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van Duijnhoven HJR, Heeren A, Peters MAM, Veerbeek JM, Kwakkel G, Geurts ACH, Weerdesteyn V. Effects of Exercise Therapy on Balance Capacity in Chronic Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Stroke 2016; 47:2603-10. [PMID: 27633021 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.013839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of exercise training on balance capacity in people in the chronic phase after stroke. Furthermore, we aimed to identify which training regimen was most effective. METHODS Electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of exercise therapy on balance capacity in the chronic phase after stroke. Studies were included if they were of moderate or high methodological quality (PEDro score ≥4). Data were pooled if a specific outcome measure was reported in at least 3 randomized controlled trials. A sensitivity analysis and consequent subgroup analyses were performed for the different types of experimental training (balance and/or weight-shifting training, gait training, multisensory training, high-intensity aerobic exercise training, and other training programs). RESULTS Forty-three randomized controlled trials out of 369 unique hits were included. A meta-analysis could be conducted for the Berg Balance Scale (28 studies, n=985), Functional Reach Test (5 studies, n=153), Sensory Organization Test (4 studies, n=173), and mean postural sway velocity (3 studies, n=89). A significant overall difference in favor of the intervention group was found for the Berg Balance Scale (mean difference 2.22 points (+3.9%); 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-3.17; P<0.01; I(2)=52%), Functional Reach Test (mean difference=3.12 cm; 95% CI, 0.90-5.35; P<0.01; I(2)=74%), and Sensory Organization Test (mean difference=6.77 (+7%) points; 95% CI, 0.83-12.7; P=0.03; I(2)=0%). Subgroup analyses of the studies that included Berg Balance Scale outcomes demonstrated a significant improvement after balance and/or weight-shifting training of 3.75 points (+6.7%; 95% CI, 1.71-5.78; P<0.01; I(2)=52%) and after gait training of 2.26 points (+4.0%; 95% CI, 0.94-3.58; P<0.01; I(2)=21, whereas no significant effects were found for other training regimens. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that balance capacities can be improved by well-targeted exercise therapy programs in the chronic phase after stroke. Specifically, balance and/or weight-shifting and gait training were identified as successful training regimens.
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- Hanneke J R van Duijnhoven
- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.).
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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- From the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (H.J.R.v.D., A.C.H.G., V.W.); Rehabilitation Medical Centre Groot Klimmendaal, Arnhem, The Netherlands (A.H.); Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), School of Occupational Therapy, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (M.A.M.P.); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (J.M.V., G.K.); Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Neurorehabilitatioan, Reade Centre of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (G.K.); Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (G.K.); and Sint Maartenskliniek, Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (A.C.H.G., V.W.)
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Jeong YG, Koo JW. The effects of treadmill walking combined with obstacle-crossing on walking ability in ambulatory patients after stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Top Stroke Rehabil 2016; 23:406-412. [DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2016.1168592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Winstein CJ, Stein J, Arena R, Bates B, Cherney LR, Cramer SC, Deruyter F, Eng JJ, Fisher B, Harvey RL, Lang CE, MacKay-Lyons M, Ottenbacher KJ, Pugh S, Reeves MJ, Richards LG, Stiers W, Zorowitz RD. Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2016; 47:e98-e169. [PMID: 27145936 DOI: 10.1161/str.0000000000000098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1566] [Impact Index Per Article: 195.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. METHODS Writing group members were nominated by the committee chair on the basis of their previous work in relevant topic areas and were approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) Stroke Council's Scientific Statement Oversight Committee and the AHA's Manuscript Oversight Committee. The panel reviewed relevant articles on adults using computerized searches of the medical literature through 2014. The evidence is organized within the context of the AHA framework and is classified according to the joint AHA/American College of Cardiology and supplementary AHA methods of classifying the level of certainty and the class and level of evidence. The document underwent extensive AHA internal and external peer review, Stroke Council Leadership review, and Scientific Statements Oversight Committee review before consideration and approval by the AHA Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. RESULTS Stroke rehabilitation requires a sustained and coordinated effort from a large team, including the patient and his or her goals, family and friends, other caregivers (eg, personal care attendants), physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists, psychologists, nutritionists, social workers, and others. Communication and coordination among these team members are paramount in maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of rehabilitation and underlie this entire guideline. Without communication and coordination, isolated efforts to rehabilitate the stroke survivor are unlikely to achieve their full potential. CONCLUSIONS As systems of care evolve in response to healthcare reform efforts, postacute care and rehabilitation are often considered a costly area of care to be trimmed but without recognition of their clinical impact and ability to reduce the risk of downstream medical morbidity resulting from immobility, depression, loss of autonomy, and reduced functional independence. The provision of comprehensive rehabilitation programs with adequate resources, dose, and duration is an essential aspect of stroke care and should be a priority in these redesign efforts. (Stroke.2016;47:e98-e169. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000098.).
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Facilitating Community-Based Exercise for People With Stroke: Cross-Sectional e-Survey of Physical Therapist Practice and Perceived Needs. Phys Ther 2016; 96:469-78. [PMID: 26294684 PMCID: PMC4817209 DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20150117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Educating people with stroke about community-based exercise programs (CBEPs) is a recommended practice that physical therapists are well positioned to implement. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the provision of education about CBEPs to people with stroke, barriers to providing education, and preferences for resources to facilitate education among physical therapists in neurological practice. DESIGN A cross-sectional e-survey of physical therapists treating adults with stroke in Ontario, Canada, was conducted. METHODS A link to the questionnaire was emailed to physical therapists in a provincial stroke network, a provincial physical therapy association, and on hospital and previous research lists. RESULTS Responses from 186 physical therapists were analyzed. The percentage of respondents who reported providing CBEP education was 84.4%. Only 36.6% reported typically providing education to ≥7 out of 10 patients with stroke. Physical (90.5%) and preventative (84.6%) health benefits of exercise were most frequently discussed. Therapists reported most commonly delivering education at discharge (73.7%). Most frequently cited barriers to educating patients were a perceived lack of suitable programs (53.2%) and a lack of awareness of local CBEPs (23.8%). Lists of CBEPs (94.1%) or brochures (94.1%) were considered to be facilitators. The percentage of physical therapists providing CBEP education varied across acute, rehabilitation, and public outpatient settings. LIMITATIONS The percentage of physical therapists providing education may have been overestimated if respondents who deliver CBEP education were more likely to participate and if participants answered in a socially desirable way. CONCLUSIONS Even though a high proportion of physical therapists provide CBEP education, education is not consistently delivered to the majority of patients poststroke. Although a CBEP list or brochure would facilitate education regarding existing CBEPs, efforts to implement CBEPs are needed to help overcome the lack of suitable programs.
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Nilsen DM, Gillen G, Geller D, Hreha K, Osei E, Saleem GT. Effectiveness of interventions to improve occupational performance of people with motor impairments after stroke: an evidence-based review. Am J Occup Ther 2015; 69:6901180030p1-9. [PMID: 25553742 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2015.011965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We conducted a review to determine the effectiveness of interventions to improve occupational performance in people with motor impairments after stroke as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Project. One hundred forty-nine studies met inclusion criteria. Findings related to key outcomes from select interventions are presented. Results suggest that a variety of effective interventions are available to improve occupational performance after stroke. Evidence suggests that repetitive task practice, constraint-induced or modified constraint-induced movement therapy, strengthening and exercise, mental practice, virtual reality, mirror therapy, and action observation can improve upper-extremity function, balance and mobility, and/or activity and participation. Commonalities among several of the effective interventions include the use of goal-directed, individualized tasks that promote frequent repetitions of task-related or task-specific movements.
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- Dawn M Nilsen
- Dawn M. Nilsen, EdD, OTL, is Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY;
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- Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Hildebrand MW. Effectiveness of interventions for adults with psychological or emotional impairment after stroke: an evidence-based review. Am J Occup Ther 2015; 69:6901180050p1-9. [PMID: 25553744 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2015.012054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This evidence-based review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions to prevent or mitigate the effects of psychological or emotional impairments after stroke. Thirty-nine journal articles met the inclusion criteria. Six types of interventions were identified that addressed depression, anxiety, or mental health-related quality of life: exercise or movement based, behavioral therapy and stroke education, behavioral therapy only, stroke education only, care support and coordination, and community-based interventions that included occupational therapy. Evidence from well-conducted research supports using problem-solving or motivational interviewing behavioral techniques to address depression. The evidence is inconclusive for using multicomponent exercise programs to combat depression after stroke and for the use of stroke education and care support and coordination interventions to address poststroke anxiety. One study provided support for an intensive multidisciplinary home program in improving depression, anxiety, and health-related quality of life. The implications of the findings for practice, research, and education are discussed.
