Neurology ReportPub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.1097/01253086-199519040-00035
G. Miller, K. Light, R. Kellogg
{"title":"Comparison of Isometric‐Force Control Measures in Spastic Muscle of Poststroke Individuals Before and After Graded Resistive Exercise","authors":"G. Miller, K. Light, R. Kellogg","doi":"10.1097/01253086-199519040-00035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-199519040-00035","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"53 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":"127673209","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: 10.1097/01253086-200125030-00003
C. T. Leonard
{"title":"Examination and Management of Spasticity and Weakness","authors":"C. T. Leonard","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200125030-00003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200125030-00003","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; In this paper information pertaining to the teaching, within a MS physical therapy curriculum, of the concepts of “spasticity” and “weakness” is presented. These concepts are taught in 2 required and 1 elective course, which span the 2‐year program. Students are expected to develop both physical mastery of the skills necessary to treat, confidently and efficiently, as well as the ability to critically analyze each examination and intervention procedure. Four questions are used to guide the students as they learn the material pertaining to examination and intervention. (1) What is the theoretical rationale? (2) Is there basic science evidence that is consistent with the theoretical premise? (3) Are clinical efficacy data available and how consistent are these data between studies? (4) Could the examinations and interventions that were used in controlled published studies realistically be performed by therapists in a clinical setting? Included in the paper are a course overview, description of the course contents, required texts, definitions, the neurologic exam, examination and interventions for spasticity, and examination and interventions for strength.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"30 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":"125715983","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: 10.1097/01253086-200125020-00002
J. Stephens, Dominique DuShuttle, C. Hatcher, Jenifer Shmunes, Christine Slaninka
{"title":"Use of Awareness Through Movement Improves Balance and Balance Confidence in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Study","authors":"J. Stephens, Dominique DuShuttle, C. Hatcher, Jenifer Shmunes, Christine Slaninka","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200125020-00002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200125020-00002","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; This study examined the effectiveness of a structured, group motor learning process, Awareness Through Movement (ATM), on balance, balance confidence, and self‐efficacy. Twelve people with multiple sclerosis were randomly assigned to either ATM or control groups. The ATM group participated in 8 classes, 2 to 4 hours each while the control group participated in educational sessions, over 10 weeks. Six outcome measures were used: the Basic Balance Master modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (mCTSIB) and Limits of Stability tests; the Activities‐specific Balance Confidence Scale; a number of prospective falls; Equiscale; and the Multiple Sclerosis Self‐Efficacy Scale. The ATM group exhibited significantly improved mCTSIB scores indicating an average center of pressure position closer to theoretical center, had significantly fewer abnormal mCTSIB tests, and demonstrated improved balance confidence compared to controls. There was a trend toward improvement in all other measures in the ATM group compared to controls. These results suggest that this type of motor learning intervention can be effective in improving a variety of physical and psychological parameters related to balance and postural control.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"345 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":"123655513","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: 10.1097/01253086-199317020-00014
M. Schenkman
{"title":"De‐Mystifying Measurement for Clinical Practice and Experimentation","authors":"M. Schenkman","doi":"10.1097/01253086-199317020-00014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-199317020-00014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"42 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":"124745977","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: 10.1097/01253086-200024010-00004
J. Dennis
{"title":"Computers & Decision‐Making: A Role in Neurologic Practice and Education","authors":"J. Dennis","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200024010-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200024010-00004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"43 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":"122843791","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: 10.1097/01253086-200226020-00004
S. Whitney, P. Sparto, K. Brown, J. Furman, J. Jacobson, M. Redfern
{"title":"The Potential Use of Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehabilitation: Preliminary Findings with the BNAVE","authors":"S. Whitney, P. Sparto, K. Brown, J. Furman, J. Jacobson, M. Redfern","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200226020-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200226020-00004","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; In this paper, the potential use of virtual reality for use with persons with vestibular disorders is discussed. The limitations of existing physical therapy for persons with vestibular disorders are detailed. Explanations are provided about why the use of virtual reality might be effective with persons with vestibular disorders. A newly designed virtual reality device, a balance near automatic virtual environment (BNAVE), was used in a pilot study to determine the effect of a moving visual scene in persons with and without vestibular pathology. The postural sway of 2 patients and 3 controls were compared. Persons were asked to stand while viewing a sinusoidal waveform on a force plate. Postural sway was increased in both young and older adults in the immersive virtual environment. These preliminary data suggest that the virtual environment produced by BNAVE was valid.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"6 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":"125294631","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: 10.1097/01253086-200226010-00008
N. Byl
{"title":"Multisensory Control of Upper Extremity Function","authors":"N. Byl","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200226010-00008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200226010-00008","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; The purpose of this paper is to develop a foundation for understanding potential intervention strategies for problems of fine motor control of the upper limb based on the integration of the physiological principles of voluntary motor movement, sensory processing, and neural adaptation. The paper concludes with a clinical example illustrating how the limits of plasticity of the nervous system and a loss of fine motor control can result in focal hand dystonia. The success of remediation of motor impairment through sensory training is proposed as a model to build dynamic, aggressive sensorimotor retraining programs for patients with motor movement dysfunction that has a sensory component.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"44 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":"114056592","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: 10.1097/01253086-199519040-00041
A. Alonte, K. Grosch, S. Brenneman
{"title":"Relationship of Scores on the Berg Balance Scale to Results of the Limits of Stability Portion of the Smart BalanceMaster® Suite of Tests","authors":"A. Alonte, K. Grosch, S. Brenneman","doi":"10.1097/01253086-199519040-00041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-199519040-00041","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"19 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":"129501457","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: 10.1097/01253086-200327020-00003
S. Whitney, D. Wrisley, M. Musolino, J. Furman
{"title":"Orthostatic Tremor: Two Persons in a Balance Disorders Practice","authors":"S. Whitney, D. Wrisley, M. Musolino, J. Furman","doi":"10.1097/01253086-200327020-00003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01253086-200327020-00003","url":null,"abstract":"&NA; The objective of this paper is to help physical therapists recognize orthostatic tremor. Two cases of orthostatic tremor are reported from a tertiary referral center. The 2 patients presented to the Balance Disorders Clinic with complaints of imbalance and shaking in the legs while standing but not with walking. Postural sway was recorded during the Sensory Organization Test of computerized dynamic posturography and was analyzed for shear and center‐of‐pressure components. Power in the shear force spectrum and the center of pressure power measures were increased compared to 18 normal controls in both patients. Patient 1 underwent balance rehabilitation and improved some with a reduction in the power in his shear force spectrums during dynamic posturography. He was then treated with gabapentin. Patient 2 was provided gabapentin and later was sent to physical therapy. A reduction in the power of the shear force spectrum also was noted. Using shear force data from computerized dynamic posturography to assist in making the diagnosis of orthostatic tremor has not previously been reported. In addition to medication, physical therapy may be an effective adjunct in persons with orthostatic tremor.","PeriodicalId":345729,"journal":{"name":"Neurology Report","volume":"64 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":"129610604","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}