management. Yet the sheer volume of available assessment instruments presents a barrier for the clinician or researcher to (a) be knowledgeable about suitable measures and (b) keep up-to-date with new measures that are published. In orde...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Tate RL,Godbee K,Sigmundsdottir L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:White matter lesions (WML) are prevalent in older adults. The association between WML and cognition in different subtypes of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is inconsistent in the literature. OBJECTVES:We aim to provide a systematic review on the impact of WML in different subtypes of MCI, and discuss the r...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lam CLM,Yiend J,Lee TMC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropsychologists are increasingly asked to provide recommendations regarding functional abilities based on test results, particularly within the rehabilitation setting. Yet, the empirical basis for making such recommendations is limited. The current study examines relationships between executive functioning and soci...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Struchen MA,Clark AN,Sander AM,Mills MR,Evans G,Kurtz D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This investigation examined the demographic characteristics along with 3 measures of motor function in determining outcomes in activities of daily living (ADL) after distributed constraint-induced therapy (dCIT). METHODS:The study recruited 69 stroke patients who received 3 weeks of dCIT for 2 hours daily, 5...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Li KY,Lin KC,Wang TN,Wu CY,Huang YH,Ouyang P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has been demonstrated to be effective in improving hemiparetic upper extremity function in stroke patients, but few studies have been performed to assess orthosis modification. We investigated the effect of the newly designed small orthosis named modified opposition...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kim DG,Cho YW,Hong JH,Song JC,Chung HA,Bai DS,Lee CH,Jang SH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild to severe cognitive impairment and depression are common among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and play a significant role in disability. Effective treatment planning requires a holistic assessment of cognitive and emotional difficulties. A brief neuropsychological protocol was developed to examine the pat...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ong JC,Seel RT,Carne WF,Brown R,Pegg PO,Jehle PJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characteristics of motor recovery mechanisms are known to be linked with motor outcome in stroke. Detailed knowledge of motor outcome and recovery mechanisms in stroke allow for prediction of prognosis and provide the basis for establishment of scientific rehabilitation strategies. Thirteen previous studies with regar...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Jang SH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to 85% of children treated for brain tumor survive beyond five years; hence optimizing quality of life in survivorship has become a priority. As multiple factors contribute to the heterogeneity of neurocognitive and language outcomes for individual children following treatment, a means of monitoring subsequent deve...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lewis FM,Murdoch BE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When an individual has a severe verbal communication impairment, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can meet the overall goals of palliative care. AAC can improve quality of life by optimizing function, assisting with decision making, and providing opportunities for personal growth. This article will def...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Brownlee A,Palovcak M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While cognitive impairment is a recognised feature of Parkinson's disease (PD), few studies have evaluated the validity of brief cognitive screening measures compared to a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. This studies aim was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Mini-Mental State ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Foley T,McKinlay A,Warren N,Stolwyk RJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent basic research on the neural control of female sexual function is reviewed with an emphasis on the pathways controlling the genitalia. Sexual responses require the coordination of sympathetic, parasympathetic and somatic nervous system. This coordination is performed by interneuronal systems within the lower sp...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： McKenna KE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most patients with concussion recover within days to weeks, a small but significant minority develop persistent signs and symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS). The standard treatments of PCS, rest and cognitive adaptation, have limited effectiveness. PCS patients are advised not to exercise because of t...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Leddy JJ,Kozlowski K,Fung M,Pendergast DR,Willer B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing interest and activity in the provision of teleassessment and telerehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. Yet, little formal research exists, and there are no large-scale clinical trials or evidence-based applications of these technologies in TBI. The present commentary w...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ricker JH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of the adult central nervous system to recover from injury is highly limited. Limiting factors in the repair process appear to be a combination of an inhibiting environment and the restricted intrinsic capacity of the neuron to reactivate its regenerative machinery. Studies using experimental treatments de...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： van de Meent H,Schwab ME

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review provides an overview of pediatric ischemic stroke to serve as a foundation for the discussion of rehabilitation strategies following focal injury in the developing brain. Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of acquired brain injury in neonates and children. Ischemic strokes are caused by a multit...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kirton A,Westmacott R,deVeber G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls are of great concern among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVE:To examine differences in metrics of mobility, postural control, and cognition in persons with MS with distinct fall risk status; and to investigate predictors of fall risk group membership using discriminant analysis. METHODS...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Sebastião E,Learmonth YC,Motl RW

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The importance of work or productive activity for the well-being, community integration, and quality of life of people living with disabilities is addressed, with implications for life care planning and case management. BACKGROUND:The role of work or productive activity in our society, and consequences of...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Reid C,Riddick-Grisham S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of treadmill exercise on the angiogenesis markers in the striatum (ST) of chronic/progressive parkinsonian mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty 57BL/6 albino mice were randomly divided into four groups. Sedentary control (SC, n=10), exercise contr...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Al-Jarrah M,Jamous M,Al Zailaey K,Bweir SO

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about neural recovery of an injured cingulum following brain injury. We report on a patient with brain injury who showed apparent neural recovery of an injured cingulum on follow up diffusion tensor tractography (DTT). METHODS:A 53-year-old female patient had suffered hypoxic ischemic brain ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Seo JP,Jang SH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep disturbances are common following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used measure of sleep quality that has been used in numerous populations. Although this measure has been used in TBI research, there are few studies examining the psychometric propertie...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lequerica A,Chiaravalloti N,Cantor J,Dijkers M,Wright J,Kolakowsky-Hayner SA,Bushnick T,Hammond F,Bell K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effectiveness of a community re-integration exercise initiative on function, mood, participation, and exercise adherence for persons with moderate to severe neurological conditions (stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc.). METHODS:We recruited 29 adults (able to walk at least 3 m with assistance) di...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ploughman M,Shears J,Harris C,Hogan SH,Drodge O,Squires S,McCarthy J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Best practice guidelines for neurorehabilitation recommend coordinated rehabilitation programmes to ensure seamless service transitions and comprehensive rehabilitation practices. However, this recommendation for practice and the evidence informing its advancement is based on unexamined assumptions. Therefore, ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Glintborg C,Hansen TG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pisa syndrome (PS) or lateral axial dystonia is often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is characterized by a marked and reversible lateral flexion of the trunk (LFT) more than 10°. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of a program of postural exercises and assess the effectiveness in term...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lena F,Iezzi E,Etoom M,Santilli M,Centonze D,Foti C,Grillea G,Modugno N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00