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Volume 6;  2009

Commentaries

On the understanding and development of modern physical neurorehabilitation methods: robotics and non-invasive brain stimulation
Dylan J Edwards
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 3. Published online 2009 Jan 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-3
PMCID:
PMC2642831
Abstract Article PDF–199K
The exoskeletons are here
Daniel P Ferris
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 17. Published online 2009 Jun 9. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-17
PMCID:
PMC2698881
Abstract Article PDF–188K
Exoskeletons and orthoses: classification, design challenges and future directions
Hugh Herr
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 21. Published online 2009 Jun 18. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-21
PMCID:
PMC2708185
Abstract Article PDF–592K

Methodology

Development of an automated speech recognition interface for personal emergency response systems
Melinda Hamill, Vicky Young, Jennifer Boger, Alex Mihailidis
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 26. Published online 2009 Jul 8. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-26
PMCID:
PMC2713250
Abstract Article PDF–679K
Quantitative gait analysis under dual-task in older people with mild cognitive impairment: a reliability study
Manuel Montero-Odasso, Alvaro Casas, Kevin T Hansen, Patricia Bilski, Iris Gutmanis, Jennie L Wells, Michael J Borrie
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 35. Published online 2009 Sep 21. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-35
PMCID:
PMC2754991
Abstract Article PDF–441K