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- Mary W Hildebrand
- Mary W. Hildebrand, OTD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA;
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Tang A, Tao A, Soh M, Tam C, Tan H, Thompson J, Eng JJ. The effect of interventions on balance self-efficacy in the stroke population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil 2015; 29:1168-77. [PMID: 25681409 PMCID: PMC4596690 DOI: 10.1177/0269215515570380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 12/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of clinical trials that examined the effectiveness of interventions on balance self-efficacy among individuals with stroke. DESIGN Systematic review. SUMMARY OF REVIEW Searches of the following databases were completed in December 2014: MEDLINE (1948-present), CINAHL (1982-present), EMBASE (1980-present) and PsycINFO (1987-present) for controlled clinical trials that measured balance self-efficacy in adults with stroke. Reference lists of selected articles were hand-searched to identify further relevant studies. REVIEW METHODS Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and assessed the methodological quality of the studies using the Physical Therapy Evidence Database Scale. Standardized mean differences (SMD) were calculated. RESULTS A total of 19 trials involving 729 participants used balance self-efficacy as a secondary outcome. Study quality ranged from poor (n = 3) to good (n = 8). In the meta-analysis of 15 trials that used intensive physical activity interventions, a moderate beneficial effect on balance self-efficacy was observed immediately following the programs (SMD 0.44, 95% CI 0.11-0.77, P = 0.009). In the studies that included follow-up assessments, there was no difference between groups across retention periods (eight studies, SMD 0.32, 95% CI -0.17-0.80, P = 0.20). In the four studies that used motor imagery interventions, there was no between-group difference in change in balance self-efficacy (fixed effects SMD 0.68, 95% CI -0.33-1.69, P = 0.18). CONCLUSIONS Physical activity interventions appear to be effective in improving balance self-efficacy after stroke.
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- Ada Tang
- McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Canada Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
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- Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery, Ottawa, Canada Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, Canada
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Adamson BC, Ensari I, Motl RW. Effect of Exercise on Depressive Symptoms in Adults With Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015; 96:1329-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cleveland S, Driver S, Swank C, Macklin S. Classifying physical activity research following stroke using the behavioral epidemiologic framework. Top Stroke Rehabil 2015; 22:289-98. [PMID: 26258454 DOI: 10.1179/1074935714z.0000000043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a significant public health issue in the USA and a need emerges to better understand how to reduce an individual's co-morbidity risk. Physical activity is one approach to improving the health of individuals and comprehensive literature supports increased activity as a means to reduce risk of morbidity and mortality. One approach to examining whether research in a field is addressing a public health issue is through application of the behavioral epidemiological framework. OBJECTIVE To classify physical activity research for individuals following stroke into distinct phases so that efforts can be made to systematically address gaps and disseminate evidence-based practice. METHODS Specific key words were identified and then searched through EBSCO host, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Physical activity and stroke literature from 2000-2014 was categorized into one of five discrete phases. Research in Phase 1 identified associations between activity and health; Phase 2 established valid measures of activity; Phase 3 examined determinants of behavior; Phase 4 evaluated activity interventions; and Phase 5 disseminated evidence-based practice. RESULTS A comprehensive review of literature identified 202 articles with 70% categorized in Phase 1 (n = 141), 11% in Phase 2 (n = 23), 10% in Phase 3 (n = 20), 8% in Phase 4 (n = 15), and 1% in Phase 5 (n = 3). CONCLUSION Findings suggest that physical activity research for individuals following stroke is in the early stages of development with less than 10% of research evaluating or disseminating interventions.
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Mayo NE, Anderson S, Barclay R, Cameron JI, Desrosiers J, Eng JJ, Huijbregts M, Kagan A, MacKay-Lyons M, Moriello C, Richards CL, Salbach NM, Scott SC, Teasell R, Bayley M. Getting on with the rest of your life following stroke: a randomized trial of a complex intervention aimed at enhancing life participation post stroke. Clin Rehabil 2015; 29:1198-211. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215514565396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: To enhance participation post stroke through a structured, community-based program. Design: A controlled trial with random allocation to immediate or four-month delayed entry. Setting: Eleven community sites in seven Canadian cities. Subjects: Community dwelling persons within five years of stroke onset, cognitively intact, able to toilet independently. Interventions: Evidence-based program delivered in three 12-week sessions including exercise and project-based activities, done as individuals and in groups. Main measures: Hours spent per week in meaningful activities outside of the home and Reintegration to Normal Living Index; Stroke-Specific Geriatric Depression Scale, Apathy Scale, gait speed, EuroQuol EQ-5D, and Preference-Based Stroke Index. All measures were transformed to a scale from 0 to 100. Assessments prior to randomization, after the first session at three months, six months, 12 months, and 15 months. Results: A total of 186 persons were randomized. The between-group analysis showed no disadvantage to waiting and so groups were combined and a within-person analysis was carried out at three time points. There were statistically significant increases in all study outcomes on average over all persons. Over 45% of people met or exceeded the pre-specified target of a three hour per week increase in meaningful activity and this most often took a full year of intervention to achieve. Greatest gains were in satisfaction with community integration (mean 4.78; 95% CI: 2.01 to 7.55) and stroke-specific health-related quality of life (mean 4.14; 95% CI: 2.31 to 5.97). Conclusions: Community-based programs targeting participation are feasible and effective, but stroke survivors require time to achieve meaningful gains.
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- Nancy E Mayo
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Education and Applied Research, Aphasia Institute – The Pat Arato Aphasia Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- McGill University Health Center (MUHC), MUHC Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western University, London, UK
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- Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program, UHN-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Protocol variations and six-minute walk test performance in stroke survivors: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Stroke Res Treat 2015; 2015:484813. [PMID: 25685596 PMCID: PMC4320847 DOI: 10.1155/2015/484813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Revised: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective. To investigate the use of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) for stroke survivors, including adherence to 6MWT protocol guidelines and distances achieved. Methods. A systematic search was conducted from inception to March 2014. Included studies reported a baseline (intervention studies) or first instance (observational studies) measure for the 6MWT performed by stroke survivors regardless of time after stroke. Results. Of 127 studies (participants n = 6,012) that met the inclusion criteria, 64 were also suitable for meta-analysis. Only 25 studies made reference to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) standards for the 6MWT, and 28 reported using the protocol standard 30 m walkway. Thirty-nine studies modified the protocol walkway, while 60 studies did not specify the walkway used. On average, stroke survivors walked 284 ± 107 m during the 6MWT, which is substantially less than healthy age-matched individuals. The meta-analysis identified that changes to the ATS protocol walkway are associated with reductions in walking distances achieved. Conclusion. The 6MWT is now widely used in stroke studies. The distances achieved by stroke patients indicate substantially compromised walking ability. Variations to the standard 30 m walkway for the 6MWT are common and caution should be used when comparing the values achieved from studies using different walkway lengths.
