scholarly journals The Effect of Trunk Stability Training Based on Visual Feedback on Trunk Stability, Balance, and Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Control Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 532
Author(s):  
Seok-Hui Yang ◽  
Eun-Jung Chung ◽  
Jin Lee ◽  
Su-Hyun Lee ◽  
Byoung-Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Manual Muscle Testing ◽  
Triceps Brachii ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Trunk Stability ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Muscle Testing ◽  
Stability Training

This study aimed to investigate the effects of trunk stability training based on visual feedback on trunk stability, balance, and upper limb function in patients with stroke. Twenty-eight patients with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to either a trunk support group (n = 14) or a trunk restraint group (n = 14) that practiced upper limb training with trunk support and trunk restraint, respectively, based on visual feedback for 30 min per day, three times per week, for 4 weeks. The postural assessment scale for stroke (PASS) was used to assess the stability of patients, and the functional reaching test (FRT) was performed to assess balance. To assess upper extremity function, a range of motion (ROM) test, manual muscle testing (MMT), and Fugl–Meyer assessment-upper limb (FMA-upper limb) were performed. Consequently, both groups showed significant differences before and after training in the PASS, FRT, shoulder flexion ROM, triceps brachii MMT, and FMA-upper limb (p < 0.05), while the trunk support group showed more significant improvements than the trunk restraint group in the PASS, FRT, and FMA-upper limb (p < 0.05). Trunk support-based upper limb training effectively improved trunk stability, balance, and upper limb function and is beneficial as an upper limb training method. Providing trunk support is more effective than restricting the trunk; trunk support-based upper limb training is expected to promote voluntary participation when combined with visual feedback.

scholarly journals Visual feedback therapy for restoration of upper limb function of stroke patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
Mei-Hong Zhu ◽  
Ming Zeng ◽  
Mei-Fang Shi ◽  
Xu-Dong Gu ◽  
Fang Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN AFTER MASTECTOMY. CLINICAL AND SOCIAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Włodzisław Kuliński ◽  
Michał Kosno
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

The aim: To assess the quality of life in women after mastectomy. Materials and methods: The study included 25 women after mastectomy. The patients were aged 31 to over 50 years and were members of a breast cancer support group at the Holy Cross Cancer Centre in Kielce. During group meetings, the patients underwent rehabilitation and worked with psychologists and social workers. Results: Most women after mastectomy who underwent breast reconstruction or wore breast prostheses reported a better quality of life. Mastectomy affects ipsilateral upper limb function and causes difficulty with activities of daily living, such as cleaning, cooking, brushing hair, bathing, and dressing. Conclusions: 1. All women who rated their health as poor experienced such negative emotions as sadness, low mood, dejection. 2. Mastectomy affects ipsilateral upper limb function. 3. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy improves patient-rated quality of life. 4. Pain in the ipsilateral upper limb is considerably more common in women with a limited range of motion. 5. All women who participated in breast cancer support group meetings found support there and the time they spent together resulted in an improved quality of life.

scholarly journals The Dynamic Thumb-in-Palm Pattern in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy and Its Effects on Upper Limb Function

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ja Young Choi ◽  
Dong-Wook Rha ◽  
Seon Ah Kim ◽  
Eun Sook Park
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Type I ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Limb Deformities ◽  
Arm Function

The thumb-in-palm (TIP) pattern is one of the most common upper limb deformities in cerebral palsy (CP). This study was designed to investigate the effect of the dynamic TIP pattern on upper limb function in children with spastic CP. This prospective observational study included a total of 106 children with CP with dynamic TIP. The House TIP classification while grasping small or large objects, Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function (MUUL), Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Evaluation (SHUEE), Zancolli classification for wrist–finger flexor deformity, and degree of swan neck deformity were assessed. Type I was the most common and highest functioning House TIP classification type. However, there were no significant differences in upper arm function between types II, III, and IV. The three components of the SHUEE showed stronger association with MUUL than House TIP and Zancolli classifications. After multivariable analysis, functional use of the wrist–finger and the thumb played a more significant role than the dynamic alignment of the thumb. In conclusion, the House TIP classification is useful to describe the TIP pattern. The SHUEE thumb assessment is a useful tool for reflecting upper arm function. The upper arm function was related more with the associated wrist flexor deformity than dynamic TIP.

Robotic Assessment of Upper Limb Function in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Chronic Stroke

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yining Chen ◽  
Meredith C. Poole ◽  
Shelby V. Olesovsky ◽  
Allen A. Champagne ◽  
Kathleen A. Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Nonhuman Primate ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Nonhuman Primate Model ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Primate Model ◽  
Upper Limb Function
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