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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:99
Published on: 20 September 2017
The original article was published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:84
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Skeletal muscle mechanics: questions, problems and possible solutions
Skeletal muscle mechanics have been studied ever since people have shown an interest in human movement. However, our understanding of muscle contraction and muscle mechanical properties has changed fundamental...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:98
Published on: 16 September 2017
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Assessment of the underlying systems involved in standing balance: the additional value of electromyography in system identification and parameter estimation
Closed loop system identification (CLSIT) is a method to disentangle the contribution of underlying systems in standing balance. We investigated whether taking into account lower leg muscle activation in CLSIT...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:97
Published on: 15 September 2017
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving capacity in activities and arm function after stroke: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is an emerging approach for improving capacity in activities of daily living (ADL) and upper limb function after stroke. However, it remains unclear what type of ...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:95
Published on: 13 September 2017
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Novel spatiotemporal analysis of gait changes in body weight supported treadmill trained rats following cervical spinal cord injury
Common gait measures such as stride length, cycle time, and step height are not independent variables, but different aspects of the same multidimensional step. This complicates comparisons between experimental...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:96
Published on: 13 September 2017
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Wearable sensors to predict improvement following an exercise intervention in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Muscle strengthening exercises consistently demonstrate improvements in the pain and function of adults with knee osteoarthritis, but individual response rates can vary greatly. Identifying individuals who are...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:94
Published on: 12 September 2017
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A brain-computer interface driven by imagining different force loads on a single hand: an online feasibility study
Motor imagery (MI) induced EEG patterns are widely used as control signals for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Kinetic and kinematic factors have been proved to be able to change EEG patterns during motor ex...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:93
Published on: 11 September 2017
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Biomechanics and neural control of movement, 20 years later: what have we learned and what has changed?
We summarize content from the opening thematic session of the 20th anniversary meeting for Biomechanics and Neural Control of Movement (BANCOM). Scientific discoveries from the past 20 years of research are co...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:91
Published on: 11 September 2017
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Estimates of individual muscle power production in normal adult walking
The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of individual hip muscles to the net hip power in normal adult self-selected speed walking. A further goal was to examine each muscle’s role in propu...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:92
Published on: 11 September 2017
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Reorganization of finger coordination patterns through motor exploration in individuals after stroke
Impairment of hand and finger function after stroke is common and affects the ability to perform activities of daily living. Even though many of these coordination deficits such as finger individuation have be...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:90
Published on: 11 September 2017
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Development of an electrooculogram-based eye-computer interface for communication of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Electrooculogram (EOG) can be used to continuously track eye movements and can thus be considered as an alternative to conventional camera-based eye trackers. Although many EOG-based eye tracking systems have ...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:89
Published on: 8 September 2017
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MIT-Skywalker: considerations on the Design of a Body Weight Support System
To provide body weight support during walking and balance training, one can employ two distinct embodiments: support through a harness hanging from an overhead system or support through a saddle/seat type. Thi...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:88
Published on: 6 September 2017
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Weight-supported training of the upper extremity in children with cerebral palsy: a motor learning study
Novel neurorehabilitation technologies build upon treatment principles derived from motor learning studies. However, few studies have investigated motor learning with assistive devices in children and adolesce...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:87
Published on: 30 August 2017
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Surface EMG signals in very late-stage of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a case study
Robotic arm supports aim at improving the quality of life for adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) by augmenting their residual functional abilities. A critical component of robotic arm supports is th...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:86
Published on: 29 August 2017
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Ipsilateral EEG mu rhythm reflects the excitability of uncrossed pathways projecting to shoulder muscles
Motor planning, imagery or execution is associated with event-related desynchronization (ERD) of mu rhythm oscillations (8-13 Hz) recordable over sensorimotor areas using electroencephalography (EEG). It was s...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:85
Published on: 25 August 2017
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Gait characteristics and their discriminative power in geriatric patients with and without cognitive impairment
A detailed gait analysis (e.g., measures related to speed, self-affinity, stability, and variability) can help to unravel the underlying causes of gait dysfunction, and identify cognitive impairment. However, ...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:84
Published on: 15 August 2017
The Erratum to this article has been published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:99
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Robot-supported assessment of balance in standing and walking
Clinically useful and efficient assessment of balance during standing and walking is especially challenging in patients with neurological disorders. However, rehabilitation robots could facilitate assessment p...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:80
Published on: 14 August 2017
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Factors influencing outcomes after medial hamstring lengthening with semitendinosus transfer in patients with cerebral palsy
Although several studies have investigated the outcomes after distal hamstring lengthening (DHL), no study has undertaken an approach that included all or most of the important factors that could influence the...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:83
Published on: 14 August 2017
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NLR, MLP, SVM, and LDA: a comparative analysis on EMG data from people with trans-radial amputation
Currently, the typically adopted hand prosthesis surface electromyography (sEMG) control strategies do not provide the users with a natural control feeling and do not exploit all the potential of commercially ...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:82
Published on: 14 August 2017
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Changes in tibialis anterior architecture affect the amplitude of surface electromyograms
Variations in the amplitude of surface electromyograms (EMGs) are typically considered to advance inferences on the timing and degree of muscle activation in different circumstances. Surface EMGs are however a...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:81
Published on: 14 August 2017
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Advances in closed-loop deep brain stimulation devices
Millions of patients around the world are affected by neurological and psychiatric disorders. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a device-based therapy that could have fewer side-effects and higher efficiencies i...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:79
Published on: 11 August 2017
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Association between mild cognitive impairment and trajectory-based spatial parameters during timed up and go test using a laser range sensor
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test may be a useful tool to detect not only mobility impairment but also possible cognitive impairment. In this cross-sectional study, we used the TUG test to investigate the associa...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:78
Published on: 8 August 2017
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Identifying predictors for postoperative clinical outcome in lumbar spinal stenosis patients using smart-shoe technology
Approximately 33% of the patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) who undergo surgery are not satisfied with their postoperative clinical outcomes. Therefore, identifying predictors for postoperative outcome...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:77
Published on: 18 July 2017
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Can Lokomat therapy with children and adolescents be improved? An adaptive clinical pilot trial comparing Guidance force, Path control, and FreeD
Robot-assisted gait therapy is increasingly being used in pediatric neurorehabilitation to complement conventional physical therapy. The robotic device applied in this study, the Lokomat (Hocoma AG, Switzerlan...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:76
Published on: 14 July 2017
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Inhibition of Parkinsonian tremor with cutaneous afferent evoked by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Recent study suggests that tremor signals are transmitted by way of multi-synaptic corticospinal pathway. Neurophysiological studies have also demonstrated that cutaneous afferents exert potent inhibition to d...
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017 14:75
Published on: 14 July 2017
