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Freitas M, Pinho F, Pinho L, Silva S, Figueira V, Vilas-Boas JP, Silva A. Biomechanical Assessment Methods Used in Chronic Stroke: A Scoping Review of Non-Linear Approaches. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2338. [PMID: 38610549 PMCID: PMC11014015 DOI: 10.3390/s24072338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Non-linear and dynamic systems analysis of human movement has recently become increasingly widespread with the intention of better reflecting how complexity affects the adaptability of motor systems, especially after a stroke. The main objective of this scoping review was to summarize the non-linear measures used in the analysis of kinetic, kinematic, and EMG data of human movement after stroke. PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed, establishing the eligibility criteria, the population, the concept, and the contextual framework. The examined studies were published between 1 January 2013 and 12 April 2023, in English or Portuguese, and were indexed in the databases selected for this research: PubMed®, Web of Science®, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers®, Science Direct® and Google Scholar®. In total, 14 of the 763 articles met the inclusion criteria. The non-linear measures identified included entropy (n = 11), fractal analysis (n = 1), the short-term local divergence exponent (n = 1), the maximum Floquet multiplier (n = 1), and the Lyapunov exponent (n = 1). These studies focused on different motor tasks: reaching to grasp (n = 2), reaching to point (n = 1), arm tracking (n = 2), elbow flexion (n = 5), elbow extension (n = 1), wrist and finger extension upward (lifting) (n = 1), knee extension (n = 1), and walking (n = 4). When studying the complexity of human movement in chronic post-stroke adults, entropy measures, particularly sample entropy, were preferred. Kinematic assessment was mainly performed using motion capture systems, with a focus on joint angles of the upper limbs.
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- Marta Freitas
- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Rua José António Vidal, 81, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal; (F.P.); (L.P.); (S.S.); (V.F.)
- HM—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, CRL, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal;
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Rua José António Vidal, 81, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal; (F.P.); (L.P.); (S.S.); (V.F.)
- HM—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, CRL, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Rua José António Vidal, 81, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal; (F.P.); (L.P.); (S.S.); (V.F.)
- HM—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, CRL, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal;
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Rua José António Vidal, 81, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal; (F.P.); (L.P.); (S.S.); (V.F.)
- HM—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, CRL, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Rua José António Vidal, 81, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal; (F.P.); (L.P.); (S.S.); (V.F.)
- HM—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, CRL, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Centre for Research, Training, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal;
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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Lee JH, Kim EJ. Optimizing Rehabilitation Outcomes for Stroke Survivors: The Impact of Speed and Slope Adjustments in Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:542. [PMID: 38674188 PMCID: PMC11052273 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: This study explored the efficacy of customized anti-gravity treadmill (AGT) training, with adjustments in speed and incline, on rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients, focusing on knee extensor muscle strength, joint angle, balance ability, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Materials and Methods: In this study, 30 individuals diagnosed with a stroke were divided into three groups. Experimental group 1 (EG1) underwent training without changes to speed and incline, experimental group 2 (EG2) received training with an increased incline, and experimental group 3 (EG3) underwent training with increased speed. Initially, all participants received AGT training under uniform conditions for two weeks. Subsequently, from the third to the sixth week, each group underwent their specified training intervention. Evaluations were conducted before the intervention and six weeks post-intervention using a manual muscle strength tester for knee strength, TETRAX for balance ability, Dartfish software for analyzing knee angle, and the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI) for assessing activities of daily living. Results: Within-group comparisons revealed that AGT training led to enhancements in muscle strength, balance ability, joint angle, and ADLs across all participant groups. Between-group analyses indicated that EG2, which underwent increased incline training, demonstrated significant improvements in muscle strength and balance ability over EG1. EG3 not only showed significant enhancements in muscle strength, joint angle, and ADLs when compared to EG1 but also surpassed EG2 in terms of knee strength improvement. Conclusions: In conclusion, the application of customized AGT training positively impacts the rehabilitation of stroke patients, underscoring the importance of selecting a treatment method tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungdong University, 815 Gyeonhwon-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si 26495, Republic of Korea;
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Daumas L, Zory R, Garcia A, Jaafar A, Ientile L, Michel E, Sacco G, Chorin F. Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study. J Rehabil Med 2023; 55:jrm7803. [PMID: 37548388 PMCID: PMC10424099 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v55.7803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Muscle weakness in the lower limbs is a motor consequence of stroke that causes functional impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an individualized isokinetic strengthening programme, using the moment-velocity profile, on functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. A further objective was to describe the effects of the individualized isokinetic strengthening on muscular parameters. DESIGN Retrospective study. PATIENTS Older post-stroke patients. METHODS Using the Barthel Index, functional abilities in basic daily tasks were assessed and retrospectively analysed for 88 patients in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit. Of these, 44 patients received conventional rehabilitation (conventional group) and 44 received individualized isokinetic strengthening in addition to conventional rehabilitation (isokinetic group). A 2-Group (isokinetic, conventional) × 2-Time (before, after intervention) repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted. For muscular parameters, Student t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were performed. RESULTS The Barthel Index score increased more in the isokinetic group (61.59 ± 26.34 to 88.18 ± 12.16) than in the conventional group (61.70 ± 26.5 to 76.93 ± 18.12). A significant Time × Group interaction was found (F(1,86) = 5.95, p = 0.02). In the isokinetic group all muscular parameters improved. CONCLUSION This retrospective clinical study suggests that lower limb isokinetic strengthening, individualized using the moment-velocity profile, is clinically efficient for functional recovery during post-stroke rehabilitation of older patients. Intragroup effects of isokinetic strengthening also suggest benefits for muscular parameters.
