Determinants of Sexual Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease Patients: A Secondary Analysis of a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

: Sexual dysfunction (SD) in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients is a common and distressing concern, although it remains an underdiagnosed and undertreated condition. Indeed, the prevalence of SD in PD ranges from 42.6% to 79% in men and from 36% to 87.

Lower limb acute onset muscle pain: what do we have to look for? A case of isolated rupture of the rectus femoris.

Acute muscle pain is muscle soreness that occurs during or within 24 hours of strenuous activity. Possible causes of acute muscle pain include localized muscle trauma, muscle tear, contusion with acute hemorrhage, or acute compartment syndrome. Isolated ruptures of the rectus femoris muscle are rare clinical conditions that result from excessive muscle strain following an abrupt contraction, incorrect movement, or sudden snap that exceeds the physiological limit of strain that the muscle can withstand.

The Padel phenomenon after the COVID-19: an Italian cross-sectional survey of post-lockdown injuries.

The impact of COVID-19 on sport and physical activity has been a subject of considerable interest and concern. Padel satisfies the desire for social interaction and a return to sport after a period of inactivity. The aim of this study is to show a correlation between return to sport and related injuries in a population of Padel players.

Early hip fracture surgery and rehabilitation. How to improve functional quality outcomes. A retrospective study.

Hip fractures are one of the major disability causes associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Early surgery and stable fixation could be associated with better pain control, possibly lower mortality rates, and early recovery of autonomy.

Pressure Ulcers-A Longstanding Problem: A 7-Year Neurorehabilitation Unit Experience of Management, Care, and Clinical Outcomes.

Background: Neurological disease patients present an increased risk of developing pressure ulcers. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers and their impact on length of stay and functional recovery.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a neurorehabilitation unit over a seven-year period.

Haemophilia and Fragility Fractures: From Pathogenesis to Multidisciplinary Approach.

Haemophilia A (HA) and haemophilia B (HB) are X-linked inherited bleeding disorders caused by the absence or deficiency of coagulation factors VIII (FVIII) and IX (FIX), respectively. Recent advances in the development of effective treatments for haemophilia have led to a significant increase in life expectancy. As a result, the incidence of some comorbidities, including fragility fractures, has increased in people with haemophilia (PWH).

Remote Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise in Facial Nerve Palsy Rehabilitation: Pandemic Tips and Tricks.

Facial nerve palsy is a clinical diagnosis differentiating between central upper motor neuron lesions and peripheral lower motor neuron lesions. Rehabilitation is an important issue in peripheral facial nerve palsy management. In this article, we present the case of an adult woman affected by right peripheral facial nerve palsy due to acoustic neuroma surgical excision.

Bone Health Status in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of the Trabecular Bone Score and Its Implications in Neurorehabilitation.

: Osteoporosis is a metabolic skeletal disease resulting in low bone mass with increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. May lead to rapid loss of bone mineral density (BMD) due to physical inactivity and reduced muscle contractions. Generally, the diagnosis of osteoporosis is made using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), by measuring BMD and the trabecular bone score (TBS), which can be useful for detecting bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures.

Brown adipose tissue human biomarkers: Which one fits best? A narrative review.

Adipose tissue (AT) is an endocrine metabolically dynamic active tissue that plays a central role in the systemic energy balance and metabolic regulation. Brown AT represents approximately 1% of adult human AT, with an energy-burning function that uses fat to create heat. Brown AT activity was measured using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography.

The role of brain oscillations in post-stroke motor recovery: An overview.

Stroke is the second cause of disability and death worldwide, highly impacting patient's quality of life. Several changes in brain architecture and function led by stroke can be disclosed by neurophysiological techniques. Specifically, electroencephalogram (EEG) can disclose brain oscillatory rhythms, which can be considered as a possible outcome measure for stroke recovery, and potentially shaped by neuromodulation techniques.

Recent Considerations on Gaming Console Based Training for Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a well-known, chronic demyelinating disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and one of the most common causes of disability in young adults. In this context, one of the major challenges in patients' rehabilitation is to maintain the gained motor abilities in terms of functional independence. This could be partially obtained by applying new emerging and cutting-edge virtual/augmented reality and serious game technologies for a playful, noninvasive treatment that was demonstrated to be quite efficient and effective in enhancing the clinical status of patients and their (re)integration into society.

