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Trunk Restraint to Promote Upper Extremity Recovery in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion. Trunk restraint has a moderate effect on reduction of upper extremity impairment in chronic stroke patients, in terms of FMA-UE score, increased shoulder flexion, and reduction in excessive trunk movement during reaching. There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that trunk restraint improves upper extremity function and reaching trajectory smoothness and straightness in chronic stroke patients. Future research on stroke patients at different phases of recovery and with different levels of upper extremity impairment is recommended. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wee, S. K., Hughes, A.-M., Warner, M., Burridge, J. H. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Effects of a Mirror-Induced Visual Illusion on a Reaching Task in Stroke Patients: Implications for Mirror Therapy Training
Conclusion. The present study confirms that using a mirror reflection can facilitate motor learning. In this task, bimanual movement using mirror training was less effective than unilateral training. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Selles, R. W., Michielsen, M. E., Bussmann, J. B. J., Stam, H. J., Hurkmans, H. L., Heijnen, I., de Groot, D., Ribbers, G. M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Feasibility and Potential Efficacy of High-Intensity Stepping Training in Variable Contexts in Subacute and Chronic Stroke
Conclusions. This preliminary study suggests that stepping training at high aerobic intensities in variable contexts was tolerated by participants poststroke, with significant locomotor improvements. Future studies should delineate the relative contributions of amount, intensity, and variability of stepping training to maximize outcomes. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Holleran, C. L., Straube, D. D., Kinnaird, C. R., Leddy, A. L., Hornby, T. G. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Prediction and Stratification of Upper Limb Function and Self-Care in Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury With the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility, and Prehension (GRASSP)
Conclusion. The GRASSP at 1 month can accurately predict upper limb function and self-care outcomes even in a heterogeneous group of individuals across a wide spectrum of neurological recovery. The application of URP-CTREE can reveal the distribution of outcome categories and, based on this, inform trial protocols with respect to outcomes analysis and patient stratification. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Velstra, I.-M., Bolliger, M., Tanadini, L. G., Baumberger, M., Abel, R., Rietman, J. S., Curt, A. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Responsiveness and Clinically Meaningful Improvement, According to Disability Level, of Five Walking Measures After Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: A European Multicenter Study
Conclusions. Long walking tests and patient-reported MSWS-12 were more appropriate than short walking tests in detecting clinically meaningful improvement after physical rehabilitation, particularly the MSWS-12 for moderate to severely disabled pwMS. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Baert, I., Freeman, J., Smedal, T., Dalgas, U., Romberg, A., Kalron, A., Conyers, H., Elorriaga, I., Gebara, B., Gumse, J., Heric, A., Jensen, E., Jones, K., Knuts, K., Maertens de Noordhout, B., Martic, A., Normann, B., Eijnde, B. O., Rasova, K., Santoyo Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Community-Based Exercise for Upper Limb Paresis: A Controlled Trial With Telerehabilitation
Conclusions. Home- and community-based exercise for arm paresis is safe and effective. Telerehabilitation interventions will need additional enhancements to improve effectiveness. The optimal upper extremity exercise prescription poststroke remains to be established. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Benvenuti, F., Stuart, M., Cappena, V., Gabella, S., Corsi, S., Taviani, A., Albino, A., Scattareggia Marchese, S., Weinrich, M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

High-Impact, Self-Motivated Training Within an Enriched Environment With Single Animal Tracking Dose-Dependently Promotes Motor Skill Acquisition and Functional Recovery
Functional recovery following central nervous system injuries is strongly influenced by rehabilitative training. In the clinical setting, the intensity of training and the level of motivation for a particular task are known to play important roles. With increasing neuroscience studies investigating the effects of training and rehabilitation, it is important to understand how the amount and type of training of individuals influences outcome. However, little is known about the influence of spontaneous "self-training" during daily life as it is often uncontrolled, not recorded, and mostly disregarded. Here, we investigated th...
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Starkey, M. L., Bleul, C., Kasper, H., Mosberger, A. C., Zorner, B., Giger, S., Gullo, M., Buschmann, F., Schwab, M. E. Tags: Basic Research Article Source Type: research

Contralesional Arm Preference Depends on Hemisphere of Damage and Target Location in Unilateral Stroke Patients
Conclusion. Both the side of hemisphere damage and work space location played a significant role in the choice of whether to use the contralesional arm for reaching. These findings have implications for structuring rehabilitation for unilateral stroke patients. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Mani, S., Przybyla, A., Good, D. C., Haaland, K. Y., Sainburg, R. L. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Functional Recovery After Ischemic Stroke Is Associated With Reduced GABAergic Inhibition in the Cerebral Cortex: A GABA PET Study
Conclusions: This is the first prospective, controlled longitudinal study showing that the change in GABA receptor availability over time is significantly related to motor recovery after stroke in humans. This work supports the rationale for a novel strategy to promote motor recovery after stroke. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Kim, Y. K., Yang, E. J., Cho, K., Lim, J. Y., Paik, N.-J. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Lower Limb Movement Preparation in Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study Toward an fNIRS-BCI for Gait Rehabilitation
Conclusion. The results provide first evidence that fNIRS can detect brain activity associated with single-trial lower limb motor preparation in stroke patients. These findings encourage further investigation of fNIRS suitability for BCI applications in rehabilitation of patients with lower limb motor impairment after stroke. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Rea, M., Rana, M., Lugato, N., Terekhin, P., Gizzi, L., Brotz, D., Fallgatter, A., Birbaumer, N., Sitaram, R., Caria, A. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Smooth Pursuit "Bedside" Training Reduces Disability and Unawareness During the Activities of Daily Living in Neglect: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions. SPT accelerates recovery from functional neglect and reduces unawareness significantly. Bedside neglect treatment using SPT is effective and feasible early after stroke. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Kerkhoff, G., Bucher, L., Brasse, M., Leonhart, E., Holzgraefe, M., Volzke, V., Keller, I., Reinhart, S. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

A Behavioral Manipulation Engages Right Frontal Cortex During Aphasia Therapy
Conclusions. The rightward shift in lateral frontal activity for IT was because of the left-hand movements. IT evoked greater generalization than CT. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Benjamin, M. L., Towler, S., Garcia, A., Park, H., Sudhyadhom, A., Harnish, S., McGregor, K. M., Zlatar, Z., Reilly, J. J., Rosenbek, J. C., Gonzalez Rothi, L. J., Crosson, B. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

The Efficacy and Timing of Melodic Intonation Therapy in Subacute Aphasia
Conclusions. In these patients with subacute severe nonfluent aphasia, language production treatment with MIT was effective. Earlier treatment may lead to greater improvement. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: van der Meulen, I., van de Sandt-Koenderman, W. M. E., Heijenbrok-Kal, M. H., Visch-Brink, E. G., Ribbers, G. M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Balance and Gait Training With Augmented Feedback Improves Balance Confidence in People With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions. Positive findings from this study provide evidence that BAL with augmented feedback could enhance balance confidence and balance and gait performance in patients with PD. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Shen, X., Mak, M. K. Y. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Do Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Show Different Daily Physical Activity Patterns From Healthy Individuals?
Conclusion. Activity monitoring gives insight into real-world daily physical behavior. Our findings suggest that patients with MS may adopt a deliberate anticipatory strategy of lower activity in the morning, which persists throughout the day. Future trials evaluating daily changes in physical activity behavior should simultaneously sample self-report measures of energy levels and fatigue to elucidate the complex interaction between symptoms and physical activity. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Rietberg, M. B., van Wegen, E. E. H., Kollen, B. J., Kwakkel, G. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research