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Geriatrics & Gerontology
David Sibbritt, Jessica Bayes, Wenbo Peng, Jane Maguire, Suzy Ladanyi, Jon Adams
Summary: This study revealed an association between increasing severity of post stroke fatigue and an increasing risk of falls.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Rehabilitation
Kimberley S. van Schooten, Morag E. Taylor, Jacqueline C. T. Close, Jennifer C. Davis, Serena S. Paul, Colleen G. Canning, Mark D. Latt, Phu Hoang, Nicole A. Kochan, Perminder S. Sachdev, Henry Brodaty, Catherine M. Dean, Femke Hulzinga, Stephen R. Lord, Kim Delbaere
Summary: The study found that deficits in cognition and affect, along with concern about falling, are as important as sensorimotor function for fall prediction in older people and clinical groups.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Rehabilitation
Keith R. Lohse, Danica R. Dummer, Heather A. Hayes, Randy J. Carson, Robin L. Marcus
Summary: The study aimed to determine the impact of adding the AM-PAC Inpatient '6-Clicks' Short Forms to the MFS for assessing fall risk. Results showed that, beyond the MFS, AM-PAC basic mobility and cognitive scales were significantly associated with falls. This suggests that the AM-PAC has potential to reduce the burden of fall management by targeting high-risk individuals.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Orthopedics
Moaz Tobaigy, Brian J. Hafner, Andrew Sawers
Summary: The number of recalled falls and Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility T-scores can predict the incidence of falls over the next 6 months in unilateral lower limb prosthesis users. The final model may serve as a screening tool for clinicians to assess risk of falls in this population. Further research is needed to validate the proposed model.
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Oncology
Jegy M. Tennison, Amy H. Ng, Nahid J. Rianon, Diane D. Liu, Eduardo Bruera
Summary: Patients with cancer generally reported adequate continuity of care and feeling safe to function at home after acute inpatient rehabilitation, but the risk of falls or near-falls within 1 month after discharge is significantly associated with factors such as brain metastasis, comorbidity of depression, and a history of falls. More focused fall prevention education and interventions may benefit patients with these risk factors.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Frederic Dierick, Anne-France Bouche, Serge Guerin, Jean-Paul Steinmetz, Carine Federspiel, Vincent Barvaux, Fabien Buisseret
Summary: This study examined the feasibility and benefits of side-stepping exercises in nursing home residents who fall recurrently. The results showed significant improvements in mobility and balance after an 8-week intervention. However, some tests showed deterioration when the exercises were discontinued during the follow-up period.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Caterina Trevisan, Marianna Noale, Alessandra Imoscopi, Chiara Bigolaro, Cosetta Derni, Elena Agio, Sara Dal Ben, Marco Ceccato, Federica Tono, Stefania Maggi, Anna-Karin Welmer, Giuseppe Sergi
Summary: This prospective study evaluated the cognitive and physical trajectories of nursing home residents after falls and their predictors. It found that pre-fall cognitive function and some modifiable factors can impact the cognitive and physical health of residents after falls.
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Rehabilitation
Temima Greenberg, Rotem Soll, Mark Dolev, Alon Kalron
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reproducibility and convergent validity of the sitting-rising test in people with multiple sclerosis. The results showed a strong correlation between the SRT and other functional tests, supporting its validity and reproducibility in this population.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Husna Ahmad Ainuddin, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Tengku Aizan Hamid, Mazatulfazura S. F. Salim, Lynette Mackenzie
Summary: Research on rehabilitation for falls after stroke in Southeast Asia is limited, with a focus on physical rehabilitation and traditional therapies. Individual-centric interventions are prominent, while community-based and environmental-focused studies are lacking. More innovative research is needed to advance falls prevention and intervention practice with stroke survivors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ramakrishna Kakara, Gwen Bergen, Elizabeth Burns, Mark Stevens
Summary: In the United States, unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death among adults aged >= 65 years. Patterns of nonfatal and fatal falls differ by sex and state. CDC recommends healthcare providers to screen and assess older adults for fall risk and intervene using effective preventive strategies.
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wayne Lap Sun Chan, Cody Wing Lam Chan, Freddy Man Hin Lam, Howard Ho Wing Chan, Kelvin Chi Kin Chan, Jerry Sai Kit Chan, Oscar Lok Wang Chan, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung
Summary: This pilot study examined the feasibility, safety, and effects of a Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure-based exercise program in community-dwelling older adults with a history of falls. The results showed that the program was feasible, safe, and potentially effective in improving anticipatory balance in this population.
