Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jong Taek Lee, Eunhee Park, Tae-Du Jung
Summary: This study developed a framework for classifying dependence in ambulation using a 3D convolutional neural network on video data recorded by smartphones during inpatient rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients. The proposed framework can alert clinicians or caregivers when stroke patients with dependent ambulation move alone without assistance, facilitating the design of individualized rehabilitation strategies.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Desiree Montoro-Cardenas, Irene Cortes-Perez, Noelia Zagalaz-Anula, Maria C. Osuna-Perez, Esteban Obrero-Gaitan, Rafael Lomas-Vega
Summary: The study revealed that Nintendo Wii therapy (NWT) combined with conventional physical therapy (CPT) can effectively improve functional and dynamic balance in children with cerebral palsy, especially in sessions lasting approximately 30 minutes.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elena Marques-Sule, Anna Arnal-Gomez, Gloria Buitrago-Jimenez, Luis Suso-Marti, Ferran Cuenca-Martinez, Gemma Victoria Espi-Lopez
Summary: The study showed promising results in functionality, balance, and activities of daily living when adding virtual reality with Nintendo Wii to conventional physical therapy in chronic stroke survivors.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Go Yamako, Niroshan G. G. Punchihewa, Hideki Arakawa, Takuya Tajima, Etsuo Chosa
Summary: This study evaluated the characteristics of dynamic balance during sit-to-stand movement in older adults with locomotive syndrome. The results showed a reduction of postural control in these individuals, emphasizing the importance of balance training to prevent falls.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Naveed Anwar, Hossein Karimi, Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Amir Gilani, Kehkshan Khalid, Ahmed Sohaib Aslam, Asif Hanif
Summary: This study compared the effects of virtual reality training and routine physical therapy on balance and upper extremity sensorimotor function in stroke patients. The results showed that virtual reality training was helpful in improving balance and upper extremity function in stroke patients, although it was not found to be superior to conventional training in improving upper limb sensation.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Federica Verdini, Andrea Tigrini, Sandro Fioretti, Alessandro Mengarelli
Summary: This study assessed the validity of the Nintendo WII Balance Board (NWBB) for analyzing anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) during gait initiation. The results confirmed the usability of NWBB not only for static tasks but also for dynamic tasks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Review
Biology
Phan The Nguyen, Li-Wei Chou, Yueh-Ling Hsieh
Summary: The present study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the potential benefits of PNF on balance and gait function in patients with chronic stroke. The results indicated that PNF intervention showed statistically significant improvements in balance and gait speed compared to the control group. This suggests that PNF may be a potential treatment strategy in chronic stroke rehabilitation.
Article
Rehabilitation
Pieter Meyns, Ian Blanckaert, Chloe Bras, Nina Jacobs, Jaap Harlaar, Laura van de Pol, Frank Plasschaert, Hilde Van Waelvelde, Annemieke I. Buizer
Summary: This study found that exergame training can improve balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy, especially for those with low baseline balance performance.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jolanda M. B. Roelofs, Sarah B. Zandvliet, Ingrid M. Schut, Anouk C. M. Huisinga, Alfred C. Schouten, Henk T. Hendricks, Digna de Kam, Leo A. M. Aerden, Johannes B. J. Bussmann, Alexander C. H. Geurts, Vivian Weerdesteyn
Summary: In the chronic phase after mild stroke, individuals demonstrate persistent balance limitations and an increased risk of falling, as well as reduced confidence in their balance and lower levels of physical activity.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Franco Franchignoni, Andrej Bavec, Urska Zupanc, Andrea Giordano, Caterina Albensi, Helena Burger
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Slovene version of the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale using Rasch analysis, and found that the simplified scale is a valid and reliable measure for individuals with lower-limb amputation. The study also demonstrated the possibility of transforming the ordinal summed raw scores of the ABC-5/SLO into interval-level measurements using a nomogram.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
L. Castelli, C. Iacovelli, C. Loreti, A. M. Malizia, I. barone Ricciardelli, A. Tomaino, A. Fusco, L. Biscotti, L. Padua, S. Giovannini
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of rehabilitation with Hunova on cognitive function and balance in older adults with stroke. The results showed that using Hunova as an adjunct to conventional treatment significantly improved cognitive function, balance, and reduced the risk of falling in elderly stroke patients.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Osman Coban, Fatma Mutluay
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercises by mechanical hippotherapy devices on postural control, balance, mobility, and Quality of Life in patients with stroke. The results showed that exercises using mechanical hippotherapy devices can significantly improve postural control, functional mobility, and balance in patients with stroke, and may also improve the quality of life.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Samira Gonzalez-Hoelling, Gloria Reig-Garcia, Carme Bertran-Noguer, Rosa Suner-Soler
