Interventions for improving upper limb function after stroke
A Pollock, SE Farmer, MC Brady… - Cochrane Database …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Improving upper limb function is a core element of stroke rehabilitation needed
to maximise patient outcomes and reduce disability. Evidence about effects of individual …
to maximise patient outcomes and reduce disability. Evidence about effects of individual …
Measurement in neurological rehabilitation
DT Wade - Current Opinion in Neurology, 1992 - journals.lww.com
The measurement of impairment and disability can improve patient care and is now
essential in clinical audit. Practical, useful measures are slowly being developed, both for …
essential in clinical audit. Practical, useful measures are slowly being developed, both for …
Usefulness of the Berg Balance Scale in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review
L Blum, N Korner-Bitensky - Physical therapy, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Background In a recent study of 655 physical therapists working with a stroke population, the
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was identified as the most commonly used assessment tool …
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was identified as the most commonly used assessment tool …
Electromechanical‐assisted training for walking after stroke
Electromechanical‐assisted training for walking after stroke - Mehrholz, J - 2020 | Cochrane
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Comprehensive overview of nursing and interdisciplinary rehabilitation care of the stroke patient: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association
In the United States, the incidence rate of new or recurrent stroke is approximately 795 000
per year, and stroke prevalence for individuals over the age of 20 years is estimated at 6.5 …
per year, and stroke prevalence for individuals over the age of 20 years is estimated at 6.5 …
Physical fitness training for stroke patients
Background Levels of physical fitness are low after stroke. It is unknown whether improving
physical fitness after stroke reduces disability. Objectives To determine whether fitness …
physical fitness after stroke reduces disability. Objectives To determine whether fitness …
Mirror therapy for improving motor function after stroke
Background Mirror therapy is used to improve motor function after stroke. During mirror
therapy, a mirror is placed in the person's midsagittal plane, thus reflecting movements of the …
therapy, a mirror is placed in the person's midsagittal plane, thus reflecting movements of the …
Treadmill training and body weight support for walking after stroke
Background Treadmill training, with or without body weight support using a harness, is used
in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of the …
in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of the …
Spasticity after stroke: its occurrence and association with motor impairments and activity limitations
DK Sommerfeld, EUB Eek, AK Svensson… - Stroke, 2004 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—There is no consensus concerning the number of patients
develo** spasticity or the relationship between spasticity and disabilities after acute …
develo** spasticity or the relationship between spasticity and disabilities after acute …
Cannabinoids for treatment of spasticity and other symptoms related to multiple sclerosis (CAMS study): multicentre randomised placebo-controlled trial
J Zajicek, P Fox, H Sanders, D Wright, J Vickery… - The lancet, 2003 - thelancet.com
Background Multiple sclerosis is associated with muscle stiffness, spasms, pain, and tremor.
Much anecdotal evidence suggests that cannabinoids could help these symptoms. Our aim …
Much anecdotal evidence suggests that cannabinoids could help these symptoms. Our aim …