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Xu J, Chen M, Wang X, Cai Z, Wang Y, Luo X. Global research hotspots and trends in constraint-induced movement therapy in rehabilitation over the past 30 years: a bibliometric and visualization study. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1375855. [PMID: 38948135 PMCID: PMC11211381 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1375855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease with high prevalence and mortality, and upper limb hemiparesis is a major factor limiting functional recovery in stroke patients. Improvement of motor function in stroke patients through various forms of constraint-induced movement therapy (CITM) has been recognized as safe and effective in recent years. This research field lacks a comprehensive systematic and clear vein combing analysis, analyzing the literature research of CIMT in the field of rehabilitation in the past three decades, summarizing the research hotspots and cutting-edge trends in this field, in an effort to offer ideas and references for subsequent researchers. Methods Relevant literature on CIMT in rehabilitation was collected from 1996 to 2024 within the Web of Science database's core dataset by using CiteSpace6.1, VOSviewer1.6.18, R-bibliometrix4.6.1, Pajek5.16, Scimago Graphica 1.0.26 software for visualization and analysis. Results There were 970 papers in all United States was ranked first with 401 papers. Alabama Univ was ranked first for institutions with 53 papers. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair was ranked first for journals with 78 papers, and Taub E was ranked first for author publications with 64 papers. Research keywords were CIMT, stroke rehabilitation, upper extremity function, lower extremity gait balance, randomized controlled trials, physical therapy techniques (transcranial magnetic stimulation and sensory amplitude electrical stimulation), primary motor cortex plasticity, lateral dominance (spatial behaviors), cerebral vascular accidents, activities of daily living, hand function, disability, functional restoration, bimanual training, aphasia, acquired invalidity, type A Botulinum toxin and joystick riding toys. Conclusion The current state of research shows that CIMT still has a vast potential for development in the field of rehabilitation research. The research hotspots are the clinical efficacy of CIMT combined with other therapies (botulinum toxin type A, transcranial direct current stimulation, virtual reality, mirror therapy, robotic-assisted) to enhance the functionality of upper limb hemiparesis in stroke patients, the mechanism of CIMT to improve the plasticity of the motor cortex through electrophysiological and imaging methods, and improvement of lower limb gait balance function in stroke patients and aphasia applications, the optimal intervention time and dose, and exploration of CIMT in new settings such as robot-assisted, telemedicine, and home rehabilitation.
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- Jie Xu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanchong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchong, China
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- Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Geely University of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Psychouli P, Mamais I, Anastasiou C. An Exploration of the Effectiveness of Different Intensity Protocols of Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy in Stroke: A Systematic Review. Rehabil Res Pract 2023; 2023:6636987. [PMID: 37854484 PMCID: PMC10581859 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6636987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Purpose To examine the effectiveness of different modified Constraint-Inuced Therapy (mCIMT) protocol intensities on upper extremity motor function in adults with hemiplegia. Methods A search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library for articles published between April 2010 and December 2021. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Studies were excluded if they used a sample of less than five, mCIMT in combination with other therapy, and/or if they were not written in English. Methodologic quality was assessed using the Cochrane collaboration risk of bias tool-2. Results Thirty-six RCTs with a total of 721 participants were included. Most researchers followed a moderate to low protocol intensity in terms of total treatment time and moderate to high intensity with regard to restriction time. Almost all of the upper limb motor function measures showed statistically significant improvements (p < .05) after mCIMT, irrespective of the protocol's intensity, but there was lack of high-quality studies. Statistically significant improvements did not always translate to clinical importance. Conclusions Low-intensity CIMT protocols may result in comparable improvements to more intensive ones but caution has to be taken when drawing conclusions due to high risk of bias studies.
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- Pavlina Psychouli
- Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Health Sciences, European University Cyprus, Cyprus
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- Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Health Sciences, European University Cyprus, Cyprus
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- Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Health Sciences, European University Cyprus, Cyprus
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Zotey V, Andhale A, Shegekar T, Juganavar A. Adaptive Neuroplasticity in Brain Injury Recovery: Strategies and Insights. Cureus 2023; 15:e45873. [PMID: 37885532 PMCID: PMC10598326 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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This review addresses the relationship between neuroplasticity and recovery from brain damage. Neuroplasticity's ability to adapt becomes crucial since brain injuries frequently result in severe impairments. We begin by describing the fundamentals of neuroplasticity and how it relates to rehabilitation. Examining different forms of brain injuries and their neurological effects highlights the complex difficulties in rehabilitation. By revealing cellular processes, we shed light on synaptic adaptability following damage. Our study of synaptic plasticity digs into axonal sprouting, dendritic remodeling, and the balance of long-term potentiation. These processes depict neural resilience amid change. Then, after damage, we investigate immediate and slow neuroplastic alterations, separating reorganizations that are adaptive from those that are maladaptive. As we go on to rehabilitation, we evaluate techniques that use neuroplasticity's potential. These methods take advantage of the brain's plasticity for healing, from virtual reality and brain-computer interfaces to constraint-induced movement therapy. Ethics and individualized neurorehabilitation are explored. We scrutinize the promise of combination therapy and the difficulties in putting new knowledge into clinical practice. In conclusion, this analysis highlights neuroplasticity's critical role in brain injury recovery, providing sophisticated approaches to improve life after damage.
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- Vaishnavi Zotey
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Wang SM, Lam BYH, Kuo LC, Hsu HM, Ouyang WC. Facial and upper-limb movement abnormalities in individuals with psychotic-like experiences: a motion analysis study. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023; 273:1369-1377. [PMID: 36350375 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-022-01517-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Slow movements and irregular muscle contraction have been reported separately in different studies targeting individuals with psychotic-like experiences (PLEs). To date, it remains unknown whether these two movement abnormalities, possibly associated with hypo- and hyper-dopaminergia, respectively, co-existed in one sample with PLEs and interrelated in the early stage of psychotic progression. Therefore, this study was to examine if facial and upper-limb slow movements and irregular muscle contraction co-existed in individuals with PLEs, interrelated, and were associated with PLEs. A total of 26 individuals with PLEs, who were identified using the 16-item Prodromal Questionnaire, and 26 age- and gender-matched healthy controls received the facial and upper-limb movement measurement. A motion capture system was used to record the movement procedure and thus calculate kinematic variables that represented severity of slow movements and irregular muscle contraction. Results showed that facial and upper-limb slow movements and facial irregular muscle contraction existed in individuals with PLEs. For the total sample, slower facial movements were associated with less regular facial muscle contraction; slower upper-limb movements were associated with less regular upper-limb muscle contraction. Slower and less regular facial and upper-limb movements were associated with more severe PLEs. Compensatory changes in dopaminergic neural pathways in response to elevated dopamine might explain connection between slow movements and irregular muscle contraction. Because of the ability to detect facial and upper-limb movement abnormalities objectively and sensitively, motion analysis has great applicability to sensorimotor studies for people in the psychosis continuum.
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- Shu-Mei Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, North Point, Hong Kong
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Clinical Medicine and Advanced Applied Research Department, Point Robotics Medtech Incorporation, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Jianan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Jin L, Yang Z, Zou Z, Wu T, Pan H. A biomedical decision support system for meta-analysis of bilateral upper-limb training in stroke patients with hemiplegia. Open Life Sci 2023; 18:20220607. [PMID: 37528885 PMCID: PMC10389679 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of bilateral upper-limb training (BULT) in helping people with upper-limb impairments due to stroke or brain illness regain their previous level of function. Patients recuperating from a stroke or cerebral disease were given the option of undergoing BULT or conventional training to enhance their upper-limb function. Participants were randomly allocated to one of the several different fitness programs. Results from the action research arm test, Box and block test, Wolf motor function test, Fugal-Meyer evaluation, and any other tests administered were taken into account. Some researchers have found that exercising with BULT for just 30 min per day for 6 weeks yields significant results. There were a total of 1,411 individuals from 10 randomized controlled trials included in this meta-analysis. Meta-analysis findings revealed that biofeedback treatment outperformed conventional rehabilitation therapy in reducing lower leg muscular strain, complete spasm scale score, electromyography score, and inactive ankle joint range of motion. An analysis of the literature found that BULT improved limb use in people who had suffered a stroke and hemiplegia but it did not provide any additional benefit over unilateral training.
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- Linna Jin
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 3, Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, China
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 3, Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 3, Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 3, Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 3, Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310020, China
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Gao Q, Zhang Y, Long J, Pan M, Wang J, Yang F. Effect of different constraint-induced movement therapy protocols on recovery of stroke survivors with upper extremity dysfunction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Int J Rehabil Res 2023; 46:133-150. [PMID: 37039604 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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We aimed to assess and rank comparative efficacy of different constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) protocols on motor function of upper extremity and activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke survivors. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials on CIMT. Included studies were evaluated using the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool. Then a random-effects network meta-analysis was performed within a frequentist framework using Stata v16.0. Of the 1150 studies retrieved, 44 studies with 1779 participants were included. In terms of motor recovery of upper extremity, CIMT combined with trunk restraint, in which the less affected arm was constrained at least 4 h but no more than 6 h per day, ranked as the most effective intervention for the improvement of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity and the Action Research Arm Test score. In terms of ADL improvement, constraining the less affected arm for at least 4 h but no more than 6 h per day in CIMT combined with trunk restraint, was found to significantly improve the Motor Activity Log of quality of movement scale and amount of use scale score. The protocol of CIMT combined with trunk restraint, in which the less affected arm was constrained at least 4 h but no more than 6 h per day, ranked the highest in this analysis and might be considered in practice.
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- Qian Gao
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Henan, China
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Gnanaprakasam A, Karthikbabu S, Ravishankar N, Solomon JM. Effect of task-based bilateral arm training on upper limb recovery after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2023; 32:107131. [PMID: 37148628 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107131] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Upper limb recovery is a crucial component of stroke rehabilitation aimed to maximize functional activities and reduce disability. Using both arms post stroke is essential to carry out many functional activities but the evidence on bilateral arm training (BAT) is understudied. To investigate the evidence for efficacy of task-based BAT on upper limb recovery, function, and participation post stroke. METHODS We included 13 randomized controlled trials, and methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane risk of bias tool and the PEDro scale. The outcome measures such as Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Motor Activity Log (MAL), Box and Block Test (BBT), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) were synthesized and analysed based on ICF. RESULTS When comparing BAT with control group, BAT showed improvement in the pooled standard mean difference (SMD) of FMA-UE (SMD= 0.62, 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.12 to 1.12, p = 0.01; I2=83%). The control group showed significant improvement in MAL-QOM (SMD= -0.10, 95%CI, -0.77 to 0.58, p = 0.78; I2=89%). Compared to conventional group, BAT showed a significant improvement in BBT (SMD= 0.52, 95%CI, 0.04 to 1.00, p = 0.03; I2=0%). When compared with BAT, unimanual training yielded a significant improvement (SMD= -0.60, 95%CI, -0.98 to -0.22, p = 0.002; I2=0%) in MAL-QOM. In real-life participation, the control group showed improvement in SIS (SMD= -0.17, 95% (CI), -0.70 to 0.37, p = 0.54; I2=48%) over BAT. CONCLUSIONS Task-based BAT appears to improve upper limb motor function post stroke. The benefits of task-based BAT on activity performance and participation in real life are not statistically significant.
