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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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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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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 ...