A5000551403- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Advanced Control Systems Optimization
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
National Rehabilitation Center
2016-2025
Ministry of Health and Welfare
2016-2025
Korea Maritime Institute
2024
Ewha Womans University
2023
National Rehabilitation Hospital
2020-2021
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
2020
University of Houston
2020
Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine
2019
Government of the Republic of Korea
2018
LG Chem (South Korea)
2017
Abstract Background Virtual reality (VR) is not commonly used in clinical rehabilitation, and commercial VR gaming systems may have mixed effects patients with stroke. Therefore, we developed RehabMaster™, a task-specific interactive game-based system for post-stroke rehabilitation of the upper extremities, assessed its usability efficacy. Methods A participatory design tests were carried out development RehabMaster representative user groups. Two trials then performed. The first was an...
Virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation has been reported to have beneficial effects on upper extremity function in stroke survivors; however, there is limited information about its distal and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose the present study was examine VR-based combined with standard occupational therapy HRQoL, compare findings those amount-matched conventional survivors. a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. included 46 survivors who were Smart Glove (SG)...
This dementia epidemiology fact sheet 2022 is aimed at providing an overview of the in Korea using representative government-led data. review summarizes prevalence and incidence this condition various types The have increased are predicted to continue do so. information will be utilized by public health officials, healthcare professionals, policymakers develop strategies for rehabilitation prevention.
Abstract End-effector (EE) and exoskeleton (Exo) robots have not been directly compared previously. The present study aimed to compare EE Exo in chronic stroke patients with moderate-to-severe upper limb impairment. This single-blinded, randomised controlled trial included 38 who were admitted the rehabilitation hospital. equally divided into groups. Baseline characteristics, including sex, age, type, brain lesion side (left/right), duration, Fugl–Meyer Assessment (FMA)–Upper Extremity...
Purpose: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with swallowing training might improve function in patients post-stroke dysphagia. We investigate the effects of transcranial on Methods: Sixteen dysphagia, diagnosed using video fluoroscopic (VFSS), were randomly assigned into two groups: (1) anodal tDCS group (1 mA for 20 min), or (2) sham 30 s). Patients received over pharyngeal motor cortex affected hemisphere during min conventional 10 days. Functional dysphagia scale...
Abstract Background Virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation is considered a beneficial therapeutic option for stroke rehabilitation. This pilot study assessed the clinical feasibility of newly developed VR-based planar motion exercise apparatus (Rapael Smart Board™ [SB]; Neofect Inc., Yong-in, Korea) upper extremities as an intervention and assessment tool. Methods single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial included 26 survivors. Patients were randomized to group (SB group) or control...
Balance impairments are common in patients with infratentorial stroke. Although robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) exerts positive effects on balance among stroke, it remains unclear whether such is superior to conventional physical therapy (CPT). Therefore, we aimed investigate the of RAGT combined CPT and compared them only lower extremity function survivors This study was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial crossover design conducted at single rehabilitation hospital. Patients...
A previous randomized controlled trial showed contralateral seventh cervical nerve (CC7) cross transfer to be safe and effective in restoring the arm function of spastic paralysis patients a specified population. Guidance on indications, safety expected long-term improvements surgery are needed for clinical practice.This is retrospective, multicenter, propensity score-matched cohort study. All registered between 2013 2019 with unilateral over 1 year who were at one five centers China South...
Abstract Objective To assess oral sensory deficits and their correlation with mastication swallowing in patients stroke. Design This prospective observational study was conducted the stroke unit of a rehabilitation hospital. The inclusion criterion first occurrence unilateral lesion. Patients underwent tests, including tactile sensation (light touch, two-point discrimination) proprioception, along assessments via videofluoroscopic (VFSS) Test Masticating Swallowing Solids (TOMASS). Results...
This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of robotic training (RT) and botulinum toxin (BTX) injections on motor function spasticity in individuals with post-stroke upper limb (ULS). We also sought investigate optimal timing RT BTX administration. Forty-two participants chronic stroke-induced ULS were initially enrolled randomized into four groups: Group B4R4 (RT + at 4 weeks [W4]), B0R0 baseline [W0]), B0R4 (BTX W0, W4), B4R0 W4). Clinical assessments kinematic evaluations performed...
