A5031464592- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Competency Development and Evaluation
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation
2008-2025
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2021
Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste
2020
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2008
University of Milan
2004
Background Several earlier studies showed a female predominance in idiopathic adult-onset dystonia (IAOD) affecting the craniocervical area and male preponderance limb dystonia. However, sex-related differences may result from bias inherent to study design. Moreover, information is lacking on whether exist expressing other dystonia-associated features spread. Objective To provide accurate relationship between sex differences, motor phenomenology, natural history of IAOD. Methods Data 1701...
This perspective article addresses the critical and up-to-date problem of task-specific musician’s dystonia (MD) from both theoretical practical perspectives. Theoretically, MD is explored as a result impaired sensorimotor interplay across different brain circuits, supported by most frequently cited scientific evidence—each referenced dozens times in Scopus. Practically, significant issue it occurs over 60 more musicians compared to other professions, underscoring influence individual...
Abstract Smoothness (i.e. non-intermittency) of movement is a clinically important property the voluntary with accuracy and proper speed. Resting head position movements are impaired in cervical dystonia. The current work aims to evaluate if smoothness rotations reduced this disease. Twenty-six dystonia patients 26 controls completed rightward leftward rotations. Patients’ were differentiated into “towards-dystonia” (rotation accentuated torticollis) “away-dystonia”. was quantified by...
Prolonged and incorrect postures are one of the main risk factors for development musculoskeletal pathologies. The aims this study were to prevalence among conservatory students; identify if use an asymmetric instrument represents a factor developing postural disorders; investigate whether correlation exists between years study, physical activity, disorders. METHODS: subjects recruited students Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory Milano. All musical instruments investigated classified as...
This study aims to test the construct validity and reliability of Quebec User Evaluation Satisfaction with assistive Technology 2.0 (QUEST)-device, an eight-item questionnaire for measuring satisfaction devices. We collected 250 questionnaires from 79 patients 32 caregivers. One QUEST was completed each device. Five device types were included. tested Rasch analysis (Many-Facet Rating Scale Model: persons, items, type). Most affected by neurological disabilities, most about mobility All items...
Purpose: Digital fabrication, like 3D printing, is a new opportunity for rehabilitation professionals to produce customized assistive devices. It allows empowerment and collaboration in device procurement, but practical implementations are scarcely described. We describe the workflow, discuss feasibility propose directions future work.Methods: showcase process of co-manufacturing custom spoon handle together with two people cerebral palsy. Our digital manufacturing was centered around...
PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of “modified graded motor imagery” (mGMI) protocol as a rehabilitative treatment musician’s focal dystonia (MFD). METHODS: Six musicians with MFD (age 43.83±17.24 yrs) performed home-based mGMI (laterality training, imagined hand movements and visual mirror feedback) once day for 4 weeks. The mMGI was designed sequentially activate cortical networks improve organization. Subjects were evaluated before after evaluation scale (DES), arm...
Joy Grifoni1,2Valeria Crispiatico3Anna Castagna4Angelo Quartarone5Rosa Maria Converti4Marina Ramella4Giuseppe Granata6Riccardo Di Iorio6Alfredo Brancucci7Gabriela Bevacqua8Marco Pagani2Teresa L'Abbate1,2Karolina Armonaite1,2Luca Paulon2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9Franca Tecchio2*
(1) Background: Telemedicine is a vital tool for enhancing healthcare accessibility and outcomes at reduced costs. This study aimed to assess the usability of Maia Connected Care telemedicine platform managing spasticity in patients receiving botulinum toxin type-A, focusing on perspectives Italian physiatrists with expertise this treatment. (2) Methods: Conducted from March 2023 June 2023, multicenter survey involved 15 physicians who used teleconsultations. Data collected included...
This paper describes the results of using a parametric design platform to configure and 3D print assistive devices (AD) how they compare with commercial counterpart (CommAD). The configurable AD (ConfAD) was fork/spoon holder. Five subjects cerebral palsy participated in study each had ConfAD made fit their dominant hand. They all tested CommAD for eating daily routine, assisted by an occupational therapist. Functionality satisfaction both were evaluated two standard clinical questionnaires...
Focal dystonia (FD) is a movement disorder that frequently affects instrumental musicians. Distinguishing between primary dystonic and secondary compensatory abnormal crucial for the correct treatment planning in FD. Such distinction complex musicians because of complexity, speed, smallness involved movement. The goal current study was to assess influence instrumented analysis (MA) decision-making musician's A group 18 with FD instrumentally analyzed an MA laboratory equipped optoelectronic...
Background Despite the widely recognised benefits of assistive technology (AT) in everyday life, AT abandonment rate due to unmet user needs or expectations is high. World Health Organisation emphasised importance evaluating outcomes as a top research priority, but comprehensive approaches assess users' and impact are still limited.
ABSTRACT In literature there is a growing evidence that in cervical dystonia (CD) rehabilitation, both person and remotely, an efficacious add on treatment to botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) injections, but no consensus about protocols. We present here two rehabilitation programs implemented by our neuro‐rehabilitative multidisciplinary team. The enclosed video clips show exercises be performed at home as self‐rehabilitation program, presented physiotherapist for telerehabilitation program....
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) parsimonious Generic set can provide identification functional profiles recovery after rehabilitation in persons post stroke.To explore concurrent validity the ICF Generic-6_Functioning score with Barthel Index (BI) responsiveness stroke. Further, feasibility applying Brief Stroke Core routine was evaluated.Prospective study.Inpatient setting.Persons stroke.The study included 71 stroke (mean age 66.8 [standard...
Musician's Focal Dystonia (MFD) is the most common adult-onset dystonia involving hand and can cause a professional music career to end. MFD affects about 1% of musicians challenging clinical condition treat. This work aimed validate Technical Ability Performing Scale (TAPS), newly-developed patient-reported functional rating scale for assessment burden.Seventy-seven with (40.84 ± 13.14 years) who accessed "Sol Diesis Service" were consecutively enrolled. Each subject filled in TAPS after...