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Cho KH, Kim MK, Lee HJ, Lee WH. Virtual Reality Training with Cognitive Load Improves Walking Function in Chronic Stroke Patients. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2015; 236:273-80. [PMID: 26228205 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.236.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Ki Hun Cho
- Department of Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology, Korea National Rehabilitation Research Institute
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, College of Health Science
- Department of Physical Therapy, Myongji Choonhey Rehabilitation Hospital
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention & Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular and Stroke, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, College of Health Science
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BACKGROUND Aerobic activity positively affects patients recovering from stroke and is part of best practice guidelines, yet this evidence has not been translated to routine practice. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a model of care that integrated aerobic training in an inpatient rehabilitation setting for patients in the subacute stage of stroke recovery. Key elements of the program were personalized training prescription based on submaximal test results and supervision within a group setting. DESIGN This was a prospective cohort study. METHODS Participants (N=78) completed submaximal exercise testing prior to enrollment, and the test results were used by their treating physical therapists for exercise prescription. Feasibility was evaluated using enrollment, class attendance, adherence to prescription, and participant perceptions. RESULTS Overall, 31 patients (40%) were referred to and completed the exercise program. Cardiac comorbidities were the main reason for nonreferral to the fitness group. Program attendance was 77%; scheduling conflicts were the primary barrier to participation. The majority of participants (63%) achieved 20 minutes of continuous exercise by the end of the program. No adverse events were reported, all participants felt they benefited from the program, and 80% of the participants expressed interest in continuing to exercise regularly after discharge. LIMITATIONS Cardiac comorbidities prevented enrollment in the program for 27% of the admitted patients, and strategies for inclusion in exercise programs in this population should be explored. CONCLUSIONS This individualized exercise program within a group delivery model was feasible; however, ensuring adequate aerobic targets were met was a challenge, and future work should focus on how best to include individuals with cardiac comorbidities.
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BACKGROUND During the physical rehabilitation of individuals poststroke, therapists are challenged to provide sufficient amounts of task-specific practice in order to maximize outcomes of multiple functional skills within limited visits. Basic and applied studies have suggested that training of one motor task may affect performance of biomechanically separate tasks that utilize overlapping neural circuits. However, few studies have explicitly investigated the impact of training one functional task on separate, nonpracticed tasks. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate the potential gains in specific nonlocomotor assessments in individuals poststroke following only stepping training of variable, challenging tasks at high aerobic intensities. METHODS Individuals with locomotor deficits following subacute and chronic stroke (n=22) completed a locomotor training paradigm using a repeated-measures design. Practice of multiple stepping tasks was provided in variable environments or contexts at high aerobic intensities for ≥40 sessions over 10 weeks. The primary outcome was timed Five-Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5XSTS) performance, with secondary measures of sit-to-stand kinematics and kinetics, clinical assessment of balance, and isometric lower limb strength. RESULTS Participants improved their timed 5XSTS performance following stepping training, with changes in selected biomechanical measures. Statistical and clinically meaningful improvements in balance were observed, with more modest changes in paretic leg strength. CONCLUSIONS The present data suggest that significant gains in selected nonlocomotor tasks can be achieved with high-intensity, variable stepping training. Improvements in nonpracticed tasks may minimize the need to practice multiple tasks within and across treatment sessions.
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Wang TC, Tsai AC, Wang JY, Lin YT, Lin KL, Chen JJ, Lin BY, Lin TC. Caregiver-Mediated Intervention Can Improve Physical Functional Recovery of Patients With Chronic Stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2014; 29:3-12. [DOI: 10.1177/1545968314532030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Purpose. Patients with chronic stroke may benefit from continuing rehabilitation training after hospital discharge. This study examined whether caregiver-mediated, home-based intervention (CHI) could improve physical functioning and social participation in these patients. Methods. A single-blind, randomized, controlled 12-week trial conducted with 51 patients from 3 hospitals in Taiwan who had chronic stroke (>6 months; Brunnstrom recovery stages III-V). Patients and their caregivers in the intervention arm (n = 25) were given weekly personalized CHI trainings designed by a physical therapist. Patients in the control arm (n = 26) received visits from the therapist without intervention. All were evaluated for physical recovery through the Stroke Impact Scale, Berg Balance Scale, 10-Meter Walk Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, and Barthel Index at baseline and endpoint. Caregivers were evaluated with the Caregiver Burden Scale. Results were analyzed through Mann-Whitney U test. Results. CHI significantly improved scores of the Stroke Impact Scale: strength (control vs intervention, respectively: 1.4 vs 15.5; P = .002), mobility (–0.5 vs 13.7; P < .001), composite physical (–0.7 vs 11.2; P < .001), and general recovery domain (0.2 vs 17.4; P < .001). CHI also significantly improved free-walking velocity (–1.4 vs 7.5 cm/s; P = .006), 6-minute walk distance (–10.5 vs 15.8 m; P = .003), Berg Balance Scale score (–0.8 vs 4.5; P = .006), and Barthel Index score (0.6 vs 7.2; P = .008). CHI did not significantly increase caregiver burden at endpoint. Conclusion. CHI can improve physical functional recovery and, possibly, social participation in patients with chronic stroke.
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- Tzu-Chi Wang
- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Tzu Hui Institute of Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Section of Neurology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Municipal Min-sheng Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Yuan’s General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, St Joseph Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Pollock A, Baer G, Campbell P, Choo PL, Forster A, Morris J, Pomeroy VM, Langhorne P. Physical rehabilitation approaches for the recovery of function and mobility following stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2014:CD001920. [PMID: 24756870 PMCID: PMC6465059 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001920.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various approaches to physical rehabilitation may be used after stroke, and considerable controversy and debate surround the effectiveness of relative approaches. Some physiotherapists base their treatments on a single approach; others use a mixture of components from several different approaches. OBJECTIVES To determine whether physical rehabilitation approaches are effective in recovery of function and mobility in people with stroke, and to assess if any one physical rehabilitation approach is more effective than any other approach.For the previous versions of this review, the objective was to explore the effect of 'physiotherapy treatment approaches' based on historical classifications of orthopaedic, neurophysiological or motor learning principles, or on a mixture of these treatment principles. For this update of the review, the objective was to explore the effects of approaches that incorporate individual treatment components, categorised as functional task training, musculoskeletal intervention (active), musculoskeletal intervention (passive), neurophysiological intervention, cardiopulmonary intervention, assistive device or modality.In addition, we sought to explore the impact of time after stroke, geographical location of the study, dose of the intervention, provider of the intervention and treatment components included within an intervention. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (last searched December 2012), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library Issue 12, 2012), MEDLINE (1966 to December 2012), EMBASE (1980 to December 2012), AMED (1985 to December 2012) and CINAHL (1982 to December 2012). We searched reference lists and contacted experts and researchers who have an interest in stroke rehabilitation. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of physical rehabilitation approaches aimed at promoting the recovery of function or mobility in adult participants with a clinical diagnosis of stroke. Outcomes included measures of independence in activities of daily living (ADL), motor function, balance, gait velocity and length of stay. We included trials comparing physical rehabilitation approaches versus no treatment, usual care or attention control and those comparing different physical rehabilitation approaches. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently categorised identified trials according to the selection criteria, documented their methodological quality and extracted the data. MAIN RESULTS We included a total of 96 studies (10,401 participants) in this review. More than half of the studies (50/96) were carried out in China. Generally the studies were heterogeneous, and many were poorly reported.Physical rehabilitation was found to have a beneficial effect, as compared with no treatment, on functional recovery after stroke (27 studies, 3423 participants; standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.78, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.58 to 0.97, for Independence in ADL scales), and this effect was noted to persist beyond the length of the intervention period (nine studies, 540 participants; SMD 0.58, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.04). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant difference based on dose of intervention (P value < 0.0001, for independence in ADL), indicating that a dose of 30 to 60 minutes per day delivered five to seven days per week is effective. This evidence principally arises from studies carried out in China. Subgroup analyses also suggest significant benefit associated with a shorter time since stroke (P value 0.003, for independence in ADL).We found physical rehabilitation to be more effective than usual care or attention control in improving motor function (12 studies, 887 participants; SMD 0.37, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.55), balance (five studies, 246 participants; SMD 0.31, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.56) and gait velocity (14 studies, 1126 participants; SMD 0.46, 95% CI 0.32 to 0.60). Subgroup analysis demonstrated a significant difference based on dose of intervention (P value 0.02 for motor function), indicating that a dose of 30 to 60 minutes delivered five to seven days a week provides significant benefit. Subgroup analyses also suggest significant benefit associated with a shorter time since stroke (P value 0.05, for independence in ADL).No one physical rehabilitation approach was more (or less) effective than any other approach in improving independence in ADL (eight studies, 491 participants; test for subgroup differences: P value 0.71) or motor function (nine studies, 546 participants; test for subgroup differences: P value 0.41). These findings are supported by subgroup analyses carried out for comparisons of intervention versus no treatment or usual care, which identified no significant effects of different treatment components or categories of interventions. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Physical rehabilitation, comprising a selection of components from different approaches, is effective for recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Evidence related to dose of physical therapy is limited by substantial heterogeneity and does not support robust conclusions. No one approach to physical rehabilitation is any more (or less) effective in promoting recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Therefore, evidence indicates that physical rehabilitation should not be limited to compartmentalised, named approaches, but rather should comprise clearly defined, well-described, evidenced-based physical treatments, regardless of historical or philosophical origin.
