The neuronal mechanisms involved in brain plasticity after skilled motor learning are not completely understood. We aimed to study the short-term effects of keyboard training in music-naive subjects on the motor/premotor cortex activity and interhemispheric interactions, using electroencephalography and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Twelve subjects (experimental group) underwent, bef...

Objectives: This prospective study was done to assess motor recovery of upper extremity function in post ischemic stroke patients after application of Constraint Induced Movement program in addition to traditional rehabilitation program and to compare between efficacy of this combination and efficacy of traditional rehabilitation program only in reducing upper limb impairment after stroke. Subj...

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between upper extremity function and core muscle endurance in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Methods: Twenty-two PwMS 20 healthy controls (HC) were included this retrospective cross-sectional study. The was assessed by Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT). In addition, side bridge test, trunk flexor extensor prone test. Results: Upper (ex...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the sleep state of mild stroke patients and relationship between sleep disturbance and functional status. METHODS A total of 80 acute stroke patients were enrolled in this study. The criteria for inclusion in the study was as following: 1) first stroke, 2) cognitive function preserved enough to perform the test (Mini Mental State Examination ≥24), 3) good functional l...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of commercial gaming as an intervention for fine motor recovery in chronic stroke. METHODS Ten chronic phase post-stroke participants (mean time since CVA = 39 mos; mean age = 72 yrs) completed a 16-session program using the Nintendo Wii for 15 min two times per week with their more affected hand (10 right handed). Functio...

OBJECTIVES The effect of interferon-beta1a (INF-beta1a; Rebif) was studied in patients with chronic motor neuropathies not improving after conventional treatments such as immunoglobulins, steroids, cyclophosphamide or plasma exchange. METHODS A prospective open study was performed with a duration of 6-12 months. Three patients with a multifocal motor neuropathy and one patient with a pure mot...