Kate Scrivener – Use of video-guided technology to deliver exercise programs
Kate Scrivener Use of video-guided technology to deliver exercise programs: Research and Implementation Introduced by Simone Dorsch
Caitlin Reid – Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Caitlin ReidRehab Physio and Traumatic Brain Injury SurvivorPresented by Simone Dorsch
Resources for Tele-rehab
With the current COVID-19 crisis many Stroke survivors and people with people with mobility problems are receiving less inpatient or outpatient rehab and being offered Tele-rehab instead. StrokeEd aims to produce resources to help clinicians to move into this new type of delivery of rehab. There are some excellent resources about the logistics of [...]
Spasticity Part 4
Distinguishing between stiffness, contracture and spasticity There are many secondary complications or adaptations which may (or may not) occur after stroke including. These can include neural (eg hypertonicity) and non-neural adaptations (eg stiffness, contracture, excessive muscle activity associated with compensatory strategies and early skill acquisition). Because of the lack of agreement about what spasticity [...]
Spasticity Part 3
Disagreement about the Lance spasticity definition A proposed alternative definition of spasticity by Pandyan et al. Over the years there has been reluctance to accept the Lance definition of spasticity. This reluctance seems to arise from the observation that there are many changes to the sensori-motor system that may occur after a stroke. [...]
Spasticity Part 2
What is spasticity?Despite many years of debate and investigation there is still no agreement about just what spasticity is, nor a clear understanding of the underlying cause/s of spasticity. This lack of agreement is shown by the multiple definitions reported in the literature (see Ibuki & Bernhardt 2007 for a review; van den Noort et [...]
Spasticity after stroke: Part 1
Spasticity is a word that is often heard when someone’s movement problems after a stroke are being described. Yet strangely there is little or no agreement as to what spasticity actually is! Here are a few quotes gleaned from medical sites on the internet: “Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This [...]
Díaz-Arribas et al (2019) systematic review on the effectiveness of Bobath therapy – Part 2: Interpretation and Critical Appraisal
Interpretation and Critical Appraisal Methods: Search strategies and inclusions / exclusions: Searching four different databases and reference lists from prior Bobath reviews is a strength of this review. Searching at least two databases helps to ensure relevant trials are not missed. Another strength is the inclusion of non-English publications (ie German, French and Spanish). [...]
Díaz-Arribas et al (2019) systematic review on the effectiveness of Bobath therapy – Part 1: Synopsis
Synopsis Objectives of the review and PICO: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Bobath concept (Intervention) on mobility, motor control of the upper and lower limb including dexterity and gait, balance, and activities of daily living (Outcomes) of stroke survivors (Population), with the effect of other sensorimotor training approaches (Comparators). Search strategies: Searches were conducted [...]
The Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management – Part 2
By Simone Dorsch and Coralie EnglishAssociate Professor Coralie English is a physiotherapist and a stroke clinical trialist. Her research focuses on understanding the health benefits of physical activity and sedentary behaviour for people after stroke, as well as optimal models of improving walking and arm function early after stroke.This Blog is written in two parts.The [...]