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Mental practice for treating upper extremity deficits in individuals with hemiparesis after stroke.
Barclay RE, Stevenson TJ, Poluha W, Semenko B, Schubert J.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 May 25;5:CD005950. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005950.pub5.
Action observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.
Borges LR, Fernandes AB, Melo LP, Guerra RO, Campos TF.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Oct 31;10:CD011887. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011887.pub2.
Stretch for the treatment and prevention of contractures.
Harvey LA, Katalinic OM, Herbert RD, Moseley AM, Lannin NA, Schurr K.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Jan 9;1:CD007455. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007455.pub3.
Interventions for improving upper limb function after stroke.
Pollock A, Farmer SE, Brady MC, Langhorne P, Mead GE, Mehrholz J, van Wijck F.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Nov 12;11:CD010820. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010820.pub2.
Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke.
Winter J, Hunter S, Sim J, Crome P.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jun 15;(6):CD006609. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006609.pub2.
Dynamic hand orthoses for the recovery of hand and arm function in adults after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Alexander J, Dawson J, Langhorne P.
Top Stroke Rehabil. 2021 Jan 31:1-11. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2021.1878669. Online ahead of print.
Robot-assisted therapy for upper extremity motor impairment after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wu J, Cheng H, Zhang J, Yang S, Cai S.
Phys Ther. 2021 Jan 18:pzab010. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab010. Online ahead of print.
Brain-computer interface robotics for hand rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review.
Baniqued PDE, Stanyer EC, Awais M, Alazmani A, Jackson AE, Mon-Williams MA, Mushtaq F, Holt RJ.
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2021 Jan 23;18(1):15. doi: 10.1186/s12984-021-00820-8.
Stretching and splinting interventions for poststroke spasticity, hand function, and functional tasks: A systematic review.
Kerr L, Jewell VD, Jensen L.
Am J Occup Ther. 2020 Sep/Oct;74(5):7405205050p1-7405205050p15. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.029454.
The effect of priming on outcomes of task-oriented training for the upper extremity in chronic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
da Silva ESM, Ocamoto GN, Santos-Maia GLD, de Fátima Carreira Moreira Padovez R, Trevisan C, de Noronha MA, Pereira ND, Borstad A, Russo TL.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2020 May 26:1545968320912760. doi: 10.1177/1545968320912760. [Epub ahead of print]
Synergistic effect of combined mirror therapy on upper extremity in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Luo Z, Zhou Y, He H, Lin S, Zhu R, Liu Z, Liu J, Liu X, Chen S, Zou J, Zeng Q.
Front Neurol. 2020 Apr 2;11:155. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00155. eCollection 2020.
Immediate and long-term effects of BCI-based rehabilitation of the upper extremity after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bai Z, Fong KNK, Zhang JJ, Chan J, Ting KH.
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2020 Apr 25;17(1):57. doi: 10.1186/s12984-020-00686-2.
The effect of rehabilitation interventions on physical function and immobility-related complications in severe stroke: a systematic review.
McGlinchey MP, James J, McKevitt C, Douiri A, Sackley C.
BMJ Open. 2020 Feb 5;10(2):e033642. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033642.
Effectiveness of focal muscle vibration on hemiplegic upper extremity spasticity in individuals with stroke: A systematic review.
Alashram AR, Padua E, Romagnoli C, Annino G.
NeuroRehabilitation. 2019 Dec 18. doi: 10.3233/NRE-192863. [Epub ahead of print]
Effectiveness of virtual reality- and gaming-based interventions for upper extremity rehabilitation post-stroke: A meta-analysis.
Karamians R, Proffitt R, Kline D, Gauthier LV.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Dec 7. pii: S0003-9993(19)31438-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.10.195. [Epub ahead of print]
Virtual rehabilitation of upper extremity function and independence for st[r]oke: a meta-analysis.
Ahn S, Hwang S.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2019 Jun 30;15(3):358-369. doi: 10.12965/jer.1938174.087. eCollection 2019 Jun.
Acupuncture for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Liu S, Zhang CS, Cai Y, Guo X, Zhang AL, Xue CC, Lu C.
Front Neurol. 2019 Apr 26;10:433. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00433. eCollection 2019.
Duration of treatment effect of extracorporeal shock wave on spasticity and subgroup-analysis according to number of shocks and application site: A meta-analysis.
Oh JH, Park HD, Han SH, Shim GY, Choi KY.
Ann Rehabil Med. 2019 Apr;43(2):163-177. doi: 10.5535/arm.2019.43.2.163. Epub 2019 Apr 30.
Systematic review of orthoses for stroke-induced upper extremity deficits.
Pritchard K, Edelstein J, Zubrenic E, Tsao L, Pustina K, Berendsen M, Wafford E.
Top Stroke Rehabil. 2019 Jul;26(5):389-398. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2019.1599172. Epub 2019 Apr 7.
Electromyogram-related neuromuscular electrical stimulation for restoring wrist and hand movement in poststroke hemiplegia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Monte-Silva K, Piscitelli D, Norouzi-Gheidari N, Batalla MAP, Archambault P, Levin MF.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2019 Feb;33(2):96-111. doi: 10.1177/1545968319826053. Epub 2019 Feb 1.
Effectiveness of botulinum toxin treatment for upper limb spasticity after stroke over different ICF domains: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Andringa A, van de Port I, van Wegen E, Ket J, Meskers C, Kwakkel G.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Feb 20. pii: S0003-9993(19)30107-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.01.016. [Epub ahead of print]
Does resting motor threshold predict motor hand recovery after stroke?