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- Lyne Daumas
- University Côte d'Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d'Azur, Cognition Behaviour Technology, France.
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- University Côte d'Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Institute of France
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- University Côte d'Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice
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- University Côte d'Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice
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- Université Côte d'Azur, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, France
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- University Côte d'Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d'Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice
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- University Côte d'Azur, Cognition Behaviour Technology, France; University Côte d'Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice; UPRES EA 4638, University of Angers, France
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- University Côte d'Azur, Laboratory Human Motricity Expertise Sport and Health, France; University Côte d'Azur, University Hospital Center of Nice, France, Nice
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de Lima MSN, dos Santos Couto Paz CC, Ribeiro TG, Fachin-Martins E. Assessment of Passive Upper Limb Stiffness and Its Function in Post-Stroke Individuals Wearing an Inertial Sensor during the Pendulum Test. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3487. [PMID: 37050547 PMCID: PMC10099160 DOI: 10.3390/s23073487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This article proposes the evaluation of the passive movement of the affected elbow during the pendulum test in people with stroke and its correlation with the main clinical scales (Modified Ashworth Scale, Motor Activity Log, and Fulg Meyer). An inertial sensor was attached to the forearm of seven subjects, who then passively flexed and extended the elbow. Joint angles and variables that indicate viscoelastic properties, stiffness (K), damping (B), E1 amp, F1 amp, and relaxation indices were collected. The results show that the FM scale is significantly correlated with the natural frequency (p = 0.024). The MAL amount-of-use score correlates with the natural frequency (p = 0.024). The variables E1 amp, F1 amp, RI, and ERI are not correlated with the clinical scales, but they correlate with each other; the variable E1 amp correlates with F1 amp (p = 0.024) and RI (p = 0.024), while F1 amp correlates with ERI (p = 0.024). There was also a correlation between the natural frequency and K (r = 0.96, p = 0.003). Non-linear results were found for the properties of the elbow joint during the pendulum test, which may be due to the presence of neural and non-neural factors. These results may serve as a reference for future studies if alternative scales do not provide an accurate reflection.
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- Milene Soares Nogueira de Lima
- Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, Faculdade de Ceilândia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Course of Physiotherapy, Faculdade de Ceilândia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília 70719-080, Brazil; (C.C.d.S.C.P.)
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Ferry B, Compagnat M, Yonneau J, Bensoussan L, Moucheboeuf G, Muller F, Laborde B, Jossart A, David R, Magne J, Marais L, Daviet JC. Awakening the control of the ankle dorsiflexors in the post-stroke hemiplegic subject to improve walking activity and social participation: the WAKE (Walking Ankle isoKinetic Exercise) randomised, controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:661. [PMID: 35974379 PMCID: PMC9380386 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06545-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability in France. While 90% of patients recover the ability to walk, it is often limited with a steady speed of approximately 0.7 m/s. This limitation of walking activity is partly related to a decrease in strength associated with more or less significant spasticity. In particular, it seems that the strength of the dorsiflexor muscles is directly related to walking speed. We hypothesise that a protocol based on gestural repetition targeted at the ankle during the subacute phase potentiates the recovery of motor control, improving walking activity, and participates in recovering better social participation. Methods An estimated total of 60 patients with subacute stroke will be recruited to participate in this multicentre, interventional, prospective, randomised controlled trial. All participants will benefit from conventional rehabilitation. In addition, the experimental group will take part in an ankle isokinetic rehabilitation programme for 6 weeks (at least 25 sessions). The control group will receive the same duration of conventional rehabilitation. The primary outcome measure will be a 10-m walking speed at post-intervention. Secondary outcomes will include social participation, walking spatio-temporal parameters, and dorsiflexor strength. Outcome measurements will be taken at baseline, immediately after treatment (6 weeks), then at 6 months and 1 year of follow-up. Discussion This study aims to provide scientific evidence that a protocol based on an early over-solicitation of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles to promote their “awakening” can serve to achieve a more effective walking activity, which in turn encourages social participation following discharge from the hospital. This protocol should also help optimise physical medicine and rehabilitation practices: the more systematic use of the isokinetic dynamometer as a technique associated with, and integrated into the conventional rehabilitation protocol would allow an objective evaluation of the rehabilitation benefits and should increase the rehabilitation gain in central nervous system disorders. Trial registration Limoges University Hospital is the sponsor of this research (Unique Protocol ID: 87RI18_0010) This research is supported by the French Ministry of Health (PHRC 2020-A03328-31) and is conducted with the support of DGOS (PHRC interregional – GIRCI SOHO). The study protocol was approved by the French Human Subjects Protection Review Board (Comité de Protection des Personnes Nord-Ouest III) on February 23, 2021. The trial was registered in the ClinicalTrials.gov registry (NCT04800601) on March 16, 2021.
