Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-200024030-00003
U. Ziemann
{"title":"Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Its Current Role in the Evaluation of Patients Post‐Stroke","authors":"U. Ziemann","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200024030-00003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200024030-00003","url":null,"abstract":"Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive and painless technique used to stimulate the human motor cortex. The resulting motor evoked potential (MEP) can be recorded from a target muscle with conventional electromyography. Preservation of the MEP in the first hours after stroke predicts a favorable outcome, whereas absence of the MEP predicts poor outcome. Many stroke patients, in particular those with motor neglect, show a lengthening of the TMS evoked silent period, indicating enhanced cortical inhibition. TMS mapping provides evidence that motor representations in the affected motor cortex expand and shift during motor recovery. These various TMS applications improve outcome prediction and enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying reorganization after stroke. Complementary to the clinical examination, TMS may be used soon to monitor and guide rehabilitative strategies in stroke patients.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131624959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-200327010-00004
Ñ. Clopton, Dana Schultz, Catherine Boren, J. Porter, Tandra Brillbart
{"title":"Effects of Axial Weight Loading on Gait for Subjects with Cerebellar Ataxia: Preliminary Findings","authors":"Ñ. Clopton, Dana Schultz, Catherine Boren, J. Porter, Tandra Brillbart","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200327010-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200327010-00004","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Purpose: Weighting the axial skeleton has been recommended to improve gait for patients with ataxia. In this study the effect of axial loading on gait of individuals with cerebellar ataxia was examined. Subjects and Methods: Five subjects with ataxic gait ambulated 9.76 meters for 5 trials in each of 4 conditions: an initial unweighted phase, with weight at the shoulders, with weight at the waist, and a final unweighted phase in a repeated ABCA single‐subject design. Footfall characteristics were recorded for 3.66 meters of each trial using a GAITRite® mat. The two standard deviation band method was used to analyze 6 gait parameters: velocity, cadence, standard deviation of step time, standard deviation of step length, width of the base of support, and double stance time. Results: Gait characteristics changed unpredictably in the 4 conditions, worsening more often than improving. Discussion: Effects of axial loading on gait were inconsistent. Conclusion: Using axial weights to improve gait for patients with ataxia was not supported.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"96 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130376204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-200226020-00003
M. Holden, T. Dyar
{"title":"Virtual Environment Training: A New Tool for Neurorehabilitation","authors":"M. Holden, T. Dyar","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200226020-00003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200226020-00003","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; This paper is designed to introduce the reader to the use of virtual environments (VE) in rehabilitation by describing the theoretical and practical basis for the technique. Clinically relevant aspects of visual display devices which are available for use in VE are discussed. Next, key features of a VE system developed by the authors and colleagues are presented. The system is designed to enhance motor learning through the use of augmented feedback provided by a virtual teacher. Finally, preliminary clinical findings from a study in which the system was utilized to retrain UE motor control in subjects with chronic stroke are reported. Following treatment, subjects were found to have significant (p<0.05) improvements in the Fugl‐Meyer Test of Motor Recovery, the Wolf Motor Test, and selected strength tests.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129754955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-199216020-00013
{"title":"University of Montana PT Dept Receives Grant to Equip Motor Control Research Lab","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01253086-199216020-00013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-199216020-00013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116911883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-199216040-00011
M. Schenkman
{"title":"What Does Research Have To Do With Neurological Physical Therapy Practice Anyway?","authors":"M. Schenkman","doi":"10.1097/01253086-199216040-00011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-199216040-00011","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126647143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-200125020-00005
R. Touger-Decker, D. Rigassio
{"title":"Diet and Nutrition Bridging Mainstream Practice and Complementary and Alternative Medicine","authors":"R. Touger-Decker, D. Rigassio","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200125020-00005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200125020-00005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"628 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133242632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}