American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of a Motorized Aquatic Treadmill Exercise Program on Muscle Strength, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Clinical Function in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.
The aim of this study was to assess whether the effects of a motorized aquatic treadmill exercise program improve the isometric strength of the knee muscles, cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, motor function, balance, functional outcomes, and quality of life in subacute stroke patients. ⋯ Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME CME OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) Articulate the rationale for including walking on an aquatic treadmill in the rehabilitation of subacute stroke patients; (2) Describe the beneficial effects of a motorized aquatic treadmill exercise program in the rehabilitation of subacute stroke patients; and (3) Determine the appropriate indications for incorporating a motorized aquatic treadmill exercise program in the rehabilitation of subacute stroke patients.Level: Advanced ACCREDITATION: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialRecovery in the Severely Impaired Arm Post-Stroke After Mirror Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Study.
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mirror therapy on recovery in the severely impaired arm after stroke. ⋯ Mirror therapy or control therapy, which involved exercises concurrently for the paretic and unaffected arms during subacute stroke, promoted similar motor recovery in the severely impaired arm.