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- Béatrice Ferry
- Laboratoire HAVAE (UR 20217), EA6310, Université de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Laboratoire HAVAE (UR 20217), EA6310, Université de Limoges, Limoges, France.,Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Institut Universitaire de Réadaptation, Marseille, France.,Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, AP-HM, Marseille, France
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- Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, Centre Rééducation Les Embruns, Bidart, France
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- Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, Centre Rééducation Les Embruns, Bidart, France
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- Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Centre d'Epidémiologie de Biostatistiques et Méthodologie de la Recherche, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Direction de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Laboratoire HAVAE (UR 20217), EA6310, Université de Limoges, Limoges, France. .,Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France.
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Büyükturan B, Şaş S, Kararti C, Özsoy İ, Habibzadeh A, Büyükturan Ö. Effects of Subtalar Joint Mobilization with Movement on Muscle Strength, Balance, Functional Performance, and Gait Parameters in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2022; 112:20-275. [PMID: 36459070 DOI: 10.7547/20-275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Losses in muscle strength, balance, and gait are common in patients with chronic stroke (CS). Ankle joint movements play a key role in this population to maintain a sufficient level of functional activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the subtalar joint (STJ) mobilization with movement (MWM) technique on muscle strength, balance, functional performance, and gait speed (GS) in patients with CS. METHODS Twenty-eight patients with CS were randomly divided into the control group (n = 14) and the STJ MWM group (n = 14). A 30-min neurodevelopmental treatment program and talocrural joint MWM were applied to both groups. Also, STJ MWM was applied to the STJ MWM group. The patients were treated 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion muscle strength, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, and GS were evaluated before and after treatment. RESULTS Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go test scores, dorsiflexion and plantarflexion muscle strength, and GS improved in both groups after the treatment sessions (P < .05), but the improvements were greater in the STJ MWM group compared with the control group (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS According to these results, STJ MWM together with neurodevelopmental treatment and talocrural joint MWM can increase ankle muscle strength, balance, functional performance, and GS on the affected leg in patients with CS.
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- Buket Büyükturan
- *School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- †Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- *School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- ‡Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- §Department of Physical Therapy Science, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- *School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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Chamorro C, Arancibia M, Trigo B, Arias-Poblete L, Jerez-Mayorga D. Absolute Reliability and Concurrent Validity of Hand-Held Dynamometry in Shoulder Rotator Strength Assessment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179293. [PMID: 34501883 PMCID: PMC8430567 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to establish the absolute reliability between hand-held dynamometers (HHDs) and concurrent validity between HHDs and isokinetic dynamometers (IDs) in shoulder rotator strength assessment. The Medline, CINAHL, and Central databases were searched for relevant studies up to July 2020. Absolute reliability was determined by test–retest studies presenting standard error of measurement (SEM%) and/or minimal detectable change (MDC%) expressed as percentage of the mean. Studies considering intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) between IDs and HHDs were considered for concurrent validity. The risk of bias and the methodological quality were evaluated according to COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN). Thirteen studies were included in the meta-analysis. Shoulder internal rotator strength assessment MDC% was 0.78%, 95% confidence interval (CI) −5.21 to 3.66, while shoulder external rotators MDC% was 3.29%, CI −2.69 to 9.27. ICC between devices was 0.94, CI (0.91 to 0.96) for shoulder internal rotators and 0.92, IC (0.88 to 0.97) for shoulder external rotators. Very high correlation was found for shoulder rotator torque assessment between HHDs and IDs. The COSMIN checklist classified the selected studies as adequate and inadequate.
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- Claudio Chamorro
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile; (C.C.); (M.A.); (B.T.); (L.A.-P.)
- Servicio Kinesioterapia Ambulatoria, Clínica Las Condes, Santiago 7591538, Chile
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile; (C.C.); (M.A.); (B.T.); (L.A.-P.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile; (C.C.); (M.A.); (B.T.); (L.A.-P.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile; (C.C.); (M.A.); (B.T.); (L.A.-P.)