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- Alex Pollock
- Glasgow Caledonian UniversityNursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research UnitBuchanan HouseCowcaddens RoadGlasgowUKG4 0BA
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- Queen Margaret UniversityDepartment of PhysiotherapyQueen Margaret University DriveEdinburghUKEH21 6UU
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- Glasgow Caledonian UniversityNursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research UnitBuchanan HouseCowcaddens RoadGlasgowUKG4 0BA
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- Glasgow Caledonian UniversitySchool of Health & Life SciencesGlasgowUK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust/University of LeedsAcademic Unit of Elderly Care and RehabilitationTemple Bank House, Bradford Royal InfirmaryDuckworth LaneBradfordUKBD9 6RJ
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- University of DundeeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery11 Airlie PlaceDundeeUKDD1 4HJ
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- University of East AngliaSchool of Rehabilitation SciencesNorwichUKNR4 7TJ
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- University of GlasgowAcademic Section of Geriatric Medicine3rd Floor, Centre BlockRoyal InfirmaryGlasgowUKG4 0SF
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Pollock A, Baer G, Campbell P, Choo PL, Forster A, Morris J, Pomeroy VM, Langhorne P. Physical rehabilitation approaches for the recovery of function and mobility following stroke. Hippokratia 2014. [PMID: 24756870 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001920.pub3#sthash.keppcclr.dpuf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various approaches to physical rehabilitation may be used after stroke, and considerable controversy and debate surround the effectiveness of relative approaches. Some physiotherapists base their treatments on a single approach; others use a mixture of components from several different approaches. OBJECTIVES To determine whether physical rehabilitation approaches are effective in recovery of function and mobility in people with stroke, and to assess if any one physical rehabilitation approach is more effective than any other approach.For the previous versions of this review, the objective was to explore the effect of 'physiotherapy treatment approaches' based on historical classifications of orthopaedic, neurophysiological or motor learning principles, or on a mixture of these treatment principles. For this update of the review, the objective was to explore the effects of approaches that incorporate individual treatment components, categorised as functional task training, musculoskeletal intervention (active), musculoskeletal intervention (passive), neurophysiological intervention, cardiopulmonary intervention, assistive device or modality.In addition, we sought to explore the impact of time after stroke, geographical location of the study, dose of the intervention, provider of the intervention and treatment components included within an intervention. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (last searched December 2012), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library Issue 12, 2012), MEDLINE (1966 to December 2012), EMBASE (1980 to December 2012), AMED (1985 to December 2012) and CINAHL (1982 to December 2012). We searched reference lists and contacted experts and researchers who have an interest in stroke rehabilitation. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of physical rehabilitation approaches aimed at promoting the recovery of function or mobility in adult participants with a clinical diagnosis of stroke. Outcomes included measures of independence in activities of daily living (ADL), motor function, balance, gait velocity and length of stay. We included trials comparing physical rehabilitation approaches versus no treatment, usual care or attention control and those comparing different physical rehabilitation approaches. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently categorised identified trials according to the selection criteria, documented their methodological quality and extracted the data. MAIN RESULTS We included a total of 96 studies (10,401 participants) in this review. More than half of the studies (50/96) were carried out in China. Generally the studies were heterogeneous, and many were poorly reported.Physical rehabilitation was found to have a beneficial effect, as compared with no treatment, on functional recovery after stroke (27 studies, 3423 participants; standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.78, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.58 to 0.97, for Independence in ADL scales), and this effect was noted to persist beyond the length of the intervention period (nine studies, 540 participants; SMD 0.58, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.04). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant difference based on dose of intervention (P value < 0.0001, for independence in ADL), indicating that a dose of 30 to 60 minutes per day delivered five to seven days per week is effective. This evidence principally arises from studies carried out in China. Subgroup analyses also suggest significant benefit associated with a shorter time since stroke (P value 0.003, for independence in ADL).We found physical rehabilitation to be more effective than usual care or attention control in improving motor function (12 studies, 887 participants; SMD 0.37, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.55), balance (five studies, 246 participants; SMD 0.31, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.56) and gait velocity (14 studies, 1126 participants; SMD 0.46, 95% CI 0.32 to 0.60). Subgroup analysis demonstrated a significant difference based on dose of intervention (P value 0.02 for motor function), indicating that a dose of 30 to 60 minutes delivered five to seven days a week provides significant benefit. Subgroup analyses also suggest significant benefit associated with a shorter time since stroke (P value 0.05, for independence in ADL).No one physical rehabilitation approach was more (or less) effective than any other approach in improving independence in ADL (eight studies, 491 participants; test for subgroup differences: P value 0.71) or motor function (nine studies, 546 participants; test for subgroup differences: P value 0.41). These findings are supported by subgroup analyses carried out for comparisons of intervention versus no treatment or usual care, which identified no significant effects of different treatment components or categories of interventions. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Physical rehabilitation, comprising a selection of components from different approaches, is effective for recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Evidence related to dose of physical therapy is limited by substantial heterogeneity and does not support robust conclusions. No one approach to physical rehabilitation is any more (or less) effective in promoting recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Therefore, evidence indicates that physical rehabilitation should not be limited to compartmentalised, named approaches, but rather should comprise clearly defined, well-described, evidenced-based physical treatments, regardless of historical or philosophical origin.
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- Alex Pollock
- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Buchanan House, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, UK, G4 0BA
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Weinrich M, Stuart M, Benvenuti F. Community-based exercise for chronic disease management: an Italian design for the United States? Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2014; 28:729-32. [PMID: 24743228 DOI: 10.1177/1545968314531073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Although only a small proportion of older adults in the United States engage in recommended amounts of physical exercise, the health benefits of exercise for this population and the potential for lowering health care costs are substantial. However, access to regular exercise programs for the frail elderly and individuals with disabilities remains limited. In the context of health reform and emerging opportunities in developing integrated systems of care, the experience in Tuscany in implementing a community-based program of exercise for the elderly should be of interest.
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- Michael Weinrich
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Wüest S, Borghese NA, Pirovano M, Mainetti R, van de Langenberg R, de Bruin ED. Usability and Effects of an Exergame-Based Balance Training Program. Games Health J 2014; 3:106-114. [PMID: 24804155 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2013.0093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Background: Post-stroke recovery benefits from structured, intense, challenging, and repetitive therapy. Exergames have emerged as promising to achieve sustained therapy practice and patient motivation. This study assessed the usability and effects of exergames on balance and gait. Subjects and Methods: Sixteen elderly participants were provided with the study intervention based on five newly developed exergames. The participants were required to attend 36 training sessions; lasting for 20 minutes each. Adherence, attrition and acceptance were assessed together with (1) Berg Balance Scale, (2) 7-m Timed Up and Go, (3) Short Physical Performance Battery, (4) force platform stance tests, and (5) gait analysis. Results: Thirteen participants completed the study (18.8 percent attrition), without missing a single training session (100 percent adherence). Participants showed high acceptance of the intervention. Only minor adaptations in the program were needed based on the users' feedback. No changes in center of pressure area during quiet stance on both stable and unstable surfaces and no changes of walking parameters were detected. Scores for the Berg Balance Scale (P=0.007; r=0.51), the 7-m Timed Up and Go (P=0.002; r=0.56), and the Short Physical Performance Battery (P=0.013; r=0.48) increased significantly with moderate to large effect sizes. Conclusion: Participants evaluated the usability of the virtual reality training intervention positively. Results indicate that the intervention improves gait- and balance-related physical performance measures in untrained elderly. The present results warrant a clinical explorative study investigating the usability and effectiveness of the exergame-based program in stroke patients.
