Review
Orthopedics
Lucas R. Nascimento, Rafaela J. S. Rocha, Augusto Boening, Gabriel P. Ferreira, Mikaella C. Perovano
Summary: A systematic review found that home-based exercises are as effective as equivalent doses of centre-based exercises for improving walking speed and balance after stroke. The effects of these two types of exercise remained comparable beyond the intervention period.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Syed Omar Ahmad, Jason Longhurst, Dana Stiles, Lana Downard, Stephanie Martin
Summary: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremors, bradykinesia, postural instability, and a gradual decline in everyday activities. Non-motor symptoms such as pain, depression, cognitive impairment, sleep issues, and anxiety can significantly impair functionality. Recent treatment approaches have focused on more functional and tailored interventions for Parkinson's patients.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Saleh M. Aloraini
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy for the lower extremity (CIMT-LE) in improving balance and ambulation among stroke survivors. The results showed that the CIMT-LE program led to significant clinical improvements in lower extremity motor recovery, postural balance, and gait speed. These improvements were retained even three months after the conclusion of the program.
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Catherine Boissoneault, Dorian K. Rose, Tyler Grimes, Michael F. Waters, Anna Khanna, Somnath Datta, Janis J. Daly
Summary: The 12-month neurorehabilitation program showed clinically and statistically significant improvements in impairment and function for stroke survivors. However, there was high variation in terms of timing and gains among individuals, suggesting the need for personalized treatment plans and further research into longer rehabilitation programs.
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong-Hoon Kim, Sang-Hun Jang
Summary: The study demonstrated that EMG-triggered functional electrical stimulation therapy can significantly improve balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rodrigo Vitorio, Mahmoud El-Gohary, Sean Pearson, Patricia Carlson-Kuhta, Graham Harker, Fay B. Horak, Jodi Lapidus, Mike Studer, Martina Mancini
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a wearable inertial sensor feedback system, Mobility Rehab, in gait training for older adults. The research is a single-center, pragmatic clinical trial involving 200 elderly patients with gait disturbances undergoing either standard physical therapy or therapist-assisted feedback therapy for 6 weeks.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan J. Downey, Natalie Richer, Rohan Gupta, Chang Liu, Erika M. Pliner, Arkaprava Roy, Jungyun Hwang, David J. Clark, Chris J. Hass, Todd M. Manini, Rachael D. Seidler, Daniel P. Ferris
Summary: This study investigated the effects of altering terrain unevenness on gait kinematics, and found that increasing terrain unevenness led to greater stride-to-stride variability and reduced perceived stability in participants.
Article
Oncology
Kerri M. Winters-Stone, Stephanie M. Krasnow, Fay B. Horak, Martina Mancini, Michelle H. Cameron, Nathan F. Dieckmann, Sydnee A. Stoyles, Eric J. Roeland
Summary: This study aims to characterize the trajectories of symptoms, functioning, and falls related to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and identify the simplest set of predictors for CIPN-related functional decline and falls. The research will provide valuable knowledge for early intervention in preventing CIPN-related falls and disability.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fei Xiong, Xin Liao, Jie Xiao, Xin Bai, Jiaqi Huang, Bi Zhang, Fang Li, Pengfei Li
Summary: Stroke, a blood supply disorder in the brain tissue, poses a significant threat to human life due to its impact on brain circulation and neurological complications. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the symptoms and provide effective rehabilitation for stroke patients in the acute stage and postoperative period.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jaya Shanker Tedla, Kumar Gular, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Erika Carvalho Rodrigues, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi, Giles Gyer, Devika Rani Sangadala, Mohammed Qasheesh, Rakesh Krishna Kovela, Gopal Nambi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on balance and functional mobility in patients after stroke. The findings showed positive effects of CIMT on balance, but no significant effects on functional mobility. These results suggest that CIMT may improve balance-related motor function better than other treatment methods in stroke patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shijue Li, Haojie Zhang, Yan Leng, Di Lei, Qiuhua Yu, Kai Li, Minghui Ding, Wai Leung Ambrose Lo
Summary: This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the clinical benefits and neurophysiological changes of interlimb-coordinated intervention in patients with stroke. The findings of this study will provide insight into clinical decision-making and the future development of targeted neurorehabilitation protocols, ultimately improving gait and motor function in patients with stroke.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Maryam Khan Kundi, Nicola J. Spence
Summary: Mirror therapy (MT) has been found to be effective in lower-limb motor recovery, balance, and gait in subacute and chronic stroke patients. The therapy showed statistically significant improvements compared to control groups in terms of motor functions, balance, and gait.
PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Xueyi Zhang, Feng Xu, Huijuan Shi, Ruijiao Liu, Xianglin Wan
Summary: Dual-task training has a positive effect on step length and cadence rehabilitation in stroke patients, but the superiority of dual-task training for improving balance function needs further discussion.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Paul Mackie, Janice J. Eng
Summary: Seated exercises can be a safe and effective alternative to traditional weight-bearing exercises in stroke patients, improving balance and mobility outcomes. However, the effects on cardiometabolic health are still unclear.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Denise M. Peters, Emma S. O'Brien, Kira E. Kamrud, Shawn M. Roberts, Talia A. Rooney, Kristen P. Thibodeau, Swapna Balakrishnan, Nancy Gell, Sambit Mohapatra
Summary: This systematic review examines the use of wearable technologies in assessing gait and mobility in persons with stroke over the past decade. Most studies were conducted in hospital-based or inpatient settings, with accelerometers, activity monitors, and pressure sensors being the most commonly used wearable technologies. The results indicate that wearable technologies enable researchers and clinicians to monitor patients' activity and gain insights into their experiences, but more studies are needed to improve the accuracy of these devices for gait and mobility assessments post-stroke.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
William C. Miller, Krista L. Best, Janice J. Eng, Francois Routhier
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2019)
Article
Rehabilitation
Beena P. Parappilly, William B. Mortenson, Thalia S. Field, Janice J. Eng
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Beena P. Parappilly, Thalia S. Field, William B. Mortenson, Brodie M. Sakakibara, Janice J. Eng
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2019)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gordon Tao, William C. Miller, Janice J. Eng, Elham Esfandiari, Bita Imam, Heather Lindstrom, Michael W. Payne
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the WiiNWalk intervention on walking-related outcomes in older adults with lower limb amputation. Results showed improvement in balance confidence but not in physical function related to walking in the WiiNWalk group. Future rehabilitation games should be more specific to the context of amputation.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lisa A. Simpson, Kathryn S. Hayward, Lara A. Boyd, Beverley C. Larssen, W. Ben Mortenson, Amy Schneeberg, Noah D. Silverberg, Janice J. Eng
Summary: This study aimed to examine the trajectory of REACH scores over the first-year post-stroke and determine if baseline impairment levels modify the scores. The study found that REACH scores improved over time, with more significant improvements in individuals with severe impairment. However, individuals with mild/moderate impairment plateaued and even showed a decrease in the early chronic phase.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Paul Mackie, Janice J. Eng
Summary: Seated exercises can be a safe and effective alternative to traditional weight-bearing exercises in stroke patients, improving balance and mobility outcomes. However, the effects on cardiometabolic health are still unclear.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Beena P. Parappilly, Emma Garrod, Ryan Longoz, Eric Eligh, Holly van Heukelom, Christopher Kit Fairgrieve, Bernadette Pauly
HARM REDUCTION JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Adam Vacek, Grant Mair, Philip White, Philip M. Bath, Keith W. Muir, Rustam Al-Shahi Salman, Chloe Martin, David Dye, Francesca M. Chappell, Ruediger von Kummer, Malcolm Macleod, Nikola Sprigg, Joanna M. Wardlaw
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of e-ASPECTS software in delineating the extent of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) on brain CT scans. The results showed that the software achieved excellent or good delineation of ICH extent in 71% of cases. However, it was more likely to over- or under-estimate the extent when ICH was more extensive, intraventricular, or extra-axial.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Mathias Jacobsen Bach, Audrone Jakubauskaite, Ian Law, Otto Molby Henriksen, Inger Havsteen, Alexander Cuculiza Henriksen, Sverre Rosenbaum, Lisbeth Marner
Summary: This study found that the rCBFacz value after ACZ challenge can serve as an important indicator for predicting future cerebrovascular events, with high accuracy and prognostic value.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Tak Kyu Oh, Saeyeon Kim, In-Ae Song
Summary: The study found that many survivors of nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage in South Korea experience unemployment, decreased household income, and newly acquired disability after intensive care unit admission. However, these changes are not associated with 2-year all-cause mortality.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Eduardo Sousa de Melo, Rodrigo de Paiva Bezerra, Arthur Cesario de Holanda, Maria Junia Lira e Silva, Paloma Peter Travassos, Tayne Fernanda Lemos da Silva, Genova Maria de Azevedo Oliveira, Silvia Marinho Martins Alves, Carolina de Araujo Medeiros, Maria das Neves Dantas da Silveira Barros, Wilson Alves de Oliveira, Gisele Sampaio Silva, Luciana Patrizia Alves de Andrade Valenca
Summary: Cardiac involvement has been found to be the predominant factor correlated with stroke in Chagas disease. While atherosclerosis-related risk factors are prevalent, their influence on ischemic stroke in Chagas disease appears limited.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Pingping Zheng, Ning Zhang, Zixi Chen