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile; (C.C.); (M.A.); (B.T.); (L.A.-P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +56-2-26618550
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Lattouf NA, Tomb R, Assi A, Maynard L, Mesure S. Eccentric training effects for patients with post-stroke hemiparesis on strength and speed gait: A randomized controlled trial. NeuroRehabilitation 2021; 48:513-522. [PMID: 33967063 DOI: 10.3233/nre-201601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND In hemiparetic patients, the skeletal muscle is mainly affected with a combination of abnormalities (denervation, remodeling, spasticity, and eventually muscular atrophy). OBJECTIVE This study examined the role of eccentric exercise in strengthening muscles of the lower extremity and ultimately improving autonomy in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis during gait. METHODS Thirty-seven patients hemiparetic adults were recruited, randomized into a control group (n = 19) and an intervention group receiving eccentric muscle strengthening (n = 18). The protocol consisted of three sets of five repetitions of eccentric contraction of the paretic limb after determining the maximum repetition (1 MRI). Evaluation of the 1RM, 10 meters and 6WMT was performed before and after the exercise for each group. Manova test was used to compare the differences between the control and intervention groups. RESULTS The paretic limb showed significant increase in one-repetition maximum (1RM) between before and after rehabilitation (p≤0.00003). The two groups of Patients increased their walking speed (p≤0.0005), but we observed a significant difference between groups only for the 6MWT and not on the 10 meters Test. CONCLUSIONS Eccentric training can be useful in strengthening the muscles of the lower limbs, and promoting gait performance. Eccentric training could complement other methods of managing patients with post-stroke hemiparesis.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- UGECAM-PACAC, Centre de Rééducation Fonctionnelle de Valmante, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, Institut des Sciences du Mouvement UMR, Marseille, France
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Huo CC, Zheng Y, Lu WW, Zhang TY, Wang DF, Xu DS, Li ZY. Prospects for intelligent rehabilitation techniques to treat motor dysfunction. Neural Regen Res 2021; 16:264-269. [PMID: 32859773 PMCID: PMC7896219 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.290884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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More than half of stroke patients live with different levels of motor dysfunction after receiving routine rehabilitation treatments. Therefore, new rehabilitation technologies are urgently needed as auxiliary treatments for motor rehabilitation. Based on routine rehabilitation treatments, a new intelligent rehabilitation platform has been developed for accurate evaluation of function and rehabilitation training. The emerging intelligent rehabilitation techniques can promote the development of motor function rehabilitation in terms of informatization, standardization, and intelligence. Traditional assessment methods are mostly subjective, depending on the experience and expertise of clinicians, and lack standardization and precision. It is therefore difficult to track functional changes during the rehabilitation process. Emerging intelligent rehabilitation techniques provide objective and accurate functional assessment for stroke patients that can promote improvement of clinical guidance for treatment. Artificial intelligence and neural networks play a critical role in intelligent rehabilitation. Multiple novel techniques, such as brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, neural circuit-magnetic stimulation, and robot-assisted therapy, have been widely used in the clinic. This review summarizes the emerging intelligent rehabilitation techniques for the evaluation and treatment of motor dysfunction caused by nervous system diseases.
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- Cong-Cong Huo
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technical Aids for Old-Age Disability, National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Neuro-functional Information and Rehabilitation Engineering of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Beijing, China
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- Rehabilitation Section, Spine Surgery Division of Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Section, Spine Surgery Division of Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technical Aids for Old-Age Disability, National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Neuro-functional Information and Rehabilitation Engineering of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai, China
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technical Aids for Old-Age Disability, National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Neuro-functional Information and Rehabilitation Engineering of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Beijing, China
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Sørensen L, Oestergaard LG, van Tulder M, Petersen AK. Measurement properties of handheld dynamometry for assessment of shoulder muscle strength: A systematic review. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2021; 30:2305-2328. [PMID: 33463791 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Like any assessment tool, handheld dynamometry (HHD) must be valid and reliable in order to be meaningful in clinical practice and research. To summarize the evidence of measurement properties of HHD for the assessment of shoulder muscle strength. Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, EMBASE, and PEDro were searched up to February 2020. Inclusion criteria were studies (a) evaluating HHD used on the glenohumeral joint, (b) evaluating measurement properties, and (c) included individuals ≥ 18 years old with or without shoulder symptoms. Exclusion criteria were studies (a) including patients with neurologic, neuromuscular, systemic diseases, or critical illness or bed-side patients and (b) that did not report the results separately for each movement. In total, 28 studies with 963 participants were included. The reliability results showed that 98% of the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values were ≥0.70. The measurement error showed that the minimal detectable change in percent varied from 0% to 51.0%. The quality of evidence was high or moderate for the majority of movements and type of reliability examined. Based on the evidence of low or very low quality of evidence, the convergent validity and discriminative validity of HHD were either sufficient, indeterminate, or insufficient. The reliability of HHD was overall sufficient, and HHD can be used to distinguish between individuals on the group level. The measurement error was not sufficient, and evaluation of treatment effect on the individual level should be interpreted with caution.
