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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ehab Mohamed Abd El-Kafy, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Amir Abdel-Raouf El-Fiky, Mohamad Abdelhamid Guermazi
Summary: Stroke is a common cause of motor disability, and the recovery of upper limb functions after stroke is often poor. Virtual reality-based therapy combined with traditional functional training has been shown to be more effective in improving upper limb functions in individuals with chronic stroke compared to traditional therapy alone.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eun Bin Kim, Songee Kim, Onseok Lee
Summary: The study developed a haptics-based rehabilitation tool for self-rehabilitation exercises in a virtual environment, and analyzed the training effectiveness.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Daniela Montoya, Patricio Barria, Carlos A. Cifuentes, Luis F. Aycardi, Andre Moris, Rolando Aguilar, Jose M. Azorin, Marcela Munera
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of three rehabilitation therapies in post-stroke patients. The results showed significant increases in the range of motion in shoulder flexion-extension, adduction-abduction, and internal-external rotation after two months of therapy, supporting the benefits of these rehabilitation methods.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
M-Carmen Juan, Julen Elexpuru, Paulo Dias, Beatriz Sousa Santos, Paula Amorim
Summary: Virtual reality applications have the potential to serve as an alternative to traditional therapies for motor rehabilitation. This study showed that using natural hand gestures for interaction in a virtual reality environment can help improve motivation and be well accepted by patients. The results suggest that the use of standalone headsets and hand interaction can enhance the completion of exercise therapy at home.
Article
Neurosciences
Naoko Sakabe, Samirah Altukhaim, Yoshikatsu Hayashi, Takeshi Sakurada, Shiro Yano, Toshiyuki Kondo
Summary: This study utilized IVR-reinforced physical therapy with visual feedback enhancement intervention to successfully increase the use of the affected limb in patients, with the effect being maintained over time. This suggests that positive reinforcement within IVR can influence decision making in hand usage.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marco Iosa, Merve Aydin, Carolina Candelise, Natascia Coda, Giovanni Morone, Gabriella Antonucci, Franco Marinozzi, Fabiano Bini, Stefano Paolucci, Gaetano Tieri
Summary: The study suggests that viewing art masterpieces can stimulate brain arousal in viewers, particularly with shorter motor tasks and lower perception of physical demand in healthy subjects. Among stroke patients, those exposed to artistic stimuli showed a reduction in erroneous movements, indicating a potential neurorehabilitation effect.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Anne Schwarz, Miguel M. C. Bhagubai, Saskia H. G. Nies, Jeremia P. O. Held, Peter H. Veltink, Jaap H. Buurke, Andreas R. Luft
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive assessment of upper limb kinematics in stroke subjects, revealing differences between gesture and grasp movements and changes with impairment level. The study also identifies consistent metric expressions and relationships between different tasks and subgroups. These findings have important implications for future research and task/study comparisons.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Yi Li, Jiashang Huang, Xiaohong Li, Jia Qiao, Xin Huang, Lining Yang, Heping Yu
Summary: This study found that virtual reality (VR) is more effective than time-dose-matched conventional therapy (CT) in recovering upper limb motor function in stroke patients, especially when a virtual environment is used or VR is mixed with CT. However, VR (VR only or mixed with CT) does not improve patients' daily activity performance and participation compared with CT. Overall, VR appears to be safe and acceptable as CT.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anne Schwarz, Janne M. Veerbeek, Jeremia P. O. Held, Jaap H. Buurke, Andreas R. Luft
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing kinematic parameters of upper limb in stroke patients. The results showed that both the task performed and the tested arm significantly affected all kinematic parameters. Hand dominance, upper limb function level, and age also had influences on certain parameters. Curve efficiency showed the strongest correlation with FMMA-UE.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuang Li, Zhanli Wang, Zaixiang Pang, Moyao Gao, Zhifeng Duan
Summary: This paper presents an assisted upper limb rehabilitation robot for stroke patients in the middle and late stages of rehabilitation. By completing the adduction and abduction motion of the shoulder joint in one step, the robot saves time and improves the efficiency of rehabilitation training. The robot's kinematics model is established, and simulation and workspace analysis are conducted.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Si-Huei Lee, Jianjun Cui, Lizheng Liu, Mu-Chun Su, Lirong Zheng, Shih-Ching Yeh
