Hearing and Visual Impairment in Children with Cerebral Palsy, A Study in Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a diagnostic term used to describe a group of motor syndromes resulting from disorders of early brain development. CP remains unexplained in most cases and is typically diagnosed outside the neonatal period. Visual impairment decreases the quality of life and hearing impairment hampers linguistic development. This study aimed to observe the visual and hearing impairment of children with cerebral palsy associated with developmental disabilities. Material & Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational descriptive study carried out in the department of Paediatric Neurology CMH Dhaka from March 2018 to February 2022. The participants (N=120) were from birth to 12 years of age. Detailed information was obtained in each case according to protocol. The pediatric neurologist based on the study definition crosschecked the diagnosis. The hearing assessment was done with the help of an Otolaryngologist in the department of Otolaryngology and the ophthalmological evaluation was done with the help of an ophthalmologist of the department of ophthalmology of CMH Dhaka. Hearing impairment, Ophthalmological motor disturbance, and developmental disabilities were correlated. A convenience sampling technique was used in this study. Relevant data were collected from hospital records. All the information was recorded in the fixed protocol. Collected data were classified, edited, coded, and entered into the computer for statistical analysis by using SPSS 2021. Results: In this study, among the 120 children with CP, the mean age of the study was 5.57(SD±3.89) age range of 2-12 years Males were 82(68%) and females were 38(32%), male-female ratio (sex M: F 2.15: 1). Spastic quadriplegia constitutes the predominant group 59(49%), followed by Spastic diplegia 21(18%), Spastic hemiplegia 20(17.5%), dyskinetic CP 09(8%), 7(6%) were mixed CP and 4(3%) were hypotonic CP. Hearing impairment was found in 87 (72%) cases and visual impairment was detected in 92(76%). Among them, the child with Spastic Quadriplegic (83%) and diplegic CP (62%) children had a hearing impairment. Regarding vision, no fix and follow were observed in 69(57%) cases. Among the studied CP child (n=120) 16 children (13.33%) had normal eye finding and 104 (86%) had abnormal eye findings. Refractive error (32.5%) and Squint (19%) were the most common ocular defect among studied patients. Other ocular defect were nystagmus(10%), optic atrophy(12.5%), microphthalmia(10%), corneal opacity(3%), optic hypoplasia(4.1%), cataract(2.5%), pigmentary retinopathy(5%), retro-lental fibroplasias(3.3%) and ptosis(2.5%). In children with hypotonic (athetoid) and mixed CP, almost all (11 of 11) children had visual impairment. Spastic quadriplegic CP children (80%) and Spastic diplegic CP children (90%) had one or more domains of visual impairment. Conclusion: Cerebral Palsy is a non-progressive various form of neurological disorder in children. Early visual screening and hearing assessment can help CP children to minimize mental retardation, learning difficulties, and speech delay.

The curative effect of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture on hemiplegia after stroke and its influence on nerve function and limb function / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective:To explore the application of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture in patients with hemiplegia after stroke.Methods:Randomized controlled trial. A total of 70 patients who met the inclusion criteria for post-stroke hemiplegia in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were divided into two groups, with 35 cases in each group, according to the random number table. The control group was given conventional treatment combined with rehabilitation exercise therapy, and the observation group was given Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture on the basis of the above, and both groups were treated continuously for 1 month. Compare of the two groups Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Activity of Daily Living (ADL) score; Brunnstrom stage method was used to assess the patient's motor ability, and Holden walking function grade was used to assess the patient's walking ability. The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time(TT), and serum fibrinogen (FIB), D-dimer (D-D), plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) levels were observed by ELISA. Adverse events were recorded and clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rates of the observation group and the control group were 97.14% (34/35) and 77.14% (27/35), respectively, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=6.25, P=0.012). After treatment, the scores of FMA and ADL in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( t values were 9.23 and 9.54, respectively, P<0.01), the MAS and NIHSS scores were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 10.23 and 11.97, respectively, P<0.01). After treatment, the distribution of patients in Brunnstrom stage Ⅴ and Ⅵand Holden functional walking stage Ⅳ and Ⅴ in the observation group was significantly higher than those in the control group ( χ2 values were 11.96 and 11.27, respectively, P<0.05). After treatment, APTT, PT and TT in the observation group were significantly longer than those in the control group ( t values were 10.37, 13.57 and 6.54, respectively, P<0.01); serum FIB, D-D and PAI-1 levels were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 12.85, 11.94 and 27.39, respectively, P<0.01). No adverse reactions occurred in both groups. Conclusion:The treatment of post-stroke hemiplegia with Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture can improve the effect of clinical treatment and the ability of daily life, neurological function, limb function, movement and walking ability, and stabilize the clotting state.