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- Alexander Gnanaprakasam
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India; KMCH College of Physiotherapy, Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India; Centre for Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
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Timing and Dose of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12062267. [PMID: 36983266 PMCID: PMC10058952 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12062267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy on stroke patients who had intact cognition and some voluntary finger extension and to identify optimal protocols to apply this therapy method. We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase for randomized controlled trials conducted prior to January 2022. The outcomes included the Motor Activity Log, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and Wolf Motor Function Test. The inverse variance method fixed-effect model as well as the DerSimonian and Laird estimator random-effects model were applied, and the mean difference was calculated with 95% confidence interval to measure continuous outcomes. Six randomized controlled trials involving a total of 169 patients with stroke were enrolled. Compared with conventional rehabilitation methods, there was no significant effect of constraint-induced movement therapy when evaluated by the Motor Activity Log, including the amount of use (random-effect, standardized mean difference 0.65; 95%, confidence interval: −0.23–1.52) and quality of movement (random-effect, standardized mean difference 0.60; 95% confidence interval: −0.19–1.39). However, among patients with chronic stroke symptoms, meta-regression analyses showed better performance with a constraint time of at least 6 h per day and 6 h training per week when assessing the amount of use (p = 0.0035) and quality of movement (p = 0.0031). Daily intervention time did not lead to a significant difference in functional upper limb performance. An efficient protocol of constraint-induced movement therapy designed as 6 h of training per week with 6 h constraint per day could bring significant stroke symptom improvement to patients with chronic stroke.
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Wang SM, Chan ST, Wong YL, Hsu HM, Lee CY, Check CY, Leung CK. Rhythmic auditory stimulation incorporated in training improved movements in individuals with psychotic-like experiences. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2022:10.1007/s00406-022-01524-3. [PMID: 36422679 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-022-01524-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Movement abnormalities, including movement slowing and irregular muscle contraction, exist in individuals with psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) and serve as vulnerable factors of developing psychotic diseases in the psychosis continuum. To date scarce studies have developed early intervention programs tackling these initial impairments, which may be caused by basal ganglia alterations, in the early stage of the psychosis course. Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) is a technique of neurological music therapy and has been proved effective in inducing faster movements in patients with psychotic diseases. This pilot study examined if RAS incorporated in functional movement training reduced severity of movement slowing and irregular muscle contraction in individuals with PLEs. Seventeen individuals with PLEs were randomly allocated to receiving RAS or receiving no RAS and underwent daily 40-min movement training (picking up beans) for three weeks. This study used motion analysis to measure movement performance at pretest and posttest. Eighteen age- and gender-matched individuals without PLEs were also recruited to provide data of intact movements. Results showed that RAS may reduce severity of movement slowing and irregular muscle contraction in individuals with PLEs. This pilot study is one of the pioneering studies validating effectiveness of early intervention programs tackling movement abnormalities, which are initial impairments in the psychosis continuum, in individuals with PLEs.
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- Shu-Mei Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Clinical Medicine and Advanced Applied Research Department, Point Robotics Medtech Incorporation, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Ma D, Li X, Xu Q, Yang F, Feng Y, Wang W, Huang JJ, Pei YC, Pan Y. Robot-Assisted Bimanual Training Improves Hand Function in Patients With Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:884261. [PMID: 35873779 PMCID: PMC9298653 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.884261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Study Design A randomized controlled pilot study. Background Bimanual therapy (BMT) is an effective neurorehabilitation therapy for the upper limb, but its application to the distal upper limb is limited due to methodological difficulties. Therefore, we applied an exoskeleton hand to perform robot-assisted task-oriented bimanual training (RBMT) in patients with stroke. Objective To characterize the effectiveness of RBMT in patients with hemiplegic stroke with upper limb motor impairment. Interventions A total of 19 patients with subacute stroke (1–6 months from onset) were randomized and allocated to RBMT and conventional therapy (CT) groups. The RBMT and CT groups received 90 min of training/day (RBMT: 60 min RBMT + 30 min CT; CT: 60 min CT for hand functional training + 30 min regular CT), 5 days/week, for 4 weeks (20 sessions during the experimental period). Assessments Clinical assessments, including the Fugl–Meyer assessment of the upper extremity (FMA-UE), action research arm test (ARAT), and wolf motor arm function test (WMFT), were conducted before and after the intervention. Results Within-group analysis showed a significant improvement in the FMA-UE and WMFT in both the CT and RBMT groups. A significant improvement in the Fugl–Meyer assessment (FMA) of the wrist and hand for the distal part in the RBMT group occurred earlier than that in the CT group. A significant improvement in WMFT time was found in both groups, but the WMFT functional ability assessment was only found in the RBMT group. No significant improvements in ARAT assessment were observed in either the CT or RBMT groups. Compared with CT, significant improvements were found in terms of the proportion of minimally clinically important differences after RBMT in FMA-UE (χ2 = 4.34, p = 0.037). No adverse events were reported by any of the participants across all sessions. Conclusions This study is the first to apply RBMT to the distal part of the upper limb. Both RBMT and CT are effective in improving the upper limb function in patients with subacute stroke. RBMT shows superior potential efficacy in facilitating recovery of the distal part of upper extremity (UE) motor function in the early stage. Future randomized control studies with a large sample size and follow-up assessments are needed to validate the present conclusions.
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- Di Ma
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.,Graduate School of Science Design Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Center of Vascularized Tissue Allograft, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate School of Science Design Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Center of Vascularized Tissue Allograft, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Chen S, Qiu Y, Bassile CC, Lee A, Chen R, Xu D. Effectiveness and Success Factors of Bilateral Arm Training After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:875794. [PMID: 35547621 PMCID: PMC9082277 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.875794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Bilateral arm training (BAT) presents as a promising approach in upper extremity (UE) rehabilitation after a stroke as it may facilitate neuroplasticity. However, the effectiveness of BAT is inconclusive, and no systematic reviews and meta-analyses have investigated the impact of different factors on the outcomes of BAT. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to (1) compare the effects of bilateral arm training (BAT) with unilateral arm training (UAT) and conventional therapy (CT) on the upper limb (UL) motor impairments and functional performance post-stroke, and (2) investigate the different contributing factors that may influence the success of BAT. A comprehensive literature search was performed in five databases. Randomized control trials (RCTs) that met inclusion criteria were selected and assessed for methodological qualities. Data relating to outcome measures, characteristics of participants (stroke chronicity and severity), and features of intervention (type of BAT and dose) were extracted for meta-analysis. With 25 RCTs meeting the inclusion criteria, BAT demonstrated significantly greater improvements in motor impairments as measured by Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) than CT (MD = 3.94, p = < 0.001), but not in functional performance as measured by the pooled outcomes of Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Box and Block Test (BBT), and the time component of Motor Function Test (WMFT-time) (SMD = 0.28, p = 0.313). The superior motor impairment effects of BAT were associated with recruiting mildly impaired individuals in the chronic phase of stroke (MD = 6.71, p < 0.001), and applying a higher dose of intervention (MD = 6.52, p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed that bilateral functional task training (BFTT) improves both motor impairments (MD = 7.84, p < 0.001) and functional performance (SMD = 1.02, p = 0.049). No significant differences were detected between BAT and UAT for motor impairment (MD = -0.90, p = 0.681) or functional performance (SMD = -0.09, p = 0.457). Thus, our meta-analysis indicates that BAT may be more beneficial than CT in addressing post-stroke UL motor impairment, particularly in the chronic phase with mild UL paresis. The success of BAT may be dose-dependent, and higher doses of intervention may be required. BFTT appears to be a valuable form of BAT that could be integrated into stroke rehabilitation programs. BAT and UAT are generally equivalent in improving UL motor impairments and functional performance.
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- Siyun Chen
- College of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, United States
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- School of Statistics, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- College of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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Wang SM, Ouyang WC, Hsu HM, Hsu LT. An Instrumental Measure of Hand and Facial Movement Abnormalities in Patients With Schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:803661. [PMID: 35308887 PMCID: PMC8931260 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.803661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Movement disorders have been suggested to be a cardinal component of schizophrenia. With increased research interests in this area, instrumental measures are needed. This study was to examine if the motion capture system was reliable in measuring hand and facial bradykinesia and dyskinesia and more sensitive to detecting movement differences between schizophrenia patients and healthy people than traditional rating scales. METHODS Sixteen schizophrenia patients and 20 control subjects were recruited. Hand and facial bradykinesia and dyskinesia were measured using the motion capture system and rated using the Extrapyramidal Symptom Rating Scale and the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. RESULTS The system showed strong test-retest reliability and generated larger effect sizes of group differences than did the rating scales. CONCLUSIONS The results may support researchers and clinical practitioners to apply the system to sensitively measuring the hand and facial movement symptoms in schizophrenia patients, which contributes to gaining a deep understanding of movement issues in schizophrenia.
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- Shu-Mei Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Jianan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Richardson MC, Tears C, Morris A, Alexanders J. The Effects of Unilateral Versus Bilateral Motor Training on Upper Limb Function in Adults with Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:105617. [PMID: 33516068 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Rehabilitation goals for chronic stroke patients are largely focused around regaining functional ability and independence, with particular focus on upper limb motor function. Unilateral and Bilateral motor training may help achieve this. Our objective was to evaluate and compare the effects of unilateral and bilateral motor training on upper limb motor function in chronic stroke patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted until June 2020 through several electronic databases (CENTRAL, Medline, CINAHL, EBSCO, AMED and PEDro) to identify relevant studies. Studies that used the Fugl Meyer Assessment (FMA) as a minimum, to assess upper limb motor function following unilateral versus bilateral training in chronic stroke patients, qualified for inclusion within the review. Randomised controlled trial (RCT), cohort study and cross-sectional study designs were considered. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs). The findings were qualitatively synthesised. RESULTS From a total of 838 studies identified, 7 RCTs were included in this review. All except one of the studies included reported an unclear risk of bias, with one low risk of bias reported. Overall, the studies reported that unilateral and bilateral training improved upper limb function in chronic stroke patients. Improvements between interventions were equivocal. Bilateral upper limb training however may be more efficacious for increasing upper limb strength and quality of movement, with unilateral training more beneficial for recovering functional ability for activities of daily living. CONCLUSION While the findings of the included studies support the use of unilateral and bilateral motor training post chronic stroke, the seven studies that were included methodologically all presented with limitations, hence strong conclusions cannot be drawn and further research is warranted.