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rebekah Harris, Elsa S. Strotmeyer, Leena Sharma, C. Kent Kwoh, Jennifer S. Brach, Robert Boudreau, Jane A. Cauley
Summary: This study examined how the severity of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects recurrent falls in middle-aged and older individuals. The results showed that older adults with radiographic evidence of KOA had a higher likelihood of experiencing recurrent falls compared to those without KOA, regardless of established risk factors. On the other hand, middle-aged adults with KOA did not have an increased odds of recurrent falls, except for those with possible KOA.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Maria C. Inacio, Max Moldovan, Craig Whitehead, Janet K. Sluggett, Maria Crotty, Megan Corlis, Renuka Visvanathan, Steve Wesselingh, Gillian E. Caughey
Summary: This study examined factors at entry into permanent residential aged care in Australia that predict fall-related hospitalisations. Through the analysis of integrated aged and health care data, it was found that variables such as fracture history, falls history, and dementia were strong predictors for fall-related hospitalisations within 90 and 365 days after entry. The risk prediction models developed had reasonable discrimination for identifying residents at risk of fall-related hospitalisations, suggesting an opportunity for targeted risk mitigation strategies.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengmeng Wang, Feitong Wu, Michele L. Callisaya, Graeme Jones, Tania M. Winzenberg
Summary: The study found that changes in baseline leg muscle strength (LMS) and balance measures were not associated with incident falls among middle-aged women. Future research needs to investigate how environmental and other intrinsic factors impact the occurrence of falls.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Dijana Nuic, Sjors van de Weijer, Saoussen Cherif, Anna Skrzatek, Eline Zeeboer, Claire Olivier, Jean-Christophe Corvol, Pierre Foulon, Jenica Z. Pastor, Gregoire Mercier, Brian Lau, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Nienke M. De Vries, Marie-Laure Welter
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a home-based training system using a tailored exergame for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) to improve gait and balance disorders. The results showed that home-based training using a tailored exergame can be performed safely by PD patients and could potentially improve gait and balance disorders.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Jacqueline A. Palmer, Alice Halter, Whitney Gray, Steven L. Wolf, Michael R. Bunch
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Neurosciences
Trisha M. Kesar, Andrew Tan, Steven Eicholtz, Kayilan Baker, Jiang Xu, Joanna T. Anderson, Steven L. Wolf, Michael R. Borich
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Rehabilitation
Nick J. Willett, Michael L. Boninger, Laura J. Miller, Luis Alvarez, Tomoki Aoyama, Marzia Bedoni, Kelley Ann Brix, Carmelo Chisari, George Christ, Christopher L. Dearth, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Christopher H. Evans, Stephen M. Goldman, Kenton Gregory, Alice Gualerzi, Joseph Hart, Akira Ito, Hiroshi Kuroki, M. Terry Loghmani, David L. Mack, Gerard A. Malanga, Linda Noble-Haeusslein, Paul Pasquina, Joseph A. Roche, Lloyd Rose, Martin J. Stoddart, Junichi Tajino, Carmen Terzic, Kimberly S. Topp, William R. Wagner, Stuart J. Warden, Steven L. Wolf, Hua Xie, Thomas A. Rando, Fabrisia Ambrosio
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joseph P. Broderick, Jordan J. Elm, L. Scott Janis, Wenle Zhao, Claudia S. Moy, Catherine R. Dillon, Marc I. Chimowitz, Ralph L. Sacco, Steven C. Cramer, Steven L. Wolf, Karen C. Johnston, Jeffrey L. Saver, Randolph S. Marshall, Devin Brown, Max Wintermark, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, Hooman Kamel, David L. Tirschwell, W. T. Longstreth, Ronald D. Chervin, Opeolu M. Adeoye, Andrew D. Barreto, James C. Grotta, Sharon L. Ramey, Warren D. Lo, Wuwei Feng, Gottfried Schlaug, Kevin N. Sheth, Magdy Selim, Andrew M. Naidech, Maarten G. Lansberg, Ronald M. Lazar, Gregory W. Albers, Jessica S. Griffin, Logan P. Sirline, Jamey Frasure, Clinton B. Wright, Pooja Khatri
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Steven L. Wolf
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Steven C. Cramer, Steven L. Wolf, Jeffrey L. Saver, Karen C. Johnston, J. Mocco, Maarten G. Lansberg, Sean I. Savitz, David S. Liebeskind, Wade Smith, Max Wintermark, Jordan J. Elm, Pooja Khatri, Joseph P. Broderick, Scott Janis
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Clinical Neurology
Xin Li, Yin-Liang Lin, David A. Cunningham, Steven L. Wolf, Ken Sakaie, Adriana B. Conforto, Andre G. Machado, Akhil Mohan, Kyle O'Laughlin, Xiaofeng Wang, Morgan Widina, Ela B. Plow
Summary: This pilot, randomized clinical trial aims to investigate whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) delivered to facilitate the contralesional dorsal premotor cortex (cPMd) produces greater gains in motor function than conventional rTMS delivered to facilitate the ipsilesional primary motor cortex (iM1) in severely impaired stroke survivors. Preliminary evidence on the effects and mechanisms associated with facilitating intact cPMd in chronic severe stroke survivors will be provided.
