NeuroRehabilitation
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Case Reports Clinical Trial Observational StudySymptomatic treatment of unresponsive wakefulness syndrome with transcranially focused extracorporeal shock waves.
Can stimulation of nerve growth factors by focused transcranial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (TESWT) be made effective for persons within unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (apallic syndrome)? ⋯ In this longitudinal observation study, focused TESWT stimulated vigilance in patients with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome. The precise neurophysiological effects remain to be verified by a study of the clinical results.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLokomat: a therapeutic chance for patients with chronic hemiplegia.
Treadmill training with partial body weight support has been suggested as a useful strategy for gait rehabilitation after stroke. ⋯ Despite the small number of patients in the study, the present data suggests that the robotic-assisted device, Lokomat, provides innovative possibilities for gait training in chronic hemiplegia rehabilitation by training at higher intensity levels for longer durations than traditional home exercise.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Controlled Clinical TrialThe effects of pilates on balance, mobility and strength in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Although there are evidences as to Pilates developing dynamic balance, muscle strength and flexibility in healthy people, evidences related to its effects on Multiple Sclerosis patients are insufficient. ⋯ Due to its structure which is made up of balance and strengthening exercises, Pilates training may develop balance, mobility and muscle strength of MS patients. For this reason, we think that, Pilates exercises which are appropriate for the disability level of the patient may be suggested.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Multilevel modeling of partnered relationship trajectories and relationship stability at 1, 2, and 5 years after traumatic brain injury in Norway.
The aims of this study were to examine (a) predictors of partnered relationship probability trajectories and relationship stability across 1, 2, and 5 years after traumatic brain injury, and (b) influences on the slopes of these trajectories. ⋯ The identification of these influences on partnered relationship probability trajectories and stability could help clinicians and researchers develop and refine early interventions to reduce relationship dissolution in the first several years after brain injury.
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NeuroRehabilitation · Jan 2014
Controlled Clinical TrialEffect of exercise on balance in persons with mild cognitive impairment.
Individuals with definite cognitive impairment and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) show motor dysfunction. ⋯ Persons with MCI had poorer balance control ability as compared with normal healthy persons. More than one year of steady exercise can be helpful for the improvement of balance in both MCI and normal persons.