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Development Of A Novel Haptic Feedback System For Gait Training Applications, Mohsen Alizadeh Noghani
Development Of A Novel Haptic Feedback System For Gait Training Applications, Mohsen Alizadeh Noghani
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Until recently, study and correction of motor or gait functions required costly sensors and measurement setups (e.g., optical motion capture systems) which were only available in laboratories or clinical environments. However, due to (1) the growing availability and affordability of inertial measurement units (IMUs) with high accuracy, and (2) progress in wireless, high bandwidth, and energy-efficient networking technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), it is now possible to measure and provide feedback in real-time for biomechanical parameters outside of those specialized settings. To enable gait training without an expert who can provide verbal feedback, augmented feedback, which is divided …
Multiple Processes Predict Motor Learning And Impairments After A Stroke, Christopher Michael Perry
Multiple Processes Predict Motor Learning And Impairments After A Stroke, Christopher Michael Perry
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Acquiring, refining, and adapting motor skills allows for successful interaction with our environment to perform daily activities such as driving, cooking, and self-care. Those with stroke often exhibit a compromised ability to relearn motor skills affected by their stroke resulting in chronic disability. Previous rehabilitation studies suggest that deficits in skilled limb movement primarily contributes to deficits after a stroke. However, studies in motor skill performance suggests that multiple behavioral features including visual search, eye-hand coordination and visuomotor decisions also contribute to improved performance. Currently, it is not known if refinements in multiple behavioral features independently contribute to motor learning, …
Use Of Blood Flow Restriction To Treat And Rehabilitate Patients Ages 18 To 40 Year Old From Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Alec Green Almquist
Use Of Blood Flow Restriction To Treat And Rehabilitate Patients Ages 18 To 40 Year Old From Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Alec Green Almquist
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Background: Blood flow restriction (BFR) is being shown to have many positive applications for the medical, and strength and conditioning fields. Recently, researchers and physical therapists have been applying these same concepts to patient populations of all ages and are using BFR to assist patients who have undergone major surgeries. A main goal for the use of BFR in rehabilitation is to increase quadricep strength in the rehabilitating patient, while also decreasing stress loads on the knee joint, whether it be the tibiofemoral joint or the patellofemoral joint. This decrease in stress helps the repairing tissue to recover strength without …
Use Of Feedback Mechanisms Versus Exercise Alone For Treatment Of Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis, Jill Contreras
Use Of Feedback Mechanisms Versus Exercise Alone For Treatment Of Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis, Jill Contreras
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Background: Scapular dyskinesis is more prevalent in overhead athletes and can also lead to eventual shoulder injuries or shoulder dysfunction. Therefore, a rehabilitation program to manage or treat scapular dyskinesis is important. The effectiveness of feedback modalities used in combination with exercise may be more beneficial in treating and or managing scapular dyskinesis versus just exercise alone. Purpose: In overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis, does the use of an exercise program with biofeedback (taping, visual, verbal, surface EMG, video, tactile cueing, and conscious control) reduce the risk of shoulder injury versus exercise alone? Results: Seventeen peer-reviewed articles were examined utilizing …
Balance Training Improves Dynamic Control In Acl Deficient Athletes Or Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction, Illexus Martin
Balance Training Improves Dynamic Control In Acl Deficient Athletes Or Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction, Illexus Martin
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Background: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. The ACL serves as a stabilizer against anterior translation of the tibia on the femur and is among the most commonly studied injuries in orthopaedic research. After ACL reconstruction a typical return to play generally occurs 6 to 9 months after ACL reconstruction (ACLr). It’s extremely important to develop an effective and efficient rehabilitation program to ensure athletes are physically and mentally prepared to return to sport. Purpose: Does balance training improve dynamic control in ACL deficient athletes or ACL reconstruction? Results: Fifteen scholarly articles …