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Kumar P, Christodoulou A, Loizou M. Assessment approaches for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people living with stroke - A scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-11. [PMID: 39105542 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2385736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 40% of people with stroke. Causes of HSP are often multifactorial. To inform appropriate treatment, reliable/valid assessments are critical. The aim of this scoping review was to collate assessment approaches used in studies where the primary outcome was HSP, and to identify how frequently each assessment approach was used. METHODS A systematic search, including studies from 2000-2023 was conducted of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, Biomed Central, and Cochrane Library databases, with four key terms used: "assess", "stroke", "pain" and "shoulder". All primary studies published in English language fulfilling the reviews inclusion criteria were included. Six reviewers extracted the data. RESULTS A total of 29 assessment methods for HSP were identified from 124 studies. The common assessments were: Visual Analogue Scale (n = 75, 60%), Passive Range of Movement (n = 65, 52%), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (n = 32, 26%), glenohumeral subluxation (n = 30, 24%) and Numerical Rating Scale (n = 27, 22%). CONCLUSION A wide range of assessment approaches was identified for HSP, and some are used more than others. A fully comprehensive assessment that considers different aspects of pain including severity and timing, functioning, and the psychological burden, is needed in this area of practice to be able to guide appropriate treatment.
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- Praveen Kumar
- College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Health Technology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Fujimura K, Kagaya H, Itoh R, Endo C, Tanikawa H, Maeda H. Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation for preventing shoulder subluxation after stroke: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 60:216-224. [PMID: 38483332 PMCID: PMC11114152 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.24.08264-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder subluxation caused by paralysis after stroke is a serious issue affecting shoulder pain and functional prognosis. However, its preventive treatment has not been fully investigated. AIM To investigate the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) on the prevention of shoulder subluxation. DESIGN A single-center, parallel-group, prospective randomized, open-blinded, end-point study. SETTING Convalescent rehabilitation ward. POPULATION We included 50 inpatients in the convalescent rehabilitation ward with post-stroke, having upper limb paralysis, and the acromio-humeral interval (AHI) was within 1/2 finger-breadth. METHODS A blinded computer-based allocation system was used to randomly assign patients into two groups: 1) conventional rehabilitation plus rPMS therapy (rPMS group, N=25); and 2) conventional rehabilitation alone (control group, N=25). Blinded assessors evaluated the patients before the intervention (T0), 6 weeks after (T1), and 12 weeks after (T2). The primary outcome was the change in AHIs from T0 to T1 between the groups. In contrast, the secondary outcomes were shoulder pain, spasticity, active range of motion, and Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper extremity (FMA-UE) score. RESULTS Twenty-two patients in the rPMS group and 24 in the control group completed T1, whereas 16 in the rPMS group and 11 in the control group completed T2. The change in AHI was significantly lower in the rPMS group than in the control group ([95% CI, -5.15 to -0.390], P=0.023). Within-group analysis showed that AHI in the rPMS group did not change significantly, whereas it increased in the control group (P=0.004). There were no significant differences between T1 and T2 within or between the groups. Moreover, AHI did not show differences in patients with severe impairment but decreased in the rPMS group in patients with mild impairment (P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS The rPMS may be a new modality for preventing shoulder subluxation. The association between motor impairment and the sustained effect needs to be further examined. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Applying rPMS to the muscles of the paralyzed shoulder after a stroke may prevent shoulder subluxation.
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- Kenta Fujimura
- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan -
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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Lavi C, Elboim-Gabyzon M, Naveh Y, Kalichman L. A Combination of Long-Duration Electrical Stimulation with External Shoulder Support during Routine Daily Activities in Patients with Post-Hemiplegic Shoulder Subluxation: A Randomized Controlled Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9765. [PMID: 35955118 PMCID: PMC9368353 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The study objective was to determine the effect of long-duration neuromuscular electric stimulation (NMES) on shoulder subluxation and upper-extremity function during the acute post-stroke stage. Twenty-eight subjects (mean age ± standard deviation -70.0 ± 14.0 years) were randomly assigned to an experimental or to a control group receiving NMES to the supraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles or sham treatment for 6 weeks. All the subjects continued standard rehabilitation and external shoulder support (EST). Assessments were conducted pre- and post-intervention and at a 2 week follow-up session by an assessor blind to group allocation. Outcome measures included the degree of shoulder subluxation, Fugl-Meyer assessment-upper extremity (FMA-UE) test, FMA-hand and finger subscales, Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and shoulder pain (using the Numeric Pain Rate Scale). Shoulder subluxation was significantly lower, while the FMA-UE and FMA-hand and finger subscales were significantly improved in the experimental group post-intervention and at follow-up compared to the control group. FIM at follow-up improved more in the experimental group. No change was observed in pain level in both groups. Supplementing NMES to standard rehabilitation and EST is beneficial in reducing shoulder subluxation and improving upper-extremity function. Further research is necessary to determine effect of longer treatment duration and longer follow-up periods.
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- Chen Lavi
- Department of Rehabilitation, Bait-Balev Hospital, Bat-Yam 59315, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Bait-Balev Hospital, Bat-Yam 59315, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 8410501, Israel
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Kumar P, Jones R, Cramp M, Greenwood R, White P, Turton A. Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: patients’, carers’ and clinicians’ perspectives. Physiotherapy 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Anwer S, Waris A, Gilani SO, Iqbal J, Shaikh N, Pujari AN, Niazi IK. Rehabilitation of Upper Limb Motor Impairment in Stroke: A Narrative Review on the Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Economic Statistics of Stroke and State of the Art Therapies. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020190. [PMID: 35206805 PMCID: PMC8872602 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Stroke has been one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and is still a social health issue. Keeping in view the importance of physical rehabilitation of stroke patients, an analytical review has been compiled in which different therapies have been reviewed for their effectiveness, such as functional electric stimulation (FES), noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) including transcranial direct current stimulation (t-DCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (t-MS), invasive epidural cortical stimulation, virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation, task-oriented therapy, robot-assisted training, tele rehabilitation, and cerebral plasticity for the rehabilitation of upper extremity motor impairment. New therapeutic rehabilitation techniques are also being investigated, such as VR. This literature review mainly focuses on the randomized controlled studies, reviews, and statistical meta-analyses associated with motor rehabilitation after stroke. Moreover, with the increasing prevalence rate and the adverse socio-economic consequences of stroke, a statistical analysis covering its economic factors such as treatment, medication and post-stroke care services, and risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable) have also been discussed. This review suggests that if the prevalence rate of the disease remains persistent, a considerable increase in the stroke population is expected by 2025, causing a substantial economic burden on society, as the survival rate of stroke is high compared to other diseases. Compared to all the other therapies, VR has now emerged as the modern approach towards rehabilitation motor activity of impaired limbs. A range of randomized controlled studies and experimental trials were reviewed to analyse the effectiveness of VR as a rehabilitative treatment with considerable satisfactory results. However, more clinical controlled trials are required to establish a strong evidence base for VR to be widely accepted as a preferred rehabilitation therapy for stroke.
