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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"upper extremity function"”.
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The Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Upper Extremity Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
… breast cancer survivors’ perceptions of CRF and upper extremity function one to six years post-diagnosis. The study further investigated the impact of multiple adjuvant therapies, node dissection procedures, caring for dependent children, and physical aspects of employment on CRF and upper …
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The Effect of Upper Body Strength Training on Upper Extremity Function in Healthy Older Adults
… method to improve some aspects of lower extremity function. However, the results of studies that have assessed the effect of resistance training on upper extremity function in healthy older adults have been mixed. The objectives of this thesis are: 1) to examine change in upper extremity …
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The relationship between hemiplegic Upper Extremity function and Activities of Daily Living in stroke patients
The relationship between hemiplegic Upper Extremity function and Activities of Daily Living in stroke patients. Objective: The purpose this study was to investigate the relationship between Upper extremity's function and Activities of Daily Living(ADL) in stroke patients. For this study, carefully …
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Effects of Movement Context on Reach-Grasp-Lift Motion and Grip Force after Stroke
Loss of upper extremity function after stroke is a significant problem resulting in enormous personal, societal, and economic costs. Neurophysiological discoveries over several decades have revealed great potential for use-dependent neural adaptation, and have revitalized the search for training …
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Tilt simulation : virtual reality based upper extremity stroke rehabilitation
… that interactively encourages purposeful upper extremity gross motor movements. The simulation is also capable of continuous game modification to fit changing therapy goals, to match the needs of the players, and to provide continued motivation while capturing the interactive repetition. …
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Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration
… effects on cerebellar processing, upper extremity function and spatial awareness in the absence of pain. The first study tested participants with SCNP using transcranial magnetic stimulation to activate the cerebellar-thalamic-cortical circuit and produce cerebellar inhibition …
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An artificial skeletal muscle for use in pediatric rehabilitation robotics
… of daily life (ADLs) rely heavily upon upper extremity function; and those with impaired reaching ability are at great risk for delays in these areas. While increasing user ADL independence, automated assistive devices may potentially increase the dose of interaction, which may enhance …
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Upper extremity rehabilitation using interactive virtual environments
… leading cause of major disability. Recovery of upper extremity function remains particularly resistant to intervention, with 80% to 95% of persons demonstrating residual upper extremity impairments lasting beyond six months after the stroke. The NJIT Robot Assistive Virtual Rehabilitation …
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Occupational Therapists' Perceptions and Clinical Reasoning of Splints Used in Adults with Neurological Conditions
<p>Using splints for upper extremity functional improvement in neurologically impaired patients is a common practice among occupational therapists despite inadequate evidence to support this intervention. This mixed-method study aims to address the gap in research regarding occupational therapists’ …
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Early Predictors of Post-stroke Motor Recovery
… stroke survivors experience persistent loss of upper extremity function which is directly related to reduced independence in activities of daily living and diminished quality of life. Identification of clinical, anatomical, or neurophysiologic indices that accurately predict the capacity for …