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Characterization of the structural and mechanical changes of the biceps brachii and gastrocnemius muscles in the subacute and chronic stage after stroke
(MDPI, 2023-01-12)
The objective of this study was to characterize the changes of muscle tone, stiffness, and thickness of upper and lower limb muscles in stroke survivors. Forty patients with subacute or chronic stroke and 31 controls ...
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Effects of neural mobilization in disorders associated with chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2022)
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of neural mobilization (NM) in people with disorders associated with chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain due to persistent inflammation or diseases of the nervous system. Methods: A ...
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Are movement-based mindful exercises (QIGONG, TAI CHI, AND YOGA) beneficial for stroke and Parkinson's disease? A scoping review
(Elsevier, 2023)
Objective: To synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the effects of qigong, tai chi, and yoga in people with neurological diseases. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL ...
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Immediate clinical benefits of combining therapeutic exercise and interferential therapy in adults with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial
(Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2021)
BACKGROUND: Therapeutic exercise (TE) is highly recommended for the management of non-specific neck pain (NSNP) and has shown promising results combined with interferential current therapy. Yet, the clinical relevance of ...
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Measuring mechanical properties of spastic muscles after stroke. Does muscle position during assessment really matter?
(Elsevier, 2022)
Objective: To investigate the influence of muscle position (relaxed vs stretched) on muscle mechanical properties and the ability of myotonometry to detect differences between sides, groups, and sites of testing in patients ...
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Validity and reliability of myotonometry for assessing muscle viscoelastic properties in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Nature Publishing Group, 2021)
There is a lack of consensus about the measurement of the muscle viscoelastic features in stroke patients. Additionally, the psychometric properties of the most-commonly used clinical tools remain controversial. Our ...
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Mind–body practices for cancer‑related symptoms management: an overview of systematic reviews including one hundred twenty‑nine meta‑analyses
(SpringerLink, 2022-11-02)
Purpose Mind–body practices such as qigong, tai chi, or yoga combine physical movements, deep breathing, and meditation techniques aiming to improve how people self-care. Our purpose was to develop an overview of systematic ...
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Effectiveness of vestibular training for balance and dizziness rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2020)
Postural instability and dizziness are commonly observed in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for the use of vestibular rehabilitation, in comparison ...