scholarly journals Serious game for locomotor rehabilitation of hemiparetic stroke patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Luís Fischer Eichinger ◽  
Antonio Vinicius Soares ◽  
Fabrício Noveletto ◽  
Yoshimasa Sagawa Júnior ◽  
Pedro Bertemes Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Locomotor Rehabilitation

Abstract Introduction: Hemiparesis post-stroke usually results in locomotor limitations. As conventional rehabilitation is monotonous, the Serious Games (SG) represents an excellent treatment strategy, allowing to perform physical training in an interesting and enjoyable way. Objective: To evaluate the effects of an exercise program using the SG developed for hemiparetic stroke patients’ locomotor rehabilitation. Method: Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Twenty-four hemiparetic stroke patients with subacute or chronic stroke (twelve men), mean age of 57.8 ± 10.4 years (injury time of 16.8 ± 19.6 months) participated in the study. The experimental group (n = 16) participated in an exercise program with the SG for lower limb rehabilitation. The control group (n = 8) received conventional treatment (kinesiotherapy). The intervention consisted of sessions twice a week for ten weeks. The following parameters were assessed: muscle strength (dynamometry), spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale), functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test - TUGT), and the gait speed (GS). Results: Both groups showed improvements, but the experimental group was better in all the studied variables, the muscular strength of the lower limb paresis and of the quadriceps femoris (p = 0.002; d = 0.7); and for the hamstrings (p < 0.001; d = 1.3), TUGT (p < 0.001; d = 0.4), and GS (p = 0.001; d = 0.4). Conclusion: The exercise program with the SG was useful for the patients treated in this study. The results showed a superiority of the SG regarding the conventional treatment in all the controlled variables. This was probably because of the greater repeatability of the exercises and the increased attention and motivation.

scholarly journals Effects of Task Oriented Exercises with Altered Sensory Input on Balance and Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Kuberan ◽  
Vijaya Kumar K ◽  
Abraham M Joshua ◽  
ZK Misri ◽  
M Chakrapani
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Sensorimotor Integration ◽  
Sensory Input ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sensory Conflict ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Stroke subjects presented with greater postural instability which lead to challenge their balance control in sensory conflict conditions. Studies have shown that deficits of sensorimotor integration and an inability to select the appropriate sensory input are associated with balance measures following stroke.However, limited studies have been focused to sensorimotor integration in balance rehabilitation.Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate the Task Oriented Training (TOT) with sensory manipulation to enhance balance and functional mobility in chronic stroke subjects.Design: Randomized controlled pilot study.Setting: Department of Physiotherapy in a Tertiary care Hospital.Subjects: A convenience sample consisting of 26 hemi paretic subjects at least 6 months post stroke duration with Brunnstrom’s recovery stage ?5 for the lower limb and Berg Balance Score of 40 or above were randomly assigned control group (n=13) and in experimental group (n=13).Interventions: Control group received the conventional physical therapy and in the Experimental group received TOT with manipulations of sensory inputs and provision of sensory conflict for the trunk and lower limb focusing on balance and mobility were implemented for 15 sessions, 5 days a week for 3 weeks with each session of 45-60 mints duration.Outcome measures: Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) were analyzed before and after the training.Results: Post training there was a significant improvement in all the outcome measurements for both the groups. However components 3, 4 and 5 of DGI, TUGT and FES of experimental group had a highly significant statistical difference between-group analysis with p<.05.Conclusion:Task oriented exercises with altered sensory input was found to be effective in improving functional mobility in terms of dynamic balance and reduction in their fear of fall levels after a 3 week training program.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(2) 2017 p.307-313

scholarly journals Impacts of a lower limb exoskeleton robot on anxious stroke patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 218 ◽  
pp. 03050
Author(s):  
Jiyu Zhang ◽  
Jiajia Yao ◽  
Tian Wang ◽  
Qingyu Zhao ◽  
Qi Qi
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Lower Limb Exoskeleton ◽  
Exoskeleton Robot ◽  
Walking Rehabilitation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Robot Group

To explore the intervention effect of exoskeleton robot training on anxiety of stroke patients. Methods 24 stroke patients with hemiplegia were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, with 12 cases in each group. Moreover, the robot group took the walking training with UGO 210, a lower limb exoskeleton walking rehabilitation, once per day, 30 minutes per time, a total of 20 times of treatment. Before the trial and at the end of the trial cycle, patients’ emotions were assessed using the Self-rating Anxiety scale (SAS), and the efficacy of the two groups was compared. Results: The scores of anxiety scale decreased in both groups (P <0.05), and there was no difference between the two groups (P <0.05). Conclusion: The use of exoskeleton robot can improve the anxiety of stroke patients, but there is no difference compared with the conventional walking training.

