Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yang-An Li, Ze-Jian Chen, Chang He, Xiu-Pan Wei, Nan Xia, Ming-Hui Gu, Cai-Hua Xiong, Qin Zhang, Trisha M. Kesar, Xiao-Lin Huang, Jiang Xu
Summary: Abnormal muscle synergies during sit-to-stand (STS) transitions have been observed post-stroke. Exoskeleton-assisted STS training intervention can partially restore normal muscle synergies and improve clinical scores in stroke survivors.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sirawee Chaovalit, Karen J. Dodd, Nicholas F. Taylor
Summary: A sit-to-stand exercise programme for children with cerebral palsy classified in GMFCS levels III and IV improved self-care and mobility while reducing caregiver strain.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Juliane Franco, Paula Fernanda de Sousa Silva, Alice Rausch Menezes, Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the trunk biomechanical characteristics during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit tasks in stroke survivors and healthy-matched controls. The results showed that stroke survivors had a greater range of trunk forward flexion and longer duration for both tasks.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Thitinat Pankheaw, Vimonwan Hiengkaew, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai, Jarugool Tretriluxana
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of a progressive bridging exercise on force, time, and pressure during the extension phase of sit-to-stand, as well as on sit-to-stand ability in individuals with stroke. The results showed that the progressive bridging exercise improved symmetrical weight bearing during the extension phase of sit-to-stand and enhanced sit-to-stand ability in stroke patients.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jian He, Dongwei Liu, Meijin Hou, Anhua Luo, Shuhao Wang, Ye Ma
Summary: This study investigated the coordination pattern of lower limb joints during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit tasks in stroke patients and explored the impact of movement duration on inter-joint coordination. The results showed that stroke patients exhibited different coordination patterns compared to healthy controls and coordination decreased with longer movement duration. These findings provide new insights into motor control rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients with hemiplegia.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Tae-sung In, Jin-hwa Jung, Kyoung-sim Jung, Hwi-young Cho
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficacy of STS training in reducing spasticity in stroke patients, with additional taping intervention further enhancing this effect. Significant decrease in ankle spasticity was observed alongside improvement in muscle strength and gait function for the participants.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elizabeth Ann Chandler, Thomas Stone, Valerie Moyra Pomeroy, Allan Brian Clark, Andrew Kerr, Phillip Rowe, Ukadike Chris Ugbolue, Jessica Smith, Nicola Joanne Hancock
Summary: This study aimed to identify the biomechanical characteristics of sit-to-stand (STS) and sit-to-walk (STW) in people early after stroke, and determine any differences in movement fluidity and duration, as well as their correlations with commonly used measures of walking speed and step length ratio. The results showed that participants spent significantly more time in the initial movement phase during STS than during STW, with STS being completed more smoothly but with more hesitation and greater coordination. No strong relationships were found between movement fluidity or duration with walking speed or step length symmetry.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Lin Liu, Zejun Hong, Bernhard Penzlin, Berno J. E. Misgeld, Chuong Ngo, Lukas Bergmann, Steffen Leonhardt
Summary: This article investigates a closed-loop torque-controlled variable stiffness actuator combined with a disturbance observer for enhancing low output impedance. Experimental results show that using fast dynamics GESO with the low-stiffness actuator can achieve stable interaction and low output impedance, while using slow dynamics GESO with the high-stiffness actuator can achieve high bandwidth and proper tracking performance.
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Cara Gonzalez Welker, T. Kevin Best, Robert D. Gregg
Summary: This paper presents a controller using thigh-based phase variable and optimized data-driven impedance parameter trajectories to effectively control powered prostheses. Experimental results show that the controller can achieve biomimetic joint mechanics, reducing the problems caused by passive prostheses and improving mobility for individuals with above-knee amputations.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Ozge Onursal Kilinc, Roel De Ridder, Muhammed Kilinc, Anke Van Bladel
Summary: This systematic review aimed to compare the differences in trunk and lower extremity biomechanics during the different phases of a sit-to-stand task between persons with stroke and healthy controls. Twenty-one studies were included in the review, and the findings showed that individuals after stroke demonstrate altered kinematics, kinetics, and muscle recruitment during the sit-to-stand task. There were differences observed between the different phases of the task, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions to optimize performance in daily living.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Burak Ozsoy, James Yang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of a unilateral grab-rail bar on the right-hand side on sit-to-stand (STS) motion performance for injured virtual individuals with either right or left knee injury. The results show that systematic changes in joint coordination are better seen with the first objective function for the elderly group with knee injuries. Virtual individuals tend to flex their trunk to the intact side and rotate the upper body to the right side with both objective functions.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
James Yang, Burak Ozsoy
Summary: The study extends a predictive dynamics formulation for assisted sit-to-stand motion, predicting kinetics and kinematics in multiple planes. Healthy elderly prioritize stability, resulting in a decrease in left knee joint torque with the placement of a grab-rail bar on the right side.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liliana Pinho, Andreia S. P. Sousa, Claudia Silva, Christine Cunha, Rubim Santos, Joao Manuel R. S. Tavares, Soraia Pereira, Ana Rita Pinheiro, Jose Felix, Francisco Pinho, Filipa Sousa, Augusta Silva
Summary: This study aims to analyze the coactivation of antagonist muscles in the thigh and ankle in post-stroke subjects during the sit-to-stand task. The results show that the coactivation of ankle joint muscles in post-stroke subjects is more dysfunctional, indicating that the distal segment may more accurately reflect central nervous system dysfunction in post-stroke subjects.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rodrigo Lizama-Perez, Luis Javier Chirosa-Rios, Guido Contreras-Diaz, Daniel Jerez-Mayorga, Daniel Jimenez-Lupion, Ignacio Jesus Chirosa-Rios
Summary: The study aimed to compare the effects of sit-to-stand (STS) training programs with 5 vs. 10 repetitions on muscle architecture and muscle function in sedentary adults. After 8 weeks, both the 5STS and 10STS groups showed improvements in muscle quality, relative STS power, and muscle thickness. The 5STS group also exhibited an improvement in pennation angle.