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- Lotte Sørensen
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Health Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences research institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Effects of different vibration frequencies on muscle strength, bone turnover and walking endurance in chronic stroke. Sci Rep 2021; 11:121. [PMID: 33420277 PMCID: PMC7794423 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80526-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of different whole body vibration (WBV) frequencies on concentric and eccentric leg muscle strength, bone turnover and walking endurance after stroke. The study involved eighty-four individuals with chronic stroke (mean age = 59.7 years, SD = 6.5) with mild to moderate motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer Assessment lower limb motor score: mean = 24.0, SD = 3.5) randomly assigned to either a 20 Hz or 30 Hz WBV intervention program. Both programs involved 3 training sessions per week for 8 weeks. Isokinetic knee concentric and eccentric extension strength, serum level of cross-linked N-telopeptides of type I collagen (NTx), and walking endurance (6-min walk test; 6MWT) were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. An intention-to-treat analysis revealed a significant time effect for all muscle strength outcomes and NTx, but not for 6MWT. The time-by-group interaction was only significant for the paretic eccentric knee extensor work, with a medium effect size (0.44; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.87). Both WBV protocols were effective in improving leg muscle strength and reducing bone resorption. Comparatively greater improvement in paretic eccentric leg strength was observed for the 30 Hz protocol.
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Althobaiti S, Rushton A, Falla D, Heneghan NR. Measures of trunk muscle strength and their measurement properties: a protocol for a systematic review and narrative synthesis of clinical measures. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e041499. [PMID: 33414146 PMCID: PMC7797260 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spinal musculoskeletal conditions, including low back and neck pain, are leading causes of disability globally. The trunk muscles, which comprise muscles in the thoracic and lumbar regions, are essential for functional activities, necessitating mobility, motor control and strength. To investigate the effectiveness of interventions directed at improving trunk muscle strength, it is essential to have valid, reliable and responsive performance-based outcome measures (PBOM). While isokinetic dynamometry is considered the gold-standard PBOM, the associated costs, size/weight and operational complexity of this equipment preclude its use in a clinical setting. There is, therefore, a need to evaluate the measurement properties of alternative accessible measures of trunk strength. This systematic review therefore aims to investigate the measurement properties of PBOM of trunk muscle strength measures appropriate for use in a clinical setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol has been designed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols. CINAHL, Web of Science, Pedro, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscuss will be searched systematically from the database start date up to 16 April 2020, along with reference checking and the grey literature searching. Eligibility criteria include studies investigating measurement properties of PROM for trunk muscle strength for use in a clinical setting in adults with and without spinal musculoskeletal complaints. Two independent reviewers will determine the eligibility of the studies through screening process of titles, abstract and the full text. Both reviewers will assess the risk of bias using COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments risk-of-bias tool and then extract the data from included studies. The overall quality of the included studies will be evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. A narrative synthesis will be carried out if meta-analysis is not applicable. Findings from this systematic review will aid clinicians and practitioners working in the field for example, sport, in using the most appropriate PBOM to measure trunk muscle strength. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No research ethics application is needed as there are no patient data in this study. The results of this study will be submitted to a peer reviewed journal and presented at conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020167464.
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- Shouq Althobaiti
- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- School of Physical Therapy, Elbourn College, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Barzideh A, Marzolini S, Danells C, Jagroop D, Huntley AH, Inness EL, Mathur S, Mochizuki G, Oh P, Mansfield A. Effect of reactive balance training on physical fitness poststroke: study protocol for a randomised non-inferiority trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035740. [PMID: 32606059 PMCID: PMC7328813 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Regular exercise is essential in the chronic phase of stroke recovery for improving or maintaining function, and reducing the risk of a second stroke. To achieve these goals, multiple components of fitness should be targeted with poststroke exercise, including aerobic capacity, strength and balance. However, following the recommended frequency and duration of each component separately can take a long time and lead to fatigue in people with stroke. Therefore, finding types of exercise that target multiple components of fitness all together is valuable.Reactive balance training (RBT) is a novel type of exercise where individuals repeatedly lose their balance in order to practise balance reactions. When people do RBT, they increase their heart rate and exert forces with their leg muscles which could improve aerobic fitness and muscle strength, respectively. This means that RBT could have the potential to improve multiple components of fitness, simultaneously. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial with internal pilot study. Participants with chronic stroke will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) RBT or (2) aerobic and strength training (AST). Participants in both groups will complete 1 hour of exercise, three times/week for 12 weeks. The primary objective is to determine the effect of RBT on aerobic capacity and knee muscles' strength. The secondary objective is to determine the effects of RBT and AST on balance control and balance confidence. We expect to find that RBT is superior to AST in terms of improving balance control and balance confidence, yet not inferior to AST in terms of its effects on aerobic capacity and strength. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Research ethics approval has been received. Results will be disseminated directly to study participants at the end of the trial, and to other stakeholders via publication in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04042961.