scholarly journals Early self-managed focal sensorimotor rehabilitative training enhances functional mobility and sensorimotor function in patients following total knee replacement: a controlled clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 888-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Moutzouri ◽  
Nigel Gleeson ◽  
Fiona Coutts ◽  
Elias Tsepis ◽  
John Gliatis
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Total Knee Replacement ◽  
Knee Replacement ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Sensorimotor Function ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To assess the effects of early self-managed focal sensorimotor training compared to functional exercise training after total knee replacement on functional mobility and sensorimotor function. Design: A single-blind controlled clinical trial. Setting: University Hospital of Rion, Greece. Subjects: A total of 52 participants following total knee replacement. Outcome measures: The primary outcome was the Timed Up and Go Test and the secondary outcomes were balance, joint position error, the Knee Outcome Survey Activities of Daily Living Scale, and pain. Patients were assessed on three separate occasions (presurgery, 8 weeks post surgery, and 14 weeks post surgery). Intervention: Participants were randomized to either focal sensorimotor exercise training (experimental group) or functional exercise training (control group). Both groups received a 12-week home-based programme prescribed for 3–5 sessions/week (35–45 minutes). Results: Consistently greater improvements ( F2,98 = 4.3 to 24.8; P < 0.05) in group mean scores favour the experimental group compared to the control group: Timed Up and Go (7.8 ± 2.9 seconds vs. 4.6 ± 2.6 seconds); balance (2.1 ± 0.9° vs. 0.7 ± 1.2°); joint position error (13.8 ± 7.3° vs. 6.2 ± 9.1°); Knee Outcome Survey Activities of Daily Living Scale (44.2 ± 11.3 vs. 26.1 ± 11.4); and pain (5.9 ± 1.3 cm vs. 4.6 ± 1.1 cm). Patterns of improvement for the experimental group over time were represented by a relative effect size range of 1.3–6.5. Conclusions: Overall, the magnitude of improvements in functional mobility and sensorimotor function endorses using focal sensorimotor training as an effective mode of rehabilitation following knee replacement.

scholarly journals The effect of aerobic exercise on occupational stress of female nurses: A controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinat Mohebb ◽  
Setareh Fazel Dehkordi ◽  
Farkhondeh Sharif ◽  
Ebrahim Banitalebi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Female Nurses ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Objective. This work sought to determine the effectiveness of an aerobic exercise program on the occupational stress of nurses.Methods. Prevention-type controlled clinical trial carried out with the participation of 60 nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Randomly, the nurses were assigned to the experimental group or to the control group. The intervention consisted in an aerobic exercise program lasting three months with three weekly sessions one hour each. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) questionnaire measured occupational stress with 35 questions, each with five Likert-type response options, which can have a maximum score of 175 points; higher scores meant lower levels of occupational stress. The HSE was evaluated during three moments: upon registering, after finishing the exercise program (week 8), and two months after terminating the intervention (week 16).Results. The level of occupational stress was the same in the experimental and control groups during registration (86.2 vs. 86.3). Upon finishing the aerobic exercise program (week 8), the experimental group showed a higher score than the control group (119.7 vs. 86.2, p<0.01), with this score diminishing after two months of having ended the intervention (91.4 vs. 85.8, p=0.061).Conclusion. The aerobic exercise program was associated to decreased work stress of nurses in the experimental group compared to the control group at eight weeks, but this difference did not persist when the experimental group did not continue with the program.Descriptors: control groups; physical exertion; occupational stress; nurses; female.How to cite this article: Zinat Mohebbi Z, Dehkordi SF, Sharif S, Banitalebi E. The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Occupational Stress of Female Nurses: A Controlled Clinical Trial. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(2):e05.ReferencesRice PL. Stress and health. 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scholarly journals To Study the Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy as Compared to Patellofemoral Mobilization along with Knee Strengthening Exercises (Conventional treatment) in Patients with Bilateral Patellofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis- A Randomised Split- Body Design.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanisha Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to find out the effects of Low Level Laser Therapy in patients presenting with diagnosis of bilateral patellofemoral knee osteoarthritis. The objective of our research is: To improve functional outcome. Methodology: A split-body-experimental design was done by random sampling for 4 weeks. A minimum of 20 subjects (i.e., 40 knees) were assigned for the study and low level laser therapy was applied to the right 20 knee (experimental group) and left 20 knee (control group) received conventional treatment in bilateral osteoarthritis, therefore number of knees tested were 20 for low level laser therapy and other 20 will receive conventional treatment Result: Statistically significant improvement was indicated in respect to all parameters taken in WOMAC scale such as pain, stiffness and physical function. There was also significant decrease in swelling by both conventional and additional low level laser therapy. Improvements in all parameters of the experimental group were more statistically significant when compared to parameters of control group (p <0.05). Conclusion: This study suggests that there is significant improvement with additional Low Level Laser therapy as well as with conventional treatment in patients with patellofemoral knee osteoarthritis but there is more significant improvement in experimental group in which Low level laser therapy was given along with exercise program. There is decrease in pain, swelling and stiffness. Hence, addition of Low Level laser therapy in patella-femoral knee osteoarthritis is more effective than conventional treatment. Keywords: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis, Low Level laser therapy, knee joint, isometric strengthening.

