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The Role And Usefulness Of Vcvr In Motor Impairment Rehabilitation
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Book Synopsis The Role and Usefulness of Vcvr in Motor Impairment Rehabilitation by : Muhammad Hanif
Download or read book The Role and Usefulness of Vcvr in Motor Impairment Rehabilitation written by Muhammad Hanif and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers in serious games area and professionals in stroke rehabilitation, working collaboratively in explorative interdisciplinary research studies in order to develop usable and effective applications. This research study aims to investigate the role and usefulness of Video Capture Virtual Reality Technology (VCVRT) in motor impairment rehabilitation, to identify and explore the importance of this technology in healthcare, specifically in motor impairment rehabilitation. The authors concluded from the research study that video capture virtual reality technology is applicable for motor impairment rehabilitation while considering following factors, i.e. Physiotherapist centered approach, a gaming framework where a portfolio of games can be assembled for individual patients, and video capture virtual reality technology is applicable for home based rehabilitation under the supervision of physiotherapist. Furthermore, physiotherapists' concerns and importance in the intervention of serious games and healthcare area are highlighted by this research work.
Book Synopsis Applications of Rehabilitation Engineering Technologies for the Intervention of Neural and Motor Impairment Post Stroke by : Dong Feng Huang
Download or read book Applications of Rehabilitation Engineering Technologies for the Intervention of Neural and Motor Impairment Post Stroke written by Dong Feng Huang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Stroke survivors often have motorimpairments which contribute to upper limbs dysfunctions, reduced balance, posturalcontrol and reduced mobility and proprioception. These physical symptoms lead toreduced social participation and poor quality of life. Over the past ten years, therehad been an enormous focus on the use of virtual reality (VR) and other technologiesto improve clinical outcomes for people with stroke. These technologies includelarge scale bespoke manufactured immersvie virtual reality system, or home basedrehabilitation device such as the commercially available device Nitendo Wii andMicrosoft XBox. The clinical efficacy of these rehabilitation technologies had beenstudied extensively but our understanding of the underlying mechanism of recoveryinduced by these technologies is poor. There are two aspects of “recovery” must beconsidered. One is the learning compensation strategies where patients acquired“new” skills to improve functional abilities. The other aspect is the neuroplasticitymechanism which leads to cortical map reorganisation. The patient is able to re-usethe same body segments in the same way as they did before the stroke. Publishedstudies generally reported improvement in upper limb function, lower limb function,balance and gait. This leads to the uncertainty whether these technologies areeffective in promoting “recovery” at neural level or functional level. With the advance in technology, monitoring techniques such as neural imaging,motion analysis, and EMGs devices have broad applications in the understandingof neural recovery post stroke. Studies that utilize functional outcome measuresor observational design may be more effective in identifying functional recovery.A combination of the two designs may be helpful to provide new insights on therecovery mechanism induced by rehabilitation devices.
Book Synopsis Robot-assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Individuals with Stroke by : Nahid Norouzi Gheidari
Download or read book Robot-assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Individuals with Stroke written by Nahid Norouzi Gheidari and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In order to determine the effectiveness of robot-assisted therapy (RT) in upper limb (UL) rehabilitation of stroke patients, we first systematically reviewed and analyzed the literature. We found that when the duration/intensity of conventional therapy (CT) is matched with that of the RT, no difference exists between the intensive CT and RT groups in terms of motor recovery, activities of daily living, strength, and motor control. However, depending on the stage of recovery, extra sessions of RT in addition to regular CT are more beneficial than regular CT alone in motor recovery of the hemiparetic shoulder and elbow of patients with stroke; the gains are similar to those that have been observed in intensive CT. It has been shown that stroke patients with mild-to-moderate UL motor impairment benefit from training with a virtual reality rehabilitation system. However, during robot-assisted movements, it remains to be determined whether movements made in a virtual environment are similar to those made in a physical environment. Thus, we examined the role of training environment, whether virtual or physical, on robot-assisted reaching movements in chronic stroke and healthy individuals, within a single session. Fifteen subjects participated in this study divided into three groups: 5 chronic stroke individuals able to perform a reaching task with no need for the robot assistance, 5 chronic stroke individuals who needed the robot assistance to complete the reaching task, and 5 healthy individuals. The task was to reach for six target buttons in two identical physical and virtual environments. The outcomes consisted of kinematic measures and a custom questionnaire to assess how participants perceived and experienced the reaching task in both environments. We found no differences between the two environments in terms of the outcome measures in any of the groups. We concluded that the choice of environment, whether physical or virtual, is not a key factor in designing a robot-assisted reaching protocol for stroke survivors. Finally, we conducted a proof-of-concept study to identify clinical benefits and potential adverse effects of a novel, custom-developed RT protocol, named "Assist-As-Asked", aiming at improving arm function of chronic stroke subjects with moderate-to-severe UL motor impairment and to investigate whether practicing in a physical or virtual environment would make any difference in the outcomes of interest. Four chronic stroke