Motor deficits, including unilateral or bilateral weakness, plegia, ataxia, spasticity, and loss
of complex movement execution, can occur during any brain tumor illness. Tumor location …

In 2010 it was estimated that> 688 000 Americans were living with a primary brain tumor
(PBT) corresponding to a US prevalence rate of approximately 221.8 per 100 000 people …

Abstract Mukand JA, Blackinton DD, Crincoli MG, Lee JJ, Santos BB: Incidence of neurologic
deficits and rehabilitation of patients with brain tumors. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 80 …

Objectives Patientswith brain tumours have majordisabilities and guarded prognosisbut may
benefit from inpatient rehabilitation. The objectives were tocompare functional outcomes …

BACKGROUND: Young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors (BTs) may have late
effects that compromise physical performance and everyday task participation. The objective …

Background. Rehabilitation for cancer patients with central nervous system (CNS)
involvement is rarely considered and data on its use are limited. The purpose of the present …

Background. Malignant brain tumors are unpredictable and incurable, with 5-year survival
rates less than 30%. The poor prognosis combined with intensive treatment necessitates the …

Objective: To assess the impact of inpatient rehabilitation on the motor and cognitive
functional status of cancer patients, and to determine whether cancer diagnosis …

Brain tumors can be a source of functional impairment to patients due to neurologic
sequelae associated with the tumor itself as well as treatment side effects. As a result, many …

Patients with brain and other central nervous system cancers experience debilitating
physical, cognitive, and emotional effects, which significantly compromise quality of life. Few …