Rosso C, Lamy JC.
Front Neurol. 2018 Nov 29;9:1020. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2018.01020. eCollection 2018.
Effectiveness of static stretching positioning on post-stroke upper-limb spasticity and mobility: Systematic review with meta-analysis.
Salazar AP, Pinto C, Ruschel Mossi JV, Figueiro B, Lukrafka JL, Pagnussat AS.
Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Dec 22. pii: S1877-0657(18)31497-0. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.11.004. [Epub ahead of print]
Outcome measurement of hand function following mirror therapy for stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review.
Cantero-Téllez R, Naughton N, Algar L, Valdes K.
J Hand Ther. 2019 Apr - Jun;32(2):277-291.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.01.009. Epub 2018 Mar 1.
An overview of robotic/mechanical devices for post-stroke thumb rehabilitation.
Suarez-Escobar M, Rendon-Velez E.
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2018 Oct;13(7):683-703. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1425746. Epub 2018 Jan 15.
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for spasticity post stroke.
McIntyre A, Mirkowski M, Thompson S, Burhan AM, Miller T, Teasell R.
PM R. 2018 Mar;10(3):293-302. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.10.001. Epub 2017 Oct 16.
Somatosensory stimulation to improve hand and upper limb function after stroke-a systematic review with meta-analyses.
Grant VM, Gibson A, Shields N.
Top Stroke Rehabil. 2018 Mar;25(2):150-160. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2017.1389054. Epub 2017 Oct 20.
Traditional manual acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy for shoulder hand syndrome after stroke within the Chinese healthcare system: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Peng L, Zhang C, Zhou L, Zuo HX, He XK, Niu YM.
Clin Rehabil. 2018 Apr;32(4):429-439. doi: 10.1177/0269215517729528. Epub 2017 Sep 13.
Mirror therapy for motor function of the upper extremity in patients with stroke: A meta-analysis.
Zeng W, Guo Y, Wu G, Liu X, Fang Q.
J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan 10;50(1):8-15. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2287.
Systematic review of mirror therapy compared with conventional rehabilitation in upper extremity function in stroke survivors.
Pérez-Cruzado D, Merchán-Baeza JA, González-Sánchez M, Cuesta-Vargas AI.
Aust Occup Ther J. 2017 Apr;64(2):91-112. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12342. Epub 2016 Dec 29
Effects of robot-assisted therapy for the upper limb after stroke.
Veerbeek JM, Langbroek-Amersfoort AC, van Wegen EE, Meskers CG, Kwakkel G.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2017 Feb;31(2):107-121. doi: 10.1177/1545968316666957. Epub 2016 Sep 24.
Interactive wearable systems for upper body rehabilitation: a systematic review.
Wang Q, Markopoulos P, Yu B, Chen W, Timmermans A.
J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2017 Mar 11;14(1):20. doi: 10.1186/s12984-017-0229-y.
Upper limb outcome measures used in stroke rehabilitation studies: a systematic literature review.
Santisteban L, Térémetz M, Bleton JP, Baron JC, Maier MA, Lindberg PG.
PLoS One. 2016 May 6;11(5):e0154792. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154792. eCollection 2016.
Systematic literature review of abobotulinumtoxinA in clinical trials for adult upper limb spasticity.
Dashtipour K, Chen JJ, Walker HW, Lee MY.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar;94(3):229-38. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000208.
How do somatosensory deficits in the arm and hand relate to upper limb impairment, activity, and participation problems after stroke? A systematic review.
Meyer S, Karttunen AH, Thijs V, Feys H, Verheyden G.
Phys Ther. 2014 Sep;94(9):1220-31. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130271. Epub 2014 Apr 24.
Upper limb casting in stroke rehabilitation: rationale, options, and techniques.
Flinn SR, Craven K.
Top Stroke Rehabil. 2014 Jul-Aug;21(4):296-302. doi: 10.1310/tsr2104-296.
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on hand function recovery and excitability of the motor cortex after stroke: a meta-analysis.
Le Q, Qu Y, Tao Y, Zhu S.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 May;93(5):422-30. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000027.
OnabotulinumtoxinA muscle injection patterns in adult spasticity: a systematic literature review.
Nalysnyk L, Papapetropoulos S, Rotella P, Simeone JC, Alter KE, Esquenazi A.
BMC Neurol. 2013 Sep 8;13:118. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-13-118.
Treatment with botulinum toxin improves upper-extremity function post stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Foley N, Pereira S, Salter K, Fernandez MM, Speechley M, Sequeira K, Miller T, Teasell R.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 May;94(5):977-89. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.12.006. Epub 2012 Dec 19.
Motor training programs of arm and hand in patients with MS according to different levels of the ICF: a systematic review.
Spooren AI, Timmermans AA, Seelen HA.
BMC Neurol. 2012 Jul 2;12:49. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-12-49.
Robot-mediated upper limb physiotherapy: review and recommendations for future clinical trials.
Péter O, Fazekas G, Zsiga K, Dénes Z.
Int J Rehabil Res. 2011 Sep;34(3):196-202. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e328346e8ad.
Constraint-induced movement therapy for rehabilitation of arm dysfunction after stroke in adults: an evidence-based analysis.
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Health Quality Ontario.
Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2011;11(6):1-58. Epub 2011 Nov 1.
The effect of upper limb orthotics after stroke: a systematic review.
Tyson SF, Kent RM.
NeuroRehabilitation. 2011;28(1):29-36. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2011-0629.
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