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Immediate improvements in post-stroke gait biomechanics are induced with both real-time limb position and propulsive force biofeedback

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023
Background Paretic propulsion [measured as anteriorly-directed ground reaction forces (AGRF)] and trailing limb angle (TLA) show robust inter-relationships, and represent two key modifiable post-stroke gait variables that have biomechanical and clinical ...
Vincent Santucci, Zahin Alam, Justin Liu, Jacob Spencer, Alec Faust, Aijalon Cobb, Joshua Konantz, Steven Eicholtz, Steven Wolf, Trisha M. Kesar   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rehabilitation: The health strategy of the 21st century. [PDF]

, 2017
There is strong evidence that population ageing and the epidemiological transition to a higher incidence of chronic, non-communicable diseases will continue to profoundly impact societies worldwide, putting more pressure on healthcare systems to respond ...
Bickenbach, Jerome, Gutenbrunner, Christoph, Melvin, John L., Stucki, Gerold   +3 more
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Physical Rehabilitation in Critically Ill Children: A Multicenter Point Prevalence Study in the United States

Critical Care Medicine, 2020
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: With decreasing mortality in PICUs, a growing number of survivors experience long-lasting physical impairments.
S. Kudchadkar, Archana Nelliot, R. Awojoodu, Dhananjay Vaidya, C. Traube, Tracie C. Walker, D. Needham   +6 more
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Enabling precision rehabilitation interventions using wearable sensors and machine learning to track motor recovery

npj Digital Medicine, 2020
The need to develop patient-specific interventions is apparent when one considers that clinical studies often report satisfactory motor gains only in a portion of participants.
Catherine Adans-Dester, Nicolas Hankov, Anne O’Brien, Gloria Vergara-Diaz, Randie Black-Schaffer, Ross Zafonte, Jennifer Dy, Sunghoon I. Lee, Paolo Bonato   +8 more
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Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport : a review of the literature [PDF]

, 2012
The UK will host the Paralympics in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 showcasing the talents of elite athletes and aiming to inspire the population to become involved. However, low levels of physical activity (PA) are prevalent: only 40% of men and
Anthony McGarry, Bandura A, Berbrayer D, Biddle S, Couture M, Crocker P, David Burns, Dyer B, Hanrahan SJ, Hopper C, House of Commons, Kegel B, Kegel B, Kevin Murray, Mastro JV, McAuley E, McCartney G, Nanette Mutrie, NHS The Information Centre, Ogilvie D, Osborough CD, O’Donovan G, Pasek PB, Ruddell JL, Sarah Deans, Seligman MEP, Sousa AI, Sports Council, Health Education Authority, and Allied Dunbar, Tatar Y, Walker JL, Webster JB, Wetterhahn KA   +31 more
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Assistive Robotics for Upper Limb Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Future Prospects

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Physical assistive robotics are oriented to support and improve functional capacities of people. In physical rehabilitation, robots are indeed useful for functional recovery of affected limb.
Andrés Guatibonza, L. Soláque, Alexandra Velasco, Lina Peñuela   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Variations in follow-up services after inpatient stroke rehabilitation: A multicentre study [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Care after discharge from inpatient stroke rehabilitation units varies across Europe. The aim of this study was to compare service delivery after discharge.
Baert, Ilse, Brinkmann, Nadine, De Weerdt, Willy, De Wit, Liesbet, Dejaeger, Eddy, Feys, Hilde, Jenni, Walter, Kaske, Christiane, Leys, Mark, Lincoln, Nadina, Louckx, Fred, Putman, Koen, Schuback, Birgit, Schupp, Wilfried, Smith, Bozena   +14 more
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Upper Limb Physical Rehabilitation Using Serious Videogames and Motion Capture Systems: A Systematic Review

Italian National Conference on Sensors, 2020
The use of videogames and motion capture systems in rehabilitation contributes to the recovery of the patient. This systematic review aimed to explore the works related to these technologies.
Andrea Catherine Alarcón Aldana, M. C. Cuervo, A. P. Bó   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OBESE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY AMONG PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

FUUAST Journal of Biology, 2023
The frequency of obesity has risen around the world. Individuals in the world are in danger of developing various comorbidities, for example, cardiovascular disease, diabetes etc. This article describes the knowledge, attitudes, and practice with regards
SYED MUHAMMAD ZAEEM HASSAN ZAIDI, FARHAN ISHAQUE, SYED SAEED QAISER, HUZAIFA ATHER RAJAR, ABID KAMAL ANSARI, SHAIAZA MASOOMA, AAMATULLAH SHABBIR, RABAB SHABBIR, BHEESHAM KUMAR   +8 more
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Enhancing Oncological Care for India's Aging Population: Addressing the Complex Needs of Older Adults With Cancer

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath, Mathigatta Shivarudraiah S, Rajath Govind, Kaushik M R   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source