Summary: This study found that music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation can significantly improve balance ability and motor function in stroke survivors, but the extent of improvement may vary depending on the affected hemisphere and the lesion site. Age, stroke type, and affected hemisphere do not seem to directly impact the level of improvement.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Guoqing Wan, Hsieh-Chun Hsieh, Chien-Heng Lin, Hung-Yu Lin, Chien-Yu Lin, Wen-Hsin Chiu
Summary: This study developed two types of pedal switches for ankle dorsiflexion exercises to improve walking and balance capabilities in children with cerebral palsy. The first pedal switch can operate home appliances, while the second type connects to web games. The intervention group, using the pedal switch connected to web games, showed more significant improvements in balance and walking compared to the control group using a pedal switch connected to a fan for home exercises. Maintaining motivation is key in the rehabilitation process for children with cerebral palsy.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anushka Raipure, Pooja Kasatwar
Summary: Elderly populations who engage in consistent, moderate-intensity exercise have better health and physical activity levels. Ageing leads to a decline in muscle fibres, affecting endurance, strength, and balance. Impaired balance can have negative effects on mobility and posture control. Virtual reality, such as Wii Fit games, is a fun and interactive tool for balance training in older adults.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Elizabeth Proud, Meg E. Morris, Belinda Bilney, Kimberly J. Miller, Maarten J. Nijkrake, Marten Munneke, Jennifer L. McGinley
Summary: This study aimed to understand the characteristics and evaluation of more affected hand dexterity loss in Parkinson's disease by describing 9-Hole Peg Test performance. The results showed reduced pegboard performance compared with normative values at different disease stages, and problems with hand activities were reported. The evidence supported the construct validity of 9-Hole Peg Test more affected hand performance.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Catherine M. Said, Jennifer L. McGinley, Cassandra Szoeke, Barbara Workman, Keith D. Hill, Joanne E. Wittwer, Michael Woodward, Danny Liew, Leonid Churilov, Julie Bernhardt, Meg E. Morris
Summary: This study found that better cognition and a longer stay in rehabilitation were associated with a positive improvement in walking speed in older people. This suggests that in older individuals with complex health problems or multiple morbidities, cognitive ability and longer rehabilitation periods play a significant role in rehabilitation outcomes.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Meg E. Morris, Susan C. Slade, Christopher Bruce, Jennifer L. McGinley, Bastiaan R. Bloem
Summary: The study indicates that health professionals advocate physical therapies for people living with PSP. The expectation is that structured exercises and physical activities can help optimize health and well-being, enabling individuals to continue participating in social roles. The actual benefits of such interventions must now be tested in large-scale controlled clinical trials.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Iva W. Cheung, Diego S. Silva, Kimberly J. Miller, Erin E. Michalak, Charles H. Goldsmith
Summary: Most clinicians in BC feel that providing rights information to involuntary psychiatric patients is part of their responsibility, but some acknowledge the potential conflict of interest when patients want to challenge decisions made by the treatment team. Concerns about an independent rights-advice service include delays in providing information, complicating the admission process, and increased workload for clinical staff if more patients choose to challenge their hospitalization. However, many clinicians see the potential benefits of independent rights advisors in allowing them to focus on treatment and providing patients with rights-related information.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel A. M. Toovey, Adrienne R. Harvey, Jennifer L. Mcginley, Katherine J. Lee, Sophy T. F. Shih, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study aimed to compare a task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach with a non-specific parent-led home programme for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP). Results showed that the task-specific training group had better goal attainment outcomes at 1 week and 3 months post-intervention, indicating the effectiveness of this approach over the parent-led programme.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sara Gallow, Laura Hilet, Edwina Sutherland, Jennifer McGinley, John Olver, Gavin Williams
Summary: The review found insufficient reporting to determine the safety of high-level mobility in the early sub-acute phase after moderate-to-extremely severe TBI. Further research is needed to understand potential sequelae in this population.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Iva W. Cheung, Vanessa R. Bland, Elisa Castro-Noriega, Diego S. Silva, Kimberly J. Miller, Erin E. Michalak, Charles H. Goldsmith
Summary: To overcome the limitations of inconsistent lunch breaks, we developed a new training format that allows clinicians to experience a full curriculum after 45 minutes by rotating through different segments. Our pilot study showed that this format is feasible, informative, and valuable.
JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
K. de Valle, F. Dobson, I Woodcock, K. Carroll, M. M. Ryan, C. Heatwole, K. Eichinger, J. L. McGinley
Summary: This study found that the FSHD-COM has good intra-rater reliability and construct validity in childhood FSHD, effectively discriminating between children with and without FSHD, without ceiling effects.
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kate L. Cameron, Tara L. FitzGerald, Jennifer L. McGinley, Kim Allison, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: Children and adolescents born extremely preterm are at higher risk of motor impairment compared to term born peers, which can negatively impact various outcomes. Physical activity participation plays a significant role in improving physical, social, and mental health outcomes, but is influenced by various factors in the child's environment and personal factors like motor impairment. Further research is needed to understand physical activity participation levels and correlates for preterm born children and adolescents to inform effective interventions.
SEMINARS IN PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kate L. Cameron, Kim Allison, Jennifer L. McGinley, Natalie A. Fini, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of a dance intervention for extremely preterm children with motor impairment, showing that most children attended the classes and enjoyed them, while teachers reported improved self-efficacy after the training day. Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of the intervention in larger samples.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Reem A. Albesher, Alicia J. Spittle, Fiona L. Dobson, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Tara L. FitzGerald, Kate L. Cameron, Diana Zannino, Elisha K. Josev, Lex W. Doyle, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Jennifer L. McGinley
Summary: This study highlights the importance of considering the walking performance of preschool-age children born very preterm (< 30 weeks) under challenging conditions, such as dual-task or tandem walking, when assessing gait patterns and planning interventions.
Review
Orthopedics
Stephen M. Quick, David A. Snowdon, Katherine Lawler, Jennifer L. McGinley, Sze-Ee Soh, Michele L. Callisaya
Summary: This study investigates the attitudes, knowledge, and confidence of physical therapists and physical therapist students in working with people with dementia. The results show that they perceive working with dementia patients as complex and challenging, with limited education opportunities in dementia care. They lack knowledge and confidence in important areas of dementia care, highlighting the need for more education and support in this field.
Article
Rehabilitation
Kate L. Cameron, Cassie E. McDonald, Kim Allison, Jennifer L. McGinley, Jeanie L. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study explores the acceptability of a dance participation intervention for extremely preterm children at preschool age. The findings indicate that Dance PREEMIE is acceptable to both parents and dance teachers. These findings can inform future interventions aiming to improve physical activity participation for children with motor impairment at preschool age.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen Hurtubise, Isabelle Gaboury, Jade Berbari, Marie-Claude Battista, Tibor Schuster, Michelle Phoenix, Peter Rosenbaum, Olaf Kraus De Camargo, Stacey Lovo, Lesley Pritchard-Wiart, Jill G. Zwicker, Audree Jeanne Beaudoin, Melanie Morin, Thomas Poder, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Genevieve Roch, Danielle Levac, Michel Tousignant, Heather Colquhoun, Kimberly Miller, Jennifer Churchill, Paula Robeson, Andrea Ruegg, Martine Nault, Chantal Camden
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the implementation of a training intervention and program of support (TIPS) targeting pediatric therapists to enhance family-centered telerehabilitation adoption in pediatric rehabilitation settings, as well as assess its effectiveness in terms of therapists' adoption, service wait times, families' perception of service quality, and costs.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephen M. Quick, David A. Snowdon, Katherine Lawler, Jennifer L. McGinley, Sze-Ee Soh, Michele L. Callisaya
Summary: This review aims to explore the attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and confidence of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students working with people with dementia. Studies of various methodologies on this topic will be included, with searches conducted in multiple databases and methodological quality assessed using JBI checklists.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2021)
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)