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- Mark C Richardson
- Department of Allied Health Professions, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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Thakkar HK, Liao WW, Wu CY, Hsieh YW, Lee TH. Predicting clinically significant motor function improvement after contemporary task-oriented interventions using machine learning approaches. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2020; 17:131. [PMID: 32993692 PMCID: PMC7523081 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-020-00758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Accurate prediction of motor recovery after stroke is critical for treatment decisions and planning. Machine learning has been proposed to be a promising technique for outcome prediction because of its high accuracy and ability to process large volumes of data. It has been used to predict acute stroke recovery; however, whether machine learning would be effective for predicting rehabilitation outcomes in chronic stroke patients for common contemporary task-oriented interventions remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to determine the accuracy and performance of machine learning to predict clinically significant motor function improvements after contemporary task-oriented intervention in chronic stroke patients and identify important predictors for building machine learning prediction models. METHODS This study was a secondary analysis of data using two common machine learning approaches, which were the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) and artificial neural network (ANN). Chronic stroke patients (N = 239) that received 30 h of task-oriented training including the constraint-induced movement therapy, bilateral arm training, robot-assisted therapy and mirror therapy were included. The Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA) was the main outcome. Potential predictors include age, gender, side of lesion, time since stroke, baseline functional status, motor function and quality of life. We divided the data set into a training set and a test set and used the cross-validation procedure to construct machine learning models based on the training set. After the models were built, we used the test data set to evaluate the accuracy and prediction performance of the models. RESULTS Three important predictors were identified, which were time since stroke, baseline functional independence measure (FIM) and baseline FMA scores. Models for predicting motor function improvements were accurate. The prediction accuracy of the KNN model was 85.42% and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC) was 0.89. The prediction accuracy of the ANN model was 81.25% and the AUC-ROC was 0.77. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating machine learning into clinical outcome prediction using three key predictors including time since stroke, baseline functional and motor ability may help clinicians/therapists to identify patients that are most likely to benefit from contemporary task-oriented interventions. The KNN and ANN models may be potentially useful for predicting clinically significant motor recovery in chronic stroke.
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- Hiren Kumar Thakkar
- Department of Computer Science Engineering and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bennett University, Plot Nos 8-11, TechZone II, Greater Noida, 201310 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No. 259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No. 259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No. 259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Dodzo W, Grant R, Forsyth L, Ramdharry GM. A randomised controlled feasibility trial of the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme delivered to survivors of stroke at home. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2017.0081] [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]
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Background/aims This randomised controlled feasibility trial evaluated the recruitment, engagement and effect of the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme in a community rehabilitation setting in London, UK. Methods A parallel design was used to ascertain the effect of the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme plus standard care compared to standard care only over four weeks. Eleven participants were randomised using permuted blocks randomisation following discharge, with six participants allocated to the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme (study) group and five to the standard care (control) group. The primary outcome was the Wolf Motor Function Test. Secondary outcomes were the Motor Activity Log and grip strength. Results A total of five participants in each group were analysed as one person withdrew from the study group. Participants in the study group gave more time to supplementing their exercise time independently (160% more vs 42% more). Most Wolf Motor Function Test tasks' time and function data showed a small difference in favour of the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme. Results were re-examined using a Bayesian structural equation model to quantify changes in the underlying impairment. This showed significant differences: 40% faster task completion (P<0.001, 95% confidence level [CI] 30–49%), mean improvement of 0.54 on the five-point functional ability score (P<0.001, 95% CI 0.39–0.68), odds ratio of 0.05 for non-completion of task (P<0.001, 95% CI 0.02–0.14). Conclusions This study has shown that implementing the Graded Repetitive Arm Strengthening Programme is feasible and may have a greater effect on outcomes when delivered as part of care in a community rehabilitation setting. The analysis of the Wolf Motor Function Test was also critiqued.
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- Wilson Dodzo
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George's University of London, London, UK
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- Leadership & Quality Improvement Team, NHS Improvement, London, UK
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- Queen Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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Effects of different types of sensory signals on reaching performance in persons with chronic schizophrenia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234976. [PMID: 32579579 PMCID: PMC7314021 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Previous studies have reported movement abnormalities in persons with schizophrenia. This study aimed to examine the differences between persons with chronic schizophrenia and healthy control participants in reaching movement and the effects of sensory signals on reaching performance in persons with chronic schizophrenia. A counter-balanced repeated-measures design was employed. Twenty persons with schizophrenia and 20 age- and gender-matched control participants were recruited in this study. Reaching performance was measured in three types of sensory signal conditions (visual, auditory, and no signal), i.e., two externally triggered and one self-initiated movement were assessed in reaction time/inter-response interval, movement time, peak velocity, percentage of time in which peak velocity occurred, and movement units. The results revealed significant main effects of group in reaction time/inter-response interval (p = 0.003), movement time (p < 0.001), peak velocity (p < 0.001), and movement units (p < 0.001). The persons with chronic schizophrenia demonstrated slower response to signals and in self-initiated movement, increased movement time, and less forceful and less smooth movement compared to healthy control participants when performing the reaching task. The interaction effect between group and signal in reaction time/inter-response interval was also significant (p < 0.001). The inter-response interval for self-initiated reaching was the shortest in healthy controls. Conversely, the inter-response interval for self-initiated reaching was the longest in persons with schizophrenia. The main effect of the signal on movement time was significant (p < 0.001). The movement time of reaching was longer in response to the auditory signal than in response to visual or self-initiated. The differences in percentages of time in which peak velocity occurred between persons with schizophrenia and healthy controls (p > 0.01) and across the three conditions (p > 0.01) were non-significant. Neither duration of illness nor antipsychotic dosage was significantly associated with reaching performance (all p > 0.01). In conclusion, these findings indicate that reaching movement in persons with chronic schizophrenia is slower, less forceful, and less coordinated compared to healthy control participants. In addition, persons with chronic schizophrenia also had shorter inter-response interval for self-initiated movement and shorter movement time in auditory signal condition, independent of duration of illness and antipsychotic dosage.
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Ekechukwu END, Olowoyo P, Nwankwo KO, Olaleye OA, Ogbodo VE, Hamzat TK, Owolabi MO. Pragmatic Solutions for Stroke Recovery and Improved Quality of Life in Low- and Middle-Income Countries-A Systematic Review. Front Neurol 2020; 11:337. [PMID: 32695058 PMCID: PMC7336355 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Given the limited healthcare resources in low and middle income countries (LMICs), effective rehabilitation strategies that can be realistically adopted in such settings are required. Objective: A systematic review of literature was conducted to identify pragmatic solutions and outcomes capable of enhancing stroke recovery and quality of life of stroke survivors for low- and middle- income countries. Methods: PubMed, HINARI, and Directory of Open Access Journals databases were searched for published Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) till November 2018. Only completed trials published in English with non-pharmacological interventions on adult stroke survivors were included in the review while published protocols, pilot studies and feasibility analysis of trials were excluded. Obtained data were synthesized thematically and descriptively analyzed. Results: One thousand nine hundred and ninety six studies were identified while 347 (65.22% high quality) RCTs were found to be eligible for the review. The most commonly assessed variables (and outcome measure utility) were activities of daily living [75.79% of the studies, with Barthel Index (37.02%)], motor function [66.57%; with Fugl Meyer scale (71.88%)], and gait [31.12%; with 6 min walk test (38.67%)]. Majority of the innovatively high technology interventions such as robot therapy (95.24%), virtual reality (94.44%), transcranial direct current stimulation (78.95%), transcranial magnetic stimulation (88.0%) and functional electrical stimulation (85.00%) were conducted in high income countries. Several traditional and low-cost interventions such as constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), resistant and aerobic exercises (R&AE), task oriented therapy (TOT), body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) were reported to significantly contribute to the recovery of motor function, activity, participation, and improvement of quality of life after stroke. Conclusion: Several pragmatic, in terms of affordability, accessibility and utility, stroke rehabilitation solutions, and outcome measures that can be used in resource-limited settings were found to be effective in facilitating and enhancing post-stroke recovery and quality of life.
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- Echezona Nelson Dominic Ekechukwu
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
- LANCET Physiotherapy and Wellness and Research Centre, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, Nigeria
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Stroke Control Innovations Initiative of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
- Fitness Global Consult Physiotherapy Clinic, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Blossom Specialist Medical Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Villepinte C, Verma A, Dimeglio C, De Boissezon X, Gasq D. Responsiveness of kinematic and clinical measures of upper-limb motor function after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2020; 64:101366. [PMID: 32156646 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kinematic analysis and clinical outcome measures with established responsiveness contribute to the quantified assessment of upper-limb function post-stroke, the selection of interventions and the differentiation of motor recovery patterns. OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to report trends in use and compare the responsiveness of kinematic and clinical measures in studies measuring the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement, trunk restraint and bilateral arm therapies for upper-limb function after stroke. METHODS In this systematic review, randomised controlled trials implementing kinematic analysis and clinical outcome measures to evaluate the effects of therapies in post-stroke adults were eligible. We searched 8 electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, CENTRAL, OTseeker and Pedro). Risk of bias was assessed according to the Cochrane Risk of Bias domains. A meta-analysis was conducted for repeated design measures of pre- and post-test data providing estimated standardised mean differences (SMDs). RESULTS We included reports of 12 studies (191 participants) reporting kinematic smoothness, movement duration and efficiency, trunk and shoulder range of motion, control strategy and velocity variables in conjunction with assessment by Motor Activity Log, Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Wolf Motor Function Test. Responsiveness was higher (i.e., non-overlap of 95% confidence intervals [CIs]) for Motor Activity Log score (SMD for amount of use 1.0, 95% CI 0.75-1.25, P<0.001; SMD for quality of movement 0.96, 95% CI 0.72-1.20, P<0.001) than movement efficiency, trunk and shoulder range of motion, control strategy and peak velocity. CONCLUSION These results are consistent with current literature supporting the use of combined kinematic and clinical measures for comprehensive and accurate evaluation of upper-limb function post-stroke. Future research should include other design trials and rehabilitation types to confirm these findings, focusing on subgroup analysis of type of rehabilitation intervention and functional levels.
