[HTML][HTML] A systematic review on extracorporeal shock wave therapy and botulinum toxin for spasticity treatment: a comparison on efficacy

EE Mihai, MN Popescu, AN Iliescu… - European Journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
CONCLUSIONS A beneficial effect on spasticity was found for both treatments: evidence
showed that ESWT and BoNT-A can ameliorate spasticity considering parameters such as …

[HTML][HTML] Telerehabilitation and Its Impact Following Stroke: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

B Alwadai, H Lazem, H Almoajil, AJ Hall… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Objectives: To summarize the impact of various telerehabilitation interventions on motor
function, balance, gait, activities of daily living (ADLs), and quality of life (QoL) among …

The Benefits of Combining Mixed Virtual Reality Exergaming with Occupational Therapy for Upper Extremity Dexterity

N Roman, C Baseanu, VI Tuchel, C Nicolau… - Electronics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Virtual Reality (VR) is expanding worldwide in education, training, gaming, and healthcare
to achieve distinct outcomes. This paper aimed to identify to what extent physiotherapy …

Improving Functional Capacities and Well-Being in Older Adults: Strategies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A Vancea, M Iliescu, KA Aivaz, MN Popescu, C Beiu… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
As life expectancy continues to increase, improving the quality of life (QoL) for older adults
becomes an important issue. This study investigated the impact of a two-week intensive …

Prehabilitation and heart failure: main outcomes in the COVID-19 era

S Giovannini, D Coraci, C Loreti, L Castelli… - European Review for …, 2022 - research.unipd.it
The advent of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in an increase in sedentary behavior,
with consequences on cardiopulmonary capacity, especially in the elderly population …

[HTML][HTML] Conventional physical therapy combined with extracorporeal shock wave leads to positive effects on spasticity in stroke survivors: A prospective observational …

EE Mihai, J Papathanasiou, K Panayotov… - European Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy
(rESWT) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) protocol on the gait pattern in stroke …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Therapy on Metabolism and Respiratory System in Obese Patients as Part of Comprehensive Medical …

AB Uzun, M Iliescu, LE Stanciu, AD Nedelcu, A Petcu… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction Obesity is a complex condition characterized by excessive accumulation of
body fat, which can have multiple causes, including genetic factors, inadequate diet, lack of …

[PDF][PDF] Early Individualized Approach for a Patient with Spasticity of Stroke Origin

EE Mihai, M Berteanu - Curr Health Sci J, 2021 - chsjournal.org
The aim of this case report is to present an early individualized rehabilitative plan for a post-
stroke patient with limb spasticity given that stroke is a leading cause for disability that …

eJamar: A Novel Exergame Controller for Upper Limb Motor Rehabilitation

AF Cela, ED Oña, A Jardón - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This work presents the design of a new game controller device and the development of two
exergames (Peter Jumper and Andromeda) for upper limb rehabilitation. The eJamar …

Effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy and visual feedback balance training on lower limb post-stroke spasticity, trunk performance, and balance: a …

EE Mihai, IV Mihai, M Berteanu - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 - mdpi.com
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability in adults, and lower limb spasticity,
affected stance, and balance impact everyday life and activities of such patients. Robotic …