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jesse Dawson, Navzer D. Engineer, Steven C. Cramer, Steven L. Wolf, Rushna Ali, Michael W. O'Dell, David Pierce, Cecilia N. Prudente, Jessica Redgrave, Wuwei Feng, Charles Y. Liu, Gerard E. Francisco, Benjamin L. Brown, Anand Dixit, Jen Alexander, Louis DeMark, Vibor Krishna, Steven A. Kautz, Arshad Majid, Brent Tarver, Duncan L. Turner, Teresa J. Kimberley
Summary: In people with chronic arm weakness after stroke, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation showed consistent improvement in upper extremity impairment and function, regardless of age or severity of injury.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Paul Cordo, Steven Wolf, William Z. Rymer, Nancy Byl, Karen Stanek, John R. Hayes
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a novel robotic assisted training on moderate-to-severe upper limb impairment during the subacute phase of stroke recovery. The results showed that the robotic training significantly enhanced recovery compared to spontaneous recovery and prescribed outpatient therapy. It suggests that the potential for remediating upper limb impairment is not fully utilized during this phase.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xin Li, Yin-Liang Lin, David A. Cunningham, Steven L. Wolf, Ken Sakaie, Adriana B. Conforto, Andre G. Machado, Akhil Mohan, Kyle O'Laughlin, Xiaofeng Wang, Morgan Widina, Ela B. Plow
Summary: This study investigates the effects and mechanisms of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in chronic severe stroke survivors. The study suggests that facilitating the undamaged contralesional dorsal premotor cortex (cPMd) may be more suitable than facilitating the ipsilesional primary motor cortex (iM1). Participants will be randomized to receive rTMS to facilitate cPMd or iM1 in conjunction with upper limb rehabilitation. The primary outcome measure is the 6-week change in upper extremity Fugl-Meyer score (UEFM).
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Steven C. Cramer, Jill See, Brent Liu, Matthew Edwardson, Ximing Wang, Shlomit Radom-Aizik, Fadia Haddad, Babak Shahbaba, Steven L. Wolf, Alexander W. Dromerick, Carolee J. Winstein
Summary: The study found that BDNF and ApoE gene polymorphisms did not have a significant impact on response to rehabilitation therapy, but the BDNF gene polymorphism was associated with cerebral atrophy, while the ApoE gene polymorphism was linked to a younger age at stroke onset.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacqueline A. Palmer, Trisha M. Kesar, Steven L. Wolf, Michael R. Borich
Summary: This study found that stroke patients exhibited impaired reactivity and modulation in lower-limb primary motor cortical networks, which are associated with walking impairments.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Anusha Yeshokumar, Jacqueline Gofshteyn, Parul Agarwal, Kiran Thakur, Natasha Basma, Mary Claire Tuohy, Jyoti Ankam, Sarah Torres, Shelley Varnado, Britany Klenofsky, Elissa Yozawitz, Nicole Luche, Dale Hesdorffer, Aaron Nelson, Steven Wolf, Patricia McGoldrick, Zachary Grinspan, Nathalie Jette
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Justin Liu, Hyun Bin Kim, Steven L. Wolf, Trisha M. Kesar
APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY AND BIOFEEDBACK
(2020)
Article
Robotics
Phillip Tran, Seokhwan Jeong, Steven Wolf, Jaydev P. Desai
IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS
(2020)