Cardiorespiratory Capacity After Weight-Supported Treadmill Training in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury.
Mossberg KA, Orlander EE, Norcross JL The primary goal of body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) has been to improve the temporal and spatial characteristics of unsupported overground walking; however, little attention has been given to cardiorespiratory adaptations. The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of BWSTT on cardiorespiratory fitness in 2 patients [...]
Game based Exercises for Dynamic Short-Sitting Balance Rehabilitation of People With Chronic Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Betker AL, Desai A, Nett C, Kapadia N, Szturm T Goal-oriented, task-specific training has been shown to improve function; however, it can be difficult to maintain patient interest. This report describes a rehabilitation protocol for the maintenance of balance in a short-sitting position following spinal cord and head injuries by use of a centre-of-pressure-controlled video [...]
Feasibility of further motor recovery in patients undergoing physiotherapy more than 6 months after severe traumatic brain injury: an updated literature review
Watson, Martin J. The aim of this updated literature review was to evaluate the extent to which adults are documented as being capable of further motor recovery more than 6 months after a severe traumatic brain injury. This topic has high potential relevance for neurological physiotherapists, some of whom may be tasked with implementing physical [...]
Perceptions of self-efficacy and rehabilitation among neurologically disabled adults
Guy Dixon, Everard W Thornton, Carolyn A Young The purpose of this study was to explore the constructs relevant to self-efficacy in neurological rehabilitation. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with 24 patients with experience of inpatient rehabilitation. Participants were aged between 17-59 years at onset, with diagnoses of stroke, traumatic brain injury or other monophasic [...]
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