A5045375074- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation
2016-2025
Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije
2023
Multiple Sclerosis Society
2023
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2023
University of Belgrade
2023
Memorial University of Newfoundland
2021
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2011-2017
National University Hospital of Iceland
2010
Boston University
1997-1999
Harvard University
1997
Objective: To evaluate the effects of balance retraining in a sample people with multiple sclerosis. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Rehabilitation unit. Subjects: A consecutive 44 subjects was randomized into two experimental groups and one control group. The inclusion criteria were: ability to stand independently more than 30 seconds, walk for 6 m. Interventions: Group 1 received rehabilitation improve motor sensory strategies. 2 strategy. 3 treatments not specifically aimed...
Purpose. Balance rehabilitation is an important component of the retraining program in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Measuring balance fundamental for accurate assessment and therapy selection. The aim this study was to compare interrater test-retest reliability Berg Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, Dizziness Handicap Inventory Activities-specific Confidence.Method. A group 25 persons were enrolled study. consisted 8 males 17 females, mean age 41.7 years (12.5 years, SD). onset pathology...
Balance disorders and falls are frequently observed in subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS). Along motor impairment, sensory integration deficits of inputs lead to inadequate responses. The assessment these an every day tasks, such as upright stance, increases our knowledge postural control this pathology, thus promoting more effective treatments. aim the study was describe impairments strategies different conditions. A stabilometric carried out a consecutive convenience sample 53 subjects....
Parkinson's disease (PD) often leads to multifactorial motor and non-motor disabilities with resultant social restrictions. Continuity of care in this pathology, including a tailored home rehabilitation, is crucial improve or maintain the quality life for patients. The aim multicenter study was test pilot sample PD patients efficiency efficacy Human Empowerment Aging Disability (HEAD) program. virtual reality HEAD program administered two consecutive phases: (1) clinic (ClinicHEAD, 12...
Background. Electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BFB) has shown equivocal benefits on gait retraining after stroke. Objective. The authors evaluated the efficacy of EMG-BFB applied in a task-oriented approach based principles motor learning to increase peak ankle power affected leg and velocity patients with chronic mild moderate hemiparesis. Methods. They assigned 20 participants randomly group or control that received conventional therapy for same duration. Quantitative analysis was...
Background The recent exponential growth of Digital Health (DH) in the healthcare system provides a crucial transformation healthcare, answering to alarming threats related increasing number Chronic Neurological Diseases (CNDs). New long-term integrated DH-care approaches, including rehabilitation, are warranted address these concerns. Methods Human Empowerment Aging and Disability (HEAD) rehabilitation program, new care system, was evaluated terms efficiency patient-reported outcome...
Background and objective Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system that can lead to severe motor disability. The aim this study was verify health care effects integrated telerehabilitation approach involving dual-domains (motor cognitive) in people with multiple using a virtual reality rehabilitation compared home-based conventional rehabilitative intervention usual for patient-relevant outcomes (motor, cognitive participation). Methods...
Regular physical activity (PA) helps to reduce the severity of and mental symptoms improves quality life in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Based on current evidence expert opinion, recent guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes/week PA. This study presents results a survey analyzing whether how PwMS met before during pandemic.We developed disseminated an international online between December 2020 July 2021, investigating changes self-reported PA type, duration, frequency, intensity...
People with chronic neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), often present postural disorders a high risk of falling. When difficulties in achieving outpatient rehabilitation services occur, solution to guarantee the continuity care may be telerehabilitation. This study intends expand scope our previously published research on impact telerehabilitation quality life an MS sample, testing this type intervention larger sample patients also including...
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect Kinesio Taping on body stability in subjects with MS. Study design: Non controlled intervention a Rehabilitation Unit. Intervention: A consecutive convenience sample 15 individu
Approximately 60% of stroke survivors experience hand dysfunction limiting execution daily activities. Several methods have been proposed to objectively quantify fingers' joints range motion (ROM), while few studies exist about multi-finger coordination during movements. The present work analysed this aspect, by providing a complete characterization spatial and temporal aspects movement, through the mathematical modelling multi-joint finger in healthy subjects patients. Hand opening closing...
Abstract Background Robot-based rehabilitation for persons post-stroke may improve arm function and daily-life activities as measured by clinical scales, but its effects on motor strategies during functional tasks are still poorly investigated. This study aimed at assessing the of robot-therapy versus arm-specific physiotherapy in derived from upper body instrumented kinematic analysis, scales. Methods Forty sub-acute chronic stage were recruited. sample included all those subjects, enrolled...
Aims: Continuity of care is an important issue in healthcare for persons after stroke. The present multi-center pilot study investigates the feasibility and efficiency innovative approach, Human Empowerment Aging Disability (HEAD), digital-health motor cognitive rehabilitation. approach explored within in-clinic context (ClinicHEAD) continuity (HomeHEAD) chronic Methods: Thirty-four outpatients with stroke (mean age 55 years, SD 13.7) participated. HEAD VR protocol was administered two...
The implementation of regular prolonged, and effective rehabilitation in people with Parkinson's disease is essential for ensuring a good quality life. However, the continuity care may find barriers related to economic, geographic, social issues. In these scenarios, telerehabilitation could be possible solution guarantee care.
Purpose Motor recovery of persons after stroke may be enhanced by a novel approach where residual muscle activity is facilitated patient-controlled electrical activation. Myoelectric from hemiparetic muscles then used for continuous control functional stimulation (MeCFES) same or synergic to promote restoration movements during task-oriented therapy (TOT). Use MeCFES TOT help obtain larger and neurological than otherwise possible. Study design Multicenter randomized controlled trial. Methods...
Objective Multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease (PD) and stroke (ST) subjects show balance impairments due to damage of the control system. The objective study was assess impact MS, PD ST on upright posture in eyes open condition when visual and/or proprioceptive inputs are altered. Materials methods A total 188 with MS (n = 80), 58) 50), mean age (SD), 57.9 (14.6) years, 32 healthy (HS) aged 53.7 (15.7) years were assessed by a stabilometric platform cross-sectional study. Results...