Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000310
A. Piedimonte, E. Nobile, R. Keller
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are composed by a variety of developmental deficits, such as problems in verbal communication and repetitive behaviours. Together with these social deficits, the recent literature has reported difficulties in motor coordination during the everyday life of children and adolescents with ASD. These motor deficits could be linked to a possible alteration of motor simulation processes in ASD but just a few studies attempted to directly compare motor imagery tasks and actual motor coordination within these disorders and specifically using the same task. In a recent study, the relationship between explicit motor imagery and motor execution has been investigated within the same experimental paradigm. The authors employed a spatial bimanual task called “circles-lines” task where participants are asked to draw with one hand (i.e., baseline), either hands (i.e., bimanual task) or try to imagine the movements with one hand while simultaneously draw with the other (i.e., imagery task). This task is a prototype of a complex bimanual skill and shows how these two processes can be studied together within the same paradigm. In particular, results of the study highlighted how motor imagery and motor coordination only partially follow the same path of development in ASD. Indeed, ASD participants showed much lower results in the motor imagery task in comparison to the performance in actual bimanual task, which was similar to the typically developed controls. In conclusion, the data show that motor imagery and actual coordination, even though interrelated processes which share similar brain areas, can be dissociated in ASD where development of spatial coordination consolidates earlier than motor imagery
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Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000317
R. Fraser
The recently published editorial in Epilepsy and Behavior highlights the issues and concerns in developing a specialized program in neurological vocational rehabilitation. In this Commentary, diverse aspects of program development and maintenance will be synthesized from the Epilepsy and Behavior editorial and additional general considerations to be considered in specialized vocational rehabilitation program success are provided.
{"title":"Commentary on: Considering Developing a Specialized Epilepsy Employment Program? The PEP Jobs Program Paradigm","authors":"R. Fraser","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000317","url":null,"abstract":"The recently published editorial in Epilepsy and Behavior highlights the issues and concerns in developing a specialized program in neurological vocational rehabilitation. In this Commentary, diverse aspects of program development and maintenance will be synthesized from the Epilepsy and Behavior editorial and additional general considerations to be considered in specialized vocational rehabilitation program success are provided.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000317","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000321
A. Mekabaty, F. Hui
Recent randomized controlled trials have shown the efficacy of endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. A pooled analysis of these trials has confirmed the known fact that time to intervention is a significant independent factor in good outcome in ischemic stroke. In order to reduce patient transfer time to an endovascular-capable stroke center, we analyzed the workflow in a novel case of helicopter transfer of neurointerventionalist to a stroke patient in a primary stroke center. This proof of concept case demonstrates the feasibility of such a process and offers an additional tool in advancing endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke.
{"title":"Helistroke: Neurointerventionalist Helicopter Transport for Interventional Stroke Treatment: A Short Commentary","authors":"A. Mekabaty, F. Hui","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000321","url":null,"abstract":"Recent randomized controlled trials have shown the efficacy of endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. A pooled analysis of these trials has confirmed the known fact that time to intervention is a significant independent factor in good outcome in ischemic stroke. In order to reduce patient transfer time to an endovascular-capable stroke center, we analyzed the workflow in a novel case of helicopter transfer of neurointerventionalist to a stroke patient in a primary stroke center. This proof of concept case demonstrates the feasibility of such a process and offers an additional tool in advancing endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"38 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000321","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000307
D. Engel, J. Fournier, C. Yetimoglu, S. Haile
Background: Medication therapy is commonly accepted as the initial treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the surgical treatment with the highest efficacy, but is considered as last tier therapy for patients with medication refractory pain or for those with unbearable side effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of symptom duration on outcome. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from 2001 through 2012. Patients were categorized according to Burchiel’s “Classification scheme for facial pains commonly encountered in neurosurgical practice”. Demographical, disease and treatment data as well as surgical data including complications and outcome were recorded and analyzed. Results: In total, 65 patients were included. Distribution of diagnoses was as follows: TN type 1 (>50% episodic pain) n=54, TN type 2 (>50% constant pain) n=4, neuropathic TN n=1, symptomatic TN due to multiple sclerosis n=3, post herpetic n=2. Onset of disease to surgery was on average 7 years (<1-21 years). Shorter time from disease onset to surgery had a statistically significant association with a pain-free outcome in only TN type 1 patients (6 vs. 13 years, p=0.01). Overall success rate in TN1 was 88.9%. Overall mortality and morbidity rate were 3%. Overall complication rate was 13.5%. Conclusion: Earlier MVD was significantly associated with better outcome. Patients should be informed about the option of MVD at an early stage of disease.
