Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
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Neurorehabil Neural Repair · Jun 2009
Developing core sets for persons with traumatic brain injury based on the international classification of functioning, disability, and health.
The authors outline the process for developing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Core Sets for traumatic brain injury (TBI). ICF Core Sets are selections of categories of the ICF that identify relevant categories of patients affected by specific diseases. ⋯ The final definition of the ICF Core Sets for TBI will be determined at an ICF Core Sets Consensus Conference, which will integrate evidence from preliminary studies. The development of ICF Core Sets is an inclusive and open process and rehabilitation professionals are invited to participate.
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Neurorehabil Neural Repair · Jun 2009
Influence of gravity compensation on muscle activation patterns during different temporal phases of arm movements of stroke patients.
Arm support to help compensate for the effects of gravity may improve functional use of the shoulder and elbow during therapy after stroke, but gravity compensation may alter motor control. ⋯ Gravity compensation did not affect general patterns of muscle activation in this sample of stroke patients, probably since they had adequate function to complete the task without arm support. Gravity compensation did facilitate active arm movement excursions without impairing motor control. Gravity compensation may be a valuable modality in conventional or robot-aided therapy to increase the intensity of training for mildly impaired patients.
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Neurorehabil Neural Repair · Jun 2009
Upper extremity function in persons with tetraplegia: relationships between strength, capacity, and the spinal cord independence measure.
To quantify the relationship between the Spinal Cord Independence Measure III (SCIM III), arm and hand muscle strength, and hand function tests in persons with tetraplegia. ⋯ The SCIM III self-care category reflects upper extremity performance as it contains especially useful and valid items that relate to upper extremity function and capacity tests.