Publications by authors named "Samira Gonzalez-Hoelling"
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- The study focuses on the importance of core strength for stroke recovery and examines whether adding Core Stability Exercises (CSE) to conventional physiotherapy (CP) enhances recovery outcomes.
- Eighty-seven early stroke survivors were divided into two groups: one receiving CSE alongside CP and the other receiving only CP, with assessments conducted before and after a 5-week intervention.
- Results showed that the experimental group experienced significant improvements in dynamic sitting balance, trunk coordination, lower limb spasticity, and overall balance compared to the control group, suggesting that incorporating CSE may be beneficial for stroke rehabilitation.
Background: Several studies have reported the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on functional ambulation in stroke patients, yet no systematic overview has yet been published. This study aims to synthesize the available evidence describing changes in stroke patients after RAS intervention for functional ambulation and the use of walking assistive devices, and to find out if the effect of RAS and music-based RAS differs depending on the lesioned area.
Methods: The PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL electronic databases were searched for reports evaluating the effect of RAS on walking in stroke patients, applying the PICOS criteria for the inclusion of studies.
Purpose: the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effects of music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation on balance and motor function after stroke and whether there are differences depending on the affected hemisphere, lesion site and age.
Materials And Methods: This study was an observational and longitudinal study. Adult stroke survivors ( = 28), starting no later than 3 weeks after a stroke, conducted 90 min sessions of music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation 3 days a week, in addition to 60 min a day of conventional physiotherapy.
Effects of a Music-Based Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Balance in Subacute Stroke.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2021
Gait and balance impairments are common after stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) in combination with conventional physiotherapy on gait parameters and walking ability in subacute stroke. This single-blind, historical controlled trial, included 55 patients who had suffered a stroke within the three weeks prior to enrolment.
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