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- Saba Anwer
- School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 45200, Pakistan; (S.A.); (A.W.); (S.O.G.); (J.I.)
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- School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 45200, Pakistan; (S.A.); (A.W.); (S.O.G.); (J.I.)
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- School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 45200, Pakistan; (S.A.); (A.W.); (S.O.G.); (J.I.)
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- School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 45200, Pakistan; (S.A.); (A.W.); (S.O.G.); (J.I.)
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- Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, AUT University, Auckland 0627, New Zealand;
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- School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK;
- School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, UK
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- Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, AUT University, Auckland 0627, New Zealand;
- Center of Chiropractic Research, New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Auckland 1060, New Zealand
- Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Department of Health Science & Technology, Aalborg University, 9000 Alborg, Denmark
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Kumar P, Bradley M, Gray S, Swinkels A. Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2018.1549273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Praveen Kumar
- Department of Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Public Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Fujimura K, Kagaya H, Endou C, Ishihara A, Nishigaya K, Muroguchi K, Tanikawa H, Yamada M, Kanada Y, Saitoh E. Effects of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Shoulder Subluxations Caused by Stroke: A Preliminary Study. Neuromodulation 2019; 23:847-851. [PMID: 32840021 DOI: 10.1111/ner.13064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Shoulder subluxation is a common problem after stroke. It causes shoulder pain that affects activities of daily living. This study aimed to investigate the effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on shoulder subluxation after stroke. METHODS We enrolled 12 consecutive patients who, as a result of stroke, suffered shoulder subluxations, measuring at half of a fingerbreadth or more. All subjects underwent conventional rehabilitation, as well as repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation of their supraspinatus, posterior deltoid, and infraspinatus muscles. We assessed the following parameters: shoulder subluxation, evaluated as the acromio-humeral interval using measurements taken from X-rays; shoulder pain, evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale; the active range of motion of shoulder abduction; and the motor impairment of the upper extremities, evaluated using the upper extremity of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale. RESULTS The acromio-humeral interval before treatment was 22.8 ± 5.7 mm (mean ± SD). It significantly decreased to 19.6 ± 7.0 mm (p = 0.004) after treatment. Shoulder pain (p = 0.039), active range of motion of shoulder abduction (p = 0.016), and total (p = 0.005), subscale A (p = 0.005), and subscale C (p = 0.008) Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores also improved significantly after treatment. CONCLUSIONS Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation effectively reduced shoulder subluxations and shoulder pain caused by stroke and improved voluntary upper-limb movements in stroke patients.
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- Kenta Fujimura
- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Assessment of Functional Magnetic Stimulation on the Effect of Glenohumeral Subluxation in Acute Poststroke Hemiplegic Patients. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6085961. [PMID: 30065941 PMCID: PMC6051292 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6085961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is common in patients with acute hemiplegia caused by stroke. GHS and upper limb function are closely related. Objective Using musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSUS) to objectively evaluate the efficacy of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) in the treatment of GHS in acute hemiplegic patients after stroke. Methods The study used prospective case control study. Stroke patients with GHS were recruited and assigned to control group and FMS group. Control group received electrode stimulation at the supraspinatus and deltoid muscles of the hemiplegic side, while FMS group was stimulated at the same locations. Before and after treatment, the distances of the acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT), acromion-lesser tuberosity (ALT), acromiohumeral distance (AHD), supraspinatus thickness (SST), and deltoid muscle thickness (DMT) in patients' bilateral shoulder joint were measured by MSUS, respectively. Meanwhile, Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) was used to evaluate the improvement of upper limb function. Results 30 patients were recruited. After FMS treatment, there was a significant decrease in the difference value between ipsilateral side and contralateral side of AGT [t = 8.595, P < 0.01], ALT [t = 11.435, P < 0.01], AHD [t = 8.375, P < 0.01], SST [t = 15.394, P < 0.01], and DMT [t = 24.935, P < 0.01], and FMA score increased [t = −13.315, P < 0.01]. Compared with control group, FMS group decreased more significantly in the difference value between ipsilateral side and contralateral side of AGT [t = 2.161, P < 0.05], ALT [t = 3.332, P < 0.01], AHD [t = 8.768, P < 0.01], SST [t = 6.244, P < 0.01], and the DMT [t = 3.238, P < 0.01], and FMA score increased more significantly in FMS group [t = 7.194, P < 0.01]. Conclusion The study preliminarily shows that the MSUS can objectively and dynamically evaluate the treatment effect of GHS in hemiplegic patients. Meanwhile, compared with control group, the FMS is more effective and has fewer side effects, and the long-term effect of FMS is worth further study. This trial is registered with ChiCTR1800015352.
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Lisiński P, Huber J, Samborski W, Witkowska A. Neurophysiological Assessment of the Electrostimulation Procedures Used in Stroke Patients during Rehabilitation. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 31:76-86. [DOI: 10.1177/039139880803100111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the associated electrotherapeutical and kinesiotherapeutical treatment in patients after ischemic stroke (N=24), mainly by means of neurophysiological tests. All patients underwent the same 20 days of neurorehabilitation procedures. Particular attention was paid to three-stage modified electrotherapy procedures such as: oververtebral functional electrical stimulation (FES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and the alternate neuromuscular functional electrical stimulation (NMFES) of antagonistic muscles of the wrist and the ankle (N=16). Electrotherapy was supplemented with kinesiotherapeutic (mainly PNF) procedures acting as an amplifier. Clinical assessment included muscle tension (Ashworth's scale), muscle force (Lovett's scale) and reflex scoring at wrist and ankle. However, the effectiveness of the procedures was measured by the assessment of results in complex and repetitive, bilaterally performed global electromyography (EMG) and electroneurography (ENG; M-wave studies). The statistical analysis obtained from results in clinical and neurophysiological examinations suggested that the dorsiflexion of wrist and ankle was improved in the majority of patients who took part in this study. EMG and ENG examinations showed that 20 days of therapy improved both activity in muscle motor units on the more paralyzed side (mainly within upper extremities) and to a lesser degree in the transmission of efferent impulses within motor fibers of nerves. The results obtained suggest that patients after ischemic strokes never show an isolated unilateral disability in motor functions. No definite similarities between the results of clinical and neurophysiological studies were found, which may suggest greater accuracy of the neurophysiological evaluation.
