scholarly journals Mental Practice Combined with Motor Rehabilitation to Treat Upper Limb Hemiparesis of Post-Stroke Patients: Clinical and Experimental Evidence

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Machado ◽  
Eduardo Lattari ◽  
Flávia Paes ◽  
Nuno B.F. Rocha ◽  
Antonio E. Nardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Mental Practice ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Sensorimotor Deficits ◽  
The World ◽  
Per Se

Stroke is one of the major causes of disability in the world. Due to the extended lifetime of the world's population, the number of people affected by stroke has increased substantially over the last years. Stroke may lead to sensorimotor deficits, usually causing hemiplegia or hemiparesia. In order to reduce motor deficits and accelerate functional recovery, MP combined with motor rehabilitation was introduced to the rehabilitation process of post-stroke patients. Evidence has shown that MP combining with motor rehabilitation based on activities of daily living was more effective than conventional motor rehabilitation used per se. This combination proved very useful and effective, with significant results in improvement of motor deficits in post-stroke patients. However, further studies must be conducted to determine specific parameters, such as type of imagery, frequency or duration.

scholarly journals Kinematic Analysis of Upper Extremity Movement in Stroke Patients as a Rehabilitation Supporting Tool

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konieczny Mariusz ◽  
Paweł Pakosz ◽  
Monika Błaszczyszyn
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Kinematic Analysis ◽  
Disability Evaluation ◽  
Movement Time ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Movement Trajectory ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Post Stroke

Abstract BackgroundIschemic stroke often results in reduced mobility of the upper extremity and subsequent long-term disability. Evaluation of the effects of rehabilitation monitoring is often insufficient, while technological progress in 3D analysis application is more objective in the assessment of motor deficits. The aim of the study was to examine the use of kinematic analysis indicators for diagnosing the rehabilitation process in post-stroke patients.Methods20 ischemic stroke patients in the early post-stroke phase (up to three months after the stroke) took part in the study. The study tests were conducted at the beginning of the rehabilitation process and after its completion. The procedure comprised moving the index finger and reaching for four target points (closer, farther, contralaterally, ipsilaterally) placed on a table in front of the patient. The analysis of movement time and movement trajectory was carried out using the OptiTrack system. Movement time and movement smoothness (trajectory smoothness) were calculated with the use of normalized jerk score (JERK).ResultsThe JERK parameter changed significantly in three movement trajectory directions: closer (p ≤ 0.01; d = 1.82), further (p ≤ 0.05; d = 1.02), and contralaterally (p ≤ 0.05; d = 0.91).ConclusionsThe results confirm the usefulness of the applied measurements in diagnosing the effects of rehabilitation of patients in the early post-stroke phase.Trial registration: (not applicable)

scholarly journals Agency judgments in post-stroke patients with sensorimotor deficits

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. e0230603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Miyawaki ◽  
Takeshi Otani ◽  
Shu Morioka
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Sensorimotor Deficits

scholarly journals Influencing the effectiveness of post-stroke motor rehabilitation factors

2019 ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
D. V. Zaharov ◽  
V. A. Mihailov
Keyword(s):  
Brain Damage ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation ◽  
Regenerative Processes ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Post Stroke

The issues of neurorehabilitation of stroke patients are considered. The importance of the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, which underlies the regenerative processes after brain damage is emphasized. The principles of rehabilitation therapy in stroke patients are considered. Particular attention is paid to the issue of pharmacotherapy through neurotransmitters focused on increasing neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.

scholarly journals The influence of dance-based activities on recovery and improvement of motor functions in post-stroke patients: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Jelena Nikolić ◽  
Fadilj Eminović ◽  
Ljiljana Šimpraga ◽  
Angelka Pešterac-Kujundžić
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Motor Functions ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Motor Abilities

Stroke is a clinical syndrome, and one of the leading causes of death and disability, occurring under the influence of a large number of risk factors. The symptoms of a stroke are in correlation with the size, time and location of the lesion. Rehabilitation, which involves the application of conventional and supplementary methods, relates to the assessment of the ability, the level of damage of the affected functions, and an adequately designed rehabilitation program. The use of dance, as a rehabilitation procedure in post-stroke patients, requires listening and active participation of an individual with a specific motor reaction to the stimulus. The primary aim of this article is to demonstrate the importance and effects of the application of dance in the rehabilitation process in post-stroke patients, with a special emphasis on the process of improving motor skills and functions. In accordance with the set criteria and purpose of study, scientific research papers were collected and analysed from the PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct and Oxford Academic databases, all published in the period between 2010 and 2019, and all indicating the importance of the application of dance when treating post-stroke conditions. The obtained results suggest that dance, which is basically a sports-recreational activity, when applied for therapeutic purposes in persons after stroke, contributes to the development and recovery of motor abilities, balance, mobility, endurance, coordination, motor skills, stance, walking and precision. Also, dancing is of great importance for the improvement of the functioning of the whole organism, which directly or indirectly affects the recovery of motor functions and the overall welfare of an individual.

scholarly journals Sensorized Garments Developed for Remote Postural and Motor Rehabilitation

2015 ◽  
pp. 511-536
Author(s):  
Giovanni Saggio ◽  
Valentina Sabato ◽  
Roberto Mugavero
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Motor Training ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation ◽  
Huge Number ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The World

Every day, all around the world, millions of people request postural and/or motor rehabilitation. The rehabilitation process, also known as Tertiary Prevention, intends to be a sort of therapy to restore functionality and self-sufficiency of the patient, and regards not only millions of patients daily, but involves also a huge number of professionals in medical staffs, i.e. specialists, nurses, physiotherapists and therapists, social workers, psychologists, physiatrists. The care is given in hospitals, clinics, geriatric facilities, and with territorial home care. For the large number of patients as well as the medical staff and facilities necessary to support the appropriate postural and motor training, the monetary costs of rehabilitation is so large, it is difficult to estimate. So, every effort towards a simplification of the rehabilitation route is desirable and welcome, and this chapter covers this aspect.

scholarly journals Sarcopenic Obesity and Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Rehabilitation Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Matsushita ◽  
Shinta Nishioka ◽  
Shiori Taguchi ◽  
Anna Yamanouchi ◽  
Ryusei Nakashima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sarcopenic Obesity ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Simple Obesity

Reports investigating the relationship between sarcopenic obesity and activities of daily living in older patients with stroke were limited. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity and its association with activities of daily living in older post-stroke patients in convalescent rehabilitation wards. This study was performed in older post-stroke patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation wards between January 2017 and March 2019. Sarcopenia was diagnosed based on the skeletal muscle mass index and hand grip strength according to the criteria of the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Obesity was diagnosed according to the body fat percentage; ≥27% in men, ≥38% in women. The primary outcome was the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score upon admission, which was analyzed using multiple linear regression. In total, 376 participants (women 44%; mean age 77.5 years) were analyzed and classified as normal (22%), simple obesity (17%), sarcopenia without obesity (32%), and sarcopenic obesity (28%). The presence of sarcopenic obesity was independently associated with the FIM score (95% CI, −16.157 to −5.353), whereas simple obesity and sarcopenia without obesity were not. In conclusion, sarcopenic obesity was independently associated with lower activities of daily living capability in older patients with stroke.

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