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- Seline Wüest
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport , ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Milan , Milan, Italy
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Milan , Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport , ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport , ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland . ; Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University , Maastricht, The Netherlands . ; Centre for Evidence Based Physiotherapy, Maastricht University , Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Seo NJ. Involuntary contralateral upper extremity muscle activation pattern during unilateral pinch grip following stroke. J Hand Ther 2014; 26:272-7; quiz 278. [PMID: 23759571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2012] [Revised: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 04/19/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Repeated measures design. INTRODUCTION Mirror activity refers to emergence of motion not only in the intended, but also in the contralateral limb. PURPOSE To characterize post-stroke mirror activities across multiple muscles during unilateral pinch. METHODS Chronic stroke survivors performed unilateral pinch grip using the paretic and nonparetic hand, while four muscles' EMGs were recorded for both hands. RESULTS During the paretic hand grip, the relaxed nonparetic hand showed mirror activity that was more pronounced for the intrinsic (FDI and thenar eminence) than extrinsic muscles (FDS and EDC). During the nonparetic hand grip, mirror activity in the paretic hand was suppressed for the intrinsic than extrinsic muscles. CONCLUSION Chronic stroke survivors' relaxed hand did not mirror the task hand's muscle activation pattern, but displayed altered muscle activation patterns depending on muscles and sides, possibly mediated by disturbed interhemispheric inhibition and relative reliance on corticospinal tracts among muscles. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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- Na Jin Seo
- Department of Industrial Engineering & Occupational Science and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3200 N. Cramer Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA.
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Taricco M, Dallolio L, Calugi S, Rucci P, Fugazzaro S, Stuart M, Pillastrini P, Fantini MP, Taricco M, Bassi E, Bernucci C, Gaudenzi N, Kopliku B, Manigrasso V, Morara M, Dallolio L, Calugi S, Fantini MP, Pillastrini P, Rucci P, Fugazzaro S, Gandini M, Piccinelli B, Zanichelli FS, Tedeschi C, Testoni S. Impact of Adapted Physical Activity and Therapeutic Patient Education on Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients With Postacute Strokes. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2014; 28:719-28. [DOI: 10.1177/1545968314523837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective. The aim of this study was to assess whether the combination of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) and Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) improves function and quality of life in survivors of strokes. Methods. This nonrandomized controlled study enrolled patients with mild to moderate hemiparesis referred to 2 physical medicine and rehabilitation units in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 3 to 18 months after a single unilateral mild to moderate stroke. The experimental group (n = 126) received 16 APA sessions and 3 sessions of TPE, and the control group (n = 103) received usual care; 86.9% completed treatment. The main outcome measure was a 4-month change in gait endurance (that corresponds to 2 months after intervention in the experimental group), and secondary outcomes included the Short Physical Performance Battery, Berg Balance Scale, Barthel Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, 12-item Short-Form Health Survey, and Caregiver Strain Index. Changes in scores at 4 months were compared between groups using analysis of variance and controlling for group imbalance by means of the propensity score. Results. Gait endurance, physical performance, balance, and the physical component of the quality of life score increased significantly at 4 months in the APA group and remained stable in the control group. The propensity-adjusted between-group change was significant for these scores at P < .01. Conclusions. Our results confirm that it is feasible and potentially effective to implement APA programs for elderly patients with complex clinical conditions as early as 3 months after a stroke and suggest that, when combined with TPE, the effects of a postrehabilitation APA program are relatively enduring.
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum–University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum–University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum–University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico - Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Health Administration and Policy Program, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum–University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum–University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Kim M, Cho K, Lee W. Community Walking Training Program Improves Walking Function and Social Participation in Chronic Stroke Patients. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2014; 234:281-6. [DOI: 10.1620/tjem.234.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- MinKyu Kim
- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University College of Health Science
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- Department of Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology, National Rehabilitation Research Institute
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University College of Health Science
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Hutzler Y, Lamela Rodríguez B, Mendoza Laiz N, Díez I, Barak S. The effects of an exercise training program on hand and wrist strength, and function, and activities of daily living, in adults with severe cerebral palsy. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:4343-4354. [PMID: 24145046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The purpose of the current study was to establish measurement reliability in adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and to examine the feasibility and outcomes of an upper extremity strength training program (three times per week for 90 min each time). A control group design mixed with a prospective time series design for the intervention group was completed, including a pre-test, a post-test after a 12-week intervention period, and a follow-up in the intervention group after an additional 10-week period. Seventeen adults with CP with severe motor impairment took part in the study (10 in the intervention and seven in the control group). The test battery was comprised of wrist and hand dynamometry; dominant hand upper-extremity function measures (Jebsen Hand Function Test=JHFT, Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test=MMDT, and the Nine Hole Peg Test=NHPT); and activity of daily living with the Barthel Index. The results indicated that in both the control and the intervention groups, the strength tests exhibited good-to-excellent reliability during pre-test and post-test. The group comparison revealed that while in the pre-test no between-group differences existed, in the post-test the strength training group demonstrated significantly higher values in five out of eight strength measures, as well as in the MMDT. Discontinuing the program for eight weeks reversed the effects almost to baseline. In conclusion, the outcomes demonstrated the reliability of the assessments utilized in this study, as well as the feasibility of the strength training program, in adults with severe motor impairment due to CP.
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- Yeshayahu Hutzler
- Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Science, Israel; Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, Israel.
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van het Hoofd MGV, Roelse H, Kwakkel G, Schepers VPM, van de Port IGL. Does exercise therapy affect depression or depressive symptoms after stroke? PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/1743288x11y.0000000016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Utilization of aerobic exercise in adult neurological rehabilitation by physical therapists in Canada. J Neurol Phys Ther 2013; 37:20-6. [PMID: 23389387 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0b013e318282975c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Although aerobic exercise (AE) has been shown to improve aerobic capacity and reduce morbidity in neurological populations, its application is challenging. The purpose of this study was to survey Canadian physical therapists practicing in adult neurorehabilitation regarding the use of AE in clinical practice. METHODS Members of the Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association were invited to participate in a Web-based survey. RESULTS Response rate was 36% (N = 155) with every Canadian province represented. The majority of respondents were females in full-time practice for more than 15 years. The majority (88%) agreed/strongly agreed with the following: "AE should be incorporated into treatment programs of patients with neurological conditions." Although 77% prescribed AE, barriers to use included patient concerns (cardiac status, cognitive/perceptual deficits, fatigue) and operations (lack of staff, time, screening tools). The most commonly used screening tools were health records and patient responses to exercise and the least common was exercise stress tests. Overground walking and cycle ergometry were the most frequently used AE modes, and general response to exercise and patient feedback were most frequently used for determining exercise intensity and monitoring AE. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Respondents clearly recognized the importance of AE in neurorehabilitation. Barriers to application of AE and limitations in the use of appropriate screening and training procedures need to be addressed to advance clinical utilization of AE in neurological practice. Understanding current patterns of utilization of AE is important for the development of professional education initiatives and clinical guidelines for best practices in AE for neurological populations. Video Abstract available (see Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A40) for more insights from the authors.
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Cho SR. Balance and Coordination Training for Brain Disorders. BRAIN & NEUROREHABILITATION 2013. [DOI: 10.12786/bn.2013.6.2.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Sung-Rae Cho
- Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
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Kilbride C, Norris M, Theis N, Mohagheghi AA. Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury (ARNI): A pragmatic study of functional training for stroke survivors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.4236/ojtr.2013.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Stookey AD, Katzel LI, Steinbrenner G, Shaughnessy M, Ivey FM. The short physical performance battery as a predictor of functional capacity after stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 23:130-5. [PMID: 23253531 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2012.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2012] [Revised: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 11/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The short physical performance battery is a widely used instrument for quantifying lower extremity function in older adults. However, its utility for predicting endurance-based measures of functional performance that are more difficult to conduct in clinical settings is unknown. An understanding of this could be particularly relevant in mobility impaired stroke survivors, for whom establishing the predictive strength of simpler to perform measures would aid in tracking broader categories of functional disability. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine whether the short physical performance battery is related to functional measures with a strong endurance component. METHODS Functional measures (short physical performance battery, peak aerobic capacity, and 6-minute walk) were obtained and compared for the first time in stroke survivors with hemiparetic gait. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to assess strength of the relationships (α P < .05). RESULTS Forty-three stroke participants performed a standardized short physical performance battery. Forty-one of the subjects completed a 6-minute walk, and 40 completed a peak treadmill test. Mean short physical performance battery (6.3 ± 2.5 [mean ± SD]), 6-minute walk (242 ± 115 meters), and peak aerobic capacity (17.4 ± 5.4 mL/kg/min) indicated subjects had moderate to severely impaired lower extremity functional performance. The short physical performance battery was related to both 6-minute walk (r = 0.76; P < .0001) and peak fitness (r = 0.52; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Our results show that the short physical performance battery may be reflective of endurance-based, longer-distance performance measures that would be difficult to perform in standard clinical stroke settings. Additional studies are needed to explore the value of using the short physical performance battery to assess rehabilitation-related functional progression after stroke.
