Download or read book Treadmill Versus Floor Ambulation in Adults with Hemiplegia written by Elaine M. K. Leonard and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ambulation in Adults with Central Neurologic Disorders An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics written by Francois Bethoux and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Francois Bethoux, is devoted to the topic of Ambulation in Adults with Central Neurologic Disorders. Ambulation, or the restoration thereof, is an extremely important part of recovery from any number of ailments or surgeries, from stroke to hip replacements. This issue will focus on the restoration of ambulation in adults suffering from central neurologic disorders, which is a major area for physiatrists. It will include articles on MS, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal cord injuries. It will also offer information on how to measure and analyze ambulation in recovery, and medical treatments to improve ambulation.

Download or read book Neurological Rehabilitation written by Janet H. Carr and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-07-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd head up a new team of eminent authors for the second edition of this definitive text on neurological physiotherapy. In the first edition, the authors described a model of neurological rehabilitation for individuals with motor dysfunction based on scientific research in the areas of neuromuscular control, biomechanics, motor skill learning, and the link between cognition and action, together with developments in pathology and adaptation. The new edition continues to advance this model while identifying and incorporating the many advances that have occurred in the last decade in the understanding and treatment of adults with neurological conditions, whether caused by accident or disease. Among these advances is the knowledge that the brain retains a plastic potential to reorganize, even in old and/or lesioned brains, and that neural plasticity can be influenced by task-related mental and physical practice in a stimulating environment. There is also an increasing body of knowledge related to the musculoskeletal system’s adaptability and the need to prevent length and stiffness- related changes in muscle contractility, together with loss of aerobic fitness and endurance. There is an expanding body of clinical research that appears to support the model provided here. The training guidelines outlined in Neurological Rehabilitation are based on biomechanical constructs and motor relearning research, applied to enhance brain reorganization and muscle contractility, and encourage functional recovery of the patient. It connects science and clinical practice enabling students and practitioners to develop their knowledge and use new clinical methods based on modern scientific understanding. All chapters have been revised, some with the collaboration of five specialists who are engaged in high level scientific research and clinical practice Biomechanical models are presented to provide a framework for action-specific training and exercise to improve performance Clinical guidelines are science- and evidence-based Emphasis is on new approaches to the delivery of neurological rehabilitation that increase the time spent in mental and physical activity, and the intensity of practice and exercise Up-to-date referencing

Download or read book Clinical Disorders of Balance Posture and Gait 2Ed written by Adolfo Bronstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-03-29 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diagnosis and treatment of the patient with critically impaired walking abilities present the busy physician with a formidable challenge. This book provides a comprehensive account of the various balance, posture and gait disorders, and of the methods for Their effective Read More ...management. The text is divided into five sections dealing wi

Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation R D written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of Treadmill Training on Balance and Ambulation in a Person with Chronic Stroke written by Gina Marie Baker and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if walking speed, walking endurance, and balance can improve in a patient who is 19 years post cerebellar stroke in response to treadmill training. BACKGROUND: There is an increased incidence in stroke in the United States. While the incidence of stroke has increased, the mortality rate has decreased leaving more people in the community living with chronic effects of stroke. Treadmill training has been used as a successful intervention for recovery of walking in people with stroke. SUBJECT: The subject was a 64 year old male who sustained a cerebellar stroke 19 years ago. METHODS: A single subject participated in treadmill gait training two times a week for eight weeks. The Tinetti PUMA, Six-Minute Walk Test, and the 10 Meter Walk Test were used to evaluate walking and balance prior to, immediately following, and one month following the training period. ANALYSIS: Descriptive analysis was performed. RESULTS: Change scores were compared to Smallest Real Difference (SRD) values reported in the literature and did not reveal a level of clinical significance. Small improvements from pre-training to post-training sessions occurred that were not sustained one month post-training. Our subject did show an upward trend in total walking time, duration of longest walking period per training session, and systolic blood pressure. CONCLUSION: Improvements in total walking time, longest duration of walking per treatment session, and systolic blood pressure may be suggestive of a training effect. The small improvements from pre-training to post-training sessions that were not sustained one month post-training may suggest treadmill training as a useful intervention for people with chronic effects of stroke.

Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy E Book written by Suzanne Tink Martin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - UPDATED! Best evidence for interventions; clear, concise tables; graphics and pictures; and current literature engage you in the spectrum of neurologic conditions and interventions. - NEW! Autism Spectrum Disorder chapter covers clinical features, diagnosis, and intervention, with a special focus on using play and aquatics, to support the integral role of physical therapy in working with children and families with autism. - NEW! Common threads throughout the Children section focus on motor competence as a driving force in a child's cognitive and language development and highlight how meaningful, fun activities with family and friends encourage children with disabilities to participate. - UPDATED! Neuroanatomy chapter provides a more comprehensive review on nervous system structures and their contributions to patient function and recovery after an injury or neurologic condition. - UPDATED! Adult chapters feature updated information on medical and pharmacological management. - NEW! The Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions assists you in measuring common outcomes in the examination and evaluation of patients. - NEW! Emphasis on the evidence for locomotor training, dual-task training, and high intensity gait training are included in the intervention sections.

Download or read book Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation written by Michael E. Selzer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 of the Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation stands alone as a clinical handbook for neurorehabilitation.

Download or read book Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy written by Suzanne "Tink" Martin, PT, PhD and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the role of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in neurologic rehabilitation! Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helps you develop skills in the treatment interventions needed to improve the function of patients with neurologic deficits. It provides a solid foundation in neuroanatomy, motor control, and motor development, and offers clear, how-to guidelines to rehabilitation procedures. Case studies help you follow best practices for the treatment of children and adults with neuromuscular impairments caused by events such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Written by physical therapy experts Suzanne 'Tink' Martin and Mary Kessler, this market-leading text will help you prepare for the neurological portion of the PTA certification exam and begin a successful career in physical therapy practice. Comprehensive coverage of neurologic rehabilitation explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, motor development, and evidence-based treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. Over 700 photos and drawings clarify concepts, show anatomy, physiology, evaluation, and pathology, and depict the most current rehabilitation procedures and technology. Case studies demonstrate the patient examination and treatment process, and show how to achieve consistency in documentation. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation chapter describes how PNF can be used to improve a patient's performance of functional tasks by increasing strength, flexibility, and range of motion - key to the treatment of individuals post stroke. Review questions are included at the end of each chapter, with answers at the back of the book. Illustrated step-by-step intervention boxes, tables, and charts highlight important information, and make it easy to find instructions quickly. Use of language of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice ensures that you understand and comply with best practices recommended by the APTA. NEW photographs of interventions and equipment reflect the most current rehabilitation procedures and technology. UPDATED study resources on the Evolve companion website include an intervention collection, study tips, and additional review questions and interactive case studies.

Download or read book Re Engineering of the Damaged Brain and Spinal Cord written by Klaus R.H. Wild and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can lead to loss of skills and to mental cognitive behavioural deficits. Paraplegia after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) means a life-long sentence of paralysis, sensory loss, dependence and in both, TBI and SCI, waiting for a miracle therapy. Recent advances in functional neurosurgery, neuroprosthesis, robotic devices and cell transplantation have opened up a new era. New drugs and reconstructive surgical concepts are on the horizon. Social reintegration is based on holistic rehabilitation. Psychological treatment can alleviate and strengthen affected life. This book reflects important aspects of physiology and new trans-disciplinary approaches for acute treatment and rehabilitation in neurotraumatology by reviewing evidence based concepts as they were discussed among bio and gene-technologists, physicians, neuropsychologists and other therapists at the joint international congress in Brescia 2004.

