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View article: Predicting No and Low Responders and Outliers in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Predicting No and Low Responders and Outliers in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) typically have longer lengths of stay (LOS) compared to other rehabilitation patients and show variable therapeutic responses. Identifying reliable predictors of functional outcomes is esse…
View article: Applying a Virtual Art Therapy System Based on the Michelangelo Effect in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Applying a Virtual Art Therapy System Based on the Michelangelo Effect in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background: Serious videogames have already demonstrated their positive impact on rehabilitation and of particular interest is the virtual reality (VR) technology. This immersive technology has been used in this study to create a neuroaest…
View article: Applying a Virtual Art Therapy System based on the Michelangelo Effect in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Applying a Virtual Art Therapy System based on the Michelangelo Effect in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background: serious videogames have already demonstrated their positive impact on rehabilitation and of particular interest is the virtual reality (VR) technology. This immersive technology has been used in this study for a neuroaesthetic …
View article: Correction: On the role of visual feedback and physiotherapist-patient interaction in robot-assisted gait training: an eye-tracking and HD-EEG study
Correction: On the role of visual feedback and physiotherapist-patient interaction in robot-assisted gait training: an eye-tracking and HD-EEG study Open
View article: Three-Dimensional Posture Analysis-Based Modifications After Manual Therapy: A Preliminary Study
Three-Dimensional Posture Analysis-Based Modifications After Manual Therapy: A Preliminary Study Open
Background/Objectives: Manual therapies like Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Gentle Touch Intervention (GTI) are widely employed for improving posture and spinal alignment, but their effects as measured using advanced technolo…
View article: 3-D Posture Analysis-Based Modification After Manual Therapy: A Clinical Study
3-D Posture Analysis-Based Modification After Manual Therapy: A Clinical Study Open
Background/Objectives: Manual therapies like Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Gentle Touch Intervention (GTI) are widely employed for improving posture and spinal alignment, but their effects measured through advanced technolog…
View article: On the role of visual feedback and physiotherapist-patient interaction in robot-assisted gait training: an eye-tracking and HD-EEG study
On the role of visual feedback and physiotherapist-patient interaction in robot-assisted gait training: an eye-tracking and HD-EEG study Open
View article: The Role of Psychological Variables in Predicting Rehabilitation Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury: An Artificial Neural Networks Study
The Role of Psychological Variables in Predicting Rehabilitation Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury: An Artificial Neural Networks Study Open
Background: Accurate prediction of neurorehabilitation outcomes following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is crucial for optimizing healthcare resource allocation and improving rehabilitation strategies. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) may iden…
View article: The Role Of Psychological Variables In Predicting Rehabilitation Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury: An Artificial Neural Networks Study
The Role Of Psychological Variables In Predicting Rehabilitation Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury: An Artificial Neural Networks Study Open
Background: Accurate prediction of neurorehabilitation outcomes following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is crucial for optimizing healthcare resource allocation and improving rehabilitation strategies. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) may iden…
View article: Unveiling the mosaic: comparing demographics and outcomes in traumatic vs. non-traumatic spinal cord injuries
Unveiling the mosaic: comparing demographics and outcomes in traumatic vs. non-traumatic spinal cord injuries Open
An understanding of neurological and functional recovery after spinal cord lesions is essential for answering patients' questions about their potential functional capabilities. It also assists in determining the necessary resources for inp…
View article: Quantifying Treatments as Usual and with Technologies in Neurorehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Quantifying Treatments as Usual and with Technologies in Neurorehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Several technologies have been introduced into neurorehabilitation programs to enhance traditional treatment of individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Their effectiveness has been widely investigated, but their adoption has not been pr…
View article: Quantifying Treatments as Usual and with Technologies in Neu-Rorehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Quantifying Treatments as Usual and with Technologies in Neu-Rorehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Several technologies have been introduced into neurorehabilitation programs to en-hance traditional treatment of individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Their effec-tiveness has been widely investigated but their adoption has not been p…
View article: Harnessing Artificial Neural Networks for Spinal Cord Injury Prognosis
Harnessing Artificial Neural Networks for Spinal Cord Injury Prognosis Open
Background: Prediction of neurorehabilitation outcomes after a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is crucial for healthcare resource management and improving prognosis and rehabilitation strategies. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have emerged as …
View article: Harnessing Artificial Neural Networks for Spinal Cord Injury Prognosis
Harnessing Artificial Neural Networks for Spinal Cord Injury Prognosis Open
Background: Prediction of neurorehabilitation outcomes after a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is crucial for healthcare resource management and improving prognosis and rehabilitation strategies. Arti-ficial neural networks (ANNs) have emerged as…
View article: A therapist-administered self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI): a psychometric study
A therapist-administered self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI): a psychometric study Open
Objective To develop a self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II) and to test its reliability and validity. Study design Psychometric study. Setting Spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation centres in Aust…
View article: Using HD-EMG to Assess Motor Units in Vastus Lateralis with the Lokomat: A Pilot Study with Young, Elderly and Individuals Post-Stroke
Using HD-EMG to Assess Motor Units in Vastus Lateralis with the Lokomat: A Pilot Study with Young, Elderly and Individuals Post-Stroke Open
