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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 25, 20222 min read
What is (and what is not) spasticity?
Spasticity has been traditionally defined as a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone due to exaggeration of stretch reflex. In other...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Best article about Virtual Reality
Original title: Comparing a Novel Neuroanimation Experience to Conventional Therapy for High-Dose Intensive Upper-Limb Training in...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Best article about Functional Electrical Stimulation
Original title: Functional electrical stimulation therapy for restoration of motor function after spinal cord injury and stroke: a review...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Neurorehabilitation in the chronic phase after stroke: is it effective? (spoiler: yes)
Original title: Intensive upper limb neurorehabilitation in chronic stroke: outcomes from the Queen Square programme Why you must read...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Best article about neuromodulation
Original title: Plasticity induced by non-invasive transcranial brain stimulation: A position paper Why you must read this article: This...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
300 hours of training for severely impaired stroke patients!
Original title: Comparison of Robotics, Functional Electrical Stimulation, and Motor Learning Methods for Treatment of Persistent Upper...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Understanding the most effective upper limb neurorehabilitation intervention
Introduction: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy is the most effect neurorehabilitation intervention developed so far. It's a rather...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
What is the evidence for physical therapy post stroke?
Original title: What Is the Evidence for Physical Therapy Poststroke? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Why you must read this...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Understanding the role of reticulospinal tract on upper limb motor function (and recovery)
Original title: Pathways mediating functional recovery Why you must read this article: Baker et al, illustrates the different...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Best article about Corticospinal tract
Original title: Descending pathways in motor control Why you must read this article: The corticospinal tract is a composite sensorimotor...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Best article about neuroplasticity after stroke
Original title: Modulation of brain plasticity in stroke: a novel model for neurorehabilitation Why you must read this article: This...
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Leonardo Boccuni
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Best article about motor learning principles (with a focus on neurorehabilitation)
Original article: Principles of Neurorehabilitation After Stroke Based on Motor Learning and Brain Plasticity Mechanisms Why you must...
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