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- P. Lisiński
- Clinic for Physiotherapy, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Wiktor Dega Clinical Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital No 4, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medicine in Poznań - Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Locomotor Organs, Wiktor Dega Clinical Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital No 4, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medicine in Poznań - Poland
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- Clinic for Physiotherapy, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Wiktor Dega Clinical Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital No 4, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medicine in Poznań - Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Locomotor Organs, Wiktor Dega Clinical Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital No 4, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medicine in Poznań - Poland
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Chuang LL, Chen YL, Chen CC, Li YC, Wong AMK, Hsu AL, Chang YJ. Effect of EMG-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation with bilateral arm training on hemiplegic shoulder pain and arm function after stroke: a randomized controlled trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2017; 14:122. [PMID: 29183339 PMCID: PMC5706163 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-017-0332-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemiplegic shoulder pain is a frequent complication after stroke, leading to limited use of the affected arm. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two widely used interventions to reduce pain, but the comparative efficacy of these two modalities remains uncertain. The purpose of this research was to compare the immediate and retained effects of EMG-triggered NMES and TENS, both in combination with bilateral arm training, on hemiplegic shoulder pain and arm function of stroke patients. METHODS A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted at two medical centers. Thirty-eight patients (25 males and 13 females, 60.75 ± 10.84 years old, post stroke duration 32.68 ± 53.07 months) who had experienced a stroke more than 3 months ago at the time of recruitment and hemiplegic shoulder pain were randomized to EMG-triggered NMES or TENS. Both groups received electrical stimulation followed by bilateral arm training 3 times a week for 4 weeks. The primary outcome measures included a vertical Numerical Rating Scale supplemented with a Faces Rating Scale, and the short form of the Brief Pain Inventory. The secondary outcome measures were the upper-limb subscale of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and pain-free passive shoulder range of motion. All outcomes were measured pretreatment, post-treatment, and at 1-month after post-treatment. Two-way mixed repeated measures ANOVAs were used to examine treatment effects. RESULTS Compared to TENS with bilateral arm training, the EMG-triggered NMES with bilateral arm training was associated with lower pain intensity during active and passive shoulder movement (P =0.007, P =0.008), lower worst pain intensity (P = 0.003), and greater pain-free passive shoulder abduction (P =0.001) and internal rotation (P =0.004) at follow-up. Both groups improved in pain at rest (P =0.02), pain interference with daily activities, the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and pain-free passive shoulder flexion and external rotation post-treatment (P < 0.001) and maintained the improvement at follow-up (P < 0.001), except for resting pain (P =0.08). CONCLUSIONS EMG-triggered NMES with bilateral arm training exhibited greater immediate and retained effects than TENS with bilateral arm training with respect to pain and shoulder impairment for chronic and subacute stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01913509 .
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- Li-Ling Chuang
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Physical therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,, No.259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan.
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Nussbaum EL, Houghton P, Anthony J, Rennie S, Shay BL, Hoens AM. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Muscle Impairment: Critical Review and Recommendations for Clinical Practice. Physiother Can 2017; 69:1-76. [PMID: 29162949 PMCID: PMC5683854 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2015-88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Purpose: In response to requests from physiotherapists for guidance on optimal stimulation of muscle using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), a review, synthesis, and extraction of key data from the literature was undertaken by six Canadian physical therapy (PT) educators, clinicians, and researchers in the field of electrophysical agents. The objective was to identify commonly treated conditions for which there was a substantial body of literature from which to draw conclusions regarding the effectiveness of NMES. Included studies had to apply NMES with visible and tetanic muscle contractions. Method: Four electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PUBMED, and SCOPUS) were searched for relevant literature published between database inceptions until May 2015. Additional articles were identified from bibliographies of the systematic reviews and from personal collections. Results: The extracted data were synthesized using a consensus process among the authors to provide recommendations for optimal stimulation parameters and application techniques to address muscle impairments associated with the following conditions: stroke (upper or lower extremity; both acute and chronic), anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, and total knee arthroplasty as well as critical illness and advanced disease states. Summaries of key details from each study incorporated into the review were also developed. The final sections of the article outline the recommended terminology for describing practice using electrical currents and provide tips for safe and effective clinical practice using NMES. Conclusion: This article provides physiotherapists with a resource to enable evidence-informed, effective use of NMES for PT practice.
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- Ethne L. Nussbaum
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
- Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
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- School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
- School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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- School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London
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Nakipoğlu Yuzer GF, Köse Dönmez B, Özgirgin N. A Randomized Controlled Study: Effectiveness of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Wrist and Finger Flexor Spasticity in Hemiplegia. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2017; 26:1467-1471. [PMID: 28462794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AIM The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to the wrist and finger extensors for wrist flexor spasticity in hemiplegic patients. METHODS Thirty stroke patients treated as inpatients were included in the study. Patients were randomly divided into study and control groups. FES was applied to the study group. Wrist range of movement, the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Rivermead Motor Assessment (RMA), Brunnstrom (BS) hand neurophysiological staging, Barthel Index (BI), and Upper Extremity Function Test (UEFT) are outcome measures. RESULTS There was no significant difference regarding range of motion (ROM) and BI values on admission between the groups. A significant difference was found in favor of the study group for these values at discharge. In the assessment within groups, there was no significant difference between admission and discharge RMA, BS hand, and UEFT scores in the control group, but there was a significant difference between the admission and discharge values for these parameters in the study group. Both groups showed improvement in MAS values on internal assessment. CONCLUSION It was determined that FES application is an effective method to reduce spasticity and to improve ROM, motor, and functional outcomes in hemiplegic wrist flexor spasticity.
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- Ankara Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Lee JH, Baker LL, Johnson RE, Tilson JK. Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for management of shoulder subluxation post-stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil 2017; 31:1431-1444. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215517700696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the management of shoulder subluxation after stroke including assessment of short (1 hour or less) and long (more than one hour) daily treatment duration. Data sources: MEDLINE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, WOS, KoreaMed, RISS and reference lists from inception to January 2017 Review methods: We considered randomized controlled trials that reported neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the treatment of shoulder subluxation post-stroke. Two reviewers independently selected trials for inclusion, assessed trial quality, and extracted data. Results: Eleven studies were included (432 participants); seven studies were good quality, four were fair. There was a significant treatment effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for reduction of subluxation for persons with acute and subacute stroke (SMD:–1.11; 95% CI:–1.53, –0.68) with either short (SMD:–0.91; 95% CI:–1.43, –0.40) or long (SMD:–1.49; 95% CI:–2.31, –0.67) daily treatment duration. The effect for patients with chronic stroke was not significant (SMD:–1.25; 95% CI:–2.60, 0.11). There was no significant effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on arm function or shoulder pain. Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggests a beneficial effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation, with either short or long daily treatment duration, for reducing shoulder subluxation in persons with acute and subacute stroke. No significant benefits were observed for persons with chronic stroke or for improving arm function or reducing shoulder pain.