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- Azadeh Barzideh
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Evaulative Clinical Sciences, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Sørensen L, Oestergaard LG, van Tulder M, Petersen AK. Measurement Properties of Isokinetic Dynamometry for Assessment of Shoulder Muscle Strength: A Systematic Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 102:510-520. [PMID: 32619417 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the evidence of measurement properties of isokinetic dynamometry (ID) for assessment of shoulder muscle strength in healthy individuals and patients with nonneurologic shoulder pathology. DATA SOURCES Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, EMBASE, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database were searched up to February 2020 without restrictions. Reference lists and citations were hand-searched. STUDY SELECTION Two review authors independently included studies that met the following criteria: (1) evaluated measurement properties of ID when used on the glenohumeral joint and (2) included individuals 18 years and older. Studies including patients with neurologic, neuromuscular, or systemic diseases or critical illness were excluded. DATA EXTRACTION The quality assessment and data synthesis were performed according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments methodology. DATA SYNTHESIS Twenty-one studies with a total of 597 participants were included. The results were combined separately for isometric, concentric, and eccentric test mode; for the velocities 30°/s-60°/s, 90°/s, 120°/s, and 240°/s; for the seated, supine, and standing position; and for internal rotation (IR), external rotation (ER), and the ER/IR ratio. The reliability of ID was overall sufficient with the majority of intraclass correlation coefficients ≥0.70. The quality of evidence was moderate or low for 20 of 30 strata examined. The measurement error results were rated as insufficient for all strata. The SEM ranged from 4%-28%. The quality of evidence varied depending of strata examined. CONCLUSIONS The reliability of ID for measurement of shoulder strength was overall sufficient for all positions, velocities, and modes of strength. The measurement error was not sufficient. Because most studies used the seated position, the velocities 30°/s-60°/s or 120°/s, and the concentric test mode, the quality of evidence was highest for these conditions.
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- Lotte Sørensen
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; Department of Health Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Evaluation of Respiratory Muscular Strength Compared to Predicted Values in Patients with Stroke. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17031091. [PMID: 32050421 PMCID: PMC7036931 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17031091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength of individuals affected by stroke and to compare it with the predicted values in the literature considering their corresponding age. Respiratory muscle strength was evaluated in 22 elderly people who had sequels of stroke, four with right hemiparesis, 16 with left hemiparesis and two with bilateral, of ages ranging from 34 to 82 years. The collected data were submitted to statistical analysis using a Mann–Whitney test to evaluate if there was a significant difference in the average data collected when compared with a mean of the predicted data in the literature. Fourteen men and eight women were evaluated, who obtained mean values of 71.85 cmH2O and 57.75 cmH2O, respectively, for a maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), and when compared to the predicted values for men and women, 105.41 cmH2O (p-value 0.0019) and 80.57 cmH2O (p-value 0.00464) were significantly lower. For a maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), the mean value obtained for men was 62.28 cmH2O and 49.5 cmH2O for women, whereas the predicted values in the literature were 114.79 cmH2O (p-value < 0.0001) and 78, 46 cmH2O (p-value 0.0059), respectively. In the statistical analysis, it was possible to notice that the studied population did not reach the predicted age indexes and that there was a significant difference between the median columns. In conclusion, there is a weakness in the respiratory muscles of hemiparetic men and women due to stroke.
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Muñoz-Bermejo L, Pérez-Gómez J, Manzano F, Collado-Mateo D, Villafaina S, Adsuar JC. Reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0226274. [PMID: 31846469 PMCID: PMC6917261 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Measuring muscle strength using isokinetic dynamometry allows evaluating and comparing normal and sick children, establishing recovery and rehabilitation goals, and quantitatively monitoring the course of a disease and the response to treatment. The purpose of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on studies that examined the test-retest reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children. This study is important because isokinetic dynamometry is the gold standard for evaluating muscle strength and it allows comparing muscle performance in children. The databases used were PubMed, Web of Science Scopus, and Embase (up to July 26, 2019). Only studies published in English were included in this review. All studies focused on the reliability of isokinetic knees in healthy children or those with cerebral palsy applied to dynamic contractions (concentric or eccentric) and provided measures of strength, reproducibility, ICC, peak torque, or SEM. We found a total of 143 abstracts and examined 94 articles to determine if they met the inclusion criteria. Finally, 10 articles were included in the systematic review and five studies (96 subjects) formed the meta-analysis sample, all of which focused on the reliability of isokinetic knees in the concentric mode. The CAT and QAREL scales were used to assess the quality of the included studies. The meta-analysis revealed high intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) (0.84; p < 0.001; n = 96 subjects) in the flexion and excellent intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC 0.90; p < 0.001; n = 96 subjects) in the extension. Isokinetic dynamometry could be indicated as a method for measuring muscle strength training in children. However, the reviewed studies suggest some methodological issues in isokinetic tests, such as the rest days between testing and retesting, using the same speeds, protocols, and evaluators, and the performance of the subjects, so more research is required.
