Targeted Biofeedback Training to Improve Gait Parameters in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Biofeedback (BFB) is a rehabilitation method, which, among other things, is used for the restitution of motor and gait function. As of now, it has become technically feasible to use BFB training based on target gait parameters to improve the gait function in stroke patients. The walking patterns of stroke patients are generally characterized by significant gait phase asymmetries, mostly of the stance phase and the single stance phase.

Long-Term Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Based on Gait Analysis.

Background: Currently available studies on the long-term functional outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have yielded conflicting results. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of walking in the long term after ACL reconstruction.

Methods: The study included a test group of 18 patients (3.

The nature of gait biomechanics changes with walking speed increase in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Background: This study on gait biomechanics is based on a functional test (FT) performed at free and fast walking speeds.

Objective: We investigated the pattern of changes in gait biomechanical parameters and the knee function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or its reconstruction.

Methods: The study included 51 patients (33 males, 18 females) with a confirmed recent or old history of ACL tear, before or after reconstruction (26 patients).

What Are the Criteria for an Acute Form of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear for the Severity of the Process by Gait Analysis Data?

Purpose: There is still controversy over the criteria for acute ACL tear. In this paper, knee joint function and walking were considered possible ones.

Method: The study included 21 subjects with acute ACL tear and 20 healthy volunteers as a control group.

Gait analysis and knee kinematics before, and 6 and 18 months after corrective valgus osteotomy.

Background: The study objective was to assess clinical outcomes and gait biomechanics in patients after 6 and 18 months after varus deformity (VD) surgical correction at knee joint (KJ).

Method: The study included 20 patients with medial osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee of grade 2-3 and a VD of >4°. A total of 21 surgeries were performed on the patients.

Gait analysis and knee joint kinematics before a and 6 month after of corrective valgus osteotomy at patients with medial knee arthritis.

Purpose: A varus deformity (VD) of the lower limbs results in greater loading of the medial compartment of the knee joint (KJ), leading to its degenerative changes and, eventually, to progressive osteoarthritis (OA) of the joint. The aim of the study was to investigate the mid-term changes in gait biomechanics and clinical symptoms in patients with VD of KJ and OA before and six months after surgical correction.

Methods: The study enrolled 25 patients with medial OA of grade 2-3 according to Kellgren-Lawrence and a VD of > 3°, who underwent arthroscopic lavage and debridement of the knee joint followed by corrective osteotomy.

[Clinical and functional outcomes of valgus osteotomy in patients with medial gonarthrosis (preliminary results)].

Objective: To analyze gait biomechanics before and after corrective osteotomies around the knee joint in patients with medial gonarthrosis.

Material And Methods: The study recruited 5 patients (6 surgeries) with medial gonartrosis and varus knee deformity. Gait biomechanics was analyzed in preoperative period and 6 months later.

A Study of Biofeedback Gait Training in Cerebral Stroke Patients in the Early Recovery Phase with Stance Phase as Target Parameter.

Walking function disorders are typical for patients after cerebral stroke. Biofeedback technology (BFB) is currently considered effective and promising for training walking function, including in patients after cerebral stroke. Most studies recognize that BFB training is a promising tool for improving walking function; however, the data on the use of highly selective walking parameters for BFB training are very limited.

Biomechanical Changes in Gait Patterns of Patients with Grade II Medial Gonarthritis.

Deforming osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a progressive disease associated with pain and compromised function of the joint. Typical biomechanical modifications in the gait of subjects with medial knee OA are characterized by decreased gait speed and overload on the affected limb. The borderline stage for conservative versus surgical management is Grade II OA.

Knee joint function and walking biomechanics in patients in acute phase anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the biomechanics of walking and of the knee joint in the acute phase of ACL injury.

Methods: We examined 18 patients with acute ACL injuries and 20 healthy adults as controls. The biomechanics of the knee joint and of walking was assessed by 5 inertial sensors fixed with special cuffs to the lower back, the lower third of the thigh, and the lower third of the shank of the right and left legs.

[The restoration of the shoulder joint function in the patients presenting with hemiparesis during the acute phase of hemispheric stroke].

Unlabelled: The impaired function of the shoulder joint resulting from cerebral stroke is a common disorder involving permanent total disability as well as impaired capability of self-care. The functional pathological changes in the shoulder joint and the dynamics of the patients' health status during the acute period of cerebral stroke remain virtually unexplored.

Aim: The objective of the present study was to obtain a deeper insight into the process of recovery of the movements in the shoulder joint of the patients presenting with hemiparesis during the acute period of hemispheric stroke based on the results of the analysis of the biomechanical data and the targeted training with biofeedback (BFB).

[The dynamics of shoulder joint function in patients with hemiparesis in the acute period of carotid stroke].

Aim: To evaluate the recovery of shoulder joint function in patients with hemiparesis in the acute period of hemispheric stroke on the basis of the analysis of electromyography (fEMG) of the muscles of this region before and after rehabilitation measures, including targeted training with biofeedback (BFB).

Material And Methods: Three groups of 25 people each were studied. Patients of the physical therapy (PT) group received standard treatment and physical therapy; patients of the PT+BFB group received BFB training in addition to PT; the control group consisted of people without neurological and orthopedic symptoms.