Clinical study of Qixian Tongluo Prescription fumigation on nerve function and rehabilitation effect in patients with hemiplegia after cerebral infarction with qi-deficiency blood stasis syndrome / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of Qixian Tongluo Prescription fumigation on nerve function and rehabilitation effect in patients with hemiplegia after cerebral infarction of qi-deficiency blood stasis syndrome.Methods:Randomized controlled trial. Sixty-eight patients with hemiplegia after cerebral infarction of qi-deficiency blood stasis syndrome in the hospital were enrolled between October 2020 and December 2021. According to random odd-even numbering method, participants were divided into the control group (routine western medicine) and the observation group (Qixian Tongluo Prescription fumigation on basis of control group), 34 in each group. All were continuously treated for 8 weeks. TCM syndromes were scored before and after treatment. The severity of neurological impairment was evaluated by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The severity of limb movement disorder was evaluated by Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA). The levels of central nervous specific protein (S-100β), neuron-specific enolase (NSE), endothelin (ET), nitric oxide (NO), C-reactive protein (CRP) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were detected by ELISA. The clinical response rate was assessed.Results:There were significant differences in total response rate between the observation group and the control group [94.12% (32/34) vs. 76.47% (26/34); χ2=4.22, P=0.040]. After treatment, scores of hemiplegia, shortness of breath, palpitation and limbs swelling in observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=3.44, 2.37, 2.72, 3.89, P<0.05 or P<0.01), NIHSS score was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=6.56, P<0.01), and FMA scores of upper and lower limbs were significantly higher than those in the control group ( t=2.17, 2.78, P<0.05). After treatment, levels of serum S-100β [(0.69±0.27) μg/L vs. (0.85±0.36) μg/L, t=2.07], NSE [(8.36±3.69) μg/L vs. (11.34±4.93) μg/L, t=2.82] and ET [(53.16±12.12) ng/L vs. (61.25±11.31) ng/L, t=2.85] in observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01), while NO [(82.26±14.53) μmol/L vs. (70.16±12.27) μmol/L, t=3.71] was significantly higher than that of the observation group ( P<0.01). The level of serum CRP in observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=2.74, P<0.01), and SOD activity was significantly higher than that of the control group ( t=2.49, P<0.05). Conclusion:Qixian Tongluo Prescription fumigation can promote the recovery of nerve function and vascular endothelial function in patients with hemiplegia after cerebral infarction, improve limb disorders and clinical effect.

Correlation between knee hyperextension gait and lower limb muscle activation in stroke patients with hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo explore the correlation among knee hyperextension angle, lower limb joints kinematics parameters and the activation of main muscles of lower limb in stroke hemiplegic patients with knee hyperextension during walking. MethodsFrom August, 2020 to September, 2021, 24 stroke hemiplegic patients with knee hyperextension and 24 healthy subjects matched with sex, age, height and body mass with knee hyperextension were analyzed with three-dimensional gait analysis system and the wireless surface electromyography acquisition system, to record the range of motion of pelvis, hip, knee and ankle joints in sagittal plane, and the activation of bilateral gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus medialis and gastrocnemius medialis. ResultsAs the maximum of knee hyperextension, range of motion of the joints in sagittal plane and the activation of the muscles were different between the patients and the healthy subjects during the single-support phase of walking (|t| > 3.080, P < 0.01), and the maximum of knee hyperextension correlated with the activation of gluteus maximus in the patients (r = -0.532, P < 0.01), and the range of motion of ankle plantar flexion in both the patients and the healthy subjects (r > 0.686, P < 0.001). ConclusionThe correction for knee hyperextension gait in stroke hemiplegic patients may not only need to pay attention to knee joint control, but also need further treatment of ankle control and hip muscle function.

Assessment of motor function in individuals with hemiplegia post-stroke / Evaluación de la función motriz en hemipléjicos posaccidente cerebrovascular / Avaliação da função motora em hemiplégicos pós-acidente vascular encefálico