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- Claire Villepinte
- ToNIC, Toulouse NeuroImaging Center, University of Toulouse, Inserm, UPS, Toulouse, France; Toulouse University Hospital, School of Occupational Therapy, PREFMS, Toulouse, France; Department of Physiological Explorations, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, United Kingdom
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- LEASP - UMR 1027 Inserm - University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France; Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- ToNIC, Toulouse NeuroImaging Center, University of Toulouse, Inserm, UPS, Toulouse, France; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- ToNIC, Toulouse NeuroImaging Center, University of Toulouse, Inserm, UPS, Toulouse, France; Department of Physiological Explorations, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Rafiei MH, Kelly KM, Borstad AL, Adeli H, Gauthier LV. Predicting Improved Daily Use of the More Affected Arm Poststroke Following Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. Phys Ther 2019; 99:1667-1678. [PMID: 31504952 PMCID: PMC7105113 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Constraint-induced movement therapy (CI therapy) produces, on average, large and clinically meaningful improvements in the daily use of a more affected upper extremity in individuals with hemiparesis. However, individual responses vary widely. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to investigate the extent to which individual characteristics before treatment predict improved use of the more affected arm following CI therapy. DESIGN This study was a retrospective analysis of 47 people who had chronic (> 6 months) mild to moderate upper extremity hemiparesis and were consecutively enrolled in 2 CI therapy randomized controlled trials. METHODS An enhanced probabilistic neural network model predicted whether individuals showed a low, medium, or high response to CI therapy, as measured with the Motor Activity Log, on the basis of the following baseline assessments: Wolf Motor Function Test, Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test of touch threshold, Motor Activity Log, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Then, a neural dynamic classification algorithm was applied to improve prognostic accuracy using the most accurate combination obtained in the previous step. RESULTS Motor ability and tactile sense predicted improvement in arm use for daily activities following intensive upper extremity rehabilitation with an accuracy of nearly 100%. Complex patterns of interaction among these predictors were observed. LIMITATIONS The fact that this study was a retrospective analysis with a moderate sample size was a limitation. CONCLUSIONS Advanced machine learning/classification algorithms produce more accurate personalized predictions of rehabilitation outcomes than commonly used general linear models.
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- Mohammad H Rafiei
- Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The College of St Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Neurology, Department of Neuroscience, The Ohio State University
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 3 Solomon Way, Weed Hall 218D, Lowell, MA 01854 (USA)
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Lee HJ, Moon HI, Kim JS, Yi TI. Is there a dose-dependent effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy in patients with hemiplegia? NeuroRehabilitation 2019; 45:57-66. [PMID: 31403953 DOI: 10.3233/nre-192721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Impairment of upper extremity function is a common sequelae of stroke. It has been reported that modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) could prove to be effective. OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between the intensity of rehabilitation such as treatment and constraining time, and the functional outcome for the paretic upper extremity in stroke patients through mCIMT. METHODS We conducted an observational prospective study of 31 patients with hemiplegia and subacute or chronic stroke. The mCIMT was performed for two weeks. Rehabilitation time and constraining time were variable among patients. The rehabilitation time included an individualized task-oriented program and conventional occupation treatment with an individualized therapist. The constraining time, with mit or splint, was also asked to self-record individually. The outcome was evaluated on the more affected side by the Wolf Motor Function Test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Motor Activity Log 14, and Functional Independence Measure for self-care tasks after the therapy. RESULTS All participants after the modified constraint-induced movement therapy program for two weeks improved on the evaluated outcome measures (P < 0.05). No significant correlation was found between the dose-dependent treatment or constraining time and outcomes. Comparisons improvement with subgroups based on the duration from onset, constraining component, dominant hand consistent with lesion side of stroke, and initial medical research council score for muscle strength, also showed no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study on the effects of intensity of mCIMT with respect to time-dosage. Although all patients in this study showed improved functional status, no significant correlation between dose-dependent rehabilitation or constraining time and outcomes was seen.
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- Hyo Jeong Lee
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Korea
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Chen PM, Kwong PWH, Lai CKY, Ng SSM. Comparison of bilateral and unilateral upper limb training in people with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216357. [PMID: 31120910 PMCID: PMC6532847 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background and objectives Bilateral upper limb training (BULT) and unilateral upper limb training (UULT) are two effective strategies for the recovery of upper limb motor function after stroke. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the improvements in motor impairment and functional performances of people with stroke after BULT and UULT. Research design and methods This systematic review and meta-analysis identified 21 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the eligibility criteria from CINAHL, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library and PubMed. The outcome measures were the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and Box and Block Test (BBT), which are validated measures of upper limb function. Results Twenty-one studies involving 842 subjects with stroke were included. Compared with UULT, BULT yielded a significantly greater mean difference (MD) in the FMA-UE (MD = 2.21, 95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.12 to 4.30, p = 0.04; I2 = 86%, p<0.001). However, a comparison of BULT and UULT yielded insignificant mean difference (MD) in terms of the time required to complete the WMFT (MD = 0.44; 95%CI, -2.22 to 3.10, p = 0.75; I2 = 55%, p = 0.06) and standard mean difference (SMD) in terms of the functional ability scores on the WMFT, ARAT and BBT (SMD = 0.25; 95%CI, -0.02 to 0.52, p = 0.07; I2 = 54%, p = 0.02). Discussion and implications Compared to UULT, BULT yielded superior improvements in the improving motor impairment of people with stroke, as measured by the FMA-UE. However, these strategies did not yield significant differences in terms of the functional performance of people with stroke, as measured by the WMFT, ARAT and BBT. More comparative studies of the effects of BULT and UULT are needed to increase the reliability of these conclusions.
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- Pei-ming Chen
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (SAR)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (SAR)
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (SAR)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China (SAR)
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Kelly KM, Borstad AL, Kline D, Gauthier LV. Improved quality of life following constraint-induced movement therapy is associated with gains in arm use, but not motor improvement. Top Stroke Rehabil 2018; 25:467-474. [PMID: 30246613 PMCID: PMC6359892 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2018.1481605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Constraint-induced movement therapy (CI therapy) is one of few treatments for upper extremity (UE) hemiparesis that has been shown to result in motor recovery and improved quality of life in chronic stroke. However, the extent to which treatment-induced improvements in motor function versus daily use of the more affected arm independently contribute to improved quality of life remains largely unexplored. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to identify whether motor function or daily use of a hemiparetic arm has a greater influence on quality of life after CI therapy. METHODS Two cohorts of participants with chronic stroke received either in-person CI therapy (n = 29) or video-game home-based CI therapy (n = 16). The two cohorts were combined and the motor-related outcomes (Wolf Motor Function Test, Action Research Arm Test, Motor Activity Log [MAL]) and quality of life (Stroke-Specific Quality of Life) were jointly modeled to assess the associations between outcomes. RESULTS The only outcome associated with improved quality of life was the MAL. Improvements in quality of life were not restricted to motor domains, but generalized to psychosocial domains as well. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that improved arm use during everyday activities is integral to maximizing quality of life gains during motor rehabilitation for chronic post-stroke UE hemiparesis. In contrast, gains in motor function were not associated with increases in quality of life. These findings further support the need to implement techniques into clinical practice that promote arm use during daily life if improving quality of life is a main goal of treatment. ClinicalTrials.gov Registration Numbers: NCT01725919 and NCT03005457.
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- Kristina M. Kelly
- Post-doctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
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- Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, 453 W 10 Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210,
, (218) 625-4938
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- Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, 1800 Canon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210,
, (614) 688-9676
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- Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43210,
, (614) 293-3830
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Wang SM, Kuo LC, Ouyang WC, Hsu HM, Ma HI. Effects of object size and distance on reaching kinematics in patients with schizophrenia. Hong Kong J Occup Ther 2018; 31:22-29. [PMID: 30186083 PMCID: PMC6091986 DOI: 10.1177/1569186118759610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Patients with schizophrenia not only have psychiatric symptoms, but also have movement problems, which might also be associated with their reduced quality of life. Little is known about how to improve their movement performance for patients. Manipulating object size and distance is common in occupational therapy practice to evaluate and optimize reaching performance in patients with physical disabilities, but effects of the manipulation in patients with schizophrenia remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine whether object size and distance could change performance of reaching kinematics in patients with mild schizophrenia. METHODS Twenty-nine patients with mild schizophrenia and 15 age- and gender-matched healthy controls were required to reach for, as quickly as possible, a small or large object that was placed at a near or far distance. We measured movement time, peak velocity, path length ratio, percentage of time to peak velocity, and movement units to infer movement speed, forcefulness, spatial efficiency (directness), control strategies, and smoothness. RESULTS Patients' reaching movements were slower (p = .017) and less direct (p = .007) than those of controls. A larger object induced faster (p = .016), more preprogrammed (p = .018), and more forceful (p = .010) movements in patients. A farther object induced slower, more feedback dependent, but more forceful and more direct movements (all p < .001). CONCLUSION The results of kinematic deficiencies suggest the need of movement training for patients with mild schizophrenia. Occupational therapists may grade or adapt reaching activities by changing object size and distance to enhance movement performance in patients with schizophrenia.
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Lee Y, Kim MY, Park JH, Park HY. Comparison of the effects of bilateral and unilateral training after stroke: A meta-analysis. NeuroRehabilitation 2017; 40:301-313. [PMID: 28211818 DOI: 10.3233/nre-161418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The differential effects of bilateral and unilateral training on upper extremity (UE) function remain unclear. OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of bilateral and unilateral training on UE function and activities of daily living (ADL) after stroke. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected for inclusion by two reviewers after searching the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and KoreaMed. Methodological qualities were assessed using the PEDro scale. Effect size was estimated by calculating the standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS Eleven RCTs of sufficient quality were included in our meta-analysis. The effect size on UE capacity was statistically significant in favor of the Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) groups (SMD [fixed], g: - 0.34; 95% CI: - 0.59-0.08; p = 0.01; I2 = 0%). No other SMDs were significant. CONCLUSION The CIMT tasks were more effective than bilateral training with regard to increased UE capacity; however, this result should be cautiously interpreted since the evaluation tools were designed for assessment of unilateral UE function, not bilateral UE function. Further, the effect of the CIMT tasks on UE capacity was not translated into ADL. Considering the disadvantages of CIMT such as fatigue, bilateral training may be more appropriate for improving ADL.
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Raffin E, Hummel FC. Restoring Motor Functions After Stroke: Multiple Approaches and Opportunities. Neuroscientist 2017; 24:400-416. [DOI: 10.1177/1073858417737486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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More than 1.5 million people suffer a stroke in Europe per year and more than 70% of stroke survivors experience limited functional recovery of their upper limb, resulting in diminished quality of life. Therefore, interventions to address upper-limb impairment are a priority for stroke survivors and clinicians. While a significant body of evidence supports the use of conventional treatments, such as intensive motor training or constraint-induced movement therapy, the limited and heterogeneous improvements they allow are, for most patients, usually not sufficient to return to full autonomy. Various innovative neurorehabilitation strategies are emerging in order to enhance beneficial plasticity and improve motor recovery. Among them, robotic technologies, brain-computer interfaces, or noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) are showing encouraging results. These innovative interventions, such as NIBS, will only provide maximized effects, if the field moves away from the “one-fits all” approach toward a “patient-tailored” approach. After summarizing the most commonly used rehabilitation approaches, we will focus on NIBS and highlight the factors that limit its widespread use in clinical settings. Subsequently, we will propose potential biomarkers that might help to stratify stroke patients in order to identify the individualized optimal therapy. We will discuss future methodological developments, which could open new avenues for poststroke rehabilitation, toward more patient-tailored precision medicine approaches and pathophysiologically motivated strategies.