Alzheimer cafè: toward bridging the gap between cure and care in patients with dementia.

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of degenerative dementia, in the pre-senile age. In the early stages, patients present social difficulties due to the general cognitive decline in memory, language and executive domains. These problems also affect patients' quality of life, emotions, and mood, leading to social isolation.

A Case Report on Robot-Aided Gait Training in Primary Lateral Sclerosis Rehabilitation: Rationale, Feasibility and Potential Effectiveness of a Novel Rehabilitation Approach.

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is an adult-onset idiopathic disorder of the upper motor neuron system. Robot-aided rehabilitation with the Lokomat-Pro (LT) allows maximizing motor training by finely and individually controlling motor activation. No data are currently available on the use of robot-aided rehabilitation in PLS.

Paving the way for a better management of pain in patients with spinal cord injury: An exploratory study on the use of Functional Electric Stimulation(FES)-cycling.

Context/objective: Chronic pain is common in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), for whom it negatively affects quality of life, and its treatment requires an integrated approach. To this end, lower limb functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling holds promise.

Objective: To investigate pain reduction in a sample of patients with SCI by means of lower limb rehabilitation using FES cycling.

How patients with mild dementia living in a nursing home benefit from dementia cafés: a case-control study focusing on psychological and behavioural symptoms and caregiver burden.

Background: Dementia is a syndrome, mainly due to neurodegeneration, affecting cognition, behaviour, feelings and relationships. Pharmacological treatment is still challenging and thus different ways to improve/slow down the disease are necessary.

Methods: Twenty-five subjects with mild dementia, living in a nursing home, and their relatives were invited to attend a dementia cafe, a community group which provides support for families affected by dementia.

Hippotherapy in neurodevelopmental disorders: a narrative review focusing on cognitive and behavioral outcomes.

Hippotherapy (HT) is a rehabilitative tool inducing psychological and motor improvements using human-horse interaction. HT provides sensory stimulation to the rider through the rhythmic and repetitive movements of the horse, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare professionals, favoring the establishment of a therapeutic alliance. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effects of HT treatment on cognitive-behavioral processes in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Improvement of brain functional connectivity in autism spectrum disorder: an exploratory study on the potential use of virtual reality.

Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need to be provided with behavioral, psychological, educational, or skill-building interventions as early as possible. Cognitive Behavior Therapy has proven useful to manage such problems. There is also growing evidence on the usefulness of Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) in treating various functional deficits in ASD.

Can powered exoskeletons improve gait and balance in multiple sclerosis? A retrospective study.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurologic disorder that can profoundly influence mobility, independence and quality of life. Gait dysfunction in MS is common, resulting in an increased risk of losing walking ability. Robotic exoskeletons have been developed to offer a new form of locomotor training.

Does overground robotic gait training improve non-motor outcomes in patients with chronic stroke? Findings from a pilot study.

Stroke is the leading cause of disability among the elderly in the industrialized world. No more than 40% of stroke survivors walk independently, and only after receiving appropriate rehabilitation treatment; many stroke patients have also non-motor symptoms. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the effects of Ekso-training on non-motor outcomes, including gastrointestinal function and psychological well-being, in post stroke patients.

Breaking the ice to improve motor outcomes in patients with chronic stroke: a retrospective clinical study on neuromodulation plus robotics.

Background: Stroke is one of the main causes of impairment affecting daily activities and quality of life. There is a growing effort to potentiate the recovery of functional gait and to enable stroke patients to walk independently.

Aim: To estimate the effects of dual-site transcranial direct current stimulation (dstDCS) on gait recovery in chronic stroke patients provided with robot-aided gait training (RAGT).

Can patients with severe traumatic brain injury be trained with cognitive telerehabilitation? An inpatient feasibility and usability study.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the most common cause of long-term disability and death among young adults. Innovation technology, with regard to telerehabilitation, may be of help in managing these frail patients. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether TBI patients and caregivers are able to properly use a Tele-rehabilitation device during hospitalization.

A Case-Controlled Pilot Study on Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation-Assisted Gait Training and Conventional Physiotherapy in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Submitted to Deep Brain Stimulation.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is indicated when motor disturbances in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) are refractory to current treatment options and significantly impair quality of life. However, post-DBS rehabilitation is essential, with particular regard to gait. Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS)-assisted treadmill gait rehabilitation within conventional physiotherapy program plays a major role in gait recovery.