OBJECTIVES - To determine whether interference between postural control and mental task performance in patients with balance system impairment and healthy subjects is due to general capacity limitations, motor control interference, competition for ...
Bronstein, A.+5 more
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The Effects of Treadmill or Overground Walking Training Program on Gait in Parkinson's Disease [PDF]
[Abstract] Background. Gait impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients is characterized by the inability to generate appropriate stride length. Treadmill training has been proposed as a therapeutic tool for PD patients.
Bello, Olalla+8 more
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Smartphone Usage and Postural Stability in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: A Nintendo Wii Balance Board Analysis [PDF]
Objective To assess postural stability, specifically center of body sway during single-leg standing balance, among individuals with and without forward head posture (FHP) during smartphone use.
Weerasak Tapanya, Noppharath Sangkarit
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Correlation of the composite equilibrium score of computerized dynamic posturography and clinical balance tests [PDF]
BackgroundThe computerized dynamic posturography has been widely used to access balance control in patients with balance dysfunction. A composite-equilibrium score (CS) can be calculated from the sensory organization test using the computerized dynamic ...
Cheen, Jang-Rong+4 more
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Subjective visual vertical/horizontal and video head impulse test in dyslexic children
Different studies have tried to establish a relationship between dyslexia and the vestibular system function. Subjective Visual Vertical/Horizontal (SVV and SVH) and Video Head Impulse Test (VHIT) are useful for studying the vestibular system and can be easily performed in children.
Pasqualina Maria Picciotti+5 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives This study investigated the effects of optokinetic stimuli and dual‐task performance on vestibulo‐ocular reflex (VOR) function. The study primarily focused on understanding the effects of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its subtypes. Study Design A case–control study. Setting Tertiary medical centre.
Hanifi Korkmaz+3 more
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The Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance Related Impairments among Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Background: Balance related dysfunction remains a debilitating clinical manifestation among people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) causing significant morbidity and reduced quality of life.
Baker, Katherine, Synnott, Eoin
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Cerebellar transcranial magnetic stimulation improves motor function in Parkinson's disease
Abstract Objective To determine whether an accelerated protocol of 48 Hz cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation results in improved motor function in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods In this double‐blind randomized sham‐controlled study, 35 individuals with Parkinson's disease and stable medical treatment were randomized ...
Marcus Grobe‐Einsler+4 more
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Long-term Follow Up of Van Nes Rotationplasty for Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency [PDF]
Proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD) is a congenital anomaly that presents challenges for orthopaedic and prosthetic management. The Van Nes rotationplasty is one treatment in which the extremity is surgically rotated to utilize the ankle and foot as
Ackman, Jeffrey D.+7 more
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Interactive effects of GPI stimulation and levodopa on postural control in Parkinson's disease [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Postural instability is a major source of disability in idiopathic Parkinson\u27s disease (IPD). Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus internus (GPI-DBS) improves clinician-rated balance control but there have been few quantitative ...
Johnson, Liam+6 more
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