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- Estelle Raffin
- Defitech Chair of Clinical Neuroengineering, Center for Neuroprosthetics (CNP) and Brain Mind Institute (BMI), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Geneva, Switzerland
- Defitech Chair of Clinical Neuroengineering, Center for Neuroprosthetics (CNP) and Brain Mind Institute (BMI), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL Valais), Clinique Romande de Réadaptation, Sion, Switzerland
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- Defitech Chair of Clinical Neuroengineering, Center for Neuroprosthetics (CNP) and Brain Mind Institute (BMI), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Geneva, Switzerland
- Defitech Chair of Clinical Neuroengineering, Center for Neuroprosthetics (CNP) and Brain Mind Institute (BMI), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL Valais), Clinique Romande de Réadaptation, Sion, Switzerland
- Clinical Neuroscience, University of Geneva Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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Gauthier LV, Kane C, Borstad A, Strahl N, Uswatte G, Taub E, Morris D, Hall A, Arakelian M, Mark V. Video Game Rehabilitation for Outpatient Stroke (VIGoROUS): protocol for a multi-center comparative effectiveness trial of in-home gamified constraint-induced movement therapy for rehabilitation of chronic upper extremity hemiparesis. BMC Neurol 2017; 17:109. [PMID: 28595611 PMCID: PMC5465449 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-017-0888-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) is shown to reduce disability, increase use of the more affected arm/hand, and promote brain plasticity for individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis post-stroke. Randomized controlled trials consistently demonstrate that CI therapy is superior to other rehabilitation paradigms, yet it is available to only a small minority of the estimated 1.2 million chronic stroke survivors with upper extremity disability. The current study aims to establish the comparative effectiveness of a novel, patient-centered approach to rehabilitation utilizing newly developed, inexpensive, and commercially available gaming technology to disseminate CI therapy to underserved individuals. Video game delivery of CI therapy will be compared against traditional clinic-based CI therapy and standard upper extremity rehabilitation. Additionally, individual factors that differentially influence response to one treatment versus another will be examined. Methods This protocol outlines a multi-site, randomized controlled trial with parallel group design. Two hundred twenty four adults with chronic hemiparesis post-stroke will be recruited at four sites. Participants are randomized to one of four study groups: (1) traditional clinic-based CI therapy, (2) therapist-as-consultant video game CI therapy, (3) therapist-as-consultant video game CI therapy with additional therapist contact via telerehabilitation/video consultation, and (4) standard upper extremity rehabilitation. After 6-month follow-up, individuals assigned to the standard upper extremity rehabilitation condition crossover to stand-alone video game CI therapy preceded by a therapist consultation. All interventions are delivered over a period of three weeks. Primary outcome measures include motor improvement as measured by the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), quality of arm use for daily activities as measured by Motor Activity Log (MAL), and quality of life as measured by the Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQOL). Discussion This multi-site RCT is designed to determine comparative effectiveness of in-home technology-based delivery of CI therapy versus standard upper extremity rehabilitation and in-clinic CI therapy. The study design also enables evaluation of the effect of therapist contact time on treatment outcomes within a therapist-as-consultant model of gaming and technology-based rehabilitation. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02631850.
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- Lynne V Gauthier
- The Ohio State University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN, 55811, USA
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- Providence Medford Medical Center, 1111 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, Oregon, 97504, USA
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- Department of Psychology; UAB Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Campbell Hall 415, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-1170, USA
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- Department of Psychology; UAB Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Campbell Hall 415, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-1170, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy; UAB Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, School of Health Professions Building 360X, Birmingham, AL, 35294-1212, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Providence Medford Medical Center, 1111 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, Oregon, 97504, USA
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- Department of Psychology; UAB Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Campbell Hall 415, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-1170, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-7330, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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Simonetti D, Zollo L, Milighetti S, Miccinilli S, Bravi M, Ranieri F, Magrone G, Guglielmelli E, Di Lazzaro V, Sterzi S. Literature Review on the Effects of tDCS Coupled with Robotic Therapy in Post Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation. Front Hum Neurosci 2017; 11:268. [PMID: 28588467 PMCID: PMC5440520 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Today neurological diseases such as stroke represent one of the leading cause of long-term disability. Many research efforts have been focused on designing new and effective rehabilitation strategies. In particular, robotic treatment for upper limb stroke rehabilitation has received significant attention due to its ability to provide high-intensity and repetitive movement therapy with less effort than traditional methods. In addition, the development of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has also demonstrated the capability of modulating brain excitability thus increasing motor performance. The combination of these two methods is expected to enhance functional and motor recovery after stroke; to this purpose, the current trends in this research field are presented and discussed through an in-depth analysis of the state-of-the-art. The heterogeneity and the restricted number of collected studies make difficult to perform a systematic review. However, the literature analysis of the published data seems to demonstrate that the association of tDCS with robotic training has the same clinical gain derived from robotic therapy alone. Future studies should investigate combined approach tailored to the individual patient's characteristics, critically evaluating the brain areas to be targeted and the induced functional changes.
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- Davide Simonetti
- Research Unit of Biomedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Biomedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology and Neurobiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Biomedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology and Neurobiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome, Italy
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Shishov N, Melzer I, Bar-Haim S. Parameters and Measures in Assessment of Motor Learning in Neurorehabilitation; A Systematic Review of the Literature. Front Hum Neurosci 2017; 11:82. [PMID: 28286474 PMCID: PMC5324661 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Upper limb function, essential for daily life, is often impaired in individuals after stroke and cerebral palsy (CP). For an improved upper limb function, learning should occur, and therefore training with motor learning principles is included in many rehabilitation interventions. Despite accurate measurement being an important aspect for examination and optimization of treatment outcomes, there are no standard algorithms for outcome measures selection. Moreover, the ability of the chosen measures to identify learning is not well established. We aimed to review and categorize the parameters and measures utilized for identification of motor learning in stroke and CP populations. PubMed, Pedro, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched between January 2000 and March 2016 for studies assessing a form of motor learning following upper extremity training using motor control measures. Thirty-two studies in persons after stroke and 10 studies in CP of any methodological quality were included. Identified outcome measures were sorted into two categories, “parameters,” defined as identifying a form of learning, and “measures,” as tools measuring the parameter. Review's results were organized as a narrative synthesis focusing on the outcome measures. The included studies were heterogeneous in their study designs, parameters and measures. Parameters included adaptation (n = 6), anticipatory control (n = 2), after-effects (n = 3), de-adaptation (n = 4), performance (n = 24), acquisition (n = 8), retention (n = 8), and transfer (n = 14). Despite motor learning theory's emphasis on long-lasting changes and generalization, the majority of studies did not assess the retention and transfer parameters. Underlying measures included kinematic analyses in terms of speed, geometry or both (n = 39), dynamic metrics, measures of accuracy, consistency, and coordination. There is no exclusivity of measures to a specific parameter. Many factors affect task performance and the ability to measure it—necessitating the use of several metrics to examine different features of movement and learning. Motor learning measures' applicability to clinical setting can benefit from a treatment-focused approach, currently lacking. The complexity of motor learning results in various metrics, utilized to assess its occurrence, making it difficult to synthesize findings across studies. Further research is desirable for development of an outcome measures selection algorithm, while considering the quality of such measurements.
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- Nataliya Shishov
- Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, Israel
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Constraint-induced movement therapy as a rehabilitation intervention for upper extremity in stroke patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Rehabil Res 2017; 39:197-210. [PMID: 27123790 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a neurorehabilitation technique designed to improve upper extremity motor functions after stroke. This review aimed to investigate evidence of the effect of CIMT on upper extremity in stroke patients and to identify optimal methods to apply CIMT. Four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINHAL, and PEDro) and reference lists of relevant articles and reviews were searched. Randomized clinical trials that studied the effect of CIMT on upper extremity outcomes in stroke patients compared with other rehabilitative techniques, usual care, or no intervention were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro score. The following data were extracted for each trial: patients' characteristics, sample size, eligibility criteria, protocols of CIMT and control groups, outcome measurements, and the PEDro score. A total of 38 trials were identified according to the inclusion criteria. The trials included were heterogeneous in CIMT protocols, time since stroke, and duration and frequency of treatment. The pooled meta-analysis of 36 trials found a heterogeneous significant effect of CIMT on upper extremity. There was no significant effect of CIMT at different durations of follow-up. The majority of included articles did not fulfill powered sample size and quality criteria. The effect of CIMT changed in terms of sample size and quality features of the articles included. These meta-analysis findings indicate that evidence for the superiority of CIMT in comparison with other rehabilitative interventions is weak. Information on the optimal dose of CIMT and optimal time to start CIMT is still limited.
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House G, Burdea G, Polistico K, Roll D, Kim J, Grampurohit N, Damiani F, Keeler S, Hundal J, Pollack S. Integrative rehabilitation of residents chronic post-stroke in skilled nursing facilities: the design and evaluation of the BrightArm Duo. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2016; 11:683-94. [PMID: 26218427 DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2015.1068384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the novel BrightArm Duo bimanual upper extremity (UE) rehabilitation system; to determine its technology acceptance and clinical benefit for older hemiplegic participants. METHODS The system table tilted to adjust arm gravity loading. Participants wore arm supports that sensed grasp strength and wrist position on the table. Wrist weights further increased shoulder exertion. Games were designed to improve UE strength, motor function, cognition and emotive state and adapted automatically to each participant. The system underwent feasibility trials spanning 8 weeks in two skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Participants were evaluated pre-therapy and post-therapy using standardized clinical measures. Computerized measures of supported arm reach, table tilt and number of arm repetitions were stored on a remote server. OUTCOMES Seven participants had significant improvements in their active range of shoulder movement, supported arm reach, shoulder strength, grasp strength and their ability to focus. The group demonstrated higher arm function measured with FMA (p = 0.01) and CAHAI (p = 0.05), and had an improvement in depression (Becks Depression Inventory, II). BrightArm Duo technology was well accepted by participants with a rating of 4.4 out of 5 points. CONCLUSIONS Given these findings, it will be beneficial to evaluate the BrightArm Duo application in SNF maintenance programs. Implications for Rehabilitation Integrative rehabilitation that addresses both physical and cognitive domains is promising for post-stroke maintenance in skilled nursing facilities. Simultaneous bilateral arm exercise may improve arm function in older hemiplegic patients several years after stroke. Virtual reality games that adapt to the patient can increase attention and working memory while decreasing depression in elderly.