Summary: This study proposed a VR upper-limb motor training system for stroke rehabilitation and validated its effectiveness through clinical trials. Various motor indicators were proposed using motion trajectory, and evidence-based assessment models were developed using machine-learning method in order to evaluate upper-limb motor function. The results showed significant effectiveness of the proposed VR system, with a high accuracy rate of the machine-learning assessment model when integrating multi-model data.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hyeongil Nam, Chanhee Kim, Kangsoo Kim, Jong-Il Park
Summary: In this paper, a kinematics-based realistic hand interaction method is proposed to enable a physically plausible grip-lifting experience in VR. A human subjects experiment using a prototype shows positive effects on the perceived realism and usefulness of the interaction. The method contributes to the design and development of realistic virtual experiences.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Roni Molad, Mindy F. Levin
Summary: The study aimed to determine the construct validity of the new clinical upper-limb Interlimb Coordination test (ILC2) in individuals with chronic stroke. Results showed that participants with stroke moved their upper limbs slower than controls in all conditions, but Interlimb Coordination test scores were not related to clinical scores.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jinlong Wu, Aihua Zeng, Ziyan Chen, Ye Wei, Kunlun Huang, Jiafeng Chen, Zhanbing Ren
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) training is an effective intervention for improving upper limb function and balance in stroke patients, as indicated by the results of a meta-meta-analysis. Significant heterogeneity in the results suggests caution in interpreting the findings. Further research is needed to assess the impact of VR training on walking ability.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Robert Herne, Mohd Fairuz Shiratuddin, Shri Rai, David Blacker, Hamid Laga
Summary: This paper presents a multiple case study on the engagement of stroke survivors with a Virtual Reality-based upper limb rehabilitation system. The study investigates the support and importance of game design principles in enhancing engagement. The findings suggest that Virtual Reality can effectively improve rehabilitation outcomes and personalized experiences may be necessary for optimized engagement.
Review
Orthopedics
Lucas R. Nascimento, Camila Quel de Oliveira, Louise Ada, Stella M. Michaelsen, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2015)
Article
Rehabilitation
Leticia Cardoso Rodrigues, Nayara Correa Farias, Raquel Pinheiro Gomes, Stella Maris Michaelsen
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2016)
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Orthopedics
Paula Ruiz de Freitas, Ana Elisa Lemos, Mariana Palla Santos, Stella Maris Michaelsen, Clynton Lourenco Correa, Alessandra Swarowsky
JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY
(2017)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Stella Maris Michaelsen, Angelica Cristiane Ovando, Fernanda Romaguera, Louise Ada
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2014)
Article
Orthopedics
Mavie A. Natalio, Christina D. C. M. Faria, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela, Stella M. Michaelsen
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2014)
Article
Orthopedics
Renata C. M. Lima, Lucas R. Nascimento, Stella M. Michaelsen, Janaine C. Polese, Natalia D. Pereira, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2014)
Article
Orthopedics
Lucas R. Nascimento, Stella M. Michaelsen, Louise Ada, Janaine C. Polese, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2014)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Juliana Aparecida Pereira, Karine Kulkamp de Souza, Suzana Matheus Pereira, Caroline Ruschel, Marcel Hubert, Stella Maris Michaelsen
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2019)
Article
Rehabilitation
Clecio Vier, Luis Mochizuki, Raquel Pinheiro Gomes, Leticia Cardoso Rodrigues, Amanda Magalhaes Demartino, Stella Maris Michaelsen
Summary: This study found that a behavioral map is an effective way to quantify upper limb use and can complement information assessed regarding perceived use and by accelerometers. Bilateral upper limb use assessed by behavioral map is moderately correlated with bilateral Motor Activity Log-Amount of Use (MAL-AOU) and bilateral use by accelerometers. The correlation between bilateral capacity (TEMPA bilateral) and bilateral use (BM) is significant.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Natalia Duarte Pereira, Maira Carolina Lixandra, David Morris, Stella Maris Michaelsen, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of CIMT on individuals with severe hemiparesis. After a 2-week CIMT intervention, UL clinical assessments showed significant increases in GMAL scores at post-intervention and follow-ups, while GWMFT performance time scores significantly decreased at post-intervention and 1-month follow-up. Kinematic variability of the paretic UL also improved in all tasks except for turning on the light switch.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Biophysics
C. A. Ferri, A. A. F. Quevedo
WORLD CONGRESS ON MEDICAL PHYSICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 2015, VOLS 1 AND 2
(2015)
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Clinical Neurology
R. C. M. Lima, S. M. Michaelsen, L. R. Nascimento, J. C. Polese, N. D. Pereira, L. F. Teixeira-Salmela
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2014)
Article
Orthopedics
Leticia C. Rodrigues, Aline P. Marques, Paula B. Barros, Stella M. Michaelsen
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2014)