Rehabilitation of arm function after stroke. Literature review.
Oujamaa L, Relave I, Froger J, Mottet D, Pelissier JY The objectve of this study was to review articles dealing with upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke patients. In 66 studies the main therapeutic strategies are: activation of the ipsilesional motor cortex, inhibition of the contralesional motor cortex and modulation of the sensory afferents. Keeping a [...]
Physiotherapy at a distance: a controlled study of rehabilitation at home after a shoulder joint operation
Lisbeth Eriksson, Britta Lindström, Gunvor Gard and Jack Lysholm This study explored the benefit of video communication in home rehabilitation after shoulder joint replacement and compared it to referral for physiotherapy in the conventional way. A total of 22 patients were included in the study. The intervention group had training at home under the supervision [...]
Surgery for low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Chou R, Baisden J, Carragee EJ, Resnick DK, Shaffer WO, Loeser JD. The objective of this review was to systematically assess benefits and harms of surgery for nonradicular back pain with common degenerative changes, radiculopathy with herniated lumbar disc, and symptomatic spinal stenosis. The article concludes that surgery for radiculopathy with herniated lumbar disc and [...]
Feasibility of Iterative Learning Control Mediated by Functional Electrical Stimulation for Reaching After Stroke
Hughes, A.M., Freeman, C.T., Burridge, J.H., Chappell, P.H., Lewin, P.L., Rogers, E. This study aimed to investigate whether iterative learning control (ILC) mediated by FES is a feasible intervention in upper limb stroke rehabilitation. Five hemiparetic participants undertook supported tracking tasks using 27 different trajectories augmented by responsive FES to their triceps brachii muscle, with [...]
Short-form Tai Chi Improves Standing Balance of People With Chronic Stroke
Au-Yeung, S. S. Y., Hui-Chan, C. W. Y., Tang, J. C. S. This study set out to investigate whether Tai Chi could improve standing balance in subjects with chronic stroke. One hundred thirty-six subjects >6 months after stroke were randomly assigned to a control group practicing general exercises or a Tai Chi group for 12 [...]
Effects of Constraint-Induced Therapy Versus Bilateral Arm Training on Motor Performance, Daily Functions, and Quality of Life in Stroke Survivors
Lin, K.-c., Chang, Y.-f., Wu, C.-y., Chen, Y.-a This study investigated the relative effects of distributed constraint-induced therapy (CIT) and bilateral arm training (BAT) on motor performance, daily function, functional use of the affected arm, and quality of life in patients with hemiparetic stroke. A total of 60 patients were randomized to distributed CIT, BAT, [...]
A systematic review of the effectiveness of treadmill training and body weight support in pediatric rehabilitation.
Damiano DL, DeJong SL Given the extensive literature on body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) in adult rehabilitation, this systematic review was undertaken to explore the strength, quality, and conclusiveness of evidence supporting use of treadmill training and body weight support in those with pediatric motor disabilities. A secondary goal was to ascertain whether protocol guidelines [...]
Effects of an Aerobic Exercise Program on Aerobic Capacity, Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters, and Functional Capacity in Subacute Stroke
Tang, A., Sibley, K. M., Thomas, S. G., Bayley, M. T., Richardson, D., McIlroy, W. E., Brooks, D. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of adding aerobic cycle ergometer training to conventional rehabilitation early after stroke and to determine effects on aerobic capacity, walking ability, and health-related quality of life. All [...]
Potential Predictors of Motor and Functional Outcomes After Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy for Patients With Stroke
Lin, K.-c., Huang, Y.-h., Hsieh, Y.-w., Wu, C.-y. This study investigated demographic and clinical characteristics that may predict outcomes for a distributed form of CIT. A group of 57 patients were treated with distributed CIT, and 7 potential predictors were identified, including age, sex, side of stroke, time since stroke, spasticity, neurologic status, and movement [...]
Home rehabilitation after hip fracture. A randomized controlled study on balance confidence, physical function and everyday activities.
Zidén L, Frändin K, Kreuter M The objective of this study was to investigate whether home rehabilitation can improve balance confidence, physical function and daily activity level compared to conventional care in the early phase after hip fracture. A geriatric, multiprofessional home rehabilitation programme focused on supported discharge, independence in daily activities, and enhancing physical [...]
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