1
|
Radeleczki B, Mravcsik M, Bozheim L, Laczko J. Prediction of leg muscle activities from arm muscle activities in arm and leg cycling. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2023; 306:710-719. [PMID: 35712823 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) driven leg cycling is usually controlled by previously established stimulation patterns. We investigated the potential utilization of a particular computational method for controlling electrical stimulation of lower limb muscles by real-time electromyography (EMG) signals of arm muscles during hybrid arm and leg cycling. In hybrid arm and leg cycling, arm cranking is performed voluntarily, while leg cycling is driven by FES. In this study, we investigate arm and leg cycling movements of able-bodied persons when both arm and leg cycling is performed voluntarily without FES. We present a neural network-based model in which the input of the neural network is given by a time series of upper limb muscle activities (EMG), and the output provides potential lower limb muscle activities. The particular neural network was a nonlinear autoregressive exogen (NARX) neural network. The measured EMG signals of the lower limb muscles were compared to the signals that were predicted by the neural network. The neural network was trained with data recorded from four participants. Our preliminary results show notable differences between the predicted and the experimentally measured lower limb muscle activities. The prediction was good only for 60% of the movement time. We conclude that-while including arm cycling in the movement-simpler control modalities or further consideration of applying machine-learning techniques has to be taken into account to improve voluntary upper limb-controlled FES assisted leg cycling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Balazs Radeleczki
- Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Computational Sciences, Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
| | - Mariann Mravcsik
- Department of Computational Sciences, Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Information Technology and Biorobotics, Faculty of Sciences, University of PĂ©cs, PĂ©cs, Hungary
| | - Lilla Bozheim
- Department of Computational Sciences, Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Information Technology and Biorobotics, Faculty of Sciences, University of PĂ©cs, PĂ©cs, Hungary
| | - Jozsef Laczko
- Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Computational Sciences, Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Information Technology and Biorobotics, Faculty of Sciences, University of PĂ©cs, PĂ©cs, Hungary
- Department of Neuroscience, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Lee J, Chun MH, Seo YJ, Lee A, Choi J, Son C. Effects of a lower limb rehabilitation robot with various training modes in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31590. [PMID: 36343085 PMCID: PMC9646640 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The effect of robot-assisted gait training has been demonstrated to improve gait recovery in patients with stroke. The aim of this study was to determine effects of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in patients post stroke. METHODS Forty-seven patients post stroke were randomly assigned to one of 4 groups: Healbot T with pelvic off mode (pelvic off group; n = 11); Healbot T with pelvic control mode (pelvic on group; n = 12); Healbot T with constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) mode (CIMT group; n = 10); and conventional physiotherapy (control group; n = 10). All patients received a 30-minute session 10 times for 4 weeks. The primary outcomes were the 10-meter walk test (10MWT) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The secondary outcomes were functional ambulation category, timed up and go (TUG), and motricity index of the lower extremities (MI-Lower). RESULTS The pelvic off group showed significant improvements in BBS, TUG, and MI-Lower (P < .05). The pelvic on and CIMT groups showed significant improvement in 10MWT, BBS, TUG, and MI-Lower (P < .05). Compared with control group, the pelvic on group showed greater improvement in the TUG and BBS scores; the CIMT group showed greater improvement in 10MWT and MI-Lower (P < .05). CONCLUSION This study suggested that Healbot T-assisted gait training benefited patients with stroke. The Healbot T with pelvic motion and CIMT modes were more helpful in improving balance and walking ability and lower limb strength, respectively, compared with conventional physiotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Junekyung Lee
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Min Ho Chun
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * Correspondence: Min Ho Chun, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olympic-ro 43-Gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
| | - Yu Jin Seo
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Anna Lee
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Junho Choi
- The Center for Bionics, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Choonghyun Son
- The Center for Bionics, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Jung KS, Jung JH, In TS, Cho HY. Effects of Pelvic Stabilization Training with Lateral and Posterior Tilt Taping on Pelvic Inclination, Muscle Strength, and Gait Function in Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9224668. [PMID: 37333857 PMCID: PMC10276765 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9224668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
Abstract
