Gait post-stroke: Pathophysiology and rehabilitation strategies

C Beyaert, R Vasa, GE Frykberg - Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical …, 2015 - Elsevier
We reviewed neural control and biomechanical description of gait in both non-disabled and
post-stroke subjects. In addition, we reviewed most of the gait rehabilitation strategies …

Cardiovascular training versus resistance training for fatigue in people with cancer

A Oeser, S Messer, C Wagner… - Cochrane Database …, 2024 - cochranelibrary.com
Background With prevalence estimates between 50% and 90% of people with cancer,
cancer‐related fatigue is one of the most common morbidities related to cancer and its …

[HTML][HTML] A community based program for family caregivers for post stroke survivors in Thailand

S Pitthayapong, W Thiangtam, A Powwattana… - Asian Nursing …, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the post-stroke care
program within the community setting in Thailand. Methods This quasi-experimental study …

A randomized trial investigating the influence of strength training on quality of life in ischemic stroke

FJ Aidar, RJ de Oliveira, DG de Matos… - Topics in stroke …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Strength training post stroke is widely acknowledged as an important part of a
rehabilitation program. Muscle strength has been shown to be a significant contributor to …

Electrotherapy in stroke rehabilitation can improve lower limb muscle characteristics: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Debeuf, D De Vlieger, A Defour, K Feyen… - Disability and …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose This review assesses the effect of electrotherapy (eg functional electrical
stimulation (FES), motor and sensor therapeutic electrical stimulation (TES)) on muscle …

What influences acceptability and engagement with a high intensity exercise programme for people with stroke? A qualitative descriptive study

N Signal, K McPherson, G Lewis, N Kayes… - …, 2016 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Intensity refers to the amount of effort or rate of work undertaken during
exercise. People receiving rehabilitation after stroke frequently do not reach the moderate to …

POWER training in chronic stroke individuals: differences between responders and nonresponders

SE Aaron, JL Hunnicutt, AE Embry… - Topics in stroke …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Lower extremity muscle weakness is a primary contributor to post-stroke
dysfunction. Resistance training is an effective treatment for hemiparetic weakness and …

Perceived barriers to evidence‐based practice in stroke management among physiotherapists in a developing country

PO Ibikunle, IU Onwuakagba… - Journal of evaluation …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background of Study Like most healthcare disciplines, the physiotherapy profession
has embraced the concept of evidence‐based practice (EBP) worldwide. However, there is …

Validity and reliability of the modified sphygmomanometer test for assessing upper limb and trunk muscle strength in adolescents

LS de Oliveira, MA de Matos, VK da Silva Lage… - Journal of Bodywork and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Modified Sphygmomanometer Test (MST) is a method for assessing muscle
strength that offers objective measures similar to those of a portable dynamometer, while …

The effects of a progressive resistance training program on walking ability in patients after stroke: a pilot study

BS Park, MY Kim, LK Lee, SM Yang… - Journal of physical …, 2015 - jstage.jst.go.jp
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a progressive resistance
training (PRT) program on the walking ability of chronic stroke patients with hemiparesis …