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- Jae-Hyoung Lee
- Department of Physical Therapy, Wonkwang Health Science University, Iksan, Korea
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- Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Gu P, Ran JJ. RETRACTED: Electrical Stimulation for Hemiplegic Shoulder Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 15 Randomized Controlled Trials. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:1588-1594. [PMID: 27178095 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This article has been retracted at the request of the co-Editors-in-Chief. The article plagiarizes a paper that was published in BioMed Research International, Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 729768, 14 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/729768. Nearly the entire introduction and sections of the methods, limitations and conclusions duplicate the BioMed Research International paper. One of the conditions of submission of a paper to Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is that authors declare explicitly that the paper is an original work and not duplicative of prior work unless that work is cited properly. The duplication in this manuscript is a severe abuse of the scientific publishing system. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter.
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- Ping Gu
- Department of Neurology, Wuxi Fifth People's Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Wuxi Fifth People's Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Kumar P, Cruziah R, Bradley M, Gray S, Swinkels A. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Top Stroke Rehabil 2015; 23:147-53. [PMID: 26653884 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2015.1120455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Ultrasonographic measurements of GHS by measuring the acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) have been found to be reliable for experienced raters. OBJECTIVES The primary aim was to assess the intra-rater reliability of measurements of AGT distance in people with stroke following a short course of rater training. A secondary aim was to compare the inter-rater reliability of these measurements between novice and experienced raters. METHODS Patients with stroke (n = 16; 5 men, 11 women; 74 ± 10 years) with 1-sided weakness who gave informed consent were recruited. Ultrasonographic measurements were recorded at the bedside by two physiotherapists with patients seated upright in a hospital chair. Reliability was assessed by intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) and the standard error of measurements (SEM). Minimum detectable change (MDC90) scores were used to estimate the magnitude of change that is likely to exceed measurement error. RESULTS Mean ± SD AGT distances on the affected and unaffected sides for rater 1 were 2.2 ± 0.7 and 1.7 ± 0.4 cm, respectively. Corresponding values for rater 2 were 2.5 ± 0.6 and 2.0 ± 0.4 cm. Intra-class correlation coefficient values for the affected and unaffected shoulders for rater 1 were 0.96 and 0.91, respectively. Corresponding values for rater 2 were 0.95 and 0.90.SEM and MDC90 for both affected and unaffected shoulders were ≤ 0.2 cm. Inter-rater reliability coefficients were 0.86 (affected) and 0.76 (unaffected) shoulders. CONCLUSION Ultrasonographic measurement of AGT distance demonstrates excellent intra-rater reliability for a novice rater. Inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurement of AGT also demonstrates good reliability between novice and experienced raters.
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- Praveen Kumar
- a Department of Physiotherapy , University of the West of England , Bristol , UK
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- a Department of Physiotherapy , University of the West of England , Bristol , UK
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- b Department of Radiology , Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust , UK
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- c Department of Health and Social Sciences , University of the West of England , Bristol , UK
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- a Department of Physiotherapy , University of the West of England , Bristol , UK
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Aoyagi Y, Tsubahara A. Therapeutic Orthosis and Electrical Stimulation for Upper Extremity Hemiplegia After Stroke: A Review of Effectiveness Based on Evidence. Top Stroke Rehabil 2015; 11:9-15. [PMID: 15480949 DOI: 10.1310/6q5q-69pu-nlq9-avmr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Upper extremity hemiplegia after stroke is common and disabling. Apart from conventional physical and occupational therapy, a number of additional approaches that use devices such as orthoses, prostheses, electrical stimulation, and robots have been introduced. The purpose of this review was to assess the clinical efficacy of such devices used for the affected upper extremities of acute, subacute, and chronic stroke patients. Assessments of their effectiveness and recommendations were based on the weight of published scientific evidence. The amount of evidence with respect to hand splints and shoulder slings is limited. Further study with a well-designed randomized controlled trial (RCT) is required to investigate accurately their short- and long-term efficacy. A number of studies suggested that the use of electrical stimulation for reducing shoulder subluxation or improving the function of wrist and finger extensors is effective during or shortly after the daily treatment period. The robotic approach to hemiplegic upper extremities appears to be a novel therapeutic strategy that may help improve hand and arm function. However, the longer term effectiveness after discontinuation as well as the motor recovery mechanism of electrical stimulation or robotic devices remains unclear. More research is needed to determine the evidence-based effectiveness of electrical stimulation or other devices for stroke survivors.
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- Yoichiro Aoyagi
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, Japan
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Effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation in improving clinical outcomes in the upper arm following stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:729768. [PMID: 25685805 PMCID: PMC4317587 DOI: 10.1155/2015/729768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Revised: 08/17/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Background. Different therapeutic methods are being used to prevent or decrease long-term impairments of the upper arm in stroke patients. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is one of these methods, which aims to stimulate the nerves of the weakened muscles so that the resulting muscle contractions resemble those of a functional task. Objectives. The objective of this study was to review the evidence for the effect of FES on (1) shoulder subluxation, (2) pain, and (3) upper arm motor function in stroke patients, when added to conventional therapy. Methods. From the 727 retrieved articles, 10 (9 RCTs, 1 quasi-RCT) were selected for final analysis and were rated based on the PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) scores and the Sackett's levels of evidence. A meta-analysis was performed for all three considered outcomes. Results. The results of the meta-analyses showed a significant difference in shoulder subluxation in experimental groups compared to control groups, only if FES was applied early after stroke. No effects were found on pain or motor function outcomes. Conclusion. FES can be used to prevent or reduce shoulder subluxation early after stroke. However, it should not be used to reduce pain or improve upper arm motor function after stroke.
