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View article: The Role of Virtual Reality, Exergames, and Digital Technologies in Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Before or After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of the Interventions in Elderly Patients
The Role of Virtual Reality, Exergames, and Digital Technologies in Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Before or After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of the Interventions in Elderly Patients Open
Background and Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disease. The main symptoms include pain that can cause loss of function and stiffness, as well as swelling, reduced range of motion, crepitus, joint deformity,…
View article: Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a Traumatic Sport? Survey on Italian Athletes’ Rehabilitation and Return to Sport
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a Traumatic Sport? Survey on Italian Athletes’ Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Open
Background: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically demanding sport associated with a notable risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Understanding injury patterns, rehabilitation approaches, and psychological readiness to return to sport (RTS…
View article: Multimodal Rehabilitation Management of a Misunderstood Parsonage–Turner Syndrome: A Case Report during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Multimodal Rehabilitation Management of a Misunderstood Parsonage–Turner Syndrome: A Case Report during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a young adult presented symptoms that were reported at first evaluation to be a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The patient’s history, clinical manifestations related to the onset of …
View article: Efficacy of Lower Limb Orthoses in the Rehabilitation of Children Affected by Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Efficacy of Lower Limb Orthoses in the Rehabilitation of Children Affected by Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review Open
Lower limb orthoses are frequently used in children suffering from cerebral palsy (CP) alongside rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of ankle–foot orthosis (AFO) and knee–ankle–foot orthosis (KAFO) in wal…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Increases the Risk of Muscle Injury in Professional Male Soccer Players—A Retrospective Analysis of the Italian and Spanish Major Leagues
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Increases the Risk of Muscle Injury in Professional Male Soccer Players—A Retrospective Analysis of the Italian and Spanish Major Leagues Open
A retrospective cohort study on professional soccer players from the Serie A and LaLiga was conducted to investigate the correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and muscle injuries. Players were divided into two groups based on whether th…
View article: Respiratory Rate Estimation during Walking and Running Using Breathing Sounds Recorded with a Microphone
Respiratory Rate Estimation during Walking and Running Using Breathing Sounds Recorded with a Microphone Open
Emerging evidence suggests that respiratory frequency (fR) is a valid marker of physical effort. This has stimulated interest in developing devices that allow athletes and exercise practitioners to monitor this vital sign. The numerous tec…
View article: Treatment of the Paretic Hand with a Robotic Glove Combined with Physiotherapy in a Patient Suffering from Traumatic Tetraparesis: A Case Report
Treatment of the Paretic Hand with a Robotic Glove Combined with Physiotherapy in a Patient Suffering from Traumatic Tetraparesis: A Case Report Open
Background: cervical spinal cord injury leads to loss of upper limb functionality, which causes a decrease in autonomy to perform activities of daily living. The use of robotic technologies in rehabilitation could contribute to improving u…
View article: Upper limb home-based robotic rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients: A pilot study
Upper limb home-based robotic rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients: A pilot study Open
Introduction Robotic therapy allow to propose sessions of controlled and identical exercises, customizing settings, and characteristics on the individual patient. The effectiveness of robotic assisted therapy is still under study and the u…
View article: How long is the long COVID? a retrospective analysis of football players in two major European Championships
How long is the long COVID? a retrospective analysis of football players in two major European Championships Open
Objectives the goal of this study was to investigate the correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and muscle injuries among a large sample of professional soccer players. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on professional s…
View article: Rehabilitation after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Survey on Italian Physiotherapists’ Knowledge and Adherence to Evidence-Based Practice
Rehabilitation after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Survey on Italian Physiotherapists’ Knowledge and Adherence to Evidence-Based Practice Open
The average life expectancy of the Italian population has increased over the last decades, with a consequent increase in the demand for healthcare. Rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery is essential for autonomy, recovery, and reintegr…
View article: Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review
Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Robotic therapy (RT) has been internationally recognized for the motor rehabilitation of the upper limb. Although it seems that RT can stimulate and promote neuroplasticity, the effectiveness of robotics in restoring cognitive …
View article: Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews
Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews Open
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted arm therapy (RAT) has been used mainly in stroke rehabilitation in the last 20 years with rising expectations and growing evidence summarized in systematic reviews (SRs). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to pr…