Research

Movement variability in stroke patients and controls performing two upper limb functional tasks: a new assessment methodology
Sibylle B Thies, Phil A Tresadern, Laurence P Kenney, Joel Smith, David Howard, John Y Goulermas, Christine Smith, Julie Rigby
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 2. Published online 2009 Jan 23. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-2
PMCID:
PMC2639599
Abstract Article PDF–510K
A working model of stroke recovery from rehabilitation robotics practitioners
Hermano Igo Krebs, Bruce Volpe, Neville Hogan
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 6. Published online 2009 Feb 25. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-6
PMCID:
PMC2649944
Abstract Article PDF–290K
Lower trunk motion and speed-dependence during walking
Justin J Kavanagh
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 9. Published online 2009 Apr 9. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-9
PMCID:
PMC2674051
Abstract Article PDF–370K
Infrared thermography as an access pathway for individuals with severe motor impairments
Negar Memarian, Anastasios N Venetsanopoulos, Tom Chau
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 11. Published online 2009 Apr 16. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-11
PMCID:
PMC2676297
Abstract Article PDF–787K
Validation of spinal motion with the spine reposition sense device
Cheryl M Petersen, Peter J Rundquist
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 12. Published online 2009 Apr 22. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-12
PMCID:
PMC2695817
Abstract Article PDF–533K
The effects of high frequency subthalamic stimulation on balance performance and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease
Maria H Nilsson, Per-Anders Fransson, Gun-Britt Jarnlo, Måns Magnusson, Stig Rehncrona
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 13. Published online 2009 Apr 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-13
PMCID:
PMC2683854
Abstract Article PDF–306K
A binary method for simple and accurate two-dimensional cursor control from EEG with minimal subject training
Turan A Kayagil, Ou Bai, Craig S Henriquez, Peter Lin, Stephen J Furlani, Sherry Vorbach, Mark Hallett
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 14. Published online 2009 May 6. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-14
PMCID:
PMC2683855
Abstract Article PDF–2.1M
A pilot study evaluating use of a computer-assisted neurorehabilitation platform for upper-extremity stroke assessment
Xin Feng, Jack M Winters
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 15. Published online 2009 May 28. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-15
PMCID:
PMC2705666
Abstract Article PDF–490K
Using an electrohydraulic ankle foot orthosis to study modifications in feedforward control during locomotor adaptation to force fields applied in stance
Martin Noel, Karine Fortin, Laurent J Bouyer
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 16. Published online 2009 Jun 3. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-16
PMCID:
PMC2695471
Abstract Article PDF–739K
Pilot study of Lokomat versus manual-assisted treadmill training for locomotor recovery post-stroke
Kelly P Westlake, Carolynn Patten
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 18. Published online 2009 Jun 12. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-18
PMCID:
PMC2708184
Abstract Article PDF–398K
A pneumatic power harvesting ankle-foot orthosis to prevent foot-drop
Robin Chin, Elizabeth T Hsiao-Wecksler, Eric Loth, Géza Kogler, Scott D Manwaring, Serena N Tyson, K Alex Shorter, Joel N Gilmer
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 19. Published online 2009 Jun 16. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-19
PMCID:
PMC2702296
Abstract Article PDF–1.8M
Development of a biomechanical energy harvester
Qingguo Li, Veronica Naing, J Maxwell Donelan
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 22. Published online 2009 Jun 23. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-22
PMCID:
PMC2709631
Abstract Article PDF–500K
A pneumatically powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) with myoelectric activation and inhibition
Gregory S Sawicki, Daniel P Ferris
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 23. Published online 2009 Jun 23. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-23
PMCID:
PMC2717982
Abstract Article PDF–793K
Novel swing-assist un-motorized exoskeletons for gait training
Kalyan K Mankala, Sai K Banala, Sunil K Agrawal
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 24. Published online 2009 Jul 3. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-24
PMCID:
PMC2713968
Abstract Article PDF–935K
Different gait tasks distinguish immediate vs. long-term effects of concussion on balance control
Robert D Catena, Paul van Donkelaar, Li-Shan Chou
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 25. Published online 2009 Jul 7. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-25
PMCID:
PMC2713249
Abstract Article PDF–211K
Changes in spatiotemporal gait variables over time during a test of functional capacity after stroke
Kathryn M Sibley, Ada Tang, Kara K Patterson, Dina Brooks, William E McIlroy
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 27. Published online 2009 Jul 14. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-27
PMCID:
PMC2717983
Abstract Article PDF–220K
Design of a complex virtual reality simulation to train finger motion for persons with hemiparesis: a proof of concept study
Sergei V Adamovich, Gerard G Fluet, Abraham Mathai, Qinyin Qiu, Jeffrey Lewis, Alma S Merians
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 28. Published online 2009 Jul 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-28
PMCID:
PMC2729310
Abstract Article PDF–972K
Muscle weakness and lack of reflex gain adaptation predominate during post-stroke posture control of the wrist
Carel GM Meskers, Alfred C Schouten, Jurriaan H de Groot, Erwin de Vlugt, Bob JJ van Hilten, Frans CT van der Helm, Hans JH Arendzen
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 29. Published online 2009 Jul 23. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-29
PMCID:
PMC2732629
Abstract Article PDF–782K
Reliability and validity of pendulum test measures of spasticity obtained with the Polhemus tracking system from patients with chronic stroke
Richard W Bohannon, Steven Harrison, Jeffrey Kinsella-Shaw
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 30. Published online 2009 Jul 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-30
PMCID:
PMC2724410
Abstract Article PDF–453K
Age and gender differences in seven tests of functional mobility
Annie A Butler, Jasmine C Menant, Anne C Tiedemann, Stephen R Lord
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 31. Published online 2009 Jul 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-31
PMCID:
PMC2741473
Abstract Article PDF–623K
Walking speed-related changes in stride time variability: effects of decreased speed
Olivier Beauchet, Cedric Annweiler, Yhann Lecordroch, Gilles Allali, Veronique Dubost, François R Herrmann, Reto W Kressig
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 32. Published online 2009 Aug 5. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-32
PMCID:
PMC2731039
Abstract Article PDF–620K
Vision based interface system for hands free control of an intelligent wheelchair
Jin Sun Ju, Yunhee Shin, Eun Yi Kim
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 33. Published online 2009 Aug 6. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-33
PMCID:
PMC2732630
Abstract Article PDF–3.2M
Use of information entropy measures of sitting postural sway to quantify developmental delay in infants
Joan E Deffeyes, Regina T Harbourne, Stacey L DeJong, Anastasia Kyvelidou, Wayne A Stuberg, Nicholas Stergiou
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 34. Published online 2009 Aug 11. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-34
PMCID:
PMC2734840
Abstract Article PDF–461K
Gait quality is improved by locomotor training in individuals with SCI regardless of training approach
Carla FJ Nooijen, Nienke ter Hoeve, Edelle C Field-Fote
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 36. Published online 2009 Oct 2. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-36
PMCID:
PMC2764722
Abstract Article PDF–305K
Characterizing multisegment foot kinematics during gait in diabetic foot patients
Zimi Sawacha, Giuseppe Cristoferi, Gabriella Guarneri, Stefano Corazza, Giulia Donà, Paolo Denti, Andrea Facchinetti, Angelo Avogaro, Claudio Cobelli
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 37. Published online 2009 Oct 23. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-37
PMCID:
PMC2775023
Abstract Article PDF–1010K
Whole-body isometric force/torque measurements for functional assessment in neuro-rehabilitation: platform design, development and verification
Stefano Mazzoleni, Andras Toth, Marko Munih, Jo Van Vaerenbergh, Giuseppe Cavallo, Silvestro Micera, Paolo Dario, Eugenio Guglielmelli
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 38. Published online 2009 Oct 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-38
PMCID:
PMC2775745
Abstract Article PDF–1.1M
Single-trial classification of NIRS signals during emotional induction tasks: towards a corporeal machine interface
Kelly Tai, Tom Chau
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 39. Published online 2009 Nov 9. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-39
PMCID:
PMC2779792
Abstract Article PDF–642K
The New Jersey Institute of Technology Robot-Assisted Virtual Rehabilitation (NJIT-RAVR) system for children with cerebral palsy: a feasibility study
Qinyin Qiu, Diego A Ramirez, Soha Saleh, Gerard G Fluet, Heta D Parikh, Donna Kelly, Sergei V Adamovich
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 40. Published online 2009 Nov 16. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-40
PMCID:
PMC2781812
Abstract Article PDF–1.1M
Multi-subject/daily-life activity EMG-based control of mechanical hands
Claudio Castellini, Angelo Emanuele Fiorilla, Giulio Sandini
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 41. Published online 2009 Nov 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-41
PMCID:
PMC2784470
Abstract Article PDF–901K
Left hemisphere predominance of pilocarpine-induced rat epileptiform discharges
Yang Xia, Yongxiu Lai, Lei Lei, Yansu Liu, Dezhong Yao
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 42. Published online 2009 Nov 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-42
PMCID:
PMC2794280
Abstract Article PDF–401K
The use of body weight support on ground level: an alternative strategy for gait training of individuals with stroke
Catarina O Sousa, José A Barela, Christiane L Prado-Medeiros, Tania F Salvini, Ana MF Barela
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 43. Published online 2009 Dec 1. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-43
PMCID:
PMC2794281
Abstract Article PDF–471K
Performance adaptive training control strategy for recovering wrist movements in stroke patients: a preliminary, feasibility study
Lorenzo Masia, Maura Casadio, Psiche Giannoni, Giulio Sandini, Pietro Morasso
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 44. Published online 2009 Dec 7. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-44
PMCID:
PMC2799433
Abstract Article PDF–3.2M
Effect of auditory feedback differs according to side of hemiparesis: a comparative pilot study
Johanna VG Robertson, Thomas Hoellinger, Påvel Lindberg, Djamel Bensmail, Sylvain Hanneton, Agnès Roby-Brami
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 45. Published online 2009 Dec 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-45
PMCID:
PMC2804659
Abstract Article PDF–845K
Effects of intensive arm training with the rehabilitation robot ARMin II in chronic stroke patients: four single-cases
Patricia Staubli, Tobias Nef, Verena Klamroth-Marganska, Robert Riener
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 46. Published online 2009 Dec 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-46
PMCID:
PMC2807864
Abstract Article PDF–493K
Physical activity monitoring in obese people in the real life environment
Maria Grazia Benedetti, Annalisa Di Gioia, Linda Conti, Lisa Berti, Linda Degli Esposti, Giulietta Tarrini, Nazario Melchionda, Sandro Giannini
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 47. Published online 2009 Dec 30. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-47
PMCID:
PMC2808303
Abstract Article PDF–217K