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- Laura Muñoz-Bermejo
- University Centre of Merida, University of Extremadura, Mérida, Spain
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- Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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de Araujo Barbosa PHF, de Menezes LT, Costa AS, Paz CCSC, Martins HR, Fachin-Martins E. Reliability of upright weight-bearing distribution measures obtained by computed baropodometry for participants with and without post-stroke hemiparesis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2019. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2018.0026] [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 Measurements from force platforms and digital scales have been applied to classify weight-bearing distribution in post-stroke hemiparesis. However, an intermediate tool – computed baropodometry – is breaking new ground in this field of diagnosis, with a need to report its reliability. Intra-test and test/retest reliabilities of the percentage of total body weight borne by the predominantly used hemibody calculated from computed baropodometry in participants with and without chronic hemiparesis was investigated in this study. Methods A total of 40 participants were evaluated and combined for age and sex in two different groups. Repeated measures were taken to analyse differences among records obtained from averages during 5, 10 or 20 seconds (intra-test reliability) and between the test and 1-week retest (test/retest reliability) for both groups. The analysis of variance, intra-class correlation coefficient and data plotted by Bland-Altman method were administrated. Results The intra-test analysis did not show differences among records obtained from different time durations (5, 10 and 20 seconds). Excellent to moderate intra-class correlation coefficient values (0.794 to 0.644) between test and retest were observed in the hemiparesis group from the records obtained by short to the longer lasting time durations, while for control groups, intra-class correlation coefficient values (0.661 to 0.748) were classified as moderate. Conclusions Acceptable reliability was found for all participants. Moreover, improved repeatability was reported when the measures were obtained by shorter time periods for both groups.
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- Physiotherapist, Center for Assistive Technology, Accessibility and Innovation, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Professor, Graduate Program in Health Science and Technology, Ceilândia Campus, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Professor, Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Professor, Graduate Program in Health Science and Technology, Ceilândia Campus, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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Khan F, Anjamparuthikal H, Chevidikunnan MF. The Comparison between Isokinetic Knee Muscles Strength in the Ipsilateral and Contralateral Limbs and Correlating with Function of Patients with Stroke. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019; 10:683-689. [PMID: 31831990 PMCID: PMC6906114 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study is to compare the isokinetic knee muscles peak torque measurements and proprioception between the affected and intact limbs of patients with stroke, in addition to finding the correlation between knee muscles strength and lower limb function. Methods Twelve patients with stroke (mean age 64.33 ± 6.140 years), with 3 to 7 months poststroke who can walk 25 feet independently without using or using assistive devices and full passive range of motion were included in the study. Biodex isokinetic dynamometer was used for measuring isokinetic strength at 90°/s, 120°/s, and 150°/s and isometric strength at 60°/s in both flexors and extensors of the knee, whereas proprioception was measured at 45°/s knee flexion, all for affected and intact limbs. Functional measurements were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Limb scale and Barthel Index (BI). Results The differences shown were found to be statistically significant between affected and intact limbs in isokinetic 90°/s flexion ( p = 0.005), extension ( p = 0.0013), and isometric at 60°/s flexion ( p < 0.0001) knee muscle strengths and also the proprioception ( p = 0.05). Significant positive correlation was found between isokinetic affected side knee flexion at 90°/s ( r = 0.903) with BI ( r = 0.704). Conclusion There is a significant difference in peak torque measurements between affected and normal lower limbs of poststroke patients, as well as a significant correlation between the knee strength and lower limb functions. Furthermore, it can also be concluded that the differences in knee proprioception between the affected and intact limbs were shown to be significant.
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- Fayaz Khan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Nuzzo JL, Taylor JL, Gandevia SC. CORP: Measurement of upper and lower limb muscle strength and voluntary activation. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2019; 126:513-543. [DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00569.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Muscle strength, the maximal force-generating capacity of a muscle or group of muscles, is regularly assessed in physiological experiments and clinical trials. An understanding of the expected variation in strength and the factors that contribute to this variation is important when designing experiments, describing methodologies, interpreting results, and attempting to replicate methods of others and reproduce their findings. In this review (Cores of Reproducibility in Physiology), we report on the intra- and inter-rater reliability of tests of upper and lower limb muscle strength and voluntary activation in humans. Isometric, isokinetic, and isoinertial strength exhibit good intra-rater reliability in most samples (correlation coefficients ≥0.90). However, some tests of isoinertial strength exhibit systematic bias that is not resolved by familiarization. With the exception of grip strength, few attempts have been made to examine inter-rater reliability of tests of muscle strength. The acute factors most likely to affect muscle strength and serve as a source of its variation from trial-to-trial or day-to-day include attentional focus, breathing technique, remote muscle contractions, rest periods, temperature (core, muscle), time of day, visual feedback, body and limb posture, body stabilization, acute caffeine consumption, dehydration, pain, fatigue from preceding exercise, and static stretching >60 s. Voluntary activation, the nervous system’s ability to drive a muscle to create its maximal force, exhibits good intra-rater reliability when examined with twitch interpolation (correlation coefficients >0.80). However, inter-rater reliability has not been formally examined. The methodological factors most likely to influence voluntary activation are myograph compliance and sensitivity; stimulation location, intensity, and inadvertent stimulation of antagonists; joint angle (muscle length); and the resting twitch.