scholarly journals Benefits of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Patients with Dementia Residing in Aged Care Centers in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1471
Author(s):  
Eva Vegue Parra ◽  
Jose Manuel Hernández Garre ◽  
Paloma Echevarría Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Inventory ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Institutionalized Patients ◽  
Experimental Group

(1) Background: Currently, the scientific evidence on the benefits of assisted therapy with dogs in dementia is not clear. In this study, we want to evaluate such benefits through a randomized controlled clinical trial in multiple centers across the country. (2) Methods: The participants were people over 65 years old with dementia, residing in senior centers in Spain (n = 334). The experimental group underwent assisted therapy with dogs based on the Comprehensive Cognitive Activation Program in Dementia, for 8 months, with weekly sessions of 45 min. Data were collected at the commencement, middle, and end of the program, to evaluate the aspects using the Mini-Examination Cognitive, the modified Bartell Index, the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory. (3) Results: The results show significant improvements in the experimental group versus the control group in the affective (T1 = p 0.000; T2 = p 0.000) and behavioral (T1 = p 0.005; T2 = p 0.000) aspects, with the affective aspect displaying greater progress in participants with additional depressive (p = 0.022) or anxiety (p = 0.000) disorders, shorter institutionalization periods (r = −0.222, p = 0.004), and those undergoing complementary psychotherapy (p = 0.033) or alternative therapy (p = 0.011). (4) Conclusions: Dog therapy is effective in improving the affective and behavioral aspects of institutionalized patients with dementia.

scholarly journals Effects of Long-Term Supplementation of Bovine Colostrum on the Immune System in Young Female Basketball Players. Randomized Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn ◽  
Mirosława Cieślicka ◽  
Hanna Dziewiecka ◽  
Sławomir Kujawski ◽  
Anita Marcinkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Bovine Colostrum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
System Function ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Immune System Function ◽  
Experimental Group

An intensive physical exercise program could lead to a decrease in immune system function. Effects of long-term supplementation of bovine colostrum on the response of immune function on physical exercise test in athletes were examined. Twenty-seven elite female basketball players (age 16–19) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Eventually, n = 11 athletes completed intervention in the experimental group (3.2 g bovine colostrum orally twice a day for 24 weeks), while n = 9 athletes in the control group were given a placebo. Before the supplementation, after 3 and 6 months, subjects performed the physical exercise stress test. Before, just after, and 3 h after physical exercise testing, blood was drawn and immune system indicators were examined. Plasma interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-2, IL-10, IL-13, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, creatine kinase (CK MM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and WBC, lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MON), and granulocyte (GRA) were measured. A statistically significant change in IL-10 in response to the exercise program during the supplementation period in both groups was observed (p = 0.01). However, the results of the rest of the comparisons were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Contrary to our initial hypothesis, there were no significant effects of bovine supplementation on the dynamics of immune system function indicators.

