There is a lack of consistency among researchers and clinicians in the use of terminology
that describes changes in motor ability following neurological injury. Specifically, the terms …

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of mortality and is estimated to be one of the major
reasons for long-lasting disability worldwide. There are limited studies that describe the …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes degeneration of motor neurons, resulting in
progressive muscle weakness and impairment in motor function. Promising drug …

Rehabilitation after hemiplegic stroke has typically relied on the training of patients in
compensatory strategies. The translation of neuroscientific research into care has led to new …

Previous studies in neurologically intact subjects have shown that motor coordination can be
described by task-dependent combinations of a few muscle synergies, defined here as a …

An account of the neurobiology of motor recovery in the arm and hand after stroke by two
experts in the field. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults and recovery is often …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of mirror therapy (MT) versus control treatment (CT) on
movement performance, motor control, sensory recovery, and performance of activities of …

Objective. Using robotic technology, we examined the ability of a visually guided reaching
task to assess the sensorimotor function of patients with stroke. Methods. Ninety-one healthy …

STUDY DESIGN: Predictive. INTRODUCTION: Upper limb (UL) impairments are one of the
most common disabling deficits after stroke and have complex relationships with activity and …

Upper-limb impairment after stroke is caused by weakness, loss of individual joint control,
spasticity, and abnormal synergies. Upper-limb movement frequently involves abnormal …