View article: Combining Robot-Assisted Gait Training and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review
Combining Robot-Assisted Gait Training and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review Open
Gait impairment is one of the most common disorders of patients with chronic stroke, which hugely affects the ability to carry out the activities of daily living and the quality of life. Recently, traditional rehabilitation techniques have…
View article: Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness
Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness Open
Upper extremities limitation is a common functional impairment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Novel technological devices are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to support motor function improvement and the quantitative …
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference
Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference Open
WG2.2 synthesis might help clinicians, researchers, and all rehabilitation stakeholders to address the use of RAT in the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan, to guide the allocation of resources and define clinical protocols and indications…
View article: Validation and Assessment of a Posture Measurement System with Magneto-Inertial Measurement Units
Validation and Assessment of a Posture Measurement System with Magneto-Inertial Measurement Units Open
Inappropriate posture and the presence of spinal disorders require specific monitoring systems. In clinical settings, posture evaluation is commonly performed with visual observation, electrogoniometers or motion capture systems (MoCaps). …
View article: An Overview of Achilles Tendinopathy Management
An Overview of Achilles Tendinopathy Management Open
Background: Persistent tendon pain and swelling related to mechanical loading are the main signs of Achilles tendinopathy (AT). This condition is one of the most common tendinopathies of the lower limb affecting mainly athletes involved in…
View article: Does Posterior Cruciate Ligament Retention or Sacrifice in Total Knee Replacement Affect Proprioception? A Systematic Review
Does Posterior Cruciate Ligament Retention or Sacrifice in Total Knee Replacement Affect Proprioception? A Systematic Review Open
Background: Proprioception is an important part of the somatosensory system involved in human motion control, which is fundamental for activities of daily living, exercise, and sport-specific gestures. When total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is…
View article: Validity Analysis of WalkerViewTM Instrumented Treadmill for Measuring Spatiotemporal and Kinematic Gait Parameters
Validity Analysis of WalkerViewTM Instrumented Treadmill for Measuring Spatiotemporal and Kinematic Gait Parameters Open
The detection of gait abnormalities is essential for professionals involved in the rehabilitation of walking disorders. Instrumented treadmills are spreading as an alternative to overground gait analysis. To date, the use of these instrume…
View article: Systematic review of guidelines to identify recommendations for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke
Systematic review of guidelines to identify recommendations for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke Open
This systematic review has identified many opportunities to modernize and otherwise improve stroke patients' upper limb robotic therapy. Rehabilitation assisted by robot or electromechanical devices for stroke needs to be improved in clini…
View article: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ON BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA: A LITERATURE REVIEW
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ON BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA: A LITERATURE REVIEW Open
Lymphedema is one of the most dreaded complications related to breast cancer surgery, commonly resulting in upper limb functional, esthetic, and psychological impairment. The necessity to improve the efficacy of conventional treatments and…
View article: A Wearable Device Based on a Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor for Low Back Movements Monitoring
A Wearable Device Based on a Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor for Low Back Movements Monitoring Open
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the musculoskeletal disorders that most affects workers. Among others, one of the working categories which mainly experiences such disease are video terminal workers. As it causes exploitation of the National …
View article: A Multi-Parametric Wearable System to Monitor Neck Movements and Respiratory Frequency of Computer Workers
A Multi-Parametric Wearable System to Monitor Neck Movements and Respiratory Frequency of Computer Workers Open
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common form of occupational ill-health. Neck pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders experienced by computer workers. Wrong postural habits and non-compliance of the workstation to…
View article: Restoring tactile sensations via neural interfaces for real-time force-and-slippage closed-loop control of bionic hands
Restoring tactile sensations via neural interfaces for real-time force-and-slippage closed-loop control of bionic hands Open
Sensory output produced by a robotic hand during grasping and manipulation evoked real-time nearly natural force and slippage feedback.
View article: Bio-Cooperative Approach for the Human-in-the-Loop Control of an End-Effector Rehabilitation Robot
Bio-Cooperative Approach for the Human-in-the-Loop Control of an End-Effector Rehabilitation Robot Open
The design of patient-tailored rehabilitative protocols represents one of the crucial factors that influence motor recovery mechanisms, such as neuroplasticity. This approach, including the patient in the control loop and characterized by …
View article: Literature Review on the Effects of tDCS Coupled with Robotic Therapy in Post Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Literature Review on the Effects of tDCS Coupled with Robotic Therapy in Post Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation Open
Today neurological diseases such as stroke represent one of the leading cause of long-term disability. Many research efforts have been focused on designing new and effective rehabilitation strategies. In particular, robotic treatment for u…