[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine effects of the isometric contraction of an upper limb in a supine position on the muscle activity of a healthy adult in the contralateral lower limb. [Subjects] The subjects were 40 healthy adults (35 males and 5 females). [Methods] The muscle activity of the rectus femoris (RF), biceps femoris, anterior tibialis, and medial gastrocnemius (MG) of t...

background: bilateral activity is a rehabilitation method for cerebral vascular accident (cva) patients with proven efficacy. this study investigated the effects of bilateral activities on the affected side upper limb functions in cva patients. methods: in this empirical study, 21 cva patients were assigned into case and control groups. during 8 weeks interventions the case group received bilat...

OPEN ACCESS Figure 1 Frontal eye model in humans. A1 right hemifield of right visual field, A2 nasal retina of right eye, A3 visual cortex of left cerebral hemisphere, A4 motor cortex of left cerebral hemisphere, A5 right upper limb, B1 left hemifield of right visual field, B2 temporal retina of right eye, B3 visual cortex of right cerebral hemisphere, B4 motor cortex of right cerebral cortex, ...

OPEN ACCESS Figure 1 Frontal eye model in humans. A1 right hemifield of right visual field, A2 nasal retina of right eye, A3 visual cortex of left cerebral hemisphere, A4 motor cortex of left cerebral hemisphere, A5 right upper limb, B1 left hemifield of right visual field, B2 temporal retina of right eye, B3 visual cortex of right cerebral hemisphere, B4 motor cortex of right cerebral cortex, ...

Understanding poststroke upper limb impairment is essential to planning therapeutic efforts to restore function. However, determining which upper limb impairment to treat and how is complex because the impairments are not static and multiple impairments may be present simultaneously. How impairments contribute to upper limb dysfunction may be understood by examining them from the perspective of...

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. In this paper, a novel robot‐assisted rehabilitation system based on motor imagery electroencephalography (EEG) is developed for regular training of neurological rehabilitation for upper limb stroke patients. Firstly, three‐dimensional animation was used to guide the patient image the upper limb movement and...

Exoskeletons comprised of rigid load-bearing structures have been developed for many years, but a new paradigm is to create “exosuits” that apply tensile forces to the body using textiles and utilize the bodys skeletal structure to support compressive forces. Exosuits are intended to augment the musculature by providing small to moderate levels of assistance at appropriate times in the walking ...

We reviewed the results of reconstruction of 97 upper limbs in a consecutive series of 57 tetraplegic patients, treated from 1982 to 1990. Of these, 49 had functional and eight had cosmetic reconstructions. The principal functional objectives were to provide active elbow extension, hook grip, and key pinch. Elbow extension was provided in 34 limbs, using deltoid-to-triceps transfer. Hook grip w...

An increased understanding of embryogenesis has advanced our fundamental knowledge of limb anomalies. Animal models with similar limb patterning have been used to dissect and manipulate crucial signaling centers that affect limb development and orientation. Experimental embryologists can produce limb anomalies that are similar to the human phenotype encountered in clinical practice. The evaluat...

BACKGROUND The use of spinal manipulation (SM) for upper limb pain has been advocated based on the concept of regional interdependence. However, its evidence has not been established. OBJECTIVE To determine the level of evidence for the effectiveness of SM in patients with upper limb pain as part of the concept of regional interdependence. METHODS MeSH and Key words representing two broad s...