Outcome of lymph node tuberculosis management with conventional treatment with and without prednisolone

2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552098474
Author(s):  
Arjuman Sharmin ◽  
Ali Hossain ◽  
Nazmul Islam ◽  
Zakir H Sarker ◽  
Sheikh S Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Symptomatic Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Lymph Node Tuberculosis ◽  
And Control

The outcome of lymph node tuberculosis (LNTB) management with conventional anti-tubercular treatment alone is unsatisfactory. We conducted a randomised open-label controlled clinical trial in the Department of Respiratory Medicine in Government Institute of Dhaka, Bangladesh from April 2017 to March 2019. Compared with controls, 54 patients of LNTB received category 1 anti-tubercular treatment with additional prednisolone after randomisation. Complete resolution in 21/54 (75%) and 7 (26.9%), symptomatic improvement in 26 (92.9%) and 22 (84.6%) and complications in 11 (39.28%) and 16 (61.53%) were observed in the treatment and control group, respectively. Thus, we recommend the use of steroids in this setting.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Depression and Strength Training in Survivors of the Ischemic Stroke

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe José Aidar ◽  
Dihogo Gama de Matos ◽  
Ricardo Jacó de Oliveira ◽  
André Luiz Carneiro ◽  
Breno Guilherme de Araújo Tinôco Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cerebral Vascular Accident ◽  
Training Assessment ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Made In

Abstract The Cerebral Vascular Accident is responsible for a significant increase in the mortality rate in individuals who have suffered this condition, regardless of the level of subsequent disability. This study aimed to analyze the influence of a strength training program on indicators of depression in survivors of the ischemic stroke. The study sample included subjects from both genders who were divided into two groups: an experimental group (EG) consisting of 11 subjects aged 51.7 8.0 years, and a control group (CG) consisting of 13 subjects aged 52.5 7.7 years. The EG underwent 12 weeks of strength training. Assessment was made in the pre-test before training and at the re-test after 12 weeks of training. We used the Beck Depression Inventory and evaluated 1RM. Significant differences in depression were found between post-test and pretest measurements (Δ% = -21.47%, p = 0,021) in the EG; furthermore, there were significant differences in all indicators of depression between the EG and CG after completing 12 weeks of training. There were significant gains in strength of the EG in relation to the CG. There was a negative correlation between the strength gains as determined with the 1RM test and the levels of depression, especially in lower-limb exercises. The results of this study suggest that improvements in strength are negatively correlated with levels of depression. Improvements in strength are therefore associated with a reduction in levels of depression.

scholarly journals Elite Female Basketball Players' Body-Weight Neuromuscular Training and Performance on the Y-Balance Test

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 688-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Benis ◽  
Matteo Bonato ◽  
Antonio La Torre
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Lower Extremity Injury ◽  
Neuromuscular Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Joint Control ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Context: Neuromuscular training enhances unconscious motor responses by stimulating both the afferent signals and central mechanisms responsible for dynamic joint control. Dynamic joint-control training is a vital component of injury-prevention programs. Objective: To investigate the effects of body-weight neuromuscular training on Y-Balance Test (YBT) performance and postural control in female basketball players. Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting: Basketball practice sessions. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 28 healthy elite female basketball players were randomly assigned to an experimental (n = 14) or a control group (n = 14). Intervention(s): Before their regular practice sessions, the experimental group warmed up with body-weight neuromuscular exercises and the control group with standard tactical-technical exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks. Main Outcome Measure(s): Anterior-, posteromedial-, and posterolateral-reach and composite YBT scores were measured before and after 8 weeks of training. Results: Improvement over baseline scores was noted in the posteromedial (right = 86.5 ± 4.5 cm versus 89.6 ± 2.2 cm, +3.5%, P = .049; left = 85.5 ± 4.3 cm versus 90.2 ± 2.7 cm, +5.5%, P = .038)- and posterolateral (right = 90.7 ± 3.6 cm versus 94.0 ± 2.7 cm, +3.6%, P = .016; left = 90.9 ± 3.5 cm versus 94.2 ± 2.6 cm, +3.6%, P = .011)-reach directions and in the composite YBT scores (right = 88.6% ± 3.2% versus 94.0% ± 1.8%, +5.4%, P = .0004; left = 89.2% ± 3.2% versus 94.5% ± 3.0%, +5.8%, P = .001) of the experimental group. No differences in anterior reach were detected in either group. Differences were noted in postintervention scores for posteromedial reach (right = 89.6 ± 2.2 cm versus 84.3 ± 4.4 cm, +4.1%, P = .005; left = 94.2 ± 2.6 cm versus 84.8 ± 4.4 cm, +10%, P = .003) and composite scores (right = 94.0% ± 1.8% versus 87.3% ± 2.0%, +7.1%, P = .003; left = 94.8% ± 3.0% versus 87.9% ± 3.4%, +7.3%, P &lt; .0001) between the experimental and control groups. Conclusions: Body-weight neuromuscular training improved postural control and lower limb stability in female basketball players as assessed with the YBT. Incorporating neuromuscular training into the workout routines for basketball players may enhance joint awareness and reduce the risk of lower extremity injury.

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