{"title":"Trigeminal Neuralgia Type 1: Earlier Microvascular Decompression is Associated with Improved Outcome","authors":"D. Engel, J. Fournier, C. Yetimoglu, S. Haile","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000307","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Medication therapy is commonly accepted as the initial treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the surgical treatment with the highest efficacy, but is considered as last tier therapy for patients with medication refractory pain or for those with unbearable side effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of symptom duration on outcome. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from 2001 through 2012. Patients were categorized according to Burchiel’s “Classification scheme for facial pains commonly encountered in neurosurgical practice”. Demographical, disease and treatment data as well as surgical data including complications and outcome were recorded and analyzed. Results: In total, 65 patients were included. Distribution of diagnoses was as follows: TN type 1 (>50% episodic pain) n=54, TN type 2 (>50% constant pain) n=4, neuropathic TN n=1, symptomatic TN due to multiple sclerosis n=3, post herpetic n=2. Onset of disease to surgery was on average 7 years (<1-21 years). Shorter time from disease onset to surgery had a statistically significant association with a pain-free outcome in only TN type 1 patients (6 vs. 13 years, p=0.01). Overall success rate in TN1 was 88.9%. Overall mortality and morbidity rate were 3%. Overall complication rate was 13.5%. Conclusion: Earlier MVD was significantly associated with better outcome. Patients should be informed about the option of MVD at an early stage of disease.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000307","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000324
Y. Aoyagi, E. Saitoh, Y. Kono, Etsuko Mori
Inpatients’ physical activity is commonly restricted because of treatment, leading to declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and prolonged hospital stay. In 2014, an additional health insurance system for maintaining or improving ADLs (“ADL ijikoujoto-taiseikasan” in Japanese) was newly established by the Japanese government. The fundamental policies for this system are as follows: (1) preventing functional declines of ADLs during hospitalization and facilitating early discharge and (2) enhancing multidisciplinary approaches and safety management, preventing disuse syndrome and pressure sores, and sharing information with patients and their families. To date, two studies have reported that immediate intervention by assigned physical and/or occupational therapists in acute wards under this health insurance system effectively prevents declines in ADLs and reduces hospital stay.
{"title":"A Health Insurance System for Maintaining or Improving Activities of Daily living in Acute Wards in Japan","authors":"Y. Aoyagi, E. Saitoh, Y. Kono, Etsuko Mori","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000324","url":null,"abstract":"Inpatients’ physical activity is commonly restricted because of treatment, leading to declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and prolonged hospital stay. In 2014, an additional health insurance system for maintaining or improving ADLs (“ADL ijikoujoto-taiseikasan” in Japanese) was newly established by the Japanese government. The fundamental policies for this system are as follows: (1) preventing functional declines of ADLs during hospitalization and facilitating early discharge and (2) enhancing multidisciplinary approaches and safety management, preventing disuse syndrome and pressure sores, and sharing information with patients and their families. To date, two studies have reported that immediate intervention by assigned physical and/or occupational therapists in acute wards under this health insurance system effectively prevents declines in ADLs and reduces hospital stay.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000324","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000330
A. Ancillao, M. Galli, C. Condoluci
{"title":"Efficacy of A-type Botulinum Toxin on Children with Equinus Foot Classified by the Plantarflexor – knee Extension Couple Index: A Retrospective Study","authors":"A. Ancillao, M. Galli, C. Condoluci","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000330","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"05 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000330","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000332
M. A. Hossain, K. Hossain, Muzaffor Hossain, Iffat Rahaman, Farjana Taoheed, Kazi Imdadul Hoque, Md Shahoriar Ahmed
Methods: Quasi-experimental study design was chosen to fulfil aims of the study. 15 samples were selected by simple random selection process from inpatient SCI unit of Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) from July 2017 to September, 2017. Neurological function was measured by ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) scale, mobility capacity by using Spinal Cord Independence Measurement (SCIM) scale, gait speed was measured by using 10 m Walk Test (10MWT) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used for measuring balance ability. Sociodemographic data were collected by a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 20 which focused through descriptive statistics and paired t-test.