Reviews

Technology-assisted training of arm-hand skills in stroke: concepts on reacquisition of motor control and therapist guidelines for rehabilitation technology design
Annick AA Timmermans, Henk AM Seelen, Richard D Willmann, Herman Kingma
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 1. Published online 2009 Jan 20. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-1
PMCID:
PMC2647548
Abstract Article PDF–1.3M
Plasticity in neurological disorders and challenges for noninvasive brain stimulation (NBS)
Gary W Thickbroom, Frank L Mastaglia
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 4. Published online 2009 Feb 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-4
PMCID:
PMC2649147
Abstract Article PDF–245K
Robotic neurorehabilitation: a computational motor learning perspective
Vincent S Huang, John W Krakauer
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 5. Published online 2009 Feb 25. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-5
PMCID:
PMC2653497
Abstract Article PDF–891K
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, synaptic plasticity and network oscillations
Patricio T Huerta, Bruce T Volpe
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 7. Published online 2009 Mar 2. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-7
PMCID:
PMC2653496
Abstract Article PDF–4.7M
Using non-invasive brain stimulation to augment motor training-induced plasticity
Nadia Bolognini, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Felipe Fregni
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 8. Published online 2009 Mar 17. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-8
PMCID:
PMC2667408
Abstract Article PDF–368K
Mechanisms of human cerebellar dysmetria: experimental evidence and current conceptual bases
Mario Manto
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 10. Published online 2009 Apr 13. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-10
PMCID:
PMC2679756
Abstract Article PDF–1.3M
Review of control strategies for robotic movement training after neurologic injury
Laura Marchal-Crespo, David J Reinkensmeyer
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2009; 6: 20. Published online 2009 Jun 16. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-6-20
PMCID:
PMC2710333
Abstract Article PDF–600K
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