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- G House
- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- a Bright Cloud International Corp , Highland Park , NJ , USA
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- b Roosevelt Care Center , Edison , NJ , USA
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- c JFK Hartwyck at Edison Estates , Edison , NJ , USA
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- d Hundal Neuropsychology Group , Watchung , NJ , USA
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- e Data Driven Innovation , Westhampton , NY , USA , and
- f Computer Information Systems and Decision Sciences, St. John's University , Queens , NY , USA
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Hsieh YW, Wu CY, Wang WE, Lin KC, Chang KC, Chen CC, Liu CT. Bilateral robotic priming before task-oriented approach in subacute stroke rehabilitation: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2016; 31:225-233. [PMID: 26893457 DOI: 10.1177/0269215516633275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the treatment effects of bilateral robotic priming combined with the task-oriented approach on motor impairment, disability, daily function, and quality of life in patients with subacute stroke. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. SETTING Occupational therapy clinics in medical centers. SUBJECTS Thirty-one subacute stroke patients were recruited. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomly assigned to receive bilateral priming combined with the task-oriented approach (i.e., primed group) or to the task-oriented approach alone (i.e., unprimed group) for 90 minutes/day, 5 days/week for 4 weeks. The primed group began with the bilateral priming technique by using a bimanual robot-aided device. MAIN MEASURES Motor impairments were assessed by the Fugal-Meyer Assessment, grip strength, and the Box and Block Test. Disability and daily function were measured by the modified Rankin Scale, the Functional Independence Measure, and actigraphy. Quality of life was examined by the Stroke Impact Scale. RESULTS The primed and unprimed groups improved significantly on most outcomes over time. The primed group demonstrated significantly better improvement on the Stroke Impact Scale strength subscale ( p = 0.012) and a trend for greater improvement on the modified Rankin Scale ( p = 0.065) than the unprimed group. CONCLUSION Bilateral priming combined with the task-oriented approach elicited more improvements in self-reported strength and disability degrees than the task-oriented approach by itself. Further large-scale research with at least 31 participants in each intervention group is suggested to confirm the study findings.
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- Yu-Wei Hsieh
- 1 Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,2 Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- 1 Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,2 Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- 1 Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- 3 School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,4 Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- 5 Division of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,6 Department of Senior Citizen Service Management, Yuh-Ing Junior College, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,7 Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- 7 Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,8 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- 9 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Tzuchi Hospital, Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Bang DH. Effect of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Combined with Auditory Feedback for Trunk Control on Upper Extremity in Subacute Stroke Patients with Moderate Impairment: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 25:1606-1612. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2015] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Longhi M, Merlo A, Prati P, Giacobbi M, Mazzoli D. Instrumental indices for upper limb function assessment in stroke patients: a validation study. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2016; 13:52. [PMID: 27278277 PMCID: PMC4898355 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-016-0163-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Robotic exoskeletons are increasingly being used in objective and quantitative assessment of upper limb (UL) movements. A set of instrumental indices computed during robot-assisted reaching tasks with the Armeo®Spring has been proven to assess UL functionality. The aim of this study was to test the construct validity of this indices-based UL assessment when used with patients who have had a stroke. Methods Forty-four 45- to 79-year-old stroke patients with a Wolf Motor Function Test ability score (WMFT-FAS) ranging from 10 to 75 and a Motricity Index (MI) ranging from 14 to 33 at shoulder and elbow were enrolled, thus covering a wide range of impairments. Residual UL function was assessed by both the WMFT-FAS and the WMFT-TIME, as well as by a set of 9 numerical indices assessing movement accuracy, velocity and smoothness computed from a 3D endpoint trajectory obtained during the “Vertical Capture” task of the Armeo®Spring device. To explore which variables better represented motor control deficits, the Mann-Whitney U Test was used to compare patients’ indices to those obtained from 25 healthy individuals. To explore the inner relationships between indices and construct validity in assessing accuracy, velocity and smoothness, a factor analysis was carried out. To verify the indices concurrent validity, they were compared to both WMFT-FAS and WMFT-TIME by the Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Results Seven indices of stroke subjects were significantly different from those of healthy controls, with effect sizes in the range 0.35–0.74. Factor analysis confirmed that specific subsets of indices belonged to the domains of accuracy, velocity and smoothness (discriminant validity). One accuracy index, both velocity indices and two smoothness indices were significantly correlated with WMFT-FAS and WMFT-TIME (|rho| = 0.31–0.50) (concurrent validity). One index for each of the assessed movement domains was proven to have construct validity (discriminant and concurrent) and was selected. Moreover, the indices were able to detect differences in accuracy, velocity and/or smoothness in patients with the same WMFT level. Conclusions The proposed index-based UL assessment can be used to integrate and support clinical evaluation of UL function in stroke patients.
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- Maria Longhi
- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy. .,Rehabilitation Department, Motion Analysis Laboratory, AUSL of Reggio Emilia, via Mandriolo Superiore 11, Correggio, 42015, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy
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- Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy
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Winstein CJ, Stein J, Arena R, Bates B, Cherney LR, Cramer SC, Deruyter F, Eng JJ, Fisher B, Harvey RL, Lang CE, MacKay-Lyons M, Ottenbacher KJ, Pugh S, Reeves MJ, Richards LG, Stiers W, Zorowitz RD. Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2016; 47:e98-e169. [PMID: 27145936 DOI: 10.1161/str.0000000000000098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1571] [Impact Index Per Article: 196.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. METHODS Writing group members were nominated by the committee chair on the basis of their previous work in relevant topic areas and were approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) Stroke Council's Scientific Statement Oversight Committee and the AHA's Manuscript Oversight Committee. The panel reviewed relevant articles on adults using computerized searches of the medical literature through 2014. The evidence is organized within the context of the AHA framework and is classified according to the joint AHA/American College of Cardiology and supplementary AHA methods of classifying the level of certainty and the class and level of evidence. The document underwent extensive AHA internal and external peer review, Stroke Council Leadership review, and Scientific Statements Oversight Committee review before consideration and approval by the AHA Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. RESULTS Stroke rehabilitation requires a sustained and coordinated effort from a large team, including the patient and his or her goals, family and friends, other caregivers (eg, personal care attendants), physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists, psychologists, nutritionists, social workers, and others. Communication and coordination among these team members are paramount in maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of rehabilitation and underlie this entire guideline. Without communication and coordination, isolated efforts to rehabilitate the stroke survivor are unlikely to achieve their full potential. CONCLUSIONS As systems of care evolve in response to healthcare reform efforts, postacute care and rehabilitation are often considered a costly area of care to be trimmed but without recognition of their clinical impact and ability to reduce the risk of downstream medical morbidity resulting from immobility, depression, loss of autonomy, and reduced functional independence. The provision of comprehensive rehabilitation programs with adequate resources, dose, and duration is an essential aspect of stroke care and should be a priority in these redesign efforts. (Stroke.2016;47:e98-e169. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000098.).
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Saunders DH, Sanderson M, Hayes S, Kilrane M, Greig CA, Brazzelli M, Mead GE. Physical fitness training for stroke patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 3:CD003316. [PMID: 27010219 PMCID: PMC6464717 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003316.pub6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Levels of physical fitness are low after stroke. It is unknown whether improving physical fitness after stroke reduces disability. OBJECTIVES To determine whether fitness training after stroke reduces death, dependence, and disability and to assess the effects of training with regard to adverse events, risk factors, physical fitness, mobility, physical function, quality of life, mood, and cognitive function. Interventions to improve cognitive function have attracted increased attention after being identified as the highest rated research priority for life after stroke. Therefore we have added this class of outcomes to this updated review. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (last searched February 2015), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2015, Issue 1: searched February 2015), MEDLINE (1966 to February 2015), EMBASE (1980 to February 2015), CINAHL (1982 to February 2015), SPORTDiscus (1949 to February 2015), and five additional databases (February 2015). We also searched ongoing trials registers, handsearched relevant journals and conference proceedings, screened reference lists, and contacted experts in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials comparing either cardiorespiratory training or resistance training, or both (mixed training), with usual care, no intervention, or a non-exercise intervention in stroke survivors. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected trials, assessed quality and risk of bias, and extracted data. We analysed data using random-effects meta-analyses. Diverse outcome measures limited the intended analyses. MAIN RESULTS We included 58 trials, involving 2797 participants, which comprised cardiorespiratory interventions (28 trials, 1408 participants), resistance interventions (13 trials, 432 participants), and mixed training interventions (17 trials, 957 participants). Thirteen deaths occurred before the end of the intervention and a further nine before the end of follow-up. No dependence data were reported. Diverse outcome measures restricted pooling of data. Global indices of disability show moderate improvement after cardiorespiratory training (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.19 to 0.84; P value = 0.002) and by a small amount after mixed training (SMD 0.26, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.49; P value = 0.02); benefits at follow-up (i.e. after training had stopped) were unclear. There were too few data to assess the effects of resistance training.Cardiorespiratory training involving walking improved maximum walking speed (mean difference (MD) 6.71 metres per minute, 95% CI 2.73 to 10.69), preferred gait speed (MD 4.28 metres per minute, 95% CI 1.71 to 6.84), and walking capacity (MD 30.29 metres in six minutes, 95% CI 16.19 to 44.39) at the end of the intervention. Mixed training, involving walking, increased preferred walking speed (MD 4.54 metres per minute, 95% CI 0.95 to 8.14), and walking capacity (MD 41.60 metres per six minutes, 95% CI 25.25 to 57.95). Balance scores improved slightly after mixed training (SMD 0.27, 95% CI 0.07 to 0.47). Some mobility benefits also persisted at the end of follow-up. The variability, quality of the included trials, and lack of data prevents conclusions about other outcomes and limits generalisability of the observed results. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Cardiorespiratory training and, to a lesser extent, mixed training reduce disability during or after usual stroke care; this could be mediated by improved mobility and balance. There is sufficient evidence to incorporate cardiorespiratory and mixed training, involving walking, within post-stroke rehabilitation programmes to improve the speed and tolerance of walking; some improvement in balance could also occur. There is insufficient evidence to support the use of resistance training. The effects of training on death and dependence after stroke are still unclear but these outcomes are rarely observed in physical fitness training trials. Cognitive function is under-investigated despite being a key outcome of interest for patients. Further well-designed randomised trials are needed to determine the optimal exercise prescription and identify long-term benefits.