方法:采用准实验研究设计，以达到研究目的。采用简单随机抽样的方法，选取2017年7月至2017年9月在瘫痪者康复中心(CRP)住院脊髓损伤病房的患者样本15例。采用ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association)神经功能量表，SCIM (Spinal Cord Independence Measurement)运动能力量表，10m Walk Test (10MWT)步态速度，Berg Balance scale (BBS)平衡能力。通过半结构化问卷收集社会人口统计数据。数据分析采用SPSS软件第20版，重点采用描述性统计和配对t检验。
{"title":"Effectiveness of Gait Training Supported by Overhead Harness in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) at Rehabilitation Centre in Bangladesh","authors":"M. A. Hossain, K. Hossain, Muzaffor Hossain, Iffat Rahaman, Farjana Taoheed, Kazi Imdadul Hoque, Md Shahoriar Ahmed","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000332","url":null,"abstract":"Methods: Quasi-experimental study design was chosen to fulfil aims of the study. 15 samples were selected by simple random selection process from inpatient SCI unit of Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) from July 2017 to September, 2017. Neurological function was measured by ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) scale, mobility capacity by using Spinal Cord Independence Measurement (SCIM) scale, gait speed was measured by using 10 m Walk Test (10MWT) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used for measuring balance ability. Sociodemographic data were collected by a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 20 which focused through descriptive statistics and paired t-test.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"05 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000332","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000334
S. Hameed, Jinesh Shah, S. Ting, C. Gabriel, S. Tay, U. Chotphoksap, A. Liong
Methods: A prospective, cohort study was performed outpatient, on ten community-dwelling patients with mildmoderate dementia, with their care-givers. All the study participants underwent a creative dance movement programme (Everyday Waltzes) by two dance therapists, weekly for six weeks. The Alzheimer’s disease Quality of Life Inventory (ADQoL) scores of both patients and their caregivers’ impression of the patient’s quality of life in each of the 13 items, and combinations of items to obtain physical, social and psychological domains, pre and post intervention were recorded in a numerical scale. Wilcoxon’s signed rank test was used to determine the statistical significance of any change in summated score of each of the domains and overall score, post intervention in both patients and caregivers.
{"title":"Improving the Quality of Life in Persons with Dementia through a Pilot Study of a Creative Dance Movement Programme in an Asian Setting","authors":"S. Hameed, Jinesh Shah, S. Ting, C. Gabriel, S. Tay, U. Chotphoksap, A. Liong","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000334","url":null,"abstract":"Methods: A prospective, cohort study was performed outpatient, on ten community-dwelling patients with mildmoderate dementia, with their care-givers. All the study participants underwent a creative dance movement programme (Everyday Waltzes) by two dance therapists, weekly for six weeks. The Alzheimer’s disease Quality of Life Inventory (ADQoL) scores of both patients and their caregivers’ impression of the patient’s quality of life in each of the 13 items, and combinations of items to obtain physical, social and psychological domains, pre and post intervention were recorded in a numerical scale. Wilcoxon’s signed rank test was used to determine the statistical significance of any change in summated score of each of the domains and overall score, post intervention in both patients and caregivers.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"05 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000334","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70303836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000303
I. Bahsi, S. S. Adanır, Semih Sayin
Danish scientist, Niels Stensen was a prosperous anatomist and in addition to that a pioneer in the areas of paleontology, geology, mineralogy and bishop. With his studies on subjects of anatomy, neuroscience, paleontology, mineralogy and geology Niels Stensen has major scientific contributions despite the difficult circumstances until his death at very young age.
{"title":"Life of Niels Stensen (1638-1686), who was the Pioneer Scientist and Great Neuroanatomist","authors":"I. Bahsi, S. S. Adanır, Semih Sayin","doi":"10.4172/2376-0281.1000303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2376-0281.1000303","url":null,"abstract":"Danish scientist, Niels Stensen was a prosperous anatomist and in addition to that a pioneer in the areas of paleontology, geology, mineralogy and bishop. With his studies on subjects of anatomy, neuroscience, paleontology, mineralogy and geology Niels Stensen has major scientific contributions despite the difficult circumstances until his death at very young age.","PeriodicalId":91292,"journal":{"name":"International journal of neurorehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2376-0281.1000303","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70302905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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