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Assessment of glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia: comparison between ultrasound and fingerbreadth palpation methods. Phys Ther 2014; 94:1622-31. [PMID: 25060958 DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20130303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common poststroke complication. Treatment of GHS is hampered by the lack of objective, real-time clinical measurements. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were: (1) to compare an ultrasound method of GHS measurement with the fingerbreadth palpation method using a receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) and (2) to report the sensitivity and specificity of this method. DESIGN A prospective study was conducted. SETTING The study was conducted in local hospitals and day centers in the southwest of England. PATIENTS One hundred five patients who had one-sided weakness following a first-time stroke (51 men, 54 women; mean age=71 years, SD=11) and who gave informed consent were enrolled in the study. MEASUREMENTS Ultrasound measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance were used for the assessment of GHS. Measurements were undertaken on both shoulders by a research physical therapist trained in shoulder ultrasound with the patient seated in a standardized position. Fingerbreadth palpation assessment of GHS was undertaken by a clinical physical therapist based at the hospital, who also visited the day centers. RESULTS The area under the ROC curve was 0.73 (95% confidence interval [95% CI]=0.63, 0.83), suggesting that the ultrasound method has good agreement compared with the fingerbreadth palpation method. A cutoff point of ≥0.2 cm AGT measurement difference between affected and unaffected shoulders generated a sensitivity of 68% (95% CI=51%, 75%), a specificity of 62% (95% CI=47%, 80%), a positive likelihood ratio of 1.79 (95% CI=1.1, 2.9), and a negative likelihood ratio of 0.55 (95% CI=0.4, 0.8). LIMITATIONS Clinical therapists involved in the routine care of patients conducted the fingerbreadth palpation method. It is likely that they were aware of the patients' subluxation status. CONCLUSION The ultrasound method can detect minor asymmetry (≤0.5 cm) and has the potential advantage over the fingerbreadth palpation method of identifying patients with minor subluxation.
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Veerbeek JM, van Wegen E, van Peppen R, van der Wees PJ, Hendriks E, Rietberg M, Kwakkel G. What is the evidence for physical therapy poststroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2014; 9:e87987. [PMID: 24505342 PMCID: PMC3913786 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0087987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 675] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical therapy (PT) is one of the key disciplines in interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update of the evidence for stroke rehabilitation interventions in the domain of PT. METHODS AND FINDINGS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding PT in stroke rehabilitation were retrieved through a systematic search. Outcomes were classified according to the ICF. RCTs with a low risk of bias were quantitatively analyzed. Differences between phases poststroke were explored in subgroup analyses. A best evidence synthesis was performed for neurological treatment approaches. The search yielded 467 RCTs (N = 25373; median PEDro score 6 [IQR 5-7]), identifying 53 interventions. No adverse events were reported. Strong evidence was found for significant positive effects of 13 interventions related to gait, 11 interventions related to arm-hand activities, 1 intervention for ADL, and 3 interventions for physical fitness. Summary Effect Sizes (SESs) ranged from 0.17 (95%CI 0.03-0.70; I(2) = 0%) for therapeutic positioning of the paretic arm to 2.47 (95%CI 0.84-4.11; I(2) = 77%) for training of sitting balance. There is strong evidence that a higher dose of practice is better, with SESs ranging from 0.21 (95%CI 0.02-0.39; I(2) = 6%) for motor function of the paretic arm to 0.61 (95%CI 0.41-0.82; I(2) = 41%) for muscle strength of the paretic leg. Subgroup analyses yielded significant differences with respect to timing poststroke for 10 interventions. Neurological treatment approaches to training of body functions and activities showed equal or unfavorable effects when compared to other training interventions. Main limitations of the present review are not using individual patient data for meta-analyses and absence of correction for multiple testing. CONCLUSIONS There is strong evidence for PT interventions favoring intensive high repetitive task-oriented and task-specific training in all phases poststroke. Effects are mostly restricted to the actually trained functions and activities. Suggestions for prioritizing PT stroke research are given.
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- Janne Marieke Veerbeek
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Reade Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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IJzerman MJ, Renzenbrink GJ, Geurts ACH. Neuromuscular stimulation after stroke: from technology to clinical deployment. Expert Rev Neurother 2014; 9:541-52. [DOI: 10.1586/ern.09.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kumar P, Saunders A, Ellis E, Whitlam S. Association between glenohumeral subluxation and hemiplegic shoulder pain in patients with stroke. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/108331913x13608385943254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Kumar P, Bourke C, Flanders J, Gorman T, Patel H. The effect of arm position on the ultrasonographic measurements of the acromion-greater tuberosity distance. Physiother Theory Pract 2013; 30:171-7. [PMID: 24041028 DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2013.834490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance have shown to be reliable and valid in the assessment of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in patients with stroke. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of arm positions on ultrasonographic measurements of AGT distance. The secondary aim was to assess the intra-rater reliability of AGT distance in different arm positions. Sixteen healthy individuals with a mean age 28 standard deviation 11 years who gave informed written consent were recruited. Four clinically relevant arm positions for patients with stroke were selected: (1) arm hanging freely by the side; (2) forearm on a pillow placed on participants lap with the elbows at 90° flexion and the forearms in pronation; (3) as in position 2, but with the elbow supported and (4) shoulder in 10° of abduction and 60° of flexion with the arm resting on a pillow placed on a table. Repeated measures analysis of variance showed a statistically significant effect of arm positions on mean AGT measurements for the right (F (3, 45) = 51.2666, p < 0.001, effect size = 0.774) and left (F (3, 45) = 51.883, p < 0.001, effect size = 0.776) shoulders. AGT distance was significantly reduced in positions 3 and 4. Within-session intra-class correlation coefficients and the minimum detectable change values ranged from 0.94 to 0.97 and 0.1 to 0.2 cm, respectively, for all four positions. This preliminary study corroborates that supported arm position does reduce the AGT distance in healthy people suggesting ultrasonographic technique has potential to provide objective measurements in clinical management of patients with GHS.
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- Praveen Kumar
- Department of Allied Health Professions - Physiotherapy, University of the West of England , Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol , UK
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Kumar P, Swinkels A. A critical review of shoulder subluxation and its association with other post-stroke complications. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/174328809x405883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Kumar P, Kassam J, Denton C, Taylor E, Chatterley A. Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/174328810x12647087218596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Stinear C, Ackerley S, Byblow W. Rehabilitation is Initiated Early After Stroke, but Most Motor Rehabilitation Trials Are Not. Stroke 2013; 44:2039-45. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.000968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Cathy Stinear
- From the Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A.); Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (W.B.); and Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A., W.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A.); Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (W.B.); and Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A., W.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A.); Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (W.B.); and Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Private Bag, New Zealand (C.S., S.A., W.B.)
