Biofeedback interventions for short term upper limb function following stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Background: Biofeedback has been used by rehabilitation professionals in the treatment of poststroke function impairments.

Purpose: Investigate the efficacy of any type of biofeedback intervention for the treatment of upper limb function in individuals following stroke.

Study Design: Systematic review of literature with meta-analysis.

Effectiveness of Circuit-Based Exercises on Gait Speed, Balance, and Functional Mobility in People Affected by Stroke: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Several interventions have been proposed to rehabilitate patients with neurologic dysfunctions due to stroke. However, the effectiveness of circuit-based exercises according to its actual definition, ie, an overall program to improve strength, stamina, balance or functioning, was not provided.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of circuit-based exercise in the treatment of people affected by stroke.