Publications by authors named "F Cecchi"
Background: The Motricity Index (MI) is a commonly used method of measuring muscle strength in post-stroke hemiparesis. This study aimed to produce the MI Italian version (MI-IT) and assess its reliability in subjects with stroke.
Methods: Phase-1: stepwise approach to MI-IT production and pilot-testing with 10 health professionals to ensure clarity of each item and instructions for administration and scoring.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of robot-assisted training (RAT) for adults with Parkinson's disease through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.
- A total of 15 trials involving 629 participants were analyzed, revealing significant uncertainty regarding RAT's effectiveness compared to other treatments due to risks of bias and low participant numbers.
- The findings suggest that more rigorous and high-quality studies are essential to determine the true benefits and risks of RAT for Parkinson's disease patients.
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- * Twenty-one adult horses and twenty-three senior horses were assessed using the Target Touch Test, which was performed initially and again after 10 days.
- * While no significant differences were found in memory abilities at the first test, senior horses performed slower on the second test, indicating they can still learn but may take longer to recall information compared to younger horses.
Good data quality is vital for personalising plans in rehabilitation. Machine learning (ML) improves prognostics but integrating it with Multiple Imputation (MImp) for dealing missingness is an unexplored field. This work aims to provide post-stroke ambulation prognosis, integrating MImp with ML, and identify the prognostic influential factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNearly 35 years after its initial publication in 1989, the Italian Society of Sports Cardiology and the Italian Federation of Sports Medicine (FMSI), in collaboration with other leading Italian Cardiological Scientific Associations (ANCE - National Association of Outpatient Cardiology, ANMCO - National Association of Inpatient Cardiology, SIC - Italian Society of Cardiology), proudly present the 2023 version of the Cardiological Guidelines for Competitive Sports Eligibility. This publication is an update of the previous guidelines, offering a comprehensive and detailed guide for the participation of athletes with heart disease in sports. This edition incorporates the latest advances in cardiology and sports medicine, providing current information and recommendations.
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