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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"Muscle tone"”.
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Assessment of resting middle ear muscle tone by a new measure of energy reflectance.
Assessment of resting middle ear muscle tone by a new measure of energy reflectance.
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The effect of mechanical vestibular stimulation on muscle tone and spasticity in individuals with neurological impairment
… stimulation as a future intervention for .muscle tone reduction, and to be able to describe the change in level of spasticity in subjects with disability and describe interventions effects, a series of experiments are done on children with spasticity. In addition to understanding the …
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STRENGTH TRAINING AFTER STROKE: EFFECTS ON MUSCLE FUNCTION, GAIT PERFORMANCE AND PERCEIVED PARTICIPATION
… to evaluate the effects of strength training on muscle function, gait performance and perceived participation in subjects with chronic mild to moderate post-stroke hemiparesis. A main impairment after stroke is reduced muscle strength. This post-stroke weakness is a major contributor to mobility …
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Long-term outcome of children with cerebral palsy undergoing selective dorsal rhizotomy
… measures used in follow-up. Five years after SDR muscle tone was reduced, passive range of motion (PROM) increased in hip, knee and foot, gross motor function measured by the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) improved as well as functional performance and independence by the Pediatric Evaluation …
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Quantification of spasticity and rigidity for biceps and triceps using the PVRM (position, velocity, and resistance meter)
… and rigidity are two common types of abnormal muscle behavior seen among patients with neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s Disease). Clinical assessment of increased muscle resistance during passive movement, or hypertonicity, involves qualitative and subjective scales such as the …
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Clinical studies of breathing during sleep and sudden infant death syndrome
… the night recorded eye movements, digastric muscle tone, electrocardiogram^, electroencephalogram, airflow, chest and abdominal movements and PtcO₂ in 86 index cases and 11 healthy controls studied on 176 and 31 occasions respectively.
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Robotic technology to aid and assess recovery and learning in stroke patients
… unique to recovery such as re-acquisition of muscle strength and resolution of abnormal muscle tone confounds the validity of this assumption. By implementing an adaptive impedance controller that collapses from a "virtual slot" between two targets to a "virtual spring" at the desired target, …
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Frontal Lobe Correlates in Hostile Men: Analysis of Facial Motor Tone and Cardiovascular Regulation
… between self-reported hostility and both facial muscle tone and cardiovascular functioning. Based on previous research, it was proposed that individuals high in self-reported hostility would show increased cardiovascular reactivity in response to a physical stressor (the cold-pressor task). …
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Modeling the Muscle Relaxation Response to Succinylcholine for the Purpose of Controller Design.
Many surgical procedures require muscle relaxation as part of the anesthesia. The reduction in muscle tone resulting from the administration of muscle relaxants renders the surgical field more accessible. Presently, muscle relaxation is commonly achieved and maintained by repeated bolus injections, …
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SITUATION MOUSE ALL FLOXED UP: EXPLORING PHENOTYPIC ABNORMALITIES IN BDNF FLOXED MICE
… gating (SMG) or hearing loss, and reduced muscle tone. We repeated the open field and prepulse inhibition (PPI) tests and likewise found increased anxiety, possible motor abnormalities, and severely reduced PPI. This data combined with Brandt’s research provides strong evidence of …
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A Comparative Study of the Effects of Deep Oscillation and Physical Therapy Modalities in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis // Сравнително проучване на ефектите на дълбока осцилация (Deep Oscillation) и някои преформирани физикални фактори при пациенти с шийна остеохондроза
… examination results (static and dynamic VAS, muscle tone, goniometry, Zung test and NDI). Patients were followed up at three different time points: at baseline before starting treatment (T0), after completing the treatment course (T1) and on day 45 after starting treatment (T2). The results of …
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Experience of Play Participation and Use of Lower Extremity Orthoses in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Case Study
… mobility, spasticity, varying degrees of muscle tone, ROM, and impaired gross and fine motor control are barriers to meaningful play experiences in this population. LEOs are widely prescribed devices for children with CP, used as walking aids and to improve/offset some of these performance …
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Impact of surgical menopause with and without hormone replacement on weight changes in women
… changes such as cravings for sweets, undesirable muscle tone and body contour changes, and difficulty in ability to control weight. Further research with a larger sample size is needed to determine direct relationships between female hormones and suppression of weight gain in women.
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Modulation of Hypoglossal Motoneurons by Nitric Oxide
… motor nucleus (HMN) controls genioglossus muscle tone and is critically important for maintaining airway patency; loss of excitatory input to the HMN during sleep results in disfacilitation of hypoglossal motoneurons, increased airway resistance and contributes to the development of OSA …
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Assessment of Proprioceptive Acuity in Patients with Stroke with Left Hemiplegia Compared to Healthy Controls
… information from mechanoreceptors within muscles, tendons, and skin, gives rise to kinesthesia and the sense of joint position. This information is not only crucial for bodily awareness, but it also impacts voluntary motor control, the maintenance of muscle tone and posture. Cortical …
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The Development of a Head and Neck Support Device for Children with Cerebral Palsy
… there are many benefits that include reduced muscle tone, better upper-extremity functioning, increased comfort, and improved functioning in society. The purpose of this research was to develop a head and neck support device for children with cerebral palsy. A user-centered design approach was …
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Assessment of spastic patients before and after selective posterior lumbar rhizotomy
… a statistically significant reduction in muscle tone and in joint stiffness. Improvements in voluntary movement and functional movement (rolling, sitting, kneeling, crawling, standing and walking) were also statistically significant. It was concluded that Selective Posterior Lumbar …
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Psychosocial Variables in Outpatients Receiving Intrathecal Baclofen or Pain-Pump Therapy
… condition generally defined as an increase in muscle tone while at rest, is frequently observed in a variety of medical populations. Spasticity is not only painful, it can also significantly impair mobility, daily functioning, and quality of life. Intrathecal baclofen and pain pump therapy have …
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Occupational Therapy Treatments and Upper Extremity Motor and Self-Care Outcomes of Patients Post-CVA
… or not, the only significant difference was in muscle tone or spasticity. When the two subgroups were compared by type of CVA or admit to discharge change scores, additional significant differences were observed on some daily living and motor variables. Specifically, the left brain etiology …
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