Review
Clinical Neurology
Silke Wolf, Christian Gerloff, Winifried Backhaus
Summary: This study highlights the challenges in assessing upper limb motor recovery after stroke and the importance of mechanism evaluation and data collection to facilitate standardization and comparison of assessment methods in the future.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jake Rydland, Stephanie Spiegel, Olivia Wolfe, Bennett Alterman, John T. Johnson, Lewis A. Wheaton
Summary: Current literature on upper limb amputation is limited compared to lower limb amputation or prosthetic engineering. Neurobehavioral mechanisms related to motor rehabilitation post-amputation are still not fully understood, emphasizing the need for future research to focus on neural mechanisms and individualized neurorehabilitation parameters.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Donovan B. Smith, Stephen H. Scott, Jennifer A. Semrau, Sean P. Dukelow
Summary: This study assessed ipsilesional arm motor impairments using a robot-based assessment over the first 6 months post-stroke. The robot-based assessment revealed a higher incidence of ipsilesional arm impairments than clinical measures. The severity of ipsilesional arm impairments was moderately correlated with contralesional arm impairment severity, but not with the hemisphere of lesion.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kuem Ju Lee, Gyulee Park, Joon-Ho Shin
Summary: Robotic rehabilitation after stroke has shown positive effects on motor and cognitive functions, with more consistent improvements in motor function. However, there were no significant changes in the dual-task effects of motor and cognitive performance after robotic rehabilitation.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Roi Yozevitch, Silvi Frenkel-Toledo, Orit Elion, Lital Levy, Asmare Ambaw, Eldad Holdengreber
Summary: The use of new technologies in motor rehabilitation aims to improve movements and functions, particularly in rehabilitating the upper extremity. This research presents two accurate, robust, and easy-to-use technological solutions for assessments and treatments, providing real-time information to enhance the field of motor rehabilitation.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Camila L. A. Gomes, Roberta O. Cacho, Viviane T. B. Nobrega, Fabio Galvao, Denise S. de Araujo, Ana Loyse de S. Medeiros, Emanoelle C. Silva, Rodrigo L. Barreto, Enio W. A. Cacho
Summary: The study examined the effects of internal and external attentional focus on upper limb motor performance in post-stroke individuals. Internal focus showed significant results in movement time and velocity.
Article
Rehabilitation
Han-Chin Hsieh, Ruei-Dan Liao, Tsung-Hsun Yang, Chau-Peng Leong, Hui-Hsin Tso, Jia-Ying Wu, Yu-Chi Huang
Summary: The combined administration of kinesio taping (KT) and modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) shows significant improvement in upper extremity function and spasticity in hemiplegic patients with stroke, providing extra benefit in motor performance with a more long-lasting effect.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Virology
Yesha H. Parekh, Nicole J. Altomare, Erin P. McDonnell, Martin J. Blaser, Payal D. Parikh
Summary: Infection with SARS-CoV-2 leading to COVID-19 can cause hyperinflammatory and hypercoagulable states, resulting in arterial and venous thromboembolic events. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been reported in COVID-19 patients, with most cases occurring in the lower extremities. This report describes the first documented case of upper extremity DVT recurrence secondary to COVID-19 infection.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tanjulee Siddique, Raouf Fareh, Mahmoud Abdallah, Zaina Ahmed, Mohammad Habibur Rahman
Summary: This paper presents an autonomous exercise generation system based on fuzzy logic approach. The system uses Mamdani-style fuzzy logic rules to process patients' data, such as shoulder range of motion and muscle strength, and recommends exercises accordingly. The system's rules adhere to healthcare standards and have been tested.
Article
Neurosciences
Kerim Kerimov, Ilke Coskun Benlidayi, Cigdem Ozdemir, Ozgur Gunasti
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of isokinetic strengthening in paretic upper extremity among patients with post-stroke hemiplegia, showing significant improvements in muscle strength in the isokinetic training group compared to the control group. The conclusion suggests that isokinetic strengthening may provide motor and functional improvement among patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Emre Senocak, Elif Korkut, Adem Akturk, Aysel Yildiz Ozer
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of robotic rehabilitation (RR) and conventional rehabilitation (CR) added to intensive trunk rehabilitation (ITR) on upper-limb motor function. The results showed that RR and CR produced similar improvements in upper-limb motor function, suggesting that RR can be used as an alternative to conventional methods under appropriate clinical conditions.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Richard J. Adams, Christopher D. Lunsford, Richard D. Stevenson, Allison L. Ellington, Matthew D. Lichter, James T. Patrie
Summary: This study investigated whether performance measures generated during therapy videogame play by children with hemiplegia can be valid indicators of upper extremity motor function. The results suggest that there is a high and significant correlation between the motion capture measures derived from videogame play and standardized outcome measure assessments.