subjects participated in 10 half-hour sessions to practice reaching six targets in both virtual and physical environments. The robotic arm provided gravity support, and with the "Assist-As-Asked" paradigm, helped subjects to complete movements when they requested it. Kinematics of the reaching movements and the subjects' perception about the reaching practice in both environments were the primary outcome measures of interest. Change in scores of FMA-UE was the secondary outcome measure. Following the RT sessions, all the subjects noticeably improved their reaching performance, which was accompanied by 3-5 points improvement in FMA-UE score. There were no differences between the two environments in terms of kinematic measures even though subjects had different opinions about environment preference. We concluded that moderate-to-severe chronic stroke survivors may benefit from RT using the "Assist-As-Asked" paradigm. In designing an RT platform for moderate-to-severe chronic stroke survivors, the choice of environment, either physical or virtual, does not necessarily influence the outcome of therapy sessions." --
Book Synopsis Virtual Reality for Physical and Motor Rehabilitation by : Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss
Download or read book Virtual Reality for Physical and Motor Rehabilitation written by Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-31 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Thiadiazoles—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition by :
Download or read book Thiadiazoles—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thiadiazoles—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about ZZZAdditional Research in a compact format. The editors have built Thiadiazoles—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about ZZZAdditional Research in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Thiadiazoles—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Book Synopsis Advances in Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation for Motor and Autonomic Functions Recovery After Severe Spinal Cord Injury by : Enrico Rejc
Download or read book Advances in Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation for Motor and Autonomic Functions Recovery After Severe Spinal Cord Injury written by Enrico Rejc and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1 by : Minhua Ma
Download or read book Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1 written by Minhua Ma and published by Springer Science & Business. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a tremendous interest among researchers for the development of virtual, augmented reality and games technologies due to their widespread applications in medicine and healthcare. To date the major applications of these technologies include medical simulation, telemedicine, medical and healthcare training, pain control, visualisation aid for surgery, rehabilitation in cases such as stroke, phobia and trauma therapies. Many recent studies have identified the benefits of using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality or serious games in a variety of medical applications. This research volume on Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1 offers an insightful introduction to the theories, development and applications of virtual, augmented reality and digital games technologies in medical and clinical settings and healthcare in general. It is divided into six sections: section one presents a selection of applications in medical education and healthcare management; Section two relates to the nursing training, health literacy and healthy behaviour; Section three presents the applications of Virtual Reality in neuropsychology; Section four includes a number of applications in motor rehabilitation; Section five aimed at therapeutic games for various diseases; and the final section presents the applications of Virtual Reality in healing and restoration. This book is directed to the healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, professors and the students who wish to explore the applications of virtual, augmented reality and serious games in healthcare further.
Book Synopsis Constraint-induced Movement Therapy by : G. Uswatte
Download or read book Constraint-induced Movement Therapy written by G. Uswatte and published by Ios PressInc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) is a behavioral approach to neurorehabilitation based on a program of neuroscience experiments conducted with monkeys. Evidence has accumulated to support the efficacy of CI therapy for rehabilitating hemiparetic arm use in individuals with chronic stroke. This book addresses the related topics.
Book Synopsis Imaging Cerebrovascular Reactivity: Physiology, Physics and Therapy by : James Duffin
Download or read book Imaging Cerebrovascular Reactivity: Physiology, Physics and Therapy written by James Duffin and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topic Editor Prof. James Duffin contributed to the development of an automated end-tidal targeting device, RespirActTM and is employed by Thornhill Medical Inc. (Toronto, Canada). RespirActTM is currently a non-commercial research tool assembled and made available by TMI to research institutions to enable CVR studies. All other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regards to the Research Topic subject.
Book Synopsis Cerebrovascular Reactivity by : Jean Chen
Download or read book Cerebrovascular Reactivity written by Jean Chen and published by Humana. This book was released on 2021-11-06 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the methodology, physiology, and contemporary and novel applications of cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) measurements. The chapters in this book cover topics such as an introduction of the neurophysiology, neuroimaging, and clinical methods for CVR measurement; the use of CVR methods in the study of aging, cerebrovascular dysfunction, dementia, and brain tumors; and recommendations for measurement protocols and future applications in clinical translation. In Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your research center and clinical investigation. Thorough and comprehensive, Cerebrovascular Reactivity: Methodological Advances and Clinical Applications is a valuable tool that provides researchers in neuroscience and neurology with the latest resources on the measurement, interpretation, and application of CVR measurement.