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- James L. Nuzzo
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- Prince of Wales Hospital Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Rabelo M, Fachin-Martins E. Inter-rater and test/retest reliabilities of the isokinetic measurements: assessing strength and endurance of the trunk muscles in two different protocols for able-bodied and post-stroke hemiparesis. Top Stroke Rehabil 2018; 25:424-431. [DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2018.1481568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Michelle Rabelo
- Centro Universitário Estácio do Ceará - Unidade Via Corpvs, Fortaleza, Brazil
- PPGCTS – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde, UnB – Campus de Ceilândia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- NTAAI – Núcleo de Tecnologia Assistiva, Acessibilidade e Inovação, UnB –Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- PPGCTS – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde, UnB – Campus de Ceilândia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- PPGCR – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, UnB – Campus de Ceilândia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- PROFNIT– Rede Nacional de Mestrado Profissionalizante para Núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica, UnB – Universidade de Brasília, CDT – Centro de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Brasília, Brazil
- NTAAI – Núcleo de Tecnologia Assistiva, Acessibilidade e Inovação, UnB –Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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Coroian F, Jourdan C, Bakhti K, Palayer C, Jaussent A, Picot MC, Mottet D, Julia M, Bonnin HY, Laffont I. Upper Limb Isokinetic Strengthening Versus Passive Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:321-328. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.08.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2017] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kasehagen B, Ellis R, Pope R, Russell N, Hing W. Assessing the Reliability of Ultrasound Imaging to Examine Peripheral Nerve Excursion: A Systematic Literature Review. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2018; 44:1-13. [PMID: 29100792 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2017.08.1886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Revised: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Ultrasound imaging (USI) is gaining popularity as a tool for assessing nerve excursion and is becoming an important tool for the assessment and management of entrapment neuropathies. This systematic review aimed to identify current methods and report on the reliability of using USI to examine nerve excursion and identify the level of evidence supporting the reliability of this technique. A systematic search of five electronic databases identified studies assessing the reliability of using USI to examine nerve excursion. Two independent reviewers critically appraised and assessed the methodological quality of the identified articles. Eighteen studies met the eligibility criteria. The majority of studies were of "moderate" or "high" methodological quality. The overall analysis indicated a "strong" level of evidence of moderate to high reliability of using USI to assess nerve excursion. Further reliability studies with consistency of reporting are required to further strengthen the level of evidence.
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- Ben Kasehagen
- Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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- Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Sørensen L, Oestergaard LG, van Tulder M, Petersen AK. Measurement properties of objective methods to assess shoulder muscle strength (a systematic review protocol). PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2017.1392673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Lotte Sørensen
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Centre of Research in Rehabilitation (CORIR), Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Centre of Research in Rehabilitation (CORIR), Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Health Sciences and EMGO, Institute for Health and Care Research, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Centre of Research in Rehabilitation (CORIR), Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Kim DY, Kim YH, Lee J, Chang WH, Kim MW, Pyun SB, Yoo WK, Ohn SH, Park KD, Oh BM, Lim SH, Jung KJ, Ryu BJ, Im S, Jee SJ, Seo HG, Rah UW, Park JH, Sohn MK, Chun MH, Shin HS, Lee SJ, Lee YS, Park SW, Park YG, Paik NJ, Lee SG, Lee JK, Koh SE, Kim DK, Park GY, Shin YI, Ko MH, Kim YW, Yoo SD, Kim EJ, Oh MK, Chang JH, Jung SH, Kim TW, Kim WS, Kim DH, Park TH, Lee KS, Hwang BY, Song YJ. Clinical Practice Guideline for Stroke Rehabilitation in Korea 2016. BRAIN & NEUROREHABILITATION 2017. [DOI: 10.12786/bn.2017.10.e11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Deog Young Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hallym University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hallym University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Eulji University Hospital & Eulji University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sahmyook Medical Center, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine Dankook University, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University International St Mary's Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- TBI rehabilitation center, National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul Medical Center, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Yong-In University College of Health & Welfare, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Korea
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Gomes-Neto M, Saquetto MB, Silva CM, Carvalho VO, Ribeiro N, Conceição CS. Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Exercise Tolerance in Patients Poststroke: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:1994-2001. [PMID: 27216224 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Revised: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, and exercise tolerance in patients poststroke. DATA SOURCES We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, SciELO, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and CINAHL (from the earliest date available to November 2015) for trials. STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the effects of respiratory muscle training versus nonrespiratory muscle training in patients poststroke. Two reviewers selected studies independently. DATA EXTRACTION Extracted data from the published RCTs. Study quality was evaluated using the PEDro Scale. Weighted mean differences (WMDs), standard mean differences (SMDs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. DATA SYNTHESIS Eight studies met the study criteria. Respiratory muscle training improved maximal inspiratory pressure WMDs (7.5; 95% CI, 2.7-12.4), forced vital capacity SMDs (2.0; 95% CI, 0.6-3.4), forced expiratory volume at 1 second SMDs (1.2; 95% CI, 0.6-1.9), and exercise tolerance SMDs (0.7; 95% CI, 0.2-1.2). No serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS Respiratory muscle training should be considered an effective method of improving respiratory function, inspiratory muscle strength, and exercise tolerance in patients poststroke. Further research is needed to determine optimum dosages and duration of effect.
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- Mansueto Gomes-Neto
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health - UFBA, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; The GREAT Group (Study Group on Physical Activity), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health - UFBA, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- The GREAT Group (Study Group on Physical Activity), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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