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- Alyssa D Stookey
- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Tse T, Douglas J, Lentin P, Carey L. Measuring participation after stroke: a review of frequently used tools. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 94:177-92. [PMID: 22982555 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Revised: 08/29/2012] [Accepted: 09/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify and critique the measures currently used to assess participation in clinical stroke studies. DATA SOURCES Relevant articles published between January 2001 and April 2012 identified through Medline, CINAHL, and ProQuest Central databases. STUDY SELECTION Published articles involving poststroke assessment of participation. Case studies, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials were included. DATA EXTRACTION The most frequently used measures were identified and the psychometric properties evaluated. Three raters independently evaluated each measure relative to the first and second coding levels of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Activities and Participation domain categories. DATA SYNTHESIS Thirty-six measures were identified. The Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), London Handicap Scale, Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H), Frenchay Activities Index, and Activity Card Sort (ACS) were used most frequently. No single measure met criteria across all psychometric indices, and not one covered all 9 of the ICF Activities and Participation domains. The SIS, LIFE-H, and ACS covered the widest range. The domains covered most frequently were Community, Social and Civic Life, Domestic Life, and Mobility. Learning and Applying Knowledge, General Tasks and Demands, and Communication were the domains less frequently covered. CONCLUSIONS This review identified and evaluated the most frequently used participation measures in clinical stroke studies. The SIS, LIFE-H, and ACS covered the ICF Activities and Participation domain categories most comprehensively. However, none of the measures covered all the ICF Activities and Participation domain categories. The information provided in this systematic review can be used to guide the selection of participation measures to meet specific clinical and research purposes.
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- Tamara Tse
- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Stroke Division, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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Dobkin BH, Dorsch A. The promise of mHealth: daily activity monitoring and outcome assessments by wearable sensors. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2012; 25:788-98. [PMID: 21989632 DOI: 10.1177/1545968311425908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mobile health tools that enable clinicians and researchers to monitor the type, quantity, and quality of everyday activities of patients and trial participants have long been needed to improve daily care, design more clinically meaningful randomized trials of interventions, and establish cost-effective, evidence-based practices. Inexpensive, unobtrusive wireless sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and pressure-sensitive textiles, combined with Internet-based communications and machine-learning algorithms trained to recognize upper- and lower-extremity movements, have begun to fulfill this need. Continuous data from ankle triaxial accelerometers, for example, can be transmitted from the home and community via WiFi or a smartphone to a remote data analysis server. Reports can include the walking speed and duration of every bout of ambulation, spatiotemporal symmetries between the legs, and the type, duration, and energy used during exercise. For daily care, this readily accessible flow of real-world information allows clinicians to monitor the amount and quality of exercise for risk factor management and compliance in the practice of skills. Feedback may motivate better self-management as well as serve home-based rehabilitation efforts. Monitoring patients with chronic diseases and after hospitalization or the start of new medications for a decline in daily activity may help detect medical complications before rehospitalization becomes necessary. For clinical trials, repeated laboratory-quality assessments of key activities in the community, rather than by clinic testing, self-report, and ordinal scales, may reduce the cost and burden of travel, improve recruitment and retention, and capture more reliable, valid, and responsive ratio-scaled outcome measures that are not mere surrogates for changes in daily impairment, disability, and functioning.
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- Bruce H Dobkin
- Department of Neurology, Geffen UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Feasibility and effect of aerobic exercise for lowering depressive symptoms among individuals with traumatic brain injury: a pilot study. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2012; 27:99-103. [PMID: 21386712 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0b013e31820e6858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE : To establish the feasibility and effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptoms of depression among individuals with traumatic brain injury. DESIGN : A pre-post single group. PARTICIPANTS : our community dwelling participants (>11 months postinjury) with residual physical impairment recruited from an outpatient clinic. INTERVENTION : 12-week aerobic exercise program. OUTCOME MEASURES : The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression; aerobic capacity (cycle ergometer, heart rate at reference resistance, perceived exertion); Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and program perception (survey). ANALYSIS : Descriptive statistics to depict change in outcome measure scores. Answers from the survey were collated and presented as summary statements. RESULTS : All participants had fewer symptoms of depression, improved aerobic capacity and higher self esteem after the intervention. High satisfaction with the program was reported with no adverse effects. CONCLUSION : The aerobic exercise program was feasible and effective for individuals with traumatic brain injury, leading to improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and self-esteem. Future research is needed to determine the intensity, frequency, and duration required to reach and maintain improvement.
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Pundik S, Holcomb J, McCabe J, Daly JJ. Enhanced life-role participation in response to comprehensive gait training in chronic stroke survivors*. Disabil Rehabil 2012; 34:2264-71. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.696875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Adherence to a community-based exercise program is a strong predictor of improved back pain status in older adults: an observational study. Clin J Pain 2012; 28:195-203. [PMID: 21750458 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e318226c411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify factors that were predictive of improved pain status among older adults with chronic back pain participating in the Adaptive Physical Activity (APA) program and to identify factors that were predictive of adherence to APA. METHODS An observational cohort study of 392 older adults (ages 50 to 88) with chronic back pain participating in APA for 12 months. APA was a community-based group exercise program given for 1-hour, twice weekly, in local gyms. Primary outcome measures were improved pain based on a global rating of change evaluation and adherence to the APA program (defined as participation in >75% of exercise sessions). Potential predictor variables were entered into multivariate logistic regression models to determine the most accurate set of variables for predicting improved pain and adherence. RESULTS Presence of depressive symptoms, poor self-rated health and adherence to APA were the best predictors of improved pain status, with adherence being the strongest predictor [odds ratio: 13.88 (95% confidence interval: 8.17, 23.59)]. Better physical function, longer pain duration, and positive rating of the trainer were all positively associated with adherence to APA; whereas poor self-rated health and further distance from the gym were inversely associated. CONCLUSIONS Given that adherence to APA is the key predictor of improved back pain, future efforts should focus on strategies to improve adherence. Our data suggest that enhanced training of exercise trainers, development of separate classes for people with different functional levels, and use of psychosocial interventions to reduce health pessimism and depression may be potential targets for improving adherence.
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Page SJ, Schmid A, Harris JE. Optimizing terminology for stroke motor rehabilitation: recommendations from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Stroke Movement Interventions Subcommittee. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93:1395-9. [PMID: 22446292 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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As knowledge and interest in stroke motor rehabilitation continue to increase, consistent terminologies that are specific to this discipline must be established. Such language is critical to effective rehabilitative team communication, and is important to facilitating communication among the diverse groups interested in the science and practice of stroke motor rehabilitation. The purpose of this article is to provide operational definitions for 3 concepts that are common-and commonly mislabeled-attributes of stroke motor rehabilitation interventions: intensity, duration, and frequency. In developing these guidelines, conceptual frameworks used in the pharmaceutical, exercise, and rehabilitative therapy realms were used. Implications of these definitions for research and clinical practice are also discussed.
