A randomized, single-blind cross-over design evaluating the effectiveness of an individually defined, targeted physical therapy approach in treatment of children with cerebral palsy [PDF]
, 2014 Objective: A pilot study to compare the effectiveness of an individual therapy program with the effects of a general physical therapy program. Design: A randomized, single-blind cross-over design.
De Cat, Josse +6 more
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Evaluation of cervical posture improvement of children with cerebral palsy after physical therapy based on head movements and serious games [PDF]
, 2016 Background: This paper presents the preliminary results of a novel rehabilitation therapy for cervical and trunk control of children with cerebral palsy (CP) based on serious videogames and physical exercise. Materials: The therapy is based on the use of
Cincotti, Febo +7 more
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C5 palsy in the absence of prior surgery: a retrospective study of surgical management and outcomes in the United States [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose This study aimed to document the presentation, treatment, and clinical outcomes of surgically managed de novo C5 palsies.
Wesley Manz +7 more
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Effectiveness of Mechanical Horse-Riding Simulators on Postural Balance in Neurological Rehabilitation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
, 2019 Mechanical horse-riding simulators consist of a device that mimics the movement of a real horse, generating between 50 and 100 three-dimensional physical movements (forward and back, left and right, up and down).
Assumpta Molina-Aroca +12 more
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Total or near-total thyroidectomy versus subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goitre in adults [PDF]
, 2015 Background Total thyroidectomy (TT) and subtotal thyroidectomy (ST) are worldwide treatment options for multinodular non-toxic goitre in adults.
Arezzo, Alberto +9 more
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The influence of neonatal infections on the development of cerebral palsy
Anthropological Review, 2021 One of the most significant biological factors predisposing to cerebral palsy (CP) are infections. The paper aims to analyze neonatal infections’ influence in the risk of CP development with consideration of all significant risk factors including single,
Sternal Marta +3 more
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Using diffusion tensor imaging to identify corticospinal tract projection patterns in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. [PDF]
, 2017 AIM: To determine whether diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can be an independent assessment for identifying the corticospinal tract (CST) projecting from the more-affected motor cortex in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD: Twenty
Carmel, Jason B. +8 more
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-BeingPurpose This study focused on how adults with cerebral palsy successfully confronted ableism during encounters with others and successfully coped with ableism in general.
Cadeyrn J. Gaskin +13 more
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Hypoglossal Nerve Neuropathies—Analysis of Causes and Anatomical Background
BiomedicinesThe hypoglossal nerve is the last, and often neglected, cranial nerve. It is mainly responsible for motor innervation of the tongue and therefore the process of chewing and articulation.
Andrzej Węgiel +3 more
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Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Central nervous system (CNS) manifestation with cranial nerve palsy in multiple myeloma (MM) is a rare manifestation. Plasmacytoma originates from the bones of the skull base in 3% patients with MM but rarely develops from the soft tissues of the nasal ...
Chiranjiwi Prasad Shah +8 more
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