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- Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences (SPEHS), University of EdinburghMoray House School of EducationSt Leonards LandHolyrood RoadEdinburghUKEH8 2AZ
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- University of the West of ScotlandInstitute of Clinical Exercise and Health ScienceRoom A071A, Almada BuildingHamiltonUKML3 0JB
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- University of LimerickDepartment of Clinical TherapiesLimerickIreland
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- Royal Infirmary of EdinburghDepartment of Stroke MedicineWard 201 ‐ Stroke UnitLittle FranceEdinburghUKEH16 4SA
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- University of BirminghamSchool of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, MRC‐ARUK Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchEdgbastonBirminghamUKB15 2TT
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- University of AberdeenHealth Services Research UnitHealth Sciences BuildingForesterhillAberdeenUKAB25 2ZD
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- University of EdinburghCentre for Clinical Brain SciencesRoom S1642, Royal InfirmaryLittle France CrescentEdinburghUKEH16 4SA
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Wu CY, Chuang IC, Ma HI, Lin KC, Chen CL. Validity and Responsiveness of the Revised Nottingham Sensation Assessment for Outcome Evaluation in Stroke Rehabilitation. Am J Occup Ther 2016; 70:7002290040p1-8. [DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2016.018390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE. This study establishes the concurrent validity, predictive validity, and responsiveness of the Revised Nottingham Sensation Assessment (rNSA) during rehabilitation for people with stroke.
METHOD. The study recruited 147 patients with stroke. The main assessment used was the rNSA, and outcome measures were the Fugl-Meyer Assessment sensory subscale (FMA–S) and motor subscale (FMA–M) and the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living (NEADL) scale.
RESULTS. Correlation coefficients were good to excellent between the rNSA and the FMA–S. The rNSA proprioception measure was a predictor for the FMA–S. The rNSA stereognosis and tactile-pinprick measures for the proximal upper limb were predictors for the FMA–M and the NEADL scale, respectively. Responsiveness was moderate to large for three subscales of the rNSA (standardized response mean = .51–.83).
CONCLUSION. This study may support the concurrent validity, predictive validity, and responsiveness of the rNSA for people with stroke.
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- Ching-yi Wu
- Ching-yi Wu, ScD, is Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- I-ching Chuang, PhD, is Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Hui-ing Ma, ScD, is Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Keh-chung Lin, ScD, is Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Division of General Affairs, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, and Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan;
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- Chia-ling Chen, MD, PhD, is Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Chair, Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Nilsen DM, Gillen G, Geller D, Hreha K, Osei E, Saleem GT. Effectiveness of interventions to improve occupational performance of people with motor impairments after stroke: an evidence-based review. Am J Occup Ther 2015; 69:6901180030p1-9. [PMID: 25553742 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2015.011965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We conducted a review to determine the effectiveness of interventions to improve occupational performance in people with motor impairments after stroke as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Project. One hundred forty-nine studies met inclusion criteria. Findings related to key outcomes from select interventions are presented. Results suggest that a variety of effective interventions are available to improve occupational performance after stroke. Evidence suggests that repetitive task practice, constraint-induced or modified constraint-induced movement therapy, strengthening and exercise, mental practice, virtual reality, mirror therapy, and action observation can improve upper-extremity function, balance and mobility, and/or activity and participation. Commonalities among several of the effective interventions include the use of goal-directed, individualized tasks that promote frequent repetitions of task-related or task-specific movements.
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- Dawn M Nilsen
- Dawn M. Nilsen, EdD, OTL, is Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY;
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- Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Daniel Geller, MS, MPH, OTR/L, Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Ellen Osei, MS, OTR/L, and Ghazala T. Saleem, MS, OTR/L, are Doctoral Students, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Corbetta D, Sirtori V, Castellini G, Moja L, Gatti R. Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in people with stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD004433. [PMID: 26446577 PMCID: PMC6465192 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004433.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND In people who have had a stroke, upper limb paresis affects many activities of daily life. Reducing disability is therefore a major aim of rehabilitative interventions. Despite preserving or recovering movement ability after stroke, sometimes people do not fully realise this ability in their everyday activities. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an approach to stroke rehabilitation that involves the forced use and massed practice of the affected arm by restraining the unaffected arm. This has been proposed as a useful tool for recovering abilities in everyday activities. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of CIMT, modified CIMT (mCIMT), or forced use (FU) for arm management in people with hemiparesis after stroke. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group trials register (last searched June 2015), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; The Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2015), MEDLINE (1966 to January 2015), EMBASE (1980 to January 2015), CINAHL (1982 to January 2015), and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro; January 2015). SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised control trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs comparing CIMT, mCIMT or FU with other rehabilitative techniques, or none. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS One author identified trials from the results of the electronic searches according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, three review authors independently assessed methodological quality and risk of bias, and extracted data. The primary outcome was disability. MAIN RESULTS We included 42 studies involving 1453 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. The majority of studies were underpowered (median number of included participants was 29) and we cannot rule out small-trial bias. Eleven trials (344 participants) assessed disability immediately after the intervention, indicating a non-significant standard mean difference (SMD) 0.24 (95% confidence interval (CI) -0.05 to 0.52) favouring CIMT compared with conventional treatment. For the most frequently reported outcome, arm motor function (28 studies involving 858 participants), the SMD was 0.34 (95% CI 0.12 to 0.55) showing a significant effect (P value 0.004) in favour of CIMT. Three studies involving 125 participants explored disability after a few months of follow-up and found no significant difference, SMD -0.20 (95% CI -0.57 to 0.16) in favour of conventional treatment. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS CIMT is a multi-faceted intervention where restriction of the less affected limb is accompanied by increased exercise tailored to the person's capacity. We found that CIMT was associated with limited improvements in motor impairment and motor function, but that these benefits did not convincingly reduce disability. This differs from the result of our previous meta-analysis where there was a suggestion that CIMT might be superior to traditional rehabilitation. Information about the long-term effects of CIMT is scarce. Further trials studying the relationship between participant characteristics and improved outcomes are required.
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- Davide Corbetta
- San Raffaele HospitalUnit of Functional RecoveryVia Olgettina, 48MilanItaly20132
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- San Raffaele HospitalUnit of Functional RecoveryVia Olgettina, 48MilanItaly20132
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- IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic InstituteUnit of Clinical EpidemiologyMilanItaly
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- IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic InstituteUnit of Clinical EpidemiologyMilanItaly
- University of MilanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for HealthVia Pascal 36MilanItaly20133
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- University Vita‐Salute San RaffaeleSchool of PhysiotherapyVia Olgettina, 58MilanItaly20132
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Chen HL, Lin KC, Liing RJ, Wu CY, Chen CL. Kinematic measures of Arm-trunk movements during unilateral and bilateral reaching predict clinically important change in perceived arm use in daily activities after intensive stroke rehabilitation. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2015; 12:84. [PMID: 26392271 PMCID: PMC4578333 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-015-0075-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Kinematic analysis has been used to objectively evaluate movement patterns, quality, and strategies during reaching tasks. However, no study has investigated whether kinematic variables during unilateral and bilateral reaching tasks predict a patient’s perceived arm use during activities of daily living (ADL) after an intensive intervention. Therefore, this study investigated whether kinematic measures during unilateral and bilateral reaching tasks before an intervention can predict clinically meaningful improvement in perceived arm use during ADL after intensive poststroke rehabilitation. Methods The study was a secondary analysis of 120 subjects with chronic stroke who received 90–120 min of intensive intervention every weekday for 3–4 weeks. Reaching kinematics during unilateral and bilateral tasks and the Motor Activity Log (MAL) were evaluated before and after the intervention. Results Kinematic variables explained 22 and 11 % of the variance in actual amount of use (AOU) and quality of movement (QOM), respectively, of MAL improvement during unilateral reaching tasks. Kinematic variables also explained 21 and 31 % of the variance in MAL-AOU and MAL-QOM, respectively, during bilateral reaching tasks. Selected kinematic variables, including endpoint variables, trunk involvement, and joint recruitment and interjoint coordination, were significant predictors for improvement in perceived arm use during ADL (P < 0.05). Conclusions Arm–trunk kinematics may be used to predict clinically meaningful improvement in perceived arm use during ADL after intensive rehabilitation. Involvement of interjoint coordination and trunk control variables as predictors in bilateral reaching models indicates that a high level of motor control (i.e., multijoint coordination) and trunk stability may be important in obtaining treatment gains in arm use, especially for bilateral daily activities, in intensive rehabilitation after stroke.
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- Hao-ling Chen
- School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Healthy Ageing Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Lin CH, Chou LW, Luo HJ, Tsai PY, Lieu FK, Chiang SL, Sung WH. Effects of Computer-Aided Interlimb Force Coupling Training on Paretic Hand and Arm Motor Control following Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0131048. [PMID: 26193492 PMCID: PMC4507879 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective We investigated the training effects of interlimb force coupling training on paretic upper extremity outcomes in patients with chronic stroke and analyzed the relationship between motor recovery of the paretic hand, arm and functional performances on paretic upper limb. Design A randomized controlled trial with outcome assessment at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention. Setting Taipei Veterans General Hospital, National Yang-Ming University. Participants Thirty-three subjects with chronic stroke were recruited and randomly assigned to training (n = 16) and control groups (n = 17). Interventions The computer-aided interlimb force coupling training task with visual feedback included different grip force generation methods on both hands. Main Outcome Measures The Barthel Index (BI), the upper extremity motor control Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA-UE), the Motor Assessment Score (MAS), and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT). All assessments were executed by a blinded evaluator, and data management and statistical analysis were also conducted by a blinded researcher. Results The training group demonstrated greater improvement on the FMA-UE (p<.001), WMFT (p<.001), MAS (p = .004) and BI (p = .037) than the control group after 4 weeks of intervention. In addition, a moderate correlation was found between the improvement of scores for hand scales of the FMA and other portions of the FMA UE (r = .528, p = .018) or MAS (r = .596, p = .015) in the training group. Conclusion Computer-aided interlimb force coupling training improves the motor recovery of a paretic hand, and facilitates motor control and enhances functional performance in the paretic upper extremity of people with chronic stroke. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02247674.
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- Chueh-Ho Lin
- School of Gerontology Health Management & Master Program in Long-Term Care, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Kwakkel G, Veerbeek JM, van Wegen EEH, Wolf SL. Constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke. Lancet Neurol 2015; 14:224-34. [PMID: 25772900 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(14)70160-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 291] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) was developed to overcome upper limb impairments after stroke and is the most investigated intervention for the rehabilitation of patients. Original CIMT includes constraining of the non-paretic arm and task-oriented training. Modified versions also apply constraining of the non-paretic arm, but not as intensive as original CIMT. Behavioural strategies are mostly absent for both modified and original CIMT. With forced use therapy, only constraining of the non-paretic arm is applied. The original and modified types of CIMT have beneficial effects on motor function, arm-hand activities, and self-reported arm-hand functioning in daily life, immediately after treatment and at long-term follow-up, whereas there is no evidence for the efficacy of constraint alone (as used in forced use therapy). The type of CIMT, timing, or intensity of practice do not seem to affect patient outcomes. Although the underlying mechanisms that drive modified and original CIMT are still poorly understood, findings from kinematic studies suggest that improvements are mainly based on adaptations through learning to optimise the use of intact end-effectors in patients with some voluntary motor control of wrist and finger extensors after stroke.