ABSTRACT This study aims to compare the performance of the sit-to-stand test and walking speed in individuals with chronic hemiplegia post-stroke and a control group (CG). Moreover, we will investigate whether lower limb resistance, measured based on the sit-to-stand test, is related to walking speed in individuals with chronic hemiplegia and a CG. Finally, we will verify if there are intra-group differences for the tests by dividing the hemiplegia group (HG) according to motor and sensorimotor function assessment classification. A cross-sectional design was used among a group with chronic hemiplegia (n=28) and a healthy CG (n=22). The HG was classified by the Fugl-Meyer scale, and both groups were evaluated using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. The walking speed was calculated using a 3D kinematics system. Lower limb resistance among HG differed significantly from the CG, as well as walking speed. We found a strong correlation between the tests (ρ=0.773; p<0.001). No differences were found for the sit-to-stand tests and walking speed when dividing the HG into individuals with greater or lesser motor and sensory impairment, using the Fugl-Meyer scale. Therefore, individuals with hemiplegia, regardless of having a more pronounced classification of motor and sensory impairment on the Fugl-Meyer scale, showed lower limb resistance and lower walking speed compared with individuals without hemiplegia post-stroke.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio es comparar el desempeño del test de levantarse y sentarse y la velocidad de marcha en individuos con hemiplejía crónica debido a accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) y un grupo control (GC). Además, se investigará si existe asociación entre la resistencia de los miembros inferiores, medida desde el test de levantarse y sentarse, y la velocidad de marcha en individuos con hemiplejía crónica y un GC. Por último, se verificará si existen diferencias intragrupales en las pruebas al dividir el grupo hemiplejía (GH) según la clasificación de evaluación de deterioro motor y sensorial. El método utilizado fue el transversal en un grupo con hemiplejía crónica (n=28) y un GC sin ninguna patología (n=22). El GH se clasificó mediante la escala de Fugl-Meyer, y ambos grupos se evaluaron mediante el test de levantarse y sentarse de un minuto. La velocidad de marcha se calculó mediante el sistema cinemático tridimensional. Entre los resultados obtenidos, se observó que la resistencia de los miembros inferiores entre GH difería significativamente del GC, así como la velocidad de marcha. Se demostró una fuerte correlación entre las pruebas (ρ=0,773; p<0,001). No se encontraron diferencias en las pruebas de levantarse y sentarse y la velocidad de la marcha al dividir el GH en individuos con mayor o menor deterioro motor y sensorial, utilizando la escala de Fugl-Meyer. Por lo tanto, las personas con hemiplejía, independientemente de tener un mayor deterioro motor y sensorial según la escala de Fugl-Meyer, tuvieron una menor resistencia de las extremidades inferiores y una menor velocidad de marcha en comparación con las personas sin hemiplejía pos-ACV.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo é comparar os desempenhos no teste de sentar e levantar e a velocidade de caminhada de indivíduos com hemiplegia crônica decorrente de acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) e um grupo-controle (GC). Além disso, será investigado se existe associação entre a resistência de membros inferiores, mensurada a partir do teste de sentar e levantar, e a velocidade de caminhada em indivíduos com hemiplegia crônica e um GC. Por fim, será verificado se existem diferenças intragrupo para os testes ao dividir o grupo hemiplegia (GH) de acordo com a classificação de avaliação do comprometimento motor e sensorial. O método utilizado foi o delineamento transversal entre um grupo com hemiplegia crônica (n=28) e um GC sem nenhuma patologia (n=22). O GH foi classificado a partir da escala de Fugl-Meyer, e ambos os grupos foram avaliados por meio do teste de sentar e levantar de um minuto. A velocidade de caminhada foi calculada a partir de um sistema de cinemetria tridimensional. Entre os resultados obtidos, foi percebido que a resistência de membros inferiores do GH diferiu significativamente do GC, assim como a velocidade de caminhada. Foi demonstrada uma correlação forte entre os testes (ρ=0,773; p<0,001). Não foram encontradas diferenças nos testes de sentar e levantar e velocidade de caminhada ao dividir o GH em indivíduos com maior ou menor comprometimento motor e sensorial, com a escala de Fugl-Meyer. Portanto, indivíduos com hemiplegia, independentemente de ter uma classificação de comprometimento motor e sensorial mais acentuada na escala de Fugl-Meyer, apresentaram menor resistência de membros inferiores e menor velocidade de caminhada comparados com indivíduos sem hemiplegia pós-AVE.

Nursing influences on motor function recovery in patients on post stroke hemiplegia / Influências da enfermagem na recuperação da função motora em pacientes com hemiplegia pós-ave / Influencias de la enfermería en la recuperación de la función motora en pacientes con hemiplejia post ictus

