OBJECTIVE Motor recovery after stroke depends on the integrity of ipsilesional motor circuits and interactions between the ipsilesional and contralesional hemispheres. In this sham-controlled randomized trial, we investigated whether noninvasive modulation of regional excitability of bilateral motor cortices in combination with physical and occupational therapy improves motor outcome after stro...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Behavioral measures are often used to distinguish subgroups of patients with stroke (eg, to predict treatment gains, stratify clinical trial enrollees, or select rehabilitation therapy). In studies of the upper extremity, measures of brain function using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have also been found useful, but this approach has not been examined for t...

INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis (KO) is the most common joint disease for which there is no optimal treatment. Monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIPE) is a relatively new light modality used to reduce pain and increase circulation. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is another light modality used to reduce pain in KO. METHODS The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the MIPE and LL...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) to Dutch and to validate the translated version. METHODS The TESS lower and upper extremity versions (LE and UE) were translated to Dutch according to international guidelines. The translated version was validated in 98 patients with surgically treated bone or soft tissue tumors of t...

The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy hand camp by investigating participation and outcomes on self-esteem, physical function, activity participation, peer relationships. Forty patients with a congenital difference seen in clinic between ages 10 13 were eligible attend camp. Participation involved completion questionnaires at 3-time points: before (Pre-Camp Questionnaires), immedi...