Modulation of brain plasticity in stroke: a novel model for neurorehabilitation

G Di Pino, G Pellegrino, G Assenza, F Capone… - Nature Reviews …, 2014 - nature.com
Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques can be used to monitor and modulate the
excitability of intracortical neuronal circuits. Long periods of cortical stimulation can produce …

Gait post-stroke: Pathophysiology and rehabilitation strategies

C Beyaert, R Vasa, GE Frykberg - Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical …, 2015 - Elsevier
We reviewed neural control and biomechanical description of gait in both non-disabled and
post-stroke subjects. In addition, we reviewed most of the gait rehabilitation strategies …

Post-stroke hemiplegic gait: new perspective and insights

S Li, GE Francisco, P Zhou - Frontiers in physiology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Walking dysfunction occurs at a very high prevalence in stroke survivors. Human walking is
a phenomenon often taken for granted, but it is mediated by complicated neural control …

Systematic review of Kinect applications in elderly care and stroke rehabilitation

D Webster, O Celik - Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2014 - Springer
Abstract In this paper we present a review of the most current avenues of research into
Kinect-based elderly care and stroke rehabilitation systems to provide an overview of the …

What does best evidence tell us about robotic gait rehabilitation in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

MF Bruni, C Melegari, MC De Cola, A Bramanti… - Journal of Clinical …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Studies about electromechanical-assisted devices proved the validity and
effectiveness of these tools in gait rehabilitation, especially if used in association with …

Assessment of upper extremity impairment, function, and activity after stroke: foundations for clinical decision making

CE Lang, MD Bland, RR Bailey, SY Schaefer… - Journal of Hand …, 2013 - Elsevier
The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive approach for assessing the upper
extremity (UE) after stroke. First, common UE impairments and how to assess them are …

Rehabilitation with poststroke motor recovery: a review with a focus on neural plasticity

N Takeuchi, SI Izumi - Stroke research and treatment, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Motor recovery after stroke is related to neural plasticity, which involves developing new
neuronal interconnections, acquiring new functions, and compensating for impairment …

Optimal intensity and duration of walking rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial

P Boyne, SA Billinger, DS Reisman… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance For walking rehabilitation after stroke, training intensity and duration are critical
dosing parameters that lack optimization. Objective To assess the optimal training intensity …

Robotic gait rehabilitation and substitution devices in neurological disorders: where are we now?

RS Calabrò, A Cacciola, F Bertè, A Manuli, A Leo… - Neurological …, 2016 - Springer
Gait abnormalities following neurological disorders are often disabling, negatively affecting
patients' quality of life. Therefore, regaining of walking is considered one of the primary …

Impact of time on improvement of outcome after stroke

G Kwakkel, B Kollen, J Twisk - Stroke, 2006 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Longitudinal conducted studies show that neurologic and
functional recovery show faster recovery in the first weeks poststroke. The aim of the present …