Background This study was aimed at investigating the effect of pelvic tilt taping on muscle strength, pelvic inclination, and gait function in patients with stroke. Methods A total of 60 patients with stroke were included in our study and randomly divided into three groups: the posterior pelvic tilt taping (PPTT, n = 20), the lateral pelvic tilt taping (LPPP) with PPTT (LPPP+PPTT, n = 20), and the control (n = 20) groups. All participants performed pelvic stabilization exercises consisting of 6 movements: supine, side lying, quadruped, sitting, squatting, and standing (30 min/day, five days/week, for six weeks). PPTT to correct anterior pelvic tilt was applied to the LPTT+PPTT and PPTT groups, and lateral pelvic tilt taping was additionally applied to the LPTT+PPTT group. LPTT was performed to correct the pelvis tilted to the affected side, and PPTT was performed to correct the anterior pelvic tilt. The control group did not undergo taping. A hand-held dynamometer was used to measure the hip abductor muscle strength. In addition, a palpation meter and 10-meter walk test were used to assess pelvic inclination and gait function. Results Muscle strength was significantly stronger in the LPTT+PPTT group than in the other two groups (p = 0.01). The anterior pelvic tilt was significantly improved in the taping group compared to the control group (p < 0.001), and the lateral pelvic tilt was significantly improved in the LPTT+PPTT group compared to the other two groups (p < 0.001). Significantly greater improvements in gait speed were observed in the LPTT+PPTT group than in the other two groups (p = 0.02). Conclusions PPPT can significantly affect pelvic alignment and walking speed in patients with stroke, and the additional application of LPTT can further strengthen these effects. Therefore, we suggest using taping as an auxiliary therapeutic-intervention method in postural control training.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kyoung-Sim Jung
- Department of Horse Industry, Sungwoon University, Yeongcheon, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin-Hwa Jung
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University, Jecheon, Republic of Korea
| | - Tae-Sung In
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
| | - Hwi-Young Cho
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Nguyen PT, Chou LW, Hsieh YL. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Physical Therapy on the Improvement of Balance and Gait in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060882. [PMID: 35743913 PMCID: PMC9225353 DOI: 10.3390/life12060882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study aims to determine the potential benefits of PNF on balance and gait function in patients with chronic stroke by using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Systematic review in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Cochrane Library and Google Scholar. Studies up to September 2020 are included. A systematic database search was conducted for randomized control trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of PNF intervention in patients with chronic stroke using balance and gait parameters as outcome measures. The primary outcomes of interest were Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and 10-Meter Walking Test (10MWT). Nineteen studies with 532 participants were included, of which twelve studies with 327 participants were included for meta-analysis. When the data were pooled, PNF made statistically significant improvements in balance with BBS, FRT and TUG (p < 0.05) or gait velocity with 10MWT (p < 0.001) when compared to the control. This review indicates that PNF is a potential treatment strategy in chronic stroke rehabilitation on balance and gait speed. Further high-quality research is required for concluding a consensus of intervention and research on PNF.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Phan The Nguyen
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (P.T.N.); (L.-W.C.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City 8428, Vietnam
| | - Li-Wei Chou
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (P.T.N.); (L.-W.C.)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital, Taichung 413505, Taiwan
| | - Yueh-Ling Hsieh
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (P.T.N.); (L.-W.C.)
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Barclay A, Gray SR, Paul L, Rooney S. The effects of cycling using lower limb active passive trainers in people with neurological conditions: a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2020.0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Background Active passive trainers are frequently used as a safe, feasible way for people with neurological disabilities to exercise. However, evidence regarding their efficacy is limited. The aim of this study was to review the literature investigating the effects of lower limb active passive trainer cycling, with or without functional electrical stimulation, on spasticity, cardiovascular fitness, function and quality of life in people with neurological conditions Methods Five electronic databases were searched from inception to June 2021. Studies included: randomised controlled trials using lower limb active passive trainers as a cycling intervention; participants with neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke and Parkinson's disease; and at least one outcome related to spasticity, cardiovascular fitness, physical function or quality of life. Results A total of 12 articles were included (n=423 participants, 52% male). Of these, six used functional electrical stimulation-assisted active passive trainer interventions, and the remaining six used active passive trainer interventions alone. A meta-analysis demonstrated statistically significant improvement in walking endurance; however, this only included stroke studies (6-Minute Walk Test performance, P<0.00001). No statistically significant improvement in walking speed was found (P=0.31). A significant improvement in spasticity was reported by three studies (two using the active passive trainer intervention alone, one using the active passive trainer with functional electrical stimulation). One study reported improvement in quality of life. Few studies considered cardiovascular fitness. Conclusions The included studies featured heterogeneous designs, outcome measures, exercise prescriptions and participant disability levels, which made comparison difficult. Active passive trainer interventions appear to improve walking endurance in people with stroke; however, the effect on other outcomes and in other conditions remains unclear. It also remains uncertain as to whether functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycling is more beneficial than active passive trainer cycling alone.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alison Barclay
