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Engineering, Biomedical
Xinwei Li, Bingze He, Zhipeng Deng, Yixi Chen, Duojin Wang, Yuanjie Fan, Hao Su, Hongliu Yu
Summary: This paper proposes a strategy to enhance the efficiency of BWS treadmill training by regulating the height of the BWS system to track the height of the subject's center of mass. The strategy improves the stability of CoM height during training, increases the stance phase duration of the paretic side, and promotes gait symmetry. Additionally, it increases the ranges of motion for hip and knee joints compared to constant weight support.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Nama Mizrachi, Simona Bar-Haim, Iuly Treger, Itshak Melzer
Summary: Persons with chronic stroke have difficulty walking independently. This study compared the motor adaptation process between split-belt treadmill walking and unilaterally applied resistance to the swing leg during walking. The results showed that patients were able to adapt to both perturbation methods and the rate of adaptation and de-adaptation were similar.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongxia Zhang, Jialing Liu, Deborah Bingham, Adrienne Orr, Masahito Kawabori, Jong Youl Kim, Zhen Zheng, Tina I. Lam, Stephen M. Massa, Raymond A. Swanson, Midori A. Yenari
Summary: Motor rehabilitation strategies after unilateral stroke typically involve immobilization of the healthy limb to promote recovery of the affected limb. This study evaluated the use of botulinum toxin injections to immobilize the non-affected limb in rats with paresis. The results showed that botulinum toxin injection effectively restricted limb function.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael G. Browne, Jan Stenum, Purnima Padmanabhan, Ryan T. Roemmich
Summary: The research found that simple adjustments in treadmill speed can selectively change gait symmetry. The study discovered that different patterns of gait asymmetry emerged depending on the timing of the speed change. Future research will explore the potential of this technique to restore gait symmetry in clinical populations.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marianne Barbu-Roth, Kim Siekerman, David I. Anderson, Alan Donnelly, Viviane Huet, Francois Goffinet, Caroline Teulier
Summary: The study found that there were no significant differences in the number or coordination of forward treadmill steps taken by newborns on a moving treadmill with different optic flow conditions. However, the Faster condition resulted in significantly fewer leg pumping movements compared to the Random control condition.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Cory A. Potts, Shailesh S. Kantak
Summary: This study compared the anticipatory planning, execution, and coordination of force between stroke patients and neurotypical controls in a naturalistic bimanual common-goal task. The results showed that stroke patients, especially those with right hemisphere damage, have impairments in anticipatory planning and interlimb coordination of symmetric cooperative bimanual tasks. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the effects of stroke on everyday functions.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Xiaoli Liu, Qilin Wu, Shengchao Zhen, Han Zhao, Chuanyang Li, Ye-Hwa Chen
Summary: In this paper, a robust constraint-following control (RCFC) method with optimal design is proposed to address trajectory tracking control issues for permanent magnet linear motors. By utilizing fuzzy description and Lyapunov analysis, the controller achieves a balance between control effort and system performance while ensuring strong robustness to uncertainties.
INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jiaming Zhang, Xianjun Xiao, Qizu Jin, Juan Li, Dongling Zhong, Yuxi Li, Yan Qin, Hong Zhang, Xiaobo Liu, Chen Xue, Zhong Zheng, Rongjiang Jin
Summary: Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a neurorehabilitation technique that may improve post-stroke motor dysfunction (PSMD). This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness and safety of CIMT for PSMD. The results showed that CIMT combined with conventional rehabilitation (CR) was more effective than CR alone in improving motor activity log scores. CIMT may be considered as an optional and safe rehabilitation therapy for PSMD, but more research is needed to determine the optimal protocol.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Brian P. Johnson, Kelly P. Westlake
Summary: Individuals with chronic stroke showed poorer fine and gross motor hand dexterity in their ipsilesional hand compared to controls and normative values, but performed significantly better than their contralesional hand. These findings suggest residual deficits in hand manipulation abilities post-stroke.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Mingze Zhou, Yang Tu, Jiarui Cui, Ping Gao, Ting Yi, Jun Wang, Qinghong Hao, Hui Li, Tianmin Zhu
Summary: This systematic review comprehensively studies the effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) in treating lower extremity motor dysfunction in stroke patients. The results indicate that CIMT effectively improves lower extremity motor function in post-stroke patients, especially when devices are used. The eligible studies showed high heterogeneity.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yi Chen, Wei Su, Chen-Fan Gui, Qi-Fan Guo, Hui-Xin Tan, Lin He, Han-Hong Jiang, Qing-Chuan Wei, Qiang Gao
Summary: This study aims to investigate the treatment methods for balance improvement in patients with traumatic brain injury. It will be a randomized controlled trial with an intervention period of 3 weeks and a follow-up period of 3 weeks. The primary outcomes include Berg Balance Scale and Trunk Impairment Scale scores.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Fawaz Al-Hussain, Eman Nasim, Muhammad Iqbal, Nouf Altwaijri, Niaz Asim, Woo-Kyoung Yoo, Shahid Bashir
Summary: A novel approach using a combination of various techniques has been proposed to enhance motor function improvement in stroke patients, aiming to better understand the mechanisms of stroke recovery. The study is crucial for improving stroke therapeutics and utilizing two potential pathways to modulate brain function.
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Biophysics
Nicole T. Ray, Darcy S. Reisman, Jill S. Higginson
Summary: This study examines the response of individuals poststroke to the combination of UDTM control and electrical stimulation of the paretic ankle musculature. Participants selected speeds 0.13m/s faster with UDTM control and FES compared to fixed speed control only. However, no significant differences were found in push-off forces or trailing limb position.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Thais Tavares Terranova, Marcel Simis, Artur Cesar Aquino Santos, Fabio Marcon Alfieri, Marta Imamura, Felipe Fregni, Linamara Rizzo Battistella
Summary: This study compared the effects of Robotic Therapy (RT) and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) on chronic stroke patients and found that both techniques significantly improved upper limb function and activities of daily living. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of upper limb function improvement. Future studies may consider the combination of both techniques for better outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROROBOTICS
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zicheng Zhu, Han Zhao, Hao Sun
Summary: This article proposes a robust control method for permanent magnet linear motors (PMLM) that can handle uncertainty and inequality constraints, and experimental results demonstrate its superior performance.
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rose Goonan, Edward Mohandoss, Celia Marston, Jaqueline Kay, Anurika Priyanjali De Silva, Andrea B. Maier, Esmee Reijnierse, Marlena Klaic
Summary: This study evaluated the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in geriatric rehabilitation patients. The results showed that this intervention did not lead to additional functional and physical benefits in this setting.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sinikka Kilpikoski, Arja H. Hakkinen, Jussi P. Repo, Kati Kyrola, Juhani Multanen, Markku Kankaanpaa, Aki Vainionpaa, Esa-Pekka Takala, Hannu Kautiainen, Jari Ylinen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention with guideline-based patient education in patients with sciatica. The results showed that multiple sessions of McKenzie-based back exercises combined with a patient's educational book had similar long-term effects to guideline-based advice. However, the small sample size and confounding factors limited the power of these results.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Margot W. M. de Waal, Michael Jansen, Loes M. Bakker, Arno J. Doornebosch, Elizabeth M. Wattel, Dennis Visser, Ewout B. Smit
Summary: The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in evaluating physical and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. A minimal important change of 14.5 points has been established for physical functioning.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)