GAMES FOR HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lina Daghsen, Lisa Fleury, Justine Bouvier, Chiara Zavanone, Sophie Dupont, Friedhelm Christoph Hummel, Charlotte Rosso
Summary: The objective of this study was to create a shortened version of the Action Research Arm Test scale, investigate its psychometric properties compared to the original scale, and externally validate it within an independent cohort. The results showed that the Mini-ARAT is a time-effective tool that accurately captures the dynamics of motor deficits and provides important information for clinical and research purposes.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Charlie Chen Ma, Pu-Chun Mo, Hsiu-Yun Hsu, Fong-Chin Su
Summary: There are various causes for functional weakness in the hands or upper extremities, and evaluation and monitoring of UE rehabilitation are essential. A new UE assessment device that is user-friendly and requires minimal assistance has been developed in this research. The device has shown potential to be used as a reference for users to monitor their UE ability.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Majid Abedi, Saeed Behzadipour
Summary: Background: Although kinematic assessment has potentials for better evaluation of the movement quality, they are not widely used in clinics. Besides the equipment cost, the contradictory results of their clinimetric analysis are presumed as a major reason. This raises concerns about whether the current kinematic indices are intrin-sically sound and truly reflect the quality of the subjects' movement.
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Cathy M. Stinear, Winston D. Byblow, Suzanne J. Ackerley, Marie-Claire Smith, Victor M. Borges, P. Alan Barber
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROLOGY
(2017)
Article
Neurosciences
Harry T. Jordan, Cathy M. Stinear
JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Neurosciences
Harry T. Jordan, Miriam Schrafl-Altermatt, Winston D. Byblow, Cathy M. Stinear
Summary: This study investigated the modulation of interhemispheric interactions during dynamic bimanual tasks based on movement symmetry and goal conceptualisation using TMS. The results suggest that movement symmetry and goal conceptualisation may not modulate interhemispheric inhibition during dynamic bimanual tasks.
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Benjamin Chong, Alan Wang, Cathy M. M. Stinear
Summary: Baseline scores and extent of impairment after stroke are important predictors of post-stroke outcomes. However, the validity of proportional recovery as a model has been questioned due to confounding factors and critiques. This article reviews the current understanding of proportional recovery, discusses potential confounds, and evaluates its usefulness in post-stroke recovery research.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ji-Hun Yoo, Benjamin Chong, Peter Alan Barber, Cathy Stinear, Alan Wang
Summary: This review examines the methodologies currently used in motor outcome prediction studies using atlas-based voxel neuroimaging features. The study found that there are various limitations in the current methods, such as a lack of detailed reporting on image acquisition and a lack of consensus on the use of a single sensorimotor atlas for prediction. Therefore, there is a need for further validation and improvement in neuroimaging feature development for motor outcome prediction.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Afifa Safdar, Marie-Claire Smith, Winston D. Byblow, Cathy M. Stinear
Summary: This review assessed the application of rTMS protocols for improving upper limb motor performance after stroke. The majority of studies still follow the interhemispheric competition model and do not consider the bimodal balance recovery model. Future studies should select patients and apply rTMS protocols based on ipsilesional corticomotor function.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marie-Claire Smith, Alan P. Barber, Benjamin J. Scrivener, Cathy M. Stinear
Summary: The study developed a tool to accurately predict whether and when stroke patients will be able to independently walk in the first 6 months post-stroke. Combining factors such as age, knee extension strength, and balance test results, the TWIST prediction tool demonstrated high accuracy in predicting the probability of independent walking at 4, 6, 9, 16, or 26 weeks post-stroke.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ronan A. Mooney, Suzanne J. Ackerley, Deshan K. Rajeswaran, John Cirillo, P. Alan Barber, Cathy M. Stinear, Winston D. Byblow
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2019)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Michelle N. McDonnell, Cathy M. Stinear
Article
Clinical Neurology
Giriraj Singh Shekhawat, Frederick Sundram, Marom Bikson, Dennis Truong, Dirk De Ridder, Cathy M. Stinear, David Welch, Grant D. Searchfield
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2016)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Suzanne J. Ackerley, Winston D. Byblow, P. Alan Barber, Hayley MacDonald, Andrew McIntyre-Robinson, Cathy M. Stinear
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2016)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marie-Claire Smith, Suzanne J. Ackerley, P. Alan Barber, Winston D. Byblow, Cathy M. Stinear
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2019)