Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications for Stroke Rehabilitation: A mini review.

Mobile Health (mHealth) applications are transforming stroke rehabilitation, through personalized care and datadriven insights. These applications employ AI-driven algorithms, tele-rehabilitation, wearable technologies, and gamification to enhance recovery process. The objective of this mini review is to explore the transformative role of Mobile Health (mHealth) applications in stroke rehabilitation, highlighting its capacity to transcend geographical barriers and establish extensive support networks connecting stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Comparison of Nonimmersive Virtual Reality and Task-Oriented Circuit Training on Gait, Balance, and Cognition Among Elderly Population: A Single-Blind Randomized Control Trial.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of nonimmersive virtual reality (VR) and task-oriented circuit training on gait, balance, cognitive domains, and quality of life among the elderly population. This is a single-blind randomized control trial in which 28 elderly individuals between 60 and 75 years were selected. The participants were divided into two groups, task-oriented circuit training and the other receiving nonimmersive VR treatment, with 14 participants in each group.

Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Application Time and Duration of Intervention for Lower Extremity in Stroke: A Systematic Review.

The primary aim of this review was to determine the effects of CIMT (constraint-induced movement therapy) on gait, balance, and motor functions of the lower extremity in stroke. The secondary aim was to determine the optimal dosage, application time, and duration of CIMT in the lower extremity in stroke. PubMed (1999-July 2021), Pedro (2000-December 2020), Google Scholar (1999-Febraury 2022), and Cochrane Library (2000-Febraury 2022) were searched in February 2022.

Task Oriented Training For Stroke Rehabilitation: A Mini Review.

Stroke is the leading global cause of death and disability and the need for stroke rehabilitation services in increasing. The usual stroke rehabilitation protocol involves a combination of therapeutic exercises, occupational therapy, speech therapy and counselling sessions depending upon the severity of the deficit and associated co-morbidities. However, there is a need for better protocols and new therapies for improving outcomes after stroke rehabilitation.

Caudal Duplication Syndrome in an Asymptomatic Primi Postnatal Patient.

Caudal duplication syndrome (CDS) is a rare congenital anomaly in which a wide spectrum of malformations ranging from partial or isolated to complete duplication of caudal organs in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), genitourinary tract (GUT), and spinal and neural systems occur. Its exact cause is unknown, however various factors such as genetic disorders and conjoined twinning are mentioned in the etiology of CDS. Second-trimester anomaly scan can diagnose this anomaly prenatally.

Technological advancements in stroke rehabilitation.

Early, coordinated, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation plays a major part in motor recovery after stroke. The conventional stroke rehabilitation primarily includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. However, with these conventional methods, many stroke survivors still have a residual functional disability which impairs their ability to perform activities of daily living.

Is environmental enrichment useful for stroke and other non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

Background: Stroke and other traumatic brain injuries are the leading causes of global disability in adults. Environmental enrichment for neurological diseases is a relatively new concept within rehabilitation. These are interventions to enhance the level of somatic and social stimulation by providing an engaging environment.

The emerging role of virtual reality training in rehabilitation.

Virtual reality (VR) uses computer-generated simulations to create a virtual environment for users which appears, sounds, and feels like real-life objects and events. The use of VR in rehabilitation is relatively new and has demonstrated to be an effective tool in achieving desired clinical outcomes by active engagement of participants. Over the past few years, the use of VR in rehabilitation has rapidly increased because of its advantages over traditional rehabilitation techniques.

What are the effects of strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

The aim of this commentary is to discuss from a rehabilitation perspective the published Cochrane Review (1) by Voet NBM et al., under the direct supervision of Cochrane Neuromuscular Group. This Cochrane Corner is produced in agreement with the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine by Cochrane Rehabilitation.

Wii Fit for Balance Training in Elderly: A Systematic Review.

Falls due to poor balance are common in elderly people and can cause fractures, head injury, soft tissue trauma; and may even result in death from these complications. Balance training is one of the strategies used to prevent falls among the elderly population. Wii Fit is a new technological approach of balance training in the community dwelling elderly.

What are the effects of different modes of exercise training for intermittent claudication? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

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Identification of stressors and Perceptional difference of stress in first and final year Doctor of Physical Therapy students; a comparative study.

The aim of the study is to identify the main causes of stress and to identify the perception difference of stress in first and final year DPT students Students in universities can experience stress in balancing the different demands on them - academic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and professional or work related. A comparative Cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires including socio demographics A total of 177 university students (first year 109 & final year 68 students) were included in the period March, to September 2015 in a private medical college Islamabad. Significantly valid tool (The Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire) (MSSQ) was used to measure the stress level.