Clinical rehabilitation
-
Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of electrical stimulation as an adjunct to repetitive task practice therapy on skilled hand performance in hemiparetic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the effects of additional electrical stimulation to hand muscles combined with repetitive task practice therapy on skilled hand performance in stroke patients. ⋯ Repetitive task practice therapy combined with electrical stimulation can improve skilled hand performance in terms of hand motor function, skills and range of motion in stroke patients.
-
Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialBalance training with multi-task exercises improves fall-related self-efficacy, gait, balance performance and physical function in older adults with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effects of a balance training program including dual- and multi-task exercises on fall-related self-efficacy, fear of falling, gait and balance performance, and physical function in older adults with osteoporosis with an increased risk of falling and to evaluate whether additional physical activity would further improve the effects. ⋯ This balance training program, including dual- and multi-task, improves fall-related self-efficacy, gait speed, balance performance, and physical function in older adults with osteoporosis.
-
Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes the speed of the treadmill influence the training effect in people learning to walk after stroke? A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of high-speed treadmill training and progressive treadmill training for stroke patients. ⋯ These results suggest that high-speed training is an effective method for improving the walking ability of stroke patients.
-
Clinical rehabilitation · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialAdhesive taping vs. daily manual muscle stretching and splinting after botulinum toxin type A injection for wrist and fingers spastic overactivity in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of two procedures increasing the botulinum toxin type A effect for wrist and finger flexor spasticity after stroke. ⋯ Adhesive taping of wrist and finger flexor muscles appeared to enhance the effect of botulinum toxin type A therapy more than daily manual muscle stretching combined with passive articular mobilization and palmar splint.
-
Clinical rehabilitation · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialPilates improves pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the effectiveness of pilates method on patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). ⋯ The pilates method can be used by patients with LBP to improve pain, function and aspects related to quality of life (functional capacity, pain and vitality). Moreover, this method has no harmful effects on such patients.