Article
Rehabilitation
Natsuki Shimizu, Hiroyuki Hashidate, Tomohiro Ota, Yumi Kawai
Summary: This study investigated the impact of sit-to-stand, standing, and stand-to-sit abilities on physical activity in subacute stroke patients and found that those who could perform these activities had higher levels of light-intensity physical activity. This suggests that improving these abilities could increase the opportunity for engaging in light-intensity physical activity.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nathan Bray, Jane Noyes, Nigel Harris, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards
Article
Rehabilitation
Ailie J. Turton, Jayne Angilley, Verity Longley, Philip Clatworthy, Iain D. Gilchrist
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2018)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nathan Bray, Jane Noyes, Rhiannon T. Edwards, Nigel Harris
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Dermatology
L. J. Shaw, J. Shipley, E. L. Newell, N. Harris, J. G. Clinch, C. R. Lovell
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Alison Sparke, Karina Torlei, Sarah Voss, Mike Page, Jonathan Benger, Ed Matthews, Michael Hillman, Darren Hart, Ella McLaughlin, Jane Carter, Nigel Harris
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2015)
Article
Anesthesiology
H. Cohen, C. McCabe, N. Harris, J. Hall, J. Lewis, D. R. Blake
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2013)
Article
Rehabilitation
C. A. E. Dyer, N. D. Harris, E. Jenkin, C. Langley-Johnson, R. Lewis, G. J. Taylor, K. Gruffydd-Jones
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Karina Torlei, Ed Matthews, Alison Sparke, Jonathan Benger, Sarah Voss, Nigel Harris, Jane Carter
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL DEVICES-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2013)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Anand D. Pandyan, Kate Radford, Stephen Ashford, Andrew Bateman, Christopher Burton, Louise Connell, Alison Gibson, Nigel Harris, Karen Hoffman, Roshan Nair, Lisa Shaw, Ailie Turton, Sarah F. Tyson, Frederike van Wijck
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2013)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
N. Evans, H. Boyd, N. Harris, K. Noonan, T. Ingram, A. Jarvis, J. Ridgers, R. Cheston
Summary: The study used semi-structured interviews to identify three main themes related to the use of digital technology prompters by individuals with dementia and their carers: their attitudes, judgements of usefulness, and emotional impact. Participants' decisions to use the prompter were influenced by their attitudes towards technology, perceived usefulness, and impact on self-identity.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Nigel Harris, Hazel Boyd, Nina Evans, Richard Cheston, Krist Noonan, Thomas Ingram, Aron Jarvis, Jessica Ridgers
Summary: The study demonstrates that family caregivers can use a touchscreen tablet, software, and manual package to identify specific tasks and break them down into steps, and people living with dementia can then follow the prompts to complete the tasks. This represents a potentially significant advancement in dementia care. Further testing is required to establish efficacy and identify factors impacting outcomes.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Hazel Boyd, Nina Evans, Richard Cheston, Krist Noonan, Nigel Harris
HARNESSING THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE LIVES
(2017)
Article
Gerontology
Hazel C. Boyd, Nina M. Evans, Roger D. Orpwood, Nigel D. Harris
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2017)
Article
Gerontology
Nina Evans, Richard Cheston, Nigel Harris
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Lisa Austin, Nigel Harris, Christine Nagle
8TH ACM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PERVASIVE TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO ASSISTIVE ENVIRONMENTS (PETRA 2015)
(2015)
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)