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Reliability and Validity of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Acromion-Greater Tuberosity Distance in Poststroke Hemiplegia. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2011; 92:731-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2010] [Revised: 10/17/2010] [Accepted: 10/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Namdari S, Keenan MA. Outcomes of the biceps suspension procedure for painful inferior glenohumeral subluxation in hemiplegic patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2010; 92:2589-97. [PMID: 21048178 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.i.01390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with upper motor neuron injury can develop painful inferior glenohumeral subluxation with functional impairment. If the pain is relieved by manual reduction of the subluxation, this pain is considered mechanical in nature and potentially amenable to surgical treatment to maintain this reduction. The purpose of this study was to report our outcomes with use of the biceps suspension procedure to achieve shoulder joint reduction and pain relief in hemiplegic patients. METHODS This retrospective case series of eleven consecutive hemiplegic patients with painful glenohumeral subluxation underwent surgical reduction with a biceps suspension procedure. Seven patients had, in addition, extra-articular tenotomies to treat coexisting muscular contractures. Pain, physical examination findings, and radiographs were evaluated before and after surgery. Patient satisfaction with the outcome of the surgery was determined as well. RESULTS The mean duration of the patient follow-up was 3.2 years (range, 2.0 to 5.8 years). The average patient age was 46.9 years (range, eighteen to eighty-one years). Ten of the patients were female. All patients had pain with passive shoulder motion preoperatively, but only one patient had such pain postoperatively (p < 0.001). At the time of follow-up after the surgery, the mean score for pain on a visual analog scale was 1.45 (range, 0 to 5), with all patients noting a decrease in pain. Ten patients noted that deformity was also decreased at the time of follow-up. All patients had a sulcus sign on physical examination preoperatively, but only three had such a sign postoperatively (p < 0.001). The seven patients who had undergone shoulder tenotomies had significant improvements in shoulder extension (p = 0.009), forward elevation (p = 0.030), abduction (p = 0.040), and external rotation (p = 0.043) postoperatively. Ten patients were satisfied with the outcome of the surgery. Preoperative radiographs demonstrated inferior subluxation of the humeral head at the glenohumeral joint in all patients. Postoperatively, ten patients had an improved glenohumeral joint position, and nine of these patients had complete reduction of the humeral head. CONCLUSIONS Biceps suspension surgery can provide pain relief in hemiplegic patients with painful subluxation of the humeral head after upper motor neuron injury. Tenotomy of contracted muscles around the shoulder can improve passive shoulder motion in patients with spastic hemiplegia. Following surgery, there were high rates of glenohumeral reduction and patient satisfaction.
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- Surena Namdari
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Two Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Fil A, Armutlu K, Atay AO, Kerimoglu U, Elibol B. The effect of electrical stimulation in combination with Bobath techniques in the prevention of shoulder subluxation in acute stroke patients. Clin Rehabil 2010; 25:51-9. [PMID: 20702513 DOI: 10.1177/0269215510375919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the efficiency of electrical stimulation in combination with Bobath techniques in the prevention of inferior and anterior shoulder subluxation in acute stroke patients. DESIGN A prospective randomized controlled trial. SETTING Intensive care unit and inpatient clinics of neurology in a university hospital. SUBJECTS Forty-eight patients with acute stroke, divided equally into control and study groups. INTERVENTION Subjects in both groups were treated in accordance with the Bobath concept during the early hospitalization period. In addition to Bobath techniques, electrical stimulation was also applied to the supraspinatus muscle, mid and posterior portions of the deltoid muscle of patients in the study group. MAIN MEASURES Two radiological methods were used to measure the horizontal, vertical and total asymmetry and vertical distance values of the shoulder joint. Motor functions of the arm were evaluated with the Motor Assessment Scale. RESULTS The hospitalization period was 12.62 ± 2.24 days for the control group and 11.66 ± 1.88 days for the study group. Shoulder subluxation occurred in 9 (37.5%) subjects in the control group, whereas it was not observed in the study group. All shoulder joint displacement values were higher in the control group than in the study group (horizontal asymmetry P = 0.0001, vertical asymmetry P = 0.0001, total asymmetry P = 0.0001, vertical range P = 0.002). CONCLUSION Application of electrical stimulation combined with the Bobath approach proved to be efficient in preventing inferior and anterior shoulder subluxation in the acute stages of stroke.
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- Ayla Fil
- Neurologic Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Sirtori V, Corbetta D, Moja L, Gatti R. Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in stroke patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2009:CD004433. [PMID: 19821326 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004433.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND In stroke patients, upper limb paresis affects many activities of daily life. Reducing disability is therefore a major aim of rehabilitation programmes for hemiparetic patients. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a current approach to stroke rehabilitation that implies the forced use and the massed practice of the affected arm by restraining the unaffected arm. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of CIMT, modified CIMT (mCIMT), or forced use (FU) for arm management in hemiparetic patients. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group trials register (last searched June 2008), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2008), MEDLINE (1966 to June 2008), EMBASE (1980 to June 2008), CINAHL (1982 to June 2008), and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) (June 2008). SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised control trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs (qRCTs) comparing CIMT, mCIMT or FU with other rehabilitative techniques, or none. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently classified the identified trials according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, assessed methodological quality and extracted data. The primary outcome was disability. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 studies involving 619 participants. The trials included participants who had some residual motor power of the paretic arm, the potential for further motor recovery and with limited pain or spasticity, but tended to use the limb little if at all. Only five studies had adequate allocation concealment. The majority of studies were underpowered (median number of included patients was 15) and we cannot rule out small-trial bias. Six trials (184 patients) assessed disability immediately after the intervention, indicating a significant standard mean difference (SMD) of 0.36, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.06 to 0.65. For the most frequently reported outcome, arm motor function (11 studies involving 373 patients), the SMD was 0.72 (95% CI 0.32 to 1.12). There were only two studies that explored disability improvement after a few months of follow up and found no significant difference, SMD -0.07 (95% CI -0.53 to 0.40). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS CIMT is a multifaceted intervention: the restriction to the normal limb is accompanied by a certain amount of exercise of the appropriate quality. It is associated with a moderate reduction in disability assessed at the end of the treatment period. However, for disability measured some months after the end of treatment, there was no evidence of persisting benefit. Further randomised trials, with larger sample sizes and longer follow up, are justified.
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- Valeria Sirtori
- Unita Operativa di Recupero e Rieducazione Funzionale, Fondazione Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor, via Olgettina, 58, Milan, Lombardia, Italy, 20132
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Chae J, Sheffler L, Knutson J. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for motor restoration in hemiplegia. Top Stroke Rehabil 2008; 15:412-26. [PMID: 19008202 DOI: 10.1310/tsr1505-412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Clinical applications of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in stroke rehabilitation provide both therapeutic and functional benefits. Therapeutic applications include upper and lower limb motor relearning and reduction of poststroke shoulder pain. There is growing evidence that NMES, especially those approaches that incorporate task-specific strategies, is effective in facilitating upper and lower limb motor relearning. There is also strong evidence that NMES reduces poststroke shoulder subluxation and pain. Functional applications include upper and lower limb neuroprostheses. Lower limb neuroprostheses in the form of peroneal nerve stimulators is effective in enhancing the gait speed of stroke survivors with foot-drop. The development of hand neuroprostheses is in its infancy and must await additional fundamental and technical advances before reaching clinical viability. The limitations of available systems and future developments are discussed.
