A5010267050- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Ethics in medical practice
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- DNA Repair Mechanisms
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
2009-2024
Tel Aviv University
2018
The Neurological Institute
2017
University of Haifa
2013-2014
Freezing of gait (FOG) is a common deficit in advanced Parkinsonpsilas disease (PD). It often cause falls, interferes with daily activities and significantly impairs quality life. Gait deficits PD patients are resistant to pharmacologic treatment; therefore effective nonpharmacologic assistance needed. In this paper we show the potential context aware for FOG present our first results on start turn using modular wearable research platform. We developed real-time detection system which...
Background: Huntington's disease (HD) leads to altered gait patterns and reduced daily-living physical activity. Accurate measurement of walking that takes into account involuntary movements (e.g. chorea) is needed. Objective: To evaluate quantity quality in HD, taking irregular movements. Methods: Forty-two individuals with HD fourteen age-matched non-HD peers completed clinic-based assessments a standardized laboratory-based circuit functional activities, wearing inertial units on the...
Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative characterized by increasing dysphagia as the progresses. Specific characteristics of HD are not well defined.To characterize swallowing disturbances patients, to evaluate feasibility Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Swallowing (FEES) in assessing and discern relation between FEES findings patients' self-report on symptoms related quality life (SWAL-QOL).A retrospective case series tertiary referral center. All recruited patients underwent Bed...
Intensive, multi-disciplinary, rehabilitation programs for patients with Parkinson's disease (PWPs) have shown to be effective. However, most are based on in-patient service, which is expensive.To demonstrate the feasibility of a multidisciplinary, intensive, outpatient program (MIOR) moderate advanced Disease (H&Y≥2).The MIOR takes place at community center ('Ezra Le'Marpe'), 3 times week, 5 hours, 8 weeks, and includes 20 PWPs in each cycle. The multi-disciplinary team physical,...
In this paper we present a wearable assistive technology for the freezing of gait (FOG) symptom in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), emphasis on subjective user appreciation. Patients advanced PD often suffer from FOG, which is sudden and transient inability to move. It cause
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to uncover attitudes physical therapists (PTs) who treat vegetative state (VS) patients, and raise awareness ethical professional dilemmas: Are PTs influenced by ageist perceptions? Do they consider physiotherapy be effective or futile? Design/methodology/approach Ethical questions complex dilemmas are large subconscious rarely explicitly voiced, but can identified revealing implicit therapists' personal approach patients. A quantitative six‐point Likert...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Worldwide prevalence estimates of Huntington disease (HD) vary widely, with no reliable information regarding the Jewish population in Israel. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This specialized tertiary single-center cross-sectional study assessed clinical, cognitive, and demographic characteristics 84 HD patients who were treated at Movement Disorder Unit Tel Aviv Medical Center, <b><i>Results:</i></b>...
Background Moral distress is a well-recognized term for emotional, cognitive, and physical reactions of professionals, when facing conflicts between perceived obligations institutional constraints. Though studied across medical roles, limited research exists among physiotherapists. Research Question What factors contribute to physiotherapists how do they cope? Objectives To develop test multifaceted model gain an in-depth understanding the phenomena. Design A 2017–2022 mixed-methods study:...
<h3></h3> Research has established that Physiotherapy is recommended for people with Huntington's disease (HD), as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Individual planning facilitates cooperative partnership between the patient and healthcare provider based on disease-specific assessments goal setting. We have developed an HD-specific screening form practice pathway considers level function, stage, physical activity, risk falls balance overall aim highlighting treatment principles...
<h3>Background</h3> Huntington's disease (HD) is a severe autosomal dominant disorder. People at-risk can ensure healthy biological offspring via Prenatal testing (PNT), or Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Worldwide, there consistent gap between theory and application. In Israel, both options are offered without cost, leaving the question of barriers to uptake unanswered. <h3>Aim</h3> To explore perceptions, underlying beliefs, word-views people with HD (PWHD) their relatives...