Assessing and treating higher level somatosensory impairments post stroke.

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the compelled body weight shift (CBWS) therapy approach in the rehabilitation of individuals with chronic stroke. CBWS involves a forced shift of body weight toward a person's affected side by means of a shoe insert that establishes a lift of the nonaffec...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Aruin AS,Rao N,Sharma A,Chaudhuri G

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrated networks add value to patient care through several mechanisms--sharing information and practice consistency based on evidence and access to a wide range of physicians and patient care venues. Successful networks are tied together through shared information systems and electronic medical records. The Domain ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： O'Malley T,Storto DE

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This descriptive study examined problems and successes that a sample of 73 adult caregivers new to the role expressed in the first year of caring for stroke survivors. Data were collected from May 2002 to December 2005. METHOD:Bimonthly, trained telephone interviewers asked the participants open-ended question...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Pierce LL,Steiner V,Govoni A,Thompson TC,Friedemann ML

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have been conducted on the changes in the balance capabilities of stroke patients. However, results regarding the effects of dual-task activities on postural control in these patients have been variable. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of a short-term memory task on the sway characteristics o...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Mehdizadeh H,Taghizadeh G,Ghomashchi H,Parnianpour M,Khalaf K,Salehi R,Esteki A,Ebrahimi I,Sangelaji B

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subarachnoid hemorrhage affects more than 25,000 Americans yearly and is most commonly caused by a ruptured, saccular, cerebral aneurysm. Current measures to evaluate and manage patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage are detailed. Areas of future progress are presented. The diagnosis and treatment of intra...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Pritz MB

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal problems in stoke survivors are common reasons for disability and pain. Shoulder pain is present in 24% of stroke survivors among all complications, second only to depression in 26%. Diagnosis and treatment of the various shoulder pain etiologies can significantly improve quality of life in these patie...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Kendall R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:After stroke, many individuals have reduced physical activity. Pedometer use is reported to enhance physical activity in patients with other health conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a community-based, pedometer-monitored walking program and determine its ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Sullivan JE,Espe LE,Kelly AM,Veilbig LE,Kwasny MJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aphasia is a serious consequence of stroke but aphasics patients have been routinely excluded from participation in some areas of stroke research. OBJECTIVE:To assess the role of specific linguistic and non-verbal cognitive abilities on the short-term motor recovery of patients with aphasia due to first-eve...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Ginex V,Veronelli L,Vanacore N,Lacorte E,Monti A,Corbo M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article will explore the use of the term medical necessity as it relates to wheeled mobility. Health insurance will cover a wheelchair if it is determined that it is medically necessary for a particular client. There are many different types of health insurance, and no universal definition of medical necessity. Th...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Canning B

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good end-of-life care requires that clinicians, families, and ethicists be aware of biases that influence patient cases, particularly in the acute care setting where the aim is primarily cure and return to optimal functional level. Persons with disabilities may pose unique challenges; their potential for quality of li...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Robinson EM,Phipps M,Purtilo RB,Tsoumas A,Hamel-Nardozzi M

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spatial neglect is a debilitating poststroke neurocognitive disorder associated with prolonged hospitalization and poor rehabilitation outcomes. The literature suggests a high prevalence of this disorder, but clinicians have difficulty reliably identifying affected survivors. This discrepancy may result from suboptima...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Chen P,Hreha K,Fortis P,Goedert KM,Barrett AM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The similarities or differences of the three some (physiotherapists, patients, and caregivers) thought about the process of stroke rehabilitation can play a key role in the success of rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the perspectives of the three some, with rega...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Demir YP,Balci NÇ,Ünlüer NÖ,Uluğ N,Dogru E,Kilinç M,Yildirim SA,Yilmaz Ö

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Participation which entails involvement in life situations and represents a higher level of functioning can be severely restricted after a stroke. This study investigated the impact of social support on participation of stroke survivors in Nigeria. METHODS:Ninety-six community-residing stroke survivors were...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Vincent-Onabajo GO,Ihaza LO,Usman Ali M,Ali Masta M,Majidadi R,Modu A,Umeonwuka C

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on chronic stroke (CS) patients have been investigated by some previous studies. However, controversy still exists. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this meta-analysis was to review existing studies that assess the effects of WBV training on CS patients. METHODS:We searc...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Lu J,Xu G,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with stroke commonly have serious sequelae requiring long-term medical treatment. They often experience distress, and thus improving quality of life (QOL) has been considered a therapeutic objective in addition to prolonging the patient's life. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the impa...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Beinotti F,Christofoletti G,Correia N,Borges G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In developing a training program from standing to walking for a patient with a left parietal foot amputation and right hemiplegia, we found that the leg orthosis was effective in allowing the patient to regain the balancing ability when standing. The leg orthosis had practical effects on increasing walking distance. ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Ishii M,Yamanaka T

