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Cardiovascular Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Prevalence and Progression of Dysfunction During Inpatient Rehabilitation and 5 Years Following Discharge
Conclusions. These longitudinal data provide normative values for blood pressure and heart rate changes with time after injury according to lesion and personal characteristics. These results can be used to guide clinical practice and place changes in cardiovascular function caused by interventions in perspective. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - February 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ravensbergen, H. J. C., de Groot, S., Post, M. W. M., Slootman, H. J., van der Woude, L. H. V., Claydon, V. E. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Efficacy and Feasibility of Home-Based Training for Individuals With Homonymous Visual Field Defects
Conclusions. Home-based compensatory training is an inexpensive accessible rehabilitation option for individuals with HVFDs, which can result in objective benefits in searching and reading, as well as improving quality of life. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - February 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Aimola, L., Lane, A. R., Smith, D. T., Kerkhoff, G., Ford, G. A., Schenk, T. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Long-Lasting Effects of a New Memory Self-efficacy Training for Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions. An MSE training program improved MSE and psychological quality of life in stroke patients aged <65 years. These effects persisted during 12 months of follow-up. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - February 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Aben, L., Heijenbrok-Kal, M. H., Ponds, R. W. H. M., Busschbach, J. J. V., Ribbers, G. M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

A Robotic System for Quantitative Assessment and Poststroke Training of Forelimb Retraction in Mice
Conclusions. These results highlight the utility of the devised platform for characterizing post-infarct deficits and improvements of forelimb performance. Further research is warranted to widen the understanding of device-dependent rehabilitation effects. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Spalletti, C., Lai, S., Mainardi, M., Panarese, A., Ghionzoli, A., Alia, C., Gianfranceschi, L., Chisari, C., Micera, S., Caleo, M. Tags: Basic Research Article Source Type: research

Preserved Foot Motor Cortex in Patients With Complete Spinal Cord Injury: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Study
Conclusions. On group level, activity in the motor cortex of the foot can be measured with fNIRS in patients with complete SCI during attempted foot movements and might in principle be used in future BCI studies and applications. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Koenraadt, K. L. M., Duysens, J., Rijken, H., van Nes, I. J. W., Keijsers, N. L. W. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Spectral Analyses of Wrist Motion in Individuals Poststroke: The Development of a Performance Measure With Promise for Unsupervised Settings
Conclusions. Spectral measures explain the variability of motion efficiency and control in individuals with stroke. Signal power from 1.0 to 2.0 Hz is sensitive to changes in hand and object. Analyzing the evolution of this measure in ambient environments may provide as yet uncharted information useful for evaluating long-term recovery. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wade, E., Chen, C., Winstein, C. J. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Intensive Rehabilitation Increases BDNF Serum Levels in Parkinsonian Patients: A Randomized Study
Conclusions. Intensive rehabilitation treatment increases the BDNF levels and improves PD signs in patients in the early stages of the disease. These results are in line with studies on animal models of PD and healthy subjects. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Frazzitta, G., Maestri, R., Ghilardi, M. F., Riboldazzi, G., Perini, M., Bertotti, G., Boveri, N., Buttini, S., Lombino, F. L., Uccellini, D., Turla, M., Pezzoli, G., Comi, C. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Combining Afferent Stimulation and Mirror Therapy for Rehabilitating Motor Function, Motor Control, Ambulation, and Daily Functions After Stroke
Conclusions. MT + MG improved manual dexterity and ambulation. MT + MG and MT reduced motor impairment and synergistic shoulder abduction more than CT. Future studies may integrate functional task practice into treatments to enhance functional outcomes in patients with various levels of motor severity. The long-term effects of MG + MT remain to be evaluated. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Lin, K.-c., Huang, P.-c., Chen, Y.-t., Wu, C.-y., Huang, W.-l. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Nociception Coma Scale-Revised Scores Correlate With Metabolism in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex
Conclusions. Our data support the hypothesis that the NCS-R total scores are related to cortical processing of nociception and may constitute an appropriate behavioral tool to assess, monitor, and treat possible pain in brain-damaged noncommunicative patients with disorders of consciousness. Future studies using event-related functional magnetic resonance imaging should investigate the correlation between NCS-R scores and brain activation in response to noxious stimulation at the single-subject level. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chatelle, C., Thibaut, A., Bruno, M.-A., Boly, M., Bernard, C., Hustinx, R., Schnakers, C., Laureys, S. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Delayed Recovery of Leg Fatigue Symptoms Following a Maximal Exercise Session in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Conclusion. Monitoring leg fatigue symptoms during and through recovery from physical activities may help guide participation in physical activities for PwMS, particularly in people managing high levels of fatigue. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Dawes, H., Collett, J., Meaney, A., Duda, J., Sackley, C., Wade, D., Barker, K., Izadi, H. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Plastic Changes Following Imitation-Based Speech and Language Therapy for Aphasia: A High-Density Sleep EEG Study
Conclusions. Our results suggest that SWA changes occurring in brain areas activated during imitation-based aphasia therapy may reflect the acute plastic changes induced by this intervention. Further testing will be needed to evaluate SWA as a non-invasive assessment of changes induced by the therapy and as a predictor of positive long-term clinical outcome. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarasso, S., Maatta, S., Ferrarelli, F., Poryazova, R., Tononi, G., Small, S. L. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Error Augmentation Enhancing Arm Recovery in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Crossover Design
Conclusions. This interactive technology may improve UE motor recovery of stroke-related hemiparesis. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Abdollahi, F., Case Lazarro, E. D., Listenberger, M., Kenyon, R. V., Kovic, M., Bogey, R. A., Hedeker, D., Jovanovic, B. D., Patton, J. L. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Cardiorespiratory Responses During the 6-Minute Walk and Ramp Cycle Ergometer Tests and Their Relationship to Physical Activity in Stroke
Conclusions. Exercise intensity achieved during the 6MWT appeared sufficiently high for aerobic training, assuming CET VO2peak accurately reflects aerobic capacity. The 6MWT may be useful for prescribing aerobic exercise poststroke. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Salbach, N. M., Brooks, D., Romano, J., Woon, L., Dolmage, T. E. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Single Session of Dual-tDCS Transiently Improves Precision Grip and Dexterity of the Paretic Hand After Stroke
Conclusions. One bout of dual-tDCS improved the motor control of precision grip and digital dexterity beyond the time of stimulation. These results suggest that dual-tDCS should be tested in longer protocols for neurorehabilitation and with moderate to severely impaired patients. The precise timing of stimulation after stroke onset and associated training should be defined. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Lefebvre, S., Thonnard, J.-L., Laloux, P., Peeters, A., Jamart, J., Vandermeeren, Y. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

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Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - January 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Nudo, R. J. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research