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PNF Patterns

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns in this HEP to improve strength, coordination, motor control, and mobility of the upper extremity.
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Manual Dexterity is Associated with Use of the Paretic Upper Extremity in Community-Dwelling Individuals with Stroke (2021)

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants for this study included a final count of 80 individuals. These individuals were located in the region, were 18 years or older, experienced a stroke at least 6 months prior to the study, had hemiparesis, no cognitive impairment, were able to ambulate, and had no other condition that would interfere with the use of […]
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Using the Science of Habits to Promote Healthy Behaviors Across Practice Settings

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Chronic diseases are on the rise, and occupational therapists can play a crucial role in addressing the primary risk factor for developing chronic diseases, personal behaviors. These personal behaviors, otherwise known as performance patterns, include habits, routines, rituals, and roles. Performance patterns can either support or hinder occupational performance and play a significant role in […]
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Central Drive to the Paretic Ankle Plantarflexors Affects the Relationship Between Propulsion and Walking Speed After Stroke (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The overall purpose of this study was to understand the relationship of paretic plantarflexor muscles after stroke and their effect on propulsion deficits across different gait speeds. Several researchers from Boston University recruited 40 individuals who had survived a stroke greater than 6 months prior. All subjects had a cortical or subcortical stroke, sufficient cognitive […]
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Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Endurance After Stroke (2017)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors recruited subjects with chronic hemiparesis (>6 months) resulting from strokes. All subjects had a mild to moderate hemiparetic gait, had attended PT already, and had the capacity to ambulate with or without an assistive device. Subjects were also screened for signs of myocardial ischemia and other contraindications to exercise via a treadmill test […]
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Day-to-Day Variability of Walking Performance Measures in Individuals Post Stroke and Individuals with Parkinson Disease (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The purpose of this article was to describe day-to-day variability in walking performance; examine variability of walking and mean performance over a recorded period of time; and evaluate the influence of medical diagnosis, socioeconomic disadvantage, and walking capacity on walking variability.Researchers selected 84 individuals with a diagnosis of stroke or idiopathic PD to participate in […]
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Assessment of Isometric Muscle Strength and Rate of Torque Development with Hand-Held Dynamometry: Test-Retest Reliability and Relationship with Gait Velocity After Stroke (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Researchers from Australia gathered 63 individuals from the region who had acquired a stroke anywhere other than in the Cerebellum at least three months prior, lacked any cognitive impairment, and did not have additional comorbidities limiting physical activity. The selected subjects were all over the age of 21 and averaged 60 years old.Subjects were assessed […]
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Enriched, Task-Specific Therapy in the Chronic Phase After Stroke: An Exploratory Study (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The study included 39 subjects who had hemiparesis who were willing to participate in a 3 week therapy program in an enriched environment. Subjects included had a wide range of impairment severity and a wide range of age.Actives were scheduled for 5.5 hours per weekday and for 3.5 hours on Saturday. Sundays were programmed as […]
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Prep2: A Biomarker-Based Algorithm for Predicting Upper Limb Function After Stroke (2017)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants:The researchers did retrospective study of two samples of subjects from 2014 and 2017. The included subjects were individuals who had a monohemispheric ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Subjects who had a cerebellar stroke, cognitive or communication impairments were excluded from the study. There were a total of 207 subjects analyzed.Study design:Subjects were initially given a […]
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Rehabilitation Techniques to Maximize Spasticity Management (2011)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Therapy goal 1: Potentiation of Drug in the Case of Spasticity Management with Neurotoxin Injections.Several studies suggest that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the first 3 days after botulinum toxin injection (Botox) can make the medication more effective. One example study mentioned in the review found 100 units of Botox coupled with NMES was as […]
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