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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic painful, limb-confined condition with autonomic and inflammatory characteristics. Although the exact cause is still poorly understood, facilitated neurogenic inflammation, pathologic sympathetic-afferent coupling,...
Musculoskeletal problems in the upper extremity after stroke are common conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, which are often symptomatic. These symptomatic conditions include complex regional pain syndrome...
Sleep related breathing disorders comprises disorders related abnormal pattern and status of the gas exchange during sleep. It has been reported that abnormal sleep pattern could results in an autonomic...
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the elderly. Among complications of stroke, musculoskeletal problems are common, thereby causing improper gait biomechanics, development of pain, and limitation in performing...
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs. Moving...
OBJECTIVE: Authors conducted the pilot trial to evaluate whether the virtual reality using mirror therapy induces analgesia and functional improvement to the patients of rheumatoid wrist arthritis.
METHOD: Three patients with...
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate relationships between cognitive impairment and functional outcomes in stroke patients with spatial neglect.
METHOD: Twenty seven right hemisphere ischemic stroke patients who...
OBJECTIVE: To measure the intra- and inter-rater reliability of a simple sensorimotor performance test for rats, and to evaluate the learning efficiency of a novice rater for the test.
METHOD: Middle...