Publications by authors named "Koji Hamanaka"
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity (PA) levels and short-term changes in skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with subacute hemiparetic stroke.
Materials And Methods: This prospective observational study included 76 patients with stroke who received inpatient care in a convalescent rehabilitation ward. The PA level was measured as the duration of daily total PA (≥ 1.
Background: The extent of rehabilitation is a key element in promoting functional recovery in patients with stroke. However, the type of rehabilitation therapy that should be provided to improve functional outcomes remains unclear.
Objective: To compare the effects of three different rehabilitation provision systems, namely conventional rehabilitation therapy, conventional rehabilitation therapy plus physical therapy (PT) on weekends, and conventional rehabilitation therapy plus PT and occupational therapy (OT) on weekends, on functional recovery in patients with subacute stroke.
Objective: To investigate the impact of unilateral spatial neglect with or without other cognitive impairments on recovery of independent gait in stroke survivors.
Design: A prospective cohort study.
Subjects: Ninety-four stroke survivors in an inpatient rehabilitation ward.
Predicting functional recovery is important for the rehabilitation of stroke patients. This study aimed to examine the predictive validity of motor items of Functional Independence Measure (motor-FIM) using the prediction method based on a logarithmic model. This prospective observational cohort study included 111 patients with subacute stroke (mean age: 67.
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- The study examined the long-term effects of unilateral spatial neglect (USN) in three elderly stroke patients, detailing their recovery and recurring symptoms.
- Case 1 showed recovery and independence after 6 months, but experienced left USN in stressful situations, while Case 2 had a gradual improvement that declined after a second stroke.
- Case 3 initially recovered but later faced declining daily living skills and regressed to displaying USN signs, suggesting that USN symptoms can re-emerge based on situational factors and overall health status.