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
| | - Stuart R Gray
- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
| | - Lorna Paul
- School of Health and Life Science, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
| | - Scott Rooney
- School of Health and Life Science, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Fortes CE, Carmo AAD, Rosa KYA, Lara JPR, Mendes FADS. Immediate changes in post-stroke gait using a shoe lift on the nonaffected lower limb: A preliminary study. Physiother Theory Pract 2020; 38:528-533. [PMID: 32478616 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1771798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Gait impairment is one of the most important post-stroke complications and is associated with reduced mobility, limitations in activities of daily living and decreased quality of life. Gait recovery is an important goal in post-stroke rehabilitation and shoe lifts have been used on the nonaffected lower limb (NLL) to reduce compensatory strategies such as vaulting, pelvic hiking and hip circumduction during the swing phase of the affected lower limb. Moreover, in clinical practice shoe lifts seem to reduce tripping and the risk of falls. OBJECTIVE Evaluate walking speed and functional mobility with and without a 1.5 cm shoe lift under the non-affected lower limb in post-stroke gait. METHODS Forty-two subjects with hemiparesis after stroke were evaluated on a single day, under two conditions: with and without a 1.5 cm shoe lift. The assessment sequence was randomized and clinical tests (Ten-meter walk Test - 10MWT and Timed Up and Go - TUG) were performed one after the other. RESULTS There was a significant increase in walking speed in the 10MWT and shorter TUG times, with mean differences of 0.78 (CI95% 0.15-1.41, P ≤ 0.001, EF = 0.55) and 0.57 seconds (-0.11-1.25, P = .022, EF = 0.35), respectively. CONCLUSION The results showed that the immediate use of 1.5 cm shoe lifts seems to improve gait speed and functional mobility in chronic stroke patients. Further studies should focus on understanding the kinematics strategies and gait pattern alterations caused by shoe lifts under the NLL of post-stroke individuals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Caroline Echavarria Fortes
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of BrasĂlia, BrasĂlia, Brazil.,Department of Neurorehabilitation, SARAH Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, BrasĂlia, Brazil
| | - Aline Araujo Do Carmo
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of BrasĂlia, BrasĂlia, Brazil
| | - Karissa Yasmim AraĂşjo Rosa
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of BrasĂlia, BrasĂlia, Brazil
| | | | - Felipe Augusto Dos Santos Mendes
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of BrasĂlia, BrasĂlia, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Ghannadi S, Shariat A, Ansari NN, Tavakol Z, Honarpishe R, Dommerholt J, Noormohammadpour P, Ingle L. The Effect of Dry Needling on Lower Limb Dysfunction in Poststroke Survivors. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:104814. [PMID: 32327366 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Spasticity is one of the main complications in poststroke survivors leading to difficulties in walking and standing resulting in high levels of disability. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of deep dry needling on lower limb dysfunction in poststroke spastic patients. METHODS A randomized clinical trial conducted in poststroke survivors who were assigned to one of 2 groups: Deep dry needling (intervention group) and sham dry needling (control group). The primary outcome measures were Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) and functional tests (timed up and go test, 10-meter walk test). Secondary outcome measures were active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (AROM), passive ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (PROM), single leg stance test, and Barthel index. All measurements were assessed at baseline (T0), immediately after the third session 1 week later (T1), and 1 month after the end of the intervention (T2). RESULTS We recruited 24 patients (71% male; mean age 57 ± 10 years; 26.4 ± 1.8 kg•m-2; time since event: 25.2 ± 12.5 months). There were significant improvements in MMAS, timed up and go test, 10-meter walk test, Barthel scale, and PROM (P < .05) in the intervention group compared to controls across the time-points. There were no significant improvements in AROM assessments (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Deep dry needling decreases muscle spasticity and improves lower limb function and gait speed in poststroke survivors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shima Ghannadi
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Ardalan Shariat
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Zahra Tavakol
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Roshanak Honarpishe
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Jan Dommerholt
- Bethesda Physiocare, Bethesda, Maryland; Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, Maryland
| | - Pardis Noormohammadpour
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Lee Ingle
- Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Hull, Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Roenn-Smidt H, Larsen K, Pallesen H. The practices of body in rehabilitation after stroke: a qualitative study of how physiotherapy affects identity reconstruction. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2020.1730440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Helle Roenn-Smidt
- Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre, University Research Clinic, Hammel, Denmark
| | - Kristian Larsen
- Center of Health Research, University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Hanne Pallesen
- Hammel Neurorehabilitation and University Research Clinic, Hammel, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|