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- Gert Kwakkel
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center, Reade Centre for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Atlanta VA Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Ballester BR, Nirme J, Duarte E, Cuxart A, Rodriguez S, Verschure P, Duff A. The visual amplification of goal-oriented movements counteracts acquired non-use in hemiparetic stroke patients. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2015; 12:50. [PMID: 26055406 PMCID: PMC4460841 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-015-0039-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke-induced impairments result from both primary and secondary causes, i.e. damage to the brain and the acquired non-use of the impaired limbs. Indeed, stroke patients often under-utilize their paretic limb despite sufficient residual motor function. We hypothesize that acquired non-use can be overcome by reinforcement-based training strategies. METHODS Hemiparetic stroke patients (n = 20, 11 males, 9 right-sided hemiparesis) were asked to reach targets appearing in either the real world or in a virtual environment. Sessions were divided into 3 phases: baseline, intervention and washout. During the intervention the movement of the virtual representation of the patients' paretic limb was amplified towards the target. RESULTS We found that the probability of using the paretic limb during washout was significantly higher in comparison to baseline. Patients showed generalization of these results by displaying a more substantial workspace in real world task. These gains correlated with changes in effector selection patterns. CONCLUSIONS The amplification of the movement of the paretic limb in a virtual environment promotes the use of the paretic limb in stroke patients. Our findings indicate that reinforcement-based therapies may be an effective approach for counteracting learned non-use and may modulate motor performance in the real world.
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- Belén Rubio Ballester
- Laboratory of Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems, Center of Autonomous Systems and Neurorobotics, Pompeu Fabra, Roc Boronat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems, Center of Autonomous Systems and Neurorobotics, Pompeu Fabra, Roc Boronat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servei de Medicina Física I Rehabilitació, Hospitals del Mar I l'Esperanç, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Médiques, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servei de Medicina Física i Rehabilitació, Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servei de Medicina Física i Rehabilitació, Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems, Center of Autonomous Systems and Neurorobotics, Pompeu Fabra, Roc Boronat, Barcelona, Spain. .,ICREA, Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Passeig Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems, Center of Autonomous Systems and Neurorobotics, Pompeu Fabra, Roc Boronat, Barcelona, Spain.
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Alt Murphy M, Häger CK. Kinematic analysis of the upper extremity after stroke – how far have we reached and what have we grasped? PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2015. [DOI: 10.1179/1743288x15y.0000000002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Arm Kinematics With and Without a Trunk Restraint During a Reaching Task in Individuals With Stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015; 96:1666-75. [PMID: 25940684 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Revised: 04/18/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the concurrent and predictive validity of measurements of kinematic variables during reaching tasks with and without a trunk constraint in individuals with stroke. DESIGN Randomized controlled trials. SETTINGS Hospitals and a laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with stroke (N=95) enrolled in previous and ongoing clinical trials. INTERVENTIONS Upper limb training protocols were 90 to 120 minutes of intervention every weekday for 3 to 4 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Functional capacity was assessed using the Action Research Arm Test and motor impairment using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity. Movement kinematics were measured during a reaching task with and without a trunk constraint. We derived 5 endpoint control variables and 3 joint recruitment variables for estimating concurrent and predictive validity. RESULTS The adjusted R(2) values for the constraint tasks ranged from .24 to .38 and for the unconstraint tasks from .29 to .40. Movement time was the most prominent kinematic variable for the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity before and after the intervention (P<.05). For the Action Research Arm Test, movement time and endpoint displacement were the most significant variables before and after the intervention, respectively (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS Measuring kinematic performance during an unconstrained task is appropriate and possibly sufficient to represent motor impairment and functional capacity of individuals with stroke. Movement time is the dominant variable associated with motor impairment and functional capacity, and endpoint displacement is unique in reflecting functional capacity of individuals with stroke.
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Herrnstadt G, Alavi N, Randhawa BK, Boyd LA, Menon C. Bimanual elbow robotic orthoses: preliminary investigations on an impairment force-feedback rehabilitation method. Front Hum Neurosci 2015; 9:169. [PMID: 25870555 PMCID: PMC4378290 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Modern rehabilitation practices have begun integrating robots, recognizing their significant role in recovery. New and alternative stroke rehabilitation treatments are essential to enhance efficacy and mitigate associated health costs. Today's robotic interventions can play a significant role in advancing rehabilitation. In addition, robots have an inherent ability to perform tasks accurately and reliably and are typically well suited to measure and quantify performance. Most rehabilitation strategies predominantly target activation of the paretic arm. However, bimanual upper-limb rehabilitation research suggests potential in enhancing functional recovery. Moreover, studies suggest that limb coordination and synchronization can improve treatment efficacy. In this preliminary study, we aimed to investigate and validate our user-driven bimanual system in a reduced intensity rehab practice. A bimanual wearable robotic device (BWRD) with a Master-Slave configuration for the elbow joint was developed to carry out the investigation. The BWRD incorporates position and force sensors for which respective control loops are implemented, and offers varying modes of operation ranging from passive to active training. The proposed system enables the perception of the movements, as well as the forces applied by the hemiparetic arm, with the non-hemiparetic arm. Eight participants with chronic unilateral stroke were recruited to participate in a total of three 1-h sessions per participant, delivered in a week. Participants underwent pre- and post-training functional assessments along with proprioceptive measures. The post-assessment was performed at the end of the last training session. The protocol was designed to engage the user in an assortment of static and dynamic arm matching and opposing tasks. The training incorporates force-feedback movements, force-feedback positioning, and force matching tasks with same and opposite direction movements. We are able to suggest identification of impairment patterns in the position-force plot results. In addition, we performed a proprioception evaluation with the system. We set out to design innovative and user immersive training tasks that utilize the BWRD capabilities, and we demonstrate that the subjects were able to cooperate and accomplish the protocol. We found that the Fugl-Meyer and Wolf Motor Function Test (pre to post) measured improvements (15 and 19%, respectively). Recognizing the brevity of the training, we focus our report primarily on the proprioception testing (32% significant improvement, p prop = 0.033) and protocol distinctive features and results. This paper presents the electromechanical features and performance of the BWRD, the testing protocol, and the assessments utilized. Outcome measures and results are presented and demonstrate the successful application and operation of the system.
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- Gil Herrnstadt
- MENRVA Laboratory, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University , Burnaby, BC , Canada
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- MENRVA Laboratory, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University , Burnaby, BC , Canada
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- Brain Behavior Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia , Vancouver, BC , Canada
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- MENRVA Laboratory, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University , Burnaby, BC , Canada
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Chen HL, Yeh CF, Howe TH. Postural control during standing reach in children with Down syndrome. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 38:345-351. [PMID: 25590172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/13/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the dynamic postural control of children with Down syndrome (DS). Specifically, we compared postural control and goal-directed reaching performance between children with DS and typically developing children during standing reach. Standing reach performance was analyzed in three main phases using the kinematic and kinetic data collected from a force plate and a motion capture system. Fourteen children with DS, age and gender matched with fourteen typically developing children, were recruited for this study. The results showed that the demand of the standing reach task affected both dynamic postural control and reaching performance in children with DS, especially in the condition of beyond arm's length reaching. More postural adjustment strategies were recruited when reaching distance was beyond arm's length. Children with DS tended to use inefficient and conservative strategies for postural stability and reaching. That is, children with DS perform standing reach with increased reaction and execution time and decreased amplitudes of center of pressure displacements. Standing reach resembled functional balance that is required in daily activities. It is suggested to be considered as a part of strength and balance training program with graded task difficulty.
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- Hao-Ling Chen
- School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, New York University, New York, United States
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Teasell R, Rice D, Richardson M, Campbell N, Madady M, Hussein N, Murie-Fernandez M, Page S. The next revolution in stroke care. Expert Rev Neurother 2014; 14:1307-14. [DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2014.968130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Wolf A, Scheiderer R, Napolitan N, Belden C, Shaub L, Whitford M. Efficacy and task structure of bimanual training post stroke: a systematic review. Top Stroke Rehabil 2014; 21:181-96. [PMID: 24985386 DOI: 10.1310/tsr2103-181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bimanual training has been shown to be as effective as, but not superior to, unimanual paretic upper extremity (UE) training interventions in improving paretic UE function and use post stroke. However, it is still unclear whether different training interventions or task structures within bimanual interventions may differentially affect the outcomes. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this review were to (1) systematically determine the efficacy of bimanual training in relation to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model components and (2) explore the structure of current bimanual training interventions. METHOD A systematic review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eleven studies were accepted for review. RESULTS Three main types of bimanual training emerged: functional task training (FTT), bilateral training with rhythmic auditory cues (BATRAC), and robot-assisted training (RAT). Bimanual training is generally efficacious overall in improving paretic UE movement in individuals with subacute and/or chronic stroke as compared with other interventions. FTT, BATRAC, and RAT showed no significant differences compared with conventional therapy. Bimanual training may have greater proximal control benefits but fewer benefits in terms of subjects' perceived amount and quality of use as compared with constraint-induced movement therapy. CONCLUSION There were not enough data to draw any conclusions about the effects of bimanual task symmetry or commonality of goal.
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- Angela Wolf
- Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
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van Delden ALEQ, Beek PJ, Roerdink M, Kwakkel G, Peper CLE. Unilateral and bilateral upper-limb training interventions after stroke have similar effects on bimanual coupling strength. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2014; 29:255-67. [PMID: 25055838 DOI: 10.1177/1545968314543498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bilateral training in poststroke upper-limb rehabilitation is based on the premise that simultaneous movements of the nonparetic upper limb facilitate performance and recovery of paretic upper-limb function through neural coupling effects. OBJECTIVE To determine whether the degree of coupling between both hands is higher after bilateral than after unilateral training and control treatment. METHODS In a single-blinded randomized controlled trial, we investigated rhythmic interlimb coordination after unilateral (mCIMT) and bilateral (mBATRAC) upper-limb training and a dose-matched control treatment (DMCT) in 60 patients suffering from stroke. To this end, we used a series of tasks to discern intended and unintended coupling effects between the hands. In addition, we investigated the control over the paretic hand as reflected by movement harmonicity and amplitude. All tasks were performed before and after a 6-week intervention period and at follow-up 6 weeks later. RESULTS There were no significant between-group differences in change scores from baseline to postintervention and from postintervention to follow-up with regard to interlimb coupling. However, the mBATRAC group showed greater movement harmonicity and larger amplitudes with the paretic hand after training than the mCIMT and DMCT groups. CONCLUSIONS The degree of coupling between both hands was not significantly higher after bilateral than after unilateral training and control treatment. Although improvements in movement harmonicity and amplitude following mBATRAC may indicate a beneficial influence of the interlimb coupling, those effects were more likely due to the particular type of limb movements employed during this training protocol.
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- A Lex E Q van Delden
- MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands School of Sport and Education, Brunel University, London, UK
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- MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Department of Neurorehabilitation, Reade Centre for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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