Summary: This case presents a rare infectious cause of stroke and air embolism involving a pulmonary abscess and pulmonary vein thrombosis. Early detection, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of infected systemic embolism in young patients are crucial to prevent serious complications.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Filippo Luca Gurgoglione, Luigi Vignali, Maria Alberta Cattabiani, Emilia Solinas, Giorgio Benatti, Iacopo Tadonio, Federico Barocelli, Chiara Dizdari, Domenico Tuttolomondo, Diego Ardissino, Francesco Nicolini, Giampaolo Niccoli
Summary: The incidence of recurrent ischemic neurological events after transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure is relatively low. Obesity, Risk of Paradoxical Embolism score < 7, and migraine are independent positive predictors of recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attack.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Angelo Cascio Rizzo, Ghil Schwarz, Amedeo Cervo, Giuditta Giussani, Chiara Ceresa, Antonella Gatti, Fausto De Angeli, Cristina Motto, Angelo Guccione, Rachele Tortorella, Giuseppe Granata, Claudia Rollo, Antonio Macera, Mariangela Piano, Guglielmo Pero, Elio Clemente Agostoni
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment (EVT) in primary and EVT-induced secondary medium-vessel occlusions (MeVO). The results showed that primary MeVO had poorer outcomes in terms of complications, EVT efficacy, and the proportion of patients with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) of 0-2 at 3 months compared to exclusive large-vessel occlusion (LVO). However, EVT-induced secondary MeVO showed similar safety and efficacy outcomes as exclusive LVO and had better outcomes in terms of mRS 0-2 compared to primary MeVO.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Jing Zhang, Chenming Wei, Jian Wu
Summary: This case report describes a patient with Bloom syndrome who developed acute cerebral infarction along with elevated antiphospholipid antibodies, suggesting a possible association between immune and coagulation abnormalities caused by Bloom syndrome and the development of acute cerebral infarction.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Yunxia Zhou, Shenglan He, Yanhong Hu
Summary: Compared with clopidogrel, DAPT with ticagrelor plus aspirin was associated with significantly lower thromboembolic events without an increase in hemorrhagic events in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, according to the one-year clinical outcome analysis. However, larger upcoming trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of ticagrelor-associated DAPT.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Edvania Andrade de Moura Silva, Ludmilla Ribeiro Batista, Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Iza Faria-Fortini
Summary: The study found that stroke severity is the best predictor of self-perceived manual ability at both three and six months after stroke. Age, although significant, contributes little to the prediction of manual ability.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Sidarrth Prasad, Erica M. Jones, Mehari Gebreyohanns, Veronica Aguilera, DaiWai M. Olson, Jane A. Anderson, Sean I. Savitz, Salvador C. Flores, Steven J. Warach, Charlotte E. Rhodes, Mark P. Goldberg, Nneka L. Ifejika
Summary: This study identified the barriers and facilitators to adopting tenecteplase (TNK) as a thrombolytic treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) by conducting qualitative research with stroke clinicians in Texas. The findings suggest that providing evidence and identifying key change processes can help clinicians achieve consensus on adopting TNK for AIS treatment.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Jeshma Jayan, Sunil K. Narayan, Yasmin Nesha Haniffa, Navin Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the effects of transcranial electrical and magnetic stimulation on somatosensory evoked potentials in chronic ischemic stroke patients, finding that the real tDCS and rTMS combination results in significant improvement and is safe for use.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Phoebe M. Tran, Cenjing Zhu, William T. Harris II, Sajeesh K. Kamala Raghavan, Agricola Odoi, Liem Tran
Summary: This study assessed the geographic accessibility of stroke rehabilitation facilities in Tennessee. The study found that rural counties had significantly longer travel distances and times compared to urban counties. Counties with high and medium stroke prevalence also had higher travel times and distances compared to low stroke prevalence counties. Therefore, addressing transportation barriers and implementing tele-rehabilitation are crucial for improving access to stroke aftercare in these areas.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Lili Xu, Shuaiyu Chen, Jing Xu, Yanyan Shi, Zhihang Huang, Meng Wang, Ziqiao Wei, Hui Cao, Junshan Zhou, Wei Wang, Mingyang Du
Summary: This study found that the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI) is positively correlated with 90-day poor outcome in Chinese ischemic stroke patients after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Guangying Wu, Shuhua Li, Min Luo, Xiaotian Li, Xinghua Zhu, Junhuai Zhang, Qian He, Qian Yang, Guojiang Zhao, Shasha Luo, Zhijie Yang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and the severity and prognosis of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The results showed that serum ALP levels in ICH patients were significantly elevated and correlated with hematoma volume and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score. High serum ALP levels may serve as a potential predictor for the severity and unfavorable prognosis of ICH.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
