Relationship between toe grip strength and dynamic balance in older adult patients with femoral neck fracture.

[Purpose] Femoral neck fractures are a common problem resulting from balance impairment. Toe grip strength is related to balance function. This study aimed to confirm the type of balance function that is highly related to toe grip strength.

Intra- and inter-examiner reliability and minimal detectable change for different methods of measuring toe grip strength in healthy adults.

[Purpose] This study aimed to compare the inter- and intra-examiner reliabilities of toe grip strength measurements obtained just above the first interphalangeal joint with those of toe grip strength measurements obtained in the most comfortable position for the participant. The study also aimed to calculate the minimal detectable change for the more reliable method. [Participants and Methods] The participants for each test included 20 healthy adult males and females.

Atomoxetine administration combined with intensive speech therapy for post-stroke aphasia: evaluation by a novel SPECT method.

Objectives: We clarified the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of atomoxetine administration combined with intensive speech therapy (ST) for patients with post-stroke aphasia. In addition, we investigated the effect of atomoxetine treatment on neural activity of surrounding lesioned brain areas.

Materials And Methods: Four adult patients with motor-dominant aphasia and a history of left hemispheric stroke were studied.