Book Synopsis Vascular Mechanisms in CNS Trauma by : Eng H. Lo
Download or read book Vascular Mechanisms in CNS Trauma written by Eng H. Lo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are a number of books on the market that deal with neuronal mechanisms and targets, the proposed book will be the only one to cover the vascular aspects of CNS trauma. The contributing authors will present basic mechanisms, explain cutting-edge experimental models and techniques, and provide several clinical chapters that provide treating physicians with some insight on the cases that they see in the ICU. The table of contents is diverse and comprehensive with chapters on molecular mechanisms, physiology, pharmacology, stem cells, genomics and proteomics, in vivo MRI and PET, as well as the clinical management of vascular parameters.
Book Synopsis The Cervical Spine by : Edward C. Benzel
Download or read book The Cervical Spine written by Edward C. Benzel and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-08-29 with total page 1633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cervical Spine is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on the cervical spine. Prepared by internationally recognized members of The Cervical Spine Research Society Editorial Committee, the Fifth Edition presents new information, new technologies, and advances in clinical decision making. The text provides state-of-the-art coverage of basic and clinical research, diagnostic methods, and medical and surgical treatments, bringing together the latest thinking of the foremost orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, anatomists, and bioengineers. Chapters cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neurologic and functional evaluation, and radiographic evaluation and address the full range of pediatric problems, fractures, spinal cord injuries, tumors, infections, inflammatory conditions, degenerative disorders, and complications. Accompanying the text is a website with the fully searchable text plus a color image bank.
Book Synopsis Cerebral Small Vessel Disease by : Leonardo Pantoni
Download or read book Cerebral Small Vessel Disease written by Leonardo Pantoni and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up-to-date discussion of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common cause of stroke and cognitive impairment.
Book Synopsis Neurosurgical Neuropsychology by : Caleb M. Pearson
Download or read book Neurosurgical Neuropsychology written by Caleb M. Pearson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurosurgical Neuropsychology: The Practical Application of Neuropsychology in the Neurosurgical Practice comprehensively explains the use of neuropsychology in neurosurgical settings. The book covers various preoperative techniques that may benefit neurosurgeons, such as functional neuroimaging (fMRI, SPECT, MEG) for presurgical cognitive mapping, as well as more traditional methods to predict outcomes after surgery, including neurocognitive testing and the Wada procedure. The book's editors discuss why neuropsychologists add considerable value to the neurosurgical team. A wide range of patient populations are covered, ranging from Deep Brain Stimulation candidates for Parkinson's disease, to adult and pediatric epilepsy candidates and neuro-oncology cases. This book is ideal for neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuro-oncologists, epileptologists, general neurologists, and others who want to know more about the use of neuropsychology as a tool in the presurgical and postoperative phases of neurosurgery. - Comprehensively explains the use of neuropsychology in neurosurgical settings - Written for researchers and clinical practitioners, focusing on neurosurgery, neuropsychology, clinical neuroscience and neurology - Discusses various techniques that may be of benefit to neurosurgeons, including presurgical and postoperative choices like functional neuroimaging (fMRI, SPECT, MEG) for presurgical cognitive mapping, neurocognitive testing, and the Wada procedure
Book Synopsis Trends in Cerebrovascular Surgery by : Tetsuya Tsukahara
Download or read book Trends in Cerebrovascular Surgery written by Tetsuya Tsukahara and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of new concepts in neurovascular interventions based on clinical and scientific knowledge of cerebrovascular disorders. It especially focuses on subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebrovascular malformations, e.g. aneurysms, arterio-venous malformations, and cavernomas. A separate part addresses cerebral revascularization for both complex aneurysms and ischemia. All contributions were written by recognized experts and cover original papers presented at the 7th European Japanese Stroke Surgery Conference, held in Verona, Italy in June 2014. The authors present new trends and strategies for managing emerging problems, as well as in-depth discussions on controversial issues in the field.
Book Synopsis Advanced Computational Intelligence Methods for Processing Brain Imaging Data by : Kaijian Xia
Download or read book Advanced Computational Intelligence Methods for Processing Brain Imaging Data written by Kaijian Xia and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Basic Anesthesiology Examination Review by : George W. Williams
Download or read book Basic Anesthesiology Examination Review written by George W. Williams and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Anesthesiology Examination Review is a high-yield, streamlined study aid specifically designed for Anesthesiology residents preparing for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Basic Anesthesiology Exam. Chapters deliver succinct and efficiently communicated summaries of all content listed in the ABA exam outline, plus highlighted key facts, mneomnics, and relevant images and diagrams. Chapters conclude with board-style practice questions and annotated answers, followed by key references and further reading. With this book as a guide, readers will be able to efficiently prepare for the Basic Anesthesiology Examination and master the key facts and concepts that provide the scientific roundation for the practice of Anesthesiology.