Despite its increasing use in research, High-Density EMG (HD-EMG) has yet to gain widespread acceptance in routine clinical evaluations, particularly for assessing age-related variations and central nervous system disorder. This pilot stud…
View article: A Data-Driven Fuzzy Logic Method for Psychophysiological Assessment: An Application to Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking
A Data-Driven Fuzzy Logic Method for Psychophysiological Assessment: An Application to Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking Open
Multimodal physiological monitoring and related estimation of the PsychoPhysiological (PP) state play an essential role in investigating the physical and cognitive workload of people executing a motor task. The aim of this work was to deve…
View article: Using HD-EMG to Assess Motor Units in Vastus Lateralis with the Lokomat: A Pilot Study with Healthy and Stroke Individuals
Using HD-EMG to Assess Motor Units in Vastus Lateralis with the Lokomat: A Pilot Study with Healthy and Stroke Individuals Open
Background: Recent advancements in surface electromyography (EMG) technology have led to new solutions including multiple electrodes placed over a single muscle, indicated as High-Density EMG (HD-EMG). From this technology, by extracting t…
View article: DiSCIoser: unlocking recovery potential of arm sensorimotor functions after spinal cord injury by promoting activity-dependent brain plasticity by means of brain-computer interface technology: a randomized controlled trial to test efficacy
DiSCIoser: unlocking recovery potential of arm sensorimotor functions after spinal cord injury by promoting activity-dependent brain plasticity by means of brain-computer interface technology: a randomized controlled trial to test efficacy Open
Background Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) results in reduced sensorimotor abilities that strongly impact on the achievement of daily living activities involving hand/arm function. Among several technology-based rehabilitative …
View article: A self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI): a psychometric study.
A self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI): a psychometric study. Open
Objective To develop a self-report version of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II) and to test its reliability and validity. Study design: Psychometric study. Setting: Spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres in Australi…
View article: The Promotoer, a brain-computer interface-assisted intervention to promote upper limb functional motor recovery after stroke: a statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial
The Promotoer, a brain-computer interface-assisted intervention to promote upper limb functional motor recovery after stroke: a statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) allow to modulate the sensorimotor rhythms and are emerging technologies for promoting post-stroke motor function recovery. The Promotoer study aims to assess t…
View article: The Promotoer, a brain-computer interface-assisted intervention to promote upper limb functional motor recovery after stroke: a statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial
The Promotoer, a brain-computer interface-assisted intervention to promote upper limb functional motor recovery after stroke: a statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Electroencephalography (EEG)-based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) allow to modulate the sensorimotor rhythms and are potential technologies for promoting post-stroke motor function recovery. The Promotoer study is planned to a…
View article: Early and Intensive Motor Training for people with spinal cord injuries (the SCI-MT Trial): protocol of the process evaluation
Early and Intensive Motor Training for people with spinal cord injuries (the SCI-MT Trial): protocol of the process evaluation Open
Introduction People with spinal cord injury receive physical rehabilitation to promote neurological recovery. Physical rehabilitation commences as soon as possible when a person is medically stable. One key component of physical rehabilita…
View article: Early and intensive motor training to enhance neurological recovery in people with spinal cord injury: trial protocol
Early and intensive motor training to enhance neurological recovery in people with spinal cord injury: trial protocol Open
View article: Exploring high-density corticomuscular networks after stroke to enable a hybrid Brain-Computer Interface for hand motor rehabilitation
Exploring high-density corticomuscular networks after stroke to enable a hybrid Brain-Computer Interface for hand motor rehabilitation Open
View article: Robotic versus Conventional Overground Gait Training in Subacute Stroke Survivors: A Multicenter Controlled Clinical Trial
Robotic versus Conventional Overground Gait Training in Subacute Stroke Survivors: A Multicenter Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Although stroke survivors can benefit from robotic gait rehabilitation, stationary robot-assisted gait training needs further investigation. In this paper, we investigated the efficacy of this approach (with an exoskeleton or a…
View article: Hyperhidrosis in Two Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Oxybutynin: Case Reports and Review of the Literature
Hyperhidrosis in Two Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Oxybutynin: Case Reports and Review of the Literature Open
Hyperhidrosis is a well-documented consequence of spinal cord injuries (SCI). It affects about 25% of the subjects with SCI representing a social problem, a cause of discomfort and a risk for skin breakdown. Here we present two cases of yo…
View article: Manual Physiotherapy Combined with Pelvic Floor Training in Women Suffering from Stress Urinary Incontinence and Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study
Manual Physiotherapy Combined with Pelvic Floor Training in Women Suffering from Stress Urinary Incontinence and Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study Open
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) represents one of the most common subtypes of urinary incontinence (UI) reported by women. Studies have shown an association of SUI with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP). The primary aim of the present st…
View article: Technology-assisted balance assessment and rehabilitation in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review
Technology-assisted balance assessment and rehabilitation in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Balance is a crucial function of basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and is often considered the priority in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients’ rehabilitation. Technological devices have been developed to support balance ass…
View article: Efficacy of Overground Robotic Gait Training on Balance in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of Overground Robotic Gait Training on Balance in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Strokes often lead to a deficit in motor control that contributes to a reduced balance function. Impairments in the balance function severely limit the activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke survivors. The present systematic review and…