Abstract Detecting neuroplastic changes during locomotor neurorehabilitation is crucial for independent primal motor behaviours. However, long-term training-related neuroplasticity remains unexplored. We compared the effects of end-effector robot-assisted gait training (E-RAGT) and bodyweight-supported treadmill (BWST) on cortical activation in individuals with hemiparetic stroke. Twenty-three men five women aged 53.2 ± 11.2 years were recruited randomly assigned to participate E-RAGT (n =...
Objective To systematically translate the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) into a Korean version of FMA (K-FMA).Methods We translated original with three translators and translation committee, which included physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists. Based on test-retest method, each 31 patients stroke was assessed by two evaluators twice, once recruitment, again after week. Analysis intra- inter-rater reliabilities performed using intra-class correlation coefficient, whereas...
Abstract Background Robotic rehabilitation of stroke survivors with upper extremity dysfunction may yield different outcomes depending on the robot type. Considering that excessive dependence assistive force by robotic actuators interfere patient’s active learning and participation, we hypothesised use an active-assistive does not lead to a more meaningful difference respect than passive without actuators. Accordingly, aimed evaluate differences in clinical kinematic between among survivors....
Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections improve muscle tone and range of motion (ROM) among stroke patients with upper limb spasticity. However, the efficacy BTX-A for improving active function is unclear. We aimed to determine whether electrical stimulation (ES) hand muscles could (AHF) chronic patients. Our open-label, pilot study included 15 Two weeks after into finger and/or wrist flexors, ES extensors was performed while wearing a brace 4 (5 days per week; 30-min sessions). Various...
Visual feedback can be used during gait rehabilitation to improve the efficacy of training. We presented a paradigm called visual distortion; representation step length was manipulated treadmill walking. Our prior work demonstrated that an implicit distortion entails unintentional adaptive process in subjects' spatial pattern. Here, we investigated whether distortion, versus conscious correction, promotes efficient locomotor adaptation relates greater retention task.Thirteen healthy subjects...
After a stroke, damage to the part of brain that controls movement results in loss motor function. Brain-computer interface (BCI)-based stroke rehabilitation involves patients imagining without physically moving while system measures perceptual-motor rhythm cortex. Visual feedback through virtual reality and functional electrical stimulation is provided simultaneously. The superiority real BCI over sham subacute phase remains unclear. Therefore, we aim compare effects on function activity...
Abstract This single‐blind randomized crossover study aimed to explore the effectiveness of virtual reality–based music attention training (VR‐MAT) on cognitive function and examine its potential as a assessment tool in people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Overall, 24 participants impairment secondary first‐ever ABI underwent VR‐MAT conventional (CCT) 3 months after onset. was performed two 4‐week phases, over 8 weeks. During VR‐MAT, engaged through four‐level drumming program designed...
To establish the reliability and validity Korean version of Stroke Impact Scale (K-SIS) 3.0.A total 70 post-stroke patients were enrolled. All subjects evaluated for general characteristics, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), National Institutes Health (NIHSS), Modified Barthel Index, Hospital Anxiety Depression (HADS). The SF-36 K-SIS 3.0 assessed their health-related quality life. Statistical analysis after evaluation, determined (mean age, 54.97 years) participated in this study....
Ankle dysfunction in patients with stroke is a common but serious cause of balance and gait impairments. However, comprehensive paretic ankle training seldom exists. Thus, we investigated the effects bi-axial muscle program using visual feedback as means to improve strength performance functional activities stroke. This study was randomized controlled pilot trial concealed allocation assessor blinding intention-to-treat analysis. Twenty-five difficulty walking (e.g., foot drop) or weakness...
We previously proposed a novel virtual reality-based method to assess human field of perception (FOP) and regard (FOR), termed the FOPR test. This study assessed diagnostic validity test for hemispatial neglect (HSN).
Abstract Background Abnormal intermuscular coordination limits the motor capability of stroke-affected upper limbs. By evaluating in affected limb under various biomechanical task constraints, impact a stroke on control can be analyzed and coordination-based rehabilitation strategies developed. In this study, we investigated after during isokinetic movements. Methods Sixteen chronic survivors eight neurologically intact individuals were recruited. End-point forces electromyographic...