A5090013061- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography
- Advanced Vision and Imaging
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
KU Leuven
2014-2024
University of Jyväskylä
2019-2024
University of Brescia
2024
University of Geneva
2021
Pain in Motion
2017-2018
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
2011-2014
Aim This cross‐sectional investigation evaluated whether recurrent botulinum neurotoxin A (Bo NT ‐A) interventions to the medial gastrocnemius have an influence on muscle morphology, beyond Gross Motor Function Classification System ( GMFCS ) level. Method cohort of typically developing children n =67; 43 males, 24 females; median age 9y 11mo [range 7y 10mo–11y 6mo]), a with spastic cerebral palsy CP naive Bo ‐A (No‐Bo ‐A; =19; 10 nine 3mo 8y 5mo–10y 10mo]) and minimum three 13 six 8mo...
What is the central question of this study? Can increased range motion seen acutely after stretching in children with cerebral palsy be explained by changes stiffness medial gastrocnemius fascicles? main finding and its importance? We show, for first time, that passive muscle tendon properties are not changed a single bout and, therefore, do contribute to increase motion. This contradicts common belief what happens healthy adults.Stretching often used or maintain joint (ROM) (CP), but...
Aim This cross‐sectional investigation evaluates the reliability of estimating medial gastrocnemius anatomical area ( aCSA ) in typically developing and spastic cerebral palsy SCP cohorts. It verifies whether muscle volume estimations based on improve when is multiplied by muscle–tendon unit MTU or length, resulting errors are smaller than changes after intervention. Method Fifteen children (mean age 8y 2mo [ SD 1y 5mo], six males, nine females) 30 with 9y 2y 22 eight females, Gross Motor...
New Findings What is the central question of this study? Which structures medial gastrocnemius muscle–tendon unit contribute to its lengthening during joint rotation and thus receive stretching stimulus? main finding importance? We show, for first time, that muscle tendon lengthen in a different manner children with cerebral palsy compared typically developing similar amount or rotation. This indicates possible differences mechanical properties attributable palsy, which are not evident by...
Stretch reflex hyperactivity in the gastrocnemius of children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is commonly evaluated by passively rotating ankle joint into dorsiflexion at different velocities, such as applied conventional clinical spasticity assessments. However, surface electromyography (sEMG) collected from medial (MG) during examination reveals unexplained heterogeneity muscle activation between patients. Recent literature also highlights altered tensile behaviour CP. We aimed to...
Background: Careful kinematic analysis of ankle joints with newly developed prostheses should be carried out to assess the actual performance in vivo. This study analyzed pattern motion three components a ligament-compatible replacement, replicate normal joint kinematics. Materials and Methods Twelve patients treated this design were at 6, 12, 24 months followup. A series images acquired by videofluoroscopy extremes range motion, during flexion/extension against gravity...
Enhancing traditional three-dimensional gait analysis with a portable ultrasound device at the lower-limb muscle-tendon level enables direct measurement of muscle and tendon lengths during walking. However, it is important to consider that size probe its attachment on lower limb may potentially influence pattern.
ABSTRACT Patient‐specific instrumentation systems are entering into clinical practice in total knee replacement, but validation tests have yet to determine the accuracy of replicating computer‐based plans during surgery. We performed a fluoroscopic analysis assess final implant location with respect corresponding preoperative plan. Forty‐four patients were analyzed after using patient‐specific system based on CT and MRI. Computer aided design models femur tibia bone portions, as for plans,...
New Findings What is the central question of this study? Is proposed semi‐automatic algorithm suitable for tracking medial gastrocnemius muscle–tendon junction in ultrasound images collected during passive and active conditions? main finding its importance? The validation a method allowing efficient both conditions, healthy as well pathological conditions. This was tested common acquisition conditions developed software made freely available. Abstract Clinically relevant information can be...
Numerous exercise interventions to enhance motor function in cerebral palsy (CP) have been proposed, with varying degrees of effectiveness. Because requires a combination muscle strength, joint flexibility, and coordination, we designed supervised multicomponent intervention (EXErcise for Cerebral Palsy, or EXECP) individuals CP. Our aim was evaluate the effects EXECP its retention after it ceased.The combined strength training lower limbs trunk muscles, passive stretching limb inclined...