In order to objectively quantify the upper-limb motor impairments in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis, this study proposes a novel assessment approach based on motor synergy quantification and ...

Key points A 57-year-old man presented to the emergency department with back and right upper quadrant abdominal pain that progressed to painful right leg swelling over a few days. His vital signs at ...

Extent of cellulitis Below knee 132 (66%), above knee 15 (7.5%), both above and below knee 53 (25.5%) Skin and soft tissue changes Blistering 34 (17%), associated ulcer 34 (17%), subcutaneous ...

The platform, consisting of the NeuroBall device and Neurofenix app, is a non-immersive virtual reality tool to facilitate upper limb rehabilitation following stroke. The platform has recently been ...

Objective: To observe the modulation and clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) on cerebral cortical activity in post-stroke upper limb spasticity.

Abstract: This letter describes the design and characterization of an upper-limb exoskeleton for post-stroke rehabilitation. The platform interacts with the shoulder and elbow of the user through four ...

Objectives To systematically evaluate the intervention effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy (m-CIMT) on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke. Design Systematic review and ...

Behavioral rehabilitation therapy combined with rTMS enhances hand strength, and CTRT and clinical routine rehabilitation therapy combined with rTMS improve upper limb Fugl-Meyer assessment and reduce ...

Objective: Orthoses have shown potential in addressing upper limb spasticity in stroke survivors; however, their influence on motor recovery remains controversial. This study aimed to examine the ...