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- Stephen J Page
- School of Allied Medical Professions, and the Neuromotor Recovery and Rehabilitation Laboratory (the RehabLab) at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Han D, Lee H, Hong J, Ha M, Jang J. The Effects of Velocity and Gradient Changes on Cardiopulmonary Functions during Treadmill Walking. J Phys Ther Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Dongwook Han
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Life Science, Silla University
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Life Science, Silla University
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Life Science, Silla University
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- Department of Physical Therapy, ChoonHae College of Health Sciences
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine
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Ko KD, Lee KY, Cho B, Park MS, Son KY, Ha JH, Park SM. Disparities in health-risk behaviors, preventive health care utilizations, and chronic health conditions for people with disabilities: the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2011; 92:1230-7. [PMID: 21807142 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2010] [Revised: 02/12/2011] [Accepted: 03/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine how disability status is related with health disparities in South Korea. DESIGN The study compared 3 indicators of health (health-risk behaviors, preventive health care utilizations, and chronic health conditions) according to the presence of disabilities using the Third Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005 (KNHANES III). SETTING We obtained data from the KNHANES III, which is the third nationwide representative study using a stratified, multistage probability sampling design. PARTICIPANTS Subjects (N=5475) aged 20 years or older were included in the study; persons with disabilities (n=218) and persons without disabilities (n=5257). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Nonconditional multiple logistic regression and adjusted mean were used to identify health disparities in health-risk behaviors, preventive health care utilizations, and chronic health conditions. RESULTS Subjects with disabilities were more likely to be physically inactive (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=3.06; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.71-5.48 for no physical activity; AOR=1.70; 95% CI, 1.19-2.43 for insufficient physical activity) than those without disabilities. Women aged 40 years or older with disabilities were less likely to receive cervical cancer screening services (AOR=0.52; 95% CI, 0.27-0.98). Adults with disabilities had higher proportion of osteoporosis (AOR=2.41; 95% CI, 1.50-3.88), underweight (AOR=2.14; 95% CI, 1.07-4.28), suicidal thoughts (AOR=1.86; 95% CI, 1.35-2.56), and had impaired quality of life (95% CI of adjusted mean, 60.89-65.35 compared to 69.95-70.84 in adults without disabilities). CONCLUSIONS There exists substantial disability-related health disparities in South Korea. People with disabilities may be the underserved subpopulation demonstrating health disparities. The findings in this study underscore the continued needs in order to reduce health problems and disparities for people with disabilities.
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- Ki Dong Ko
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea
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The importance of psychological and social factors in influencing the uptake and maintenance of physical activity after stroke: a structured review of the empirical literature. Stroke Res Treat 2011; 2012:195249. [PMID: 21918730 PMCID: PMC3170904 DOI: 10.1155/2012/195249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. People with stroke are not maintaining adequate engagement in physical activity (PA) for health and functional benefit. This paper sought to describe any psychological and social factors that may influence physical activity engagement after stroke. Methods. A structured literature review of studies indexed in MEDLINE, CinAHL, P&BSC, and PsycINFO using search terms relevant to stroke, physical disabilities, and PA. Publications reporting empirical findings (quantitative or qualitative) regarding psychological and/or social factors were included. Results. Twenty studies from 19 publications (9 surveys, 1 RCT, and 10 qualitative studies) were included. Seventeen studies reported findings pertinent to psychological factors and fourteen findings pertinent to social factors. Conclusion. Self-efficacy, physical activity beliefs, and social support appear particularly relevant to physical activity behaviour after stroke and should be included in theoretically based physical interventions. The Transtheoretical Model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour are candidate behavioural models that may support intervention development.
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Ryan AS, Buscemi A, Forrester L, Hafer-Macko CE, Ivey FM. Atrophy and intramuscular fat in specific muscles of the thigh: associated weakness and hyperinsulinemia in stroke survivors. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2011; 25:865-72. [PMID: 21734070 DOI: 10.1177/1545968311408920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Sarcopenia and increased fat infiltration in muscle may play a role in the functional impairment and high risk for diabetes in stroke. Our purpose was to compare muscle volume and muscle attenuation across 6 muscles of the paretic and nonparetic thigh and examine the relationships between intramuscular fat and insulin resistance and between muscle volume and strength in stroke patients. METHODS Stroke participants (70; 39 men, 31 women) aged 40 to 84 years, BMI = 16 to 45 kg/m(2) underwent multiple thigh CT scans, total body scan by DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), peak oxygen intake (VO(2peak)) graded treadmill test, 6-minute walk, fasting blood draws, and isokinetic strength testing. RESULTS Muscle volume is 24% lower and subcutaneous fat volume is 5% higher in the paretic versus nonparetic thigh. Muscle attenuation (index of amount of fat infiltration in muscle) is 17% higher in the nonparetic midthigh than the paretic. The semitendinosis/semimembranosis, biceps femoris, sartorius, vastus (medialis/lateralis), and rectus femoris have lower (between 9% and 19%) muscle areas on the paretic than the nonparetic thigh. Muscle attenuation is 15% to 25% higher on the nonparetic than the paretic side for 5 of 6 muscles. The nonparetic midthigh muscle attenuation is negatively associated with insulin. Eccentric peak torque of the nonparetic leg and paretic leg are associated with the corresponding muscle volume. CONCLUSIONS The skeletal muscle atrophy, increased fat around and within muscle, and ensuing muscular weakness observed in chronic stroke patients relates to diabetes risk and may impair functional mobility and independence.
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- Alice S Ryan
- Baltimore VA Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Miyai I, Sonoda S, Nagai S, Takayama Y, Inoue Y, Kakehi A, Kurihara M, Ishikawa M. Results of New Policies for Inpatient Rehabilitation Coverage in Japan. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2011; 25:540-7. [PMID: 21451116 DOI: 10.1177/1545968311402696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background. A new interdisciplinary postacute rehabilitation unit, the Kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation ward (KRW), has been incorporated into the Japanese medical insurance system since 2000. More than 57 000 beds (45 beds per 100 000 population) are currently available nationwide. The maximal coverage for therapy sessions increased from 2 to 3 hours per day, 7 days a week, in 2006. Objective. To investigate how changes in policy affected rehabilitation outcomes of KRWs in a retrospective cohort study of 87 917 patients over 10 years. Results. The mean (standard deviation) age of the patients was 73.0 (13.8) years, and 55.4% were women. Diagnoses included stroke (47.9%); orthopedic diseases, including hip fracture (35.2%); and traumatic brain and spinal cord injury (5.4 %). Onset–admission interval (OAI) was 31.5 (18.6) days, length of stay was 75.9 (46.1) days, and 69.1% were discharged home. Daily therapy time was 79.4 (34.5) minutes. Admission/discharge scores of the Barthel Index and the Functional Independence Measure were 49.3 (31.0)/70.4 (31.9) and 75.3 (31.2)/91.7 (31.8), respectively. Year-by-year comparison revealed that older age, greater initial disability, and shorter OAI were coupled with a higher dose of rehabilitative interventions and a higher rate of home discharge. Longitudinal data from a cohort of hospitals implied a small but significant dose-dependent effect of hours of therapy on rehabilitation outcome after stroke. Conclusions. Although the organization of KRWs is in flux as the system of hospitals grows, results over the past 8 years suggest that changes in national insurance policies are affecting the quantity and organization of rehabilitation interventions and improvement in patient outcomes.
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- Ichiro Miyai
- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Neurorehabilitation Research Institute, Morinomiya Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Nanakuri Sanatorium, Fujita Health University, Mie, Japan
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- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Kinjo University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Ukai Rehabilitation Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- National Institute of Public Health, Saitama, Japan
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- National Institute of Public Health, Saitama, Japan
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- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Nagasaki Rehabilitation Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Annual Survey Committee, Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association, Tokyo, Japan
- Hatsudai Rehabilitation Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Weinrich M, Stuart M. Coverage policy for neurorehabilitation: an international perspective. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2011; 25:531-9. [PMID: 21427275 DOI: 10.1177/1545968310397207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coverage policy ultimately determines the delivery of services. This article summarizes the authors' effort to ascertain the extent of publically available information on coverage for neurorehabilitation services internationally. OBJECTIVE Present available data on neurorehabilitation coverage and examine the needs for further research in this area. METHODS Review of published literature, review of government Web sites, survey of World Federation of NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR) program chairs, and attendees of the 2010 World Congress of NeuroRehabilitation. RESULTS A wide variation in coverage was found internationally. Data are not routinely accessible. CONCLUSIONS Informed policy requires current data. There is an opportunity for the WFNR to provide leadership in policy for neurorehabilitation services by assembling and maintaining current data on coverage policy internationally.
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- Michael Weinrich
- National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute for Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20852, USA.
