Publications by authors named "Ahmad O Alokaily"
Working memory is vital for short-term information processing. Binaural beats can enhance working memory by improving attention and memory consolidation through neural synchronization. However, individual differences in cognitive and neuronal functioning affect effectiveness of binaural beats, necessitating personalized approaches.
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- The chair-mounted passive trunk orthosis (CMPTO) is designed to improve wheelchair safety for people with dystrophinopathy, focusing on preventing fatigue during daily activities.
- The study evaluated user experience and fatigue levels by assessing muscle activity and perceived exertion among healthy subjects and dystrophinopathy patients while using the CMPTO.
- Results showed the CMPTO does not significantly reduce muscle fatigue, is perceived as usable by patients, and can enhance comfort and functionality for individuals with dystrophinopathy.
Purpose: The Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29) is a patient self-reported outcome (PRO) that measures patients' quality of life, and it is divided into two sub-scales for the physical (PHYS) and psychological (PSYCH) domains. This study aimed to translate the MSIS-29 into Arabic, cross-culturally adapt it, and examine its psychometric properties.
Materials And Methods: One hundred fifty patients with MS completed the MSIS-29-Ar, the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis (FAMS), and the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36).
Research has demonstrated the benefits of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in rehabilitation. TMS has been widely used in clinical and research settings for individuals with and without neurological dysfunctions. Therefore, understanding the knowledge and attitudes of rehabilitation specialists regarding TMS is crucial for its application.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Effect of Movement Phase on the Contralaterally Coordinated Paired Associative Stimulation-Induced Excitability.
Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
July 2018
Paired associative stimulation (PAS) has been shown to increase corticospinal excitability (CSE) providing a promising adjuvant therapeutic approach for stroke. Combining PAS with movement of the stimulated limb may further increase enhancement of CSE, however, individuals with moderate to severe stroke may not be able to engage in the necessary repetitive voluntary movements of the paretic limb. The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of contralaterally coordinated PAS (ccPAS) applied to the resting hand extensors during fast extension of the contralateral hand.
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