The concept of a partially shared neural circuitry between action observation and action execution in healthy participants has been demonstrated through a number of studies. However, little research has been done in this regard utilizing eye movement metrics in rehabilitation contexts. In this study we approach action observation and action execution by combining a virtual environment and eye t...

OBJECTIVES To determine the intra- and interrater reliability of the Action Research Arm (ARA) test, to assess its ability to detect a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 5.7 points, and to identify less reliable test items. DESIGN Intrarater reliability of the sum scores and of individual items was assessed by comparing (1) the ratings of the laboratory measurements of 20 patie...

A comparison between two upper limb capacity tests Chapter 7 114 7 ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the concurrent validity between the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) and to compare their reproducibility, internal consistency and floor and ceiling effects in the same sample of stroke patients. Methods: Forty patients participated in this study. Concurr...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the concurrent validity between the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) and to compare their reproducibility, internal consistency and floor and ceiling effects in the same sample of stroke patients. METHODS Forty patients participated in this study. Concurrent validity was determined with Spearman's rank correlation coefficients. R...

BACKGROUND Although use of standardized and scientifically sound outcome measures is highly encouraged in clinical practice and research, there is still no clear recommendation on which tools should be preferred for upper extremity assessment after stroke. As the aims, objectives and methodology of the existing reviews of the upper extremity outcome measures can vary, there is a need to bring t...

the study sought to explore approaches for co-creation of conservation agriculture (ca) knowledge amongst farmers, nongovernmental organizations (ngos), government and specialist researchers. the aim of the study was to explore farmer initiated food security strategies among small holder resource poor farmers, through enhancement of farmers’ own productive capacity. the study was born out of th...

Methodology: An experimental study design, 30 subjects with sub-acute stroke with impaired hand function randomly allocated 15 subjects into each experimental group and conventional group. Both groups received conventional physiotherapy. The experimental group in addition, received Mirror Therapy program of 30 repetition of each exercises per day for 5 days in a week for 4 weeks (total = 20 ses...

Purpose: A study was undertaken to assess the utility of neuroprosthetic functional electrical therapy (NPFET) to enhance arm function in chronic stroke subjects. Method: Randomized controlled study in which subjects were allocated to a program of NPFET or a program of customized arm exercises known as GRASP (Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program). The NPFET group underwent an average of ...