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- John Chae
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Goffredo M, Bernabucci I, Schmid M, Conforto S. A neural tracking and motor control approach to improve rehabilitation of upper limb movements. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2008; 5:5. [PMID: 18251996 PMCID: PMC2259362 DOI: 10.1186/1743-0003-5-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2008] [Accepted: 02/05/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Restoration of upper limb movements in subjects recovering from stroke is an essential keystone in rehabilitative practices. Rehabilitation of arm movements, in fact, is usually a far more difficult one as compared to that of lower extremities. For these reasons, researchers are developing new methods and technologies so that the rehabilitative process could be more accurate, rapid and easily accepted by the patient. This paper introduces the proof of concept for a new non-invasive FES-assisted rehabilitation system for the upper limb, called smartFES (sFES), where the electrical stimulation is controlled by a biologically inspired neural inverse dynamics model, fed by the kinematic information associated with the execution of a planar goal-oriented movement. More specifically, this work details two steps of the proposed system: an ad hoc markerless motion analysis algorithm for the estimation of kinematics, and a neural controller that drives a synthetic arm. The vision of the entire system is to acquire kinematics from the analysis of video sequences during planar arm movements and to use it together with a neural inverse dynamics model able to provide the patient with the electrical stimulation patterns needed to perform the movement with the assisted limb. Methods The markerless motion tracking system aims at localizing and monitoring the arm movement by tracking its silhouette. It uses a specifically designed motion estimation method, that we named Neural Snakes, which predicts the arm contour deformation as a first step for a silhouette extraction algorithm. The starting and ending points of the arm movement feed an Artificial Neural Controller, enclosing the muscular Hill's model, which solves the inverse dynamics to obtain the FES patterns needed to move a simulated arm from the starting point to the desired point. Both position error with respect to the requested arm trajectory and comparison between curvature factors have been calculated in order to determine the accuracy of the system. Results The proposed method has been tested on real data acquired during the execution of planar goal-oriented arm movements. Main results concern the capability of the system to accurately recreate the movement task by providing a synthetic arm model with the stimulation patterns estimated by the inverse dynamics model. In the simulation of movements with a length of ± 20 cm, the model has shown an unbiased angular error, and a mean (absolute) position error of about 1.5 cm, thus confirming the ability of the system to reliably drive the model to the desired targets. Moreover, the curvature factors of the factual human movements and of the reconstructed ones are similar, thus encouraging future developments of the system in terms of reproducibility of the desired movements. Conclusion A novel FES-assisted rehabilitation system for the upper limb is presented and two parts of it have been designed and tested. The system includes a markerless motion estimation algorithm, and a biologically inspired neural controller that drives a biomechanical arm model and provides the stimulation patterns that, in a future development, could be used to drive a smart Functional Electrical Stimulation system (sFES). The system is envisioned to help in the rehabilitation of post stroke hemiparetic patients, by assisting the movement of the paretic upper limb, once trained with a set of movements performed by the therapist or in virtual reality. Future work will include the application and testing of the stimulation patterns in real conditions.
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- Michela Goffredo
- Dipartimento di Elettronica Applicata, Università degli Studi Roma TRE, Roma, Italy.
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Wang RY. Neuromodulation of effects of upper limb motor function and shoulder range of motion by functional electric stimulation (FES). ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA. SUPPLEMENT 2007; 97:381-5. [PMID: 17691400 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-211-33079-1_50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Upper extremity motor impairment is a major contributing factor to functional disability of stroke patients. Functional electric stimulation (FES) is one of the therapeutic regimens for the management of upper extremity dysfunction after stroke. This review shows that therapeutic FES intervention on supraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles for 6 weeks is effective to speed up upper limb motor recovery in hemiplegia of short-duration after stroke or less severely affected symptoms. The positive effect of FES could be attributable to neural mechanisms including: an enhanced information flow from the joint and muscle afferents, a better visual perception of the movement produced, and a stronger muscle contraction due to direct stimulation of the motor neuron. However, FES was demonstrated as not being effective in reducing the shoulder range of motion of external rotation in patients with either short- or long-duration hemiplegia. In order to offer better management in maintaining or improving limited shoulder range of motion, other types of electrical stimulation should be considered.
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- R Y Wang
- Institute and Faculty of Physical Therapy, National Yang-Ming University, Shih-Pai, Taipei, Republic of China.
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Nicks RJ, DeGruyter MA, Walkenhorst-Maccanti H, Bernhardt J. Changing practice for acute hemiplegic shoulder care: A best practice model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2007. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2007.14.6.23896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Rebecca J Nicks
- Allied Health – Neurosciences, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Ramas J, Courbon A, Fayolle-Minon I, Calmels P. Réentraînement à l'effort chez l'hémiplégique vasculaire: revue de la littérature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 50:28-41. [PMID: 17134785 DOI: 10.1016/j.annrmp.2006.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2006] [Accepted: 08/14/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION An increased number of physical retraining programs are available for the rehabilitation of stroke patient; generally positive results are observed, but no consensus in methodology exists (program characteristics, intensity, duration, frequency, etc.). OBJECTIVE To review the literature about training program characteristics for stroke patients and describe their efficacy, limits, and results. METHODS A search of the Medline database revealed 97 references, including 53 clinical studies examining protocols of physical training and 15 meta-analyses and literature reviews of physical training. RESULTS Three physical training protocols were found (walking, neuromuscular and 'force' training). Each training had specific effects: cardiovascular, functional, and muscular. DISCUSSION-CONCLUSION To obtain positive cardiovascular effects and/or walking improvement, classical rehabilitation and physical training programs need to be associated for rehabilitation of the stroke patient.
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- J Ramas
- Service de médecine physique et de réadaptation, unité PPEH-GIP E2S EA 3062, faculté de médecine Jacques-Lisfranc, université Jean-Monnet et hôpital Bellevue, CHU, 42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 02, France.
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This review provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical uses of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for functional and therapeutic applications in subjects with spinal cord injury or stroke. Functional applications refer to the use of NMES to activate paralyzed muscles in precise sequence and magnitude to directly accomplish functional tasks. In therapeutic applications, NMES may lead to a specific effect that enhances function, but does not directly provide function. The specific neuroprosthetic or "functional" applications reviewed in this article include upper- and lower-limb motor movement for self-care tasks and mobility, respectively, bladder function, and respiratory control. Specific therapeutic applications include motor relearning, reduction of hemiplegic shoulder pain, muscle strengthening, prevention of muscle atrophy, prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis, improvement of tissue oxygenation and peripheral hemodynamic functioning, and cardiopulmonary conditioning. Perspectives on future developments and clinical applications of NMES are presented.