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loss of skeletal muscle mass is one of the main reasons for disability in patients with stroke. However, lower leg muscle wasting has not been studied in acute stroke patients. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the changes in quadriceps muscle thickness in acute non-ambulatory stroke survivors. METHODS:A total of 1...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Nozoe M,Kanai M,Kubo H,Kitamura Y,Shimada S,Mase K

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:As hypothermia by immersion can reduce the sensory nerve conduction velocity, this study hypothesized that the reduction of sensory input to the ipsilesional upper extremity (UE) using cryotherapy would reduce the inhibitory activity of the contralesional hemisphere in chronic stroke subjects. OBJECTIVE:In ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Lima NM,Menegatti KC,Yu É,Sacomoto NY,Oberg TD,Honorato DC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several reports have focused on the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on spasticity with differing results. Most studies used modified Ashworth scale (MAS) for qualitative measurements, but the effect was small. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of WBV on spasticity in hemiplegic legs of patients with...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Miyara K,Matsumoto S,Uema T,Noma T,Ikeda K,Ohwatashi A,Kiyama R,Shimodozono M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following is an attempt to consider how various ways of thinking about the aphasic condition influence how the problem is approached for rehabilitation. The fundamental theory of three popular, traditional approaches to assessment of aphasia are considered with particular regard to their consequential influence up...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Mitchum CC

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of a hand splint with reflex inhibitory characteristics on balance and functional ambulation activities by means of a randomly allocated controlled study. METHODS:Nineteen chronic stroke patients were randomly allocated to the control (n = 9) and study (n = 10) groups to compare the imm...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Suat E,Engin Şİ,Nilgün B,Yavuz Y,Fatma U

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes an approach to treatment of agrammatic aphasic individuals' sentence production deficits. In this linguistic-specific sentence production treatment, sentences selected for treatment and the treatment itself are control led for their lexical and syntactic properties. Results derived from a series...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Thompson CK

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the short-term effects of dry needling on spasticity, gait, and muscle architecture of patients with chronic stroke. Methods A case series study was designed; and six chronic stroke patients with ankle spasticity and gait impairment received a single session of dry ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Hadi S,Khadijeh O,Hadian M,Niloofar AY,Olyaei G,Hossein B,Calvo S,Herrero P

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives This study assessed cognitive performance of subjects with aphasia during the acute stage of stroke and evaluated how such performance relates to recovery at 3 months. Materials & methods Patients with aphasia following a left hemisphere stroke were evaluated during the first (baseline) and the fourth-month...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Fonseca J,Raposo A,Martins IP

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common after stroke and are distressing symptoms. They may persist after the acute event and negatively impact rehabilitation, functioning, and patients' quality of life. Objectives: To elucidate the prevalence and course of neuropsychiatric symptoms in stroke patients during ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Suzuki A,Mutai H,Furukawa T,Wakabayashi A,Hanihara T

更新日期：2021-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Changes in the paretic-side metabolism post-stroke and quadriceps muscle mechanical properties favour muscle wasting, affecting postural instability and walking impairment. Further clarification is needed in subjects post-stroke who show limited or non-limited community ambulation. Objectives: To analyze b...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Sánchez-Sánchez ML,Ruescas-Nicolau MA,Carrasco JJ,Espí-López GV,Pérez-Alenda S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no "magic bullet" in rehabilitation. In the absence of direct neural transplants, neurological rehabilitation is an arduous process. We have pioneered the clinical application of robotics in stroke rehabilitation and have shown evidence of the positive impact of targeted exercise on stroke recovery. In this a...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Krebs HI,Volpe BT,Ferraro M,Fasoli S,Palazzolo J,Rohrer B,Edelstein L,Hogan N

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Against the background of linguistic and cultural differences, there is a need for translation and adaptation from the English version of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) to Japanese. In addition, there is no study of inter-rater reliability of FMA all domains for affected upper extremities with appropriate s...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Amano S,Umeji A,Uchita A,Hashimoto Y,Takebayashi T,Takahashi K,Uchiyama Y,Domen K

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to present the Kinesio taping method used to improve the upper extremity function in the adult with hemiplegia. The article discusses various therapeutic methods used in the treatment of stroke patients to achieve a functional upper extremity. The only taping technique for various upper ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Jaraczewska E,Long C

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the percentage of persons with stroke resuming therapy within 4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation discharge, to compare the characteristics of those who did and did not resume therapy, and to determine the predictors of resuming physical (PT), occupational (OT), and speech (ST) therapy. METHOD:Soci...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Ostwald SK,Godwin KM,Cheong H,Cron SG

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00