A5008421300- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Human Health and Disease
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
- Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
- Nuclear Materials and Properties
- Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Oral and gingival health research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies
University of Plymouth
2023
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
2014-2022
University College London
2010-2022
Queen Mary University of London
2022
University College Hospital
2015-2019
University of Surrey
2019
Newcastle University
2019
Kingston University
2019
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2015
MRC Prion Unit
2015
Background. Noninvasive cortical stimulation could represent an add-on treatment to enhance motor recovery after stroke. However, its clinical value, including anticipated size and duration of the effects, remains largely unknown. Objective. The authors designed a small semi-randomized trial explore whether long-lasting clinically important gains can be achieved by adding theta burst (TBS), form repetitive transcranial magnetic (TMS), rehabilitation program for hand. Methods. A total 41...
The aim of this phase 2 trial was to ascertain the feasibility and effect community-based aerobic exercise training for people with more common neuromuscular diseases: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT) inclusion body myositis (IBM).
Objective: To describe a treatment protocol for the upper limb that standardizes intensity of therapy input regardless severity presentation. Design: The is described (Part 1) and feasibility effect explored 2). Subjects: Participants (n = 11) had single ischaemic stroke in middle cerebral artery territory more than one year previously, residual weakness hand with some extension present at wrist ability to grasp. Interventions: Following two baseline assessments, participants attended 1 hour...
Lung transplant recipients are among the patients most likely eventually to undergo diagnostic lung biopsy. Unfortunately, these at particularly high risk for experiencing intra- and periprocedural complications. Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB) has over time emerged as an increasingly safe reliable method of obtaining tissue diagnosis. This article gives overview TNB including its indications, imaging modalities currently used guidance, special techniques utilized in...
Background. OnabotulinumtoxinA injections improve upper-limb spasticity after stroke, but their effect on arm function remains uncertain. Objective. To determine whether a single treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA combined physiotherapy improves grasp release compared alone stroke. Methods. A total of 28 patients, at least 1 month poststroke, were randomized to receive either or placebo the affected upper limb followed by standardized (10 sessions over 4 weeks). The primary outcome was time...
The Revised Hammersmith Scale (RHS) for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) was designed as a psychometrically robust clinical outcome assessment to assess physical abilities of patients with type 2 and 3 SMA. reliability properties the RHS have not yet been reported. A prospective study undertaken in UK cohort experienced neuromuscular paediatric Physiotherapists. Reliability testing conducted via virtual survey platform two weeks apart. Through participants scored videos assessments, one child...
SUMMARY This study was carried out to investigate the effect of desert conditions on pattern delayed hypersensitivity mycobacteria in school children aged 6–10 and 11–18 years. A new range tuberculins prepared from ultrasonic lysates living belonging 12 different species employed. Three centres were chosen for study, a sea port two towns differing greatly each other. The results obtained compared with those previous using same reagents Kenya. As expected both mycobacterial which reacted,...
Aerobic deconditioning, due to lower levels of physical activity, could impact independence for people with neuromuscular conditions. We report the maximal cardiopulmonary response in a cohort Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 1A (CMT 1A) and inclusion body myositis (IBM). also explored potential predictors aerobic capacity measures impairment functional performance.Participants underwent exercise testing (CPET) using semi-recumbent cycle ergometer. Data were analyzed determine peak O2...
<h3>Background and Importance</h3> The National Institute of Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) defines a CSTD as device that mechanically prohibits the transfer environmental contaminants into escape hazardous drug or vapour outside system. After several connection/disconnection cycles (activations) extended storage containment performance may deteriorate risking exposure. Chemfort® is approved for 10 activations. In 2016, NIOSH issued draft test protocol CSTDs. recommends nine potential...