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Hunter SM, Hammett L, Ball S, Smith N, Anderson C, Clark A, Tallis R, Rudd A, Pomeroy VM. Dose–Response Study of Mobilisation and Tactile Stimulation Therapy for the Upper Extremity Early After Stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2011; 25:314-22. [DOI: 10.1177/1545968310390223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. Physical therapy doses may need to be higher than provided in current clinical practice, especially for patients with severe paresis. The authors aimed to find the most effective and feasible dose of Mobilisation and Tactile Stimulation (MTS), which includes joint and soft-tissue mobilization and passive or active-assisted movement to enhance voluntary muscle contraction. Methods. This 2-center, randomized, controlled, observer-blinded feasibility trial compared conventional rehabilitation but no extra therapy (group 1) with conventional therapy plus 1 of 3 daily doses of MTS, up to 30 (group 2), 60 (group 3), or 120 (group 4) minutes for 14 days. The 76 participants had substantial paresis (Motricity Index [MI] < 61) a mean of 30 days (standard deviation [SD] = 20 days) after anterior circulation stroke. MTS was delivered using a standardized schedule of techniques (eg, sensory input, active-assisted movement). The primary outcome was the Motricity Index (MI) and secondary outcome was the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) tested on day 16. Adverse events were monitored daily. Results. No difference was found in the change in control group MI compared with each of the 3 intervention groups ( P = .593) or in the ARAT. Mean actual daily treatment time for all MTS groups was less than expected. The attrition rate was 1.3%. No adverse events related to overuse occurred. Conclusion. The authors were not able to deliver a maximum dose of 120 minutes of daily therapy each day. The mean daily dose of MTS feasible for subsequent evaluation is between 37 and 66 minutes.
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- Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Park HJ, Oh DW, Kim SY, Choi JD. Effectiveness of community-based ambulation training for walking function of post-stroke hemiparesis: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Clin Rehabil 2011; 25:451-9. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215510389200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the effect of community-based ambulation training on walking function of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis. Design: Randomized, single-blind, controlled pilot study. Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Subjects: Twenty-five subjects were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group, with 13 and 12 subjects, respectively. Interventions: All subjects received a routine physical therapy. The subjects in the experimental group also received community-based ambulation training, which was performed for an hour, once a day, three times a week for a four-week period. Main measures: Ten-metre walk test, 6-minute walk test, community walk test, walking ability questionnaire and activities-specific balance confidence scale before and after the intervention. Results: The change values of the 10-m walk test (0.21 ± 0.12 m/s versus 0.07 ± 0.10 m/s), community walk test (−13.61 ± 10.31 minutes versus −3.27 ± 11.99 minutes), walking ability questionnaire (6.15 ± 3.60 score versus 2.75 ± 2.38 score) and activities-specific balance confidence scale (17.45 ± 11.55 score versus 2.55 ± 10.14 score) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group ( P < 0.05). At post-test, the 10-m walk test was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (0.72 ± 0.24 m/s versus 0.50 ± 0.23 m/s) ( P < 0.05). In the experimental group, there were significant differences for all variables between pre-test and post-test ( P < 0.01), whereas the subjects of the control group showed a significant difference in only the walking ability questionnaire ( P < 0.01). Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that community-based ambulation training can be helpful in improving walking ability of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis and may be used as a practical adjunct to routine rehabilitation therapy.
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- Hyun-Ju Park
- Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Sport Science, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Hashidate H, Shiomi T, Sasamoto N. Effects of 6 Months Combined Functional Training on Muscle Strength, Postural Balance and Gait Performance in Community-dwelling Individuals with Chronic Stroke Hemiplegia. J Phys Ther Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Hiroyuki Hashidate
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Kyorin University
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Kyorin University
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The effect of balance training on balance performance in individuals poststroke: a systematic review. J Neurol Phys Ther 2010; 34:127-37. [PMID: 20716987 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0b013e3181ef764d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and impaired balance after stroke is strongly associated with future function and recovery. Until recently there has been limited evidence to support the use of balance training to improve balance performance in this population. Information about the optimum exercise dosage has also been lacking. This review evaluated recent evidence related to the effect of balance training on balance performance among individuals poststroke across the continuum of recovery. On the basis of this evidence, we also provide recommendations for exercise prescription in such programs. METHODS A systematic search was performed on literature published between January 2006 and February 2010, using multiple combinations of intervention (eg, "exercise"), population (eg, "stroke"), and outcome (eg, "balance"). Criteria for inclusion of a study was having at least 1 standing balance exercise in the intervention and 1 study outcome to evaluate balance. RESULTS Twenty-two published studies met the inclusion criteria. We found moderate evidence that balance performance can be improved following individual, "one-on-one" balance training for participants in the acute stage of stroke, and either one-on-one balance training or group therapy for participants with subacute or chronic stroke. Moderate evidence also suggests that in the acute stage, intensive balance training for 2 to 3 times per week may be sufficient, whereas exercising for 90 minutes or more per day, 5 times per week may be excessive. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This review supports the use of balance training exercises to improve balance performance for individuals with moderately severe stroke. Future high-quality, controlled studies should investigate the effects of balance training for individuals poststroke who have severe impairment, additional complications/comorbidities, or specific balance lesions (eg, cerebellar or vestibular). Optimal training dosage should also be further explored. Studies with long-term follow-up are needed to assess outcomes related to participation in the community and reduction of fall risk.
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Patterson KK, Gage WH, Brooks D, Black SE, McIlroy WE. Changes in Gait Symmetry and Velocity After Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study From Weeks to Years After Stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2010; 24:783-90. [DOI: 10.1177/1545968310372091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background. There is little information about the quality of gait in the years following stroke. Long-term changes in mobility, using global indices of function, suggest a decline well after initial rehabilitation. However, global indices of mobility do not reveal more specific changes in walking competency or underlying gait-specific impairment. Objectives. The authors used a cross-sectional design with gait-specific measures (velocity and symmetry) to investigate whether deterioration in gait occurs over the long term poststroke. Methods. Data were abstracted from a standardized database containing clinical assessments and spatiotemporal gait analyses for 171 individuals with stroke. Velocity and 3 expressions of symmetry ratios (swing time, stance time, and step length) were calculated for each individual; they were then assigned to 1 of the 5 following groups: 0 to 3, 3 to 12, 12 to 24, 24 to 48, and >48 months poststroke. Results. Swing time, stance time, and step length symmetry demonstrated a systematic linear trend toward greater asymmetry in groups in the later stages poststroke, whereas velocity, neurological deficit, and lower-extremity (LE) motor impairment did not. Conclusions. The quality of gait, as measured by spatial and temporal symmetry, appears to worsen in later years. These results suggest a dissociation between quantitative measures of gait, such as velocity versus symmetry, and that these parameters may measure independent features. A longitudinal study is needed to confirm the presence and to interpret the clinical meaning of a long-term decline in specific parameters of poststroke gait.
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- Kara K. Patterson
- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada,
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Lin KC, Fu T, Wu CY, Wang YH, Liu JS, Hsieh CJ, Lin SF. Minimal detectable change and clinically important difference of the Stroke Impact Scale in stroke patients. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2010; 24:486-92. [PMID: 20053950 DOI: 10.1177/1545968309356295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to establish the minimal detectable change (MDC) and clinically important differences (CIDs) of the physical domains of the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) and to assess the proportions of patients' change scores exceeding the MDC and CIDs after stroke rehabilitation. METHODS Seventy-four patients received 1 of 3 treatments for 3 weeks and underwent clinical assessment before and after treatment. The MDC was calculated from the standard error of measurement to indicate a real change with 95% confidence for individual patients (MDC(95)). Anchor-based and distribution-based approaches were adopted to triangulate the ranges of minimal CIDs. The percentage of patients exceeding MDC(95) and minimal CIDs were also calculated. RESULTS The MDC(95) of the strength, activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living, mobility, and hand function subscales were 24.0, 17.3, 15.1, and 25.9, respectively. The respective minimal CIDs for these 4 subscales were 9.2, 5.9, 4.5, and 17.8 points, respectively, and the MDC(95) and CID proportions were 14% to 43%, 16% to 49%, 10% to 50%, and 23% to 64%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The change score of an individual patient has to reach 24.0, 17.3, 15.1, and 25.9 on the 4 subscales to indicate a true change. The mean change scores of a stroke group on the 4 subscales should reach 9.2, 5.9, 4.5, and 17.8 points to be regarded as clinically important changes. Future research with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these estimates.
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