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- Lynne R Sheffler
- Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center, Case Western Reserve University, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, USA.
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Pomeroy VM, King L, Pollock A, Baily-Hallam A, Langhorne P. Electrostimulation for promoting recovery of movement or functional ability after stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 2006:CD003241. [PMID: 16625574 PMCID: PMC6465149 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003241.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Electrostimulation might improve motor recovery after stroke by providing neuromuscular re-training. OBJECTIVES To find if electrostimulation improved functional motor ability, and the ability to undertake activities of daily living. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (last searched August 2005), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2004), MEDLINE (1966 to January 2004), EMBASE (1980 to January 2004), CINAHL (1982 to January 2004), AMED - Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (1985 to January 2004), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), REHABDATA and the ISI Science Citation Index (1981 to 2003). We placed a request on the PHYSIO e-mail discussion list and contacted authors of relevant studies to elicit any unpublished or ongoing studies, searched the reference lists of included trials and contacted trialists. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of electrostimulation delivered to the peripheral neuromuscular system which was designed to improve voluntary movement control, functional motor ability and activities of daily living. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected trials for inclusion, assessed trial quality and extracted the data. MAIN RESULTS Of the 2077 references identified, 24 trials were included in this review. For electrostimulation compared with no treatment this review found that electrostimulation improved some aspects of functional motor ability and some aspects of motor impairment and normality of movement. In addition, there was a significant difference in favour of no treatment compared with electrostimulation for an aspect of functional motor ability. For electrostimulation compared with placebo this review found that electrostimulation improved an aspect of functional motor ability. For electrostimulation compared with conventional physical therapy this review found that electrostimulation improved an aspect of motor impairment. There were no statistically significant differences between electrostimulation and control treatment for all other outcomes. However, these results need to be interpreted with reference to the following: (1) the majority of analyses only contained one trial; (2) variation was found between included trials in time after stroke, level of functional deficit, and dose of electrostimulation; and (3) the possibility of selection and detection bias in the majority of included trials. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS At present, there are insufficient robust data to inform clinical use of electrostimulation for neuromuscular re-training. Research is needed to address specific questions about the type of electrostimulation that might be most effective, in what dose and at what time after stroke.
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- V M Pomeroy
- St George's Hospital Medical School, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK, SW17 0RE.
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Van Peppen RPS, Kwakkel G, Wood-Dauphinee S, Hendriks HJM, Van der Wees PJ, Dekker J. The impact of physical therapy on functional outcomes after stroke: what's the evidence? Clin Rehabil 2005; 18:833-62. [PMID: 15609840 DOI: 10.1191/0269215504cr843oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 487] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the evidence for physical therapy interventions aimed at improving functional outcome after stroke. METHODS MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, DARE, PEDro, EMBASE and DocOnline were searched for controlled studies. Physical therapy was divided into 10 intervention categories, which were analysed separately. If statistical pooling (weighted summary effect sizes) was not possible due to lack of comparability between interventions, patient characteristics and measures of outcome, a best-research synthesis was performed. This best-research synthesis was based on methodological quality (PEDro score). RESULTS In total, 151 studies were included in this systematic review; 123 were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 28 controlled clinical trials (CCTs). Methodological quality of all RCTs had a median of 5 points on the 10-point PEDro scale (range 2-8 points). Based on high-quality RCTs strong evidence was found in favour of task-oriented exercise training to restore balance and gait, and for strengthening the lower paretic limb. Summary effect sizes (SES) for functional outcomes ranged from 0.13 (95% Cl 0.03-0.23) for effects of high intensity of exercise training to 0.92 (95% Cl 0.54-1.29) for improving symmetry when moving from sitting to standing. Strong evidence was also found for therapies that were focused on functional training of the upper limb such as constraint-induced movement therapy (SES 0.46; 95% Cl 0.07-0.91), treadmill training with or without body weight support, respectively 0.70 (95% Cl 0.29-1.10) and 1.09 (95% Cl 0.56-1.61), aerobics (SES 0.39; 95% Cl 0.05-0.74), external auditory rhythms during gait (SES 0.91; 95% Cl 0.40-1.42) and neuromuscular stimulation for glenohumeral subluxation (SES 1.41; 95% Cl 0.76-2.06). No or insufficient evidence in terms of functional outcome was found for: traditional neurological treatment approaches; exercises for the upper limb; biofeedback; functional and neuromuscular electrical stimulation aimed at improving dexterity or gait performance; orthotics and assistive devices; and physical therapy interventions for reducing hemiplegic shoulder pain and hand oedema. CONCLUSIONS This review showed small to large effect sizes for task-oriented exercise training, in particular when applied intensively and early after stroke onset. In almost all high-quality RCTs, effects were mainly restricted to tasks directly trained in the exercise programme.
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- R P S Van Peppen
- Department of Physical Therapy, VU University Medical Center, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sirtori V, Gatti R, Corbetta D. Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in stroke patients. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Ada L, Foongchomcheay A. Efficacy of electrical stimulation in preventing or reducing subluxation of the shoulder after stroke: a meta-analysis. THE AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2003; 48:257-67. [PMID: 12443520 DOI: 10.1016/s0004-9514(14)60165-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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After stroke, up to 81% of individuals develop shoulder subluxation, a condition frequently associated with poor upper limb function. Recently, electrical stimulation has been applied to shoulder muscles to treat shoulder subluxation. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the efficacy of surface electrical stimulation for the prevention or reduction of shoulder subluxation after stroke. A meta-analysis of all eligible randomised or quasi-randomised trials of electrical stimulation for the treatment of shoulder subluxation identified by computerised and hand searches of the literature was carried out. The primary outcome measure of interest was subluxation. Seven (four early and three late) trials met the inclusion criteria. The mean PEDro score out of 10 for quality of the methods was 5.8 for the four early trials and 4.3 for the three late trials. Data were pooled when subluxation was measured in millimetres. Analysis found that, when added to conventional therapy, electrical stimulation prevented on average 6.5mm of shoulder subluxation (weighted mean difference, 95% CI 4.4 to 8.6) but only reduced it by 1.9mm (weighted mean difference, 95% CI -2.3 to 6.1) compared with conventional therapy alone. Therefore, evidence supports the use of electrical stimulation early after stroke for the prevention of, but not late after stroke for the reduction of, shoulder subluxation.
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