Download or read book Clinical Pathways in Stroke Rehabilitation written by Thomas Platz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book focuses on practical clinical problems that are frequently encountered in stroke rehabilitation. Consequences of diseases, e.g. impairments and activity limitations, are addressed in rehabilitation with the overall goal to reduce disability and promote participation. Based on the available best external evidence, clinical pathways are described for stroke rehabilitation bridging the gap between clinical evidence and clinical decision-making. The clinical pathways answer the questions which rehabilitation treatment options are beneficial to overcome specific impairment constellations and activity limitations and are well acceptable to stroke survivors, as well as when and in which settings to provide rehabilitation over the course of recovery post stroke. Each chapter starts with a description of the clinical problem encountered. This is followed by a systematic, but concise review of the evidence (RCTs, systematic reviews and meta-analyses) that is relevant for clinical decision-making, and comments on assessment, therapy (training, technology, medication), and the use of technical aids as appropriate. Based on these summaries, clinical algorithms / pathways are provided and the main clinical-decision situations are portrayed. The book is invaluable for all neurorehabilitation team members, clinicians, nurses, and therapists in neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and related fields. It is a World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR) educational initiative, bridging the gap between the rapidly expanding clinical research in stroke rehabilitation and clinical practice across societies and continents. It can be used for both clinical decision-making for individuals and as well as clinical background knowledge for stroke rehabilitation service development initiatives.

Download or read book In Adults with Chronic Acquired Ataxia is Treadmill Training More Effective Than Conventional Gait Training in Improving Motor Control and Coordination written by Kylee DeRocha and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Treadmill training is a common intervention used with patients suffering from neurologic conditions. Limited research exists on treadmill training interventions used for patients with ataxia after TBI. The purpose of this literature review is to determine if treadmill training is more effective than conventional gait training (COGT) in improving motor control and coordination in adults with chronic acquired ataxia.Methods: For the literature review, three databases were searched including MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Cochrane using relevant terms. Studies had to include patients 18 and older with chronic acquired ataxia to be included. Studies also had to focus on treadmill training or COGT of patients with TBI.Results: Through the search conducted, six articles were chosen. The article types included RCT, case series, case report, single subject design, and quasi-experimental. Within these articles, one article directly compared body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) to COGT, three articles looked at a combination of COGT and treadmill training, one article looked only at COGT, and one only focused on treadmill training. In the comparison article, it was concluded BWSTT was no more effective than COGT. The articles focusing on combination therapy and individual therapies found improvements on the Berg Balance Test and Functional Ambulation Categories, standardized outcome measures used for motor control and coordination.Discussion/Conclusion: Based on the conclusions drawn from the six articles, a multitude of intervention types are beneficial for patients with chronic ataxia resulting from TBI. A combination of treadmill training, CGT, and other therapeutic exercises should be incorporated into the treatment protocol for patients with chronic ataxia after TBI. Additional research must be conducted to fully determine the most effective treatment type.

Download or read book Stroke Rehabilitation written by Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen's Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions. UNIQUE! Survivor's Perspectives help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client'' point-of-view. UNIQUE! Case studies challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios. UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists. Review questions in each chapter help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts. Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently. Three new chapters broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of Using Technology to Improve Limb Function, Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke, and Parenting after Stroke. Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website help you review textbook content and locate additional information.

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Download or read book Stroke Rehabilitation E Book written by Glen Gillen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions. UNIQUE! Survivor's Perspectives help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client'' point-of-view. UNIQUE! Case studies challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios. UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists. Review questions in each chapter help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts. Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently. Three new chapters broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of Using Technology to Improve Limb Function, Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke, and Parenting after Stroke. Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website help you review textbook content and locate additional information.

Download or read book Balance Gait and Falls written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-11-24 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balance, Gait, and Falls, Volume 159 presents the latest information on sensorimotor anatomy, sensory integration, gravity and verticality, standing balance, balance perturbations, voluntary stepping and gait initiation, gait and gait adaptability, disorders of balance and gait that result from aging and neurological diseases. The book provides a brief overview of age-related changes in the structure and function of sensorimotor and central processes, with sections specifically devoted to Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia, stroke, corticobasal degeneration, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dystonia, tremor, Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, cerebral palsy, polio, motor neuron disease, brainstem lesions, spinal lesions, peripheral nerve disease, and psychogenic conditions. Diseases covered have a common structure comprising background and epidemiology, pathology, balance disorders, gait disorders, falls, therapies (including fall prevention), and future directions. - Covers all aspects of basic and clinical research on disorders of balance and gait in neurological disease - Presents a multidisciplinary review of balance and gait physiology, the epidemiology and natural history of balance and gait impairments in aging, and a broad range of neurological diseases - Addresses impairments of balance and gait for basic and clinical researchers in neuroscience, human movement science, physiotherapy and exercise physiology