Function and biomechanics of upper limb in post-stroke patients—a systematic review
Current clinical services are struggling to provide the most favorable rehabilitation treatment
for patients with stroke, which inspired researchers to investigate and explore the use of …
for patients with stroke, which inspired researchers to investigate and explore the use of …
Assessing muscle spasticity with Myotonometric and passive stretch measurements: validity of the Myotonometer
X Li, H Shin, S Li, P Zhou - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Spasticity of the biceps brachii muscle was assessed using the modified Ashworth Scale
(MAS), Myotonometry and repeated passive stretch techniques, respectively. Fourteen …
(MAS), Myotonometry and repeated passive stretch techniques, respectively. Fourteen …
Effect of shock wave therapy on ankle plantar flexors spasticity in stroke patients
S Sawan, F Abd-Allah, MM Hegazy… - …, 2017 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Large number of patients with first-ever stroke developed spasticity.
Spasticity can reduce the range of motion, hinder voluntary movements, provoke pain, and …
Spasticity can reduce the range of motion, hinder voluntary movements, provoke pain, and …
The spasticity in the motor and functional disability in adults with post-stroke hemiparetic
RO Cacho, EWA Cacho, AB Loureiro… - Fisioterapia em …, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
Introduction: Spasticity acts as a limiting factor in motor and functional recovery after Stroke,
impairing the performance of daily living activities. Objective: To analyze the influence of …
impairing the performance of daily living activities. Objective: To analyze the influence of …
A single robotic session that guides or increases movement error in survivors post-chronic stroke: which intervention is best to boost the learning of a timing task?
AE Bouchard, H Corriveau, MH Milot - Disability and rehabilitation, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Timing deficits can have a negative impact on the lives of survivors post-chronic
stroke. Studies evaluating ways to improve timing post stroke are scarce. The goal of the …
stroke. Studies evaluating ways to improve timing post stroke are scarce. The goal of the …
[HTML][HTML] Knee stiffness and viscosity: New implementation and perspectives in prosthesis development
The pendulum test is a method applied to measure passive resistance of the knee. A new
and simple pendulum test with instrumentation based on infrared camera was used to …
and simple pendulum test with instrumentation based on infrared camera was used to …
Using fuzzy logic for diagnosis and classification of spasticity
Background/aim: Spasticity is generally defined as a sensory-motor control disorder.
However, there is no pathophysiological mechanism or appropriate measurement and …
However, there is no pathophysiological mechanism or appropriate measurement and …
[PDF][PDF] Spasticity in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury: from the patients' and physicians' perspective.
C Çulha, S Ünsal-Delialioğlu, P Egüz… - Turkish Journal of …, 2017 - researchgate.net
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the incidence and severity of spasticity in patients
with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) from the perspective of both patients and physicians …
with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) from the perspective of both patients and physicians …
Effectiveness of a dynamic wrist-hand orthosis in early outpatient rehabilitation of the upper extremity post stroke: a multiple single subject design evaluation
B Semenko - 2017 - mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca
Problem: Although early intensive therapy is important for those with upper extremity deficits
after stroke, use of the SaeboFlex orthosis to assist with recovery after discharge from …
after stroke, use of the SaeboFlex orthosis to assist with recovery after discharge from …
[PDF][PDF] The Relationship between Upper Extremity Motor Function and Oral Hygiene among Stroke Survivors: Study Protocol for a Mixed-Method Design
Background: Stroke is emerging as a leading cause of preventable death and disability in
adults in many developing countries. One important aspect of self-care is the oral health …
adults in many developing countries. One important aspect of self-care is the oral health …