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Filter by:In chronic hemiparesis, abnormal antagonist muscle activation in the paretic lower limb contributes to impair ambulation capacities. A biased estimate of antagonist muscle activation when using surface bipolar EMG compared with high-density (HD) EMG has been previously reported in healthy subjects. The present study compares muscles cocontraction at the paretic ankle estimated with a pair of and multi-channel surface EMG.
The aim is to assess the influence of asymmetric training on the locomotor system in sweep rowers. To analyse possible changes objectively, the axial position of the hull will be assessed using Moiré topography, and the symmetry of foot loading will be monitored with a pedobarograph. Furthermore, the Visual Analog scale and Cluster of Laslett will determine whether an asymmetric load can provoke pain in the lumbar region or cause a blockage in the SI joint. In the experimental study, there will be three different groups of participants. Selected sweep rowers will make the first study group. The second group will consist of scull rowers, and the last control group will consist of people with no experience with rowing. The selected participants will undergo the first measurement at the turn of the spring and summer seasons when intensive preparation for rowing competitions begins, in which sweep rowers train mainly on water and asymmetrically. The measurement results in the three groups will be further compared with each other to evaluate whether statistically significant differences can be found.
The myotonometric assessment is becoming popular and important in athletic population. It is mentioned an alternate method than expensive methods, and it is easy and reliable assessment. Still there is not enough information of mechanical characteristics in athletic population and ankle mobility. Most clinicians or trainers can use this results and technique for enhancing performance, rehabilitation or prevention
The goal of this study is to evaluate a top-rated Prague rehabilitation school´s method. Part of Prague rehabilitation school is called Mojžíšová Method, which is mainly used for the treatment of back pain and woman´s non-structural sterility. This method offers an original, innovative way, how to mobilize 1.- 7. costo-sternal joints. This type of mobilization is very effective, fast and safe and probably widely used only in the Czech Republic. Mojžíšová method uses the excentric force of patients pectoral muscle, passive stretch and shoulder joint internal rotation. According to Mojžíšová, If one of the ribs joints has dysfunction (limited range of motion), there can be found higher sensitivity of this joint, certain muscle reflex spasm, hypersensitive zones and joint dysfunction. Probably the last study evaluating this method was made in the 1990s.
Evaluation of HIFEM treatments for strengthening and toning of arms, lower limbs and oblique muscles.
Matrix-Rhythm-Therapy(MRT) has been included in neuro-rehabilitation program for stroke patients to regulate increased muscle tone. There are no controlled studies with large sample size on the efficacy of MRT on spasticity. In this context,to the best of our knowledge, our study is the first study on this subject. The results of the study will develop a new perspective for management of spasticity and will ensure more common use of MRT.Further studies are needed on superiority of MRI over other treatment methods used in gait and balance rehabilitation of hemiparetic individuals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combining Bobath therapy (BT) and MRT on muscle tone,balance and gait parameters in stroke individuals with spastic hemiparesis.
This study evaluates the optimal interstimulus interval for consecutive H-reflex responses in patients with spasticity.
This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate changes in gluteal muscle following the treatment with HIFEM stimulation for aesthetic improvement of buttocks.
Previous studies showed that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) transiently improves performance of motor function in stroke patients, as well as decrease muscle hypertonia. In severely brain injured patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC), a single stimulation over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex has shown to improve patients' sign of consciousness. Nevertheless, other brain areas could be stimulated in order to manage other symptoms occurring in this population of patients, such as muscle hypertonia. In this study, investigators will assess the effects of bilateral fronto-central tDCS on spasticity as measured with the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and on the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) scores in patients with DOC in a double-blind sham-controlled experimental design.
Evaluation of use of the High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device in women after childbirth.