ABSTRACT Introduction: The motor function of the lower limbs is of great importance for the recovery of hemiplegics post stroke. Objective: Study the influence of nursing during motor rehabilitation on the recovery of lower limb motor function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Methods: In this study, the 28 patients were treated with nursing intervention for motor rehabilitation in the experimental group, while the control group was treated only with a conventional rehabilitation program, and the results were compared before and after the experiment. Results: After eight weeks of the experiment, the FMA-LE scale score in the experimental group increased from 19.65 to 30.51; the TUGT assessment score increased from 38.45s to 28.61s; the FAC rating test was upgraded from 1.86 to 2.98. The maximum weight percentage on the hemiplegic side increased from 27.54±10.14% to 79.51±7.52%; the fastest 5m return speed increased from 0.22±0.03m/s to 0.54±0.07m/s. The improvement effect was less evident in the control group. Conclusion: Rehabilitation nursing promotes a positive effect on improving lower limb motor function in hemiplegic patients. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução: A função motora dos membros inferiores é de grande importância para a recuperação de hemiplégicos pós-acidente vascular encefálico. Objetivo: Estudar a influência da enfermagem durante a reabilitação motora na recuperação da função motora dos membros inferiores em pacientes com hemiplegia após o acidente vascular encefálico. Métodos: Neste estudo, os 28 pacientes foram tratados com intervenção de enfermagem para reabilitação motora no grupo experimental, enquanto o grupo controle foi tratado apenas com um programa de reabilitação convencional, sendo que os resultados foram comparados antes e depois do experimento. Resultados: Após 8 semanas do experimento, a pontuação da escala FMA-LE no grupo experimental aumentou de 19,65 para 30,51; a pontuação da avaliação TUGT aumentou de 38,45s para 28,61s; o teste de classificação FAC foi atualizado de 1,86 para 2,98. A porcentagem máxima de peso do lado hemiplégico passou de 27,54±10,14% para 79,51±7,52%; a velocidade de retorno mais rápida de 5m passou de 0,22±0,03m/s para 0,54±0,07m/s. O efeito de melhoria foi menos evidente no grupo controle. Conclusão: O trabalho de enfermagem de reabilitação tem um efeito positivo na melhoria da função motora dos membros inferiores em pacientes com hemiplegia. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: La función motora de los miembros inferiores es de gran importancia para la recuperación de los hemipléjicos post ictus. Objetivo: Estudiar la influencia de la enfermería durante la rehabilitación motora en la recuperación de la función motora de los miembros inferiores en pacientes con hemiplejia post ictus. Métodos: En este estudio, los 28 pacientes fueron tratados con intervención de enfermería para la rehabilitación motora en el grupo experimental, mientras que el grupo de control fue tratado sólo con un programa de rehabilitación convencional, y se compararon los resultados antes y después del experimento. Resultados: Tras 8 semanas de experimento, la puntuación de la escala FMA-LE en el grupo experimental aumentó de 19,65 a 30,51; la puntuación de la evaluación TUGT aumentó de 38,45s a 28,61s; la prueba de valoración FAC se mejoró de 1,86 a 2,98. El porcentaje de peso máximo en el lado hemipléjico aumentó de 27,54±10,14% a 79,51±7,52%; la velocidad de retorno más rápida de 5m aumentó de 0,22±0,03m/s a 0,54±0,07m/s. El efecto de mejora fue menos evidente en el grupo de control. Conclusión: El trabajo de enfermería de rehabilitación tiene un efecto positivo en la mejora de la función motora de las extremidades inferiores en pacientes con hemiplejia. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Effect of repetitive facilitative exercise on hand function of stroke patients with hemiplegic during recovery period / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE) on the hand function of stroke patients with hemiplegia during recovery period. MethodsFrom January to December, 2022, 80 stroke patients with hemiplegia following hand dysfunction during recovery period in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and experimental group (n = 40). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, the control group added functional occupational therapy, and the experimental group added RFE, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function (STEF) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsOne case dropped down in the experimental group. After treatment, all the scores increased in both groups (|t| > 12.698, P < 0.001), and were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.302, P < 0.05). ConclusionRFE could promote the recovery of hand function and activities of daily living in patients with hemiplegia during stroke recovery period.

Effect of orthopedic elastic bandages on gait symmetry and walking ability in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo investigate the short-term efficacy of orthopedic elastic bandages on gait symmetry and walking ability in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. MethodsFrom June, 2020 to June, 2023, 31 children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy from Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 15) and experimental group (n = 16). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, while the control group received routine walking training, and the experimental group wore an orthopedic elastic bandage for walking training, for four weeks. The indexes of gait symmetry of foot deviation angle ratio (affected/healthy), step length ratio (affected/healthy), gait line ratio (affected/healthy) and standing stage ratio (affected percentage/healthy percentage) were calculated before and after training, and they were measured step width and the optional and maximum walking speed of 10-meter walk test (10MWT). ResultsOne case dropped off in the experimental group. After training, the foot deviation ratio, step length ratio, gait line ratio, and standing stage ratio improved in both groups (|t| > 2.434, P < 0.05), and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.230, P < 0.05); while the optional and maximum walking speed of 10MWT improved in both groups (|t| > 9.186, P < 0.001), and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.278, P < 0.05). ConclusionWearing orthopedic elastic bandages during rehabilitation can promote the gait symmetry and walking ability of children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Effect of hyperbaric oxygen combined with dynamic scalp acupuncture on motor function for stroke patients with hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen combined with dynamic scalp acupuncture on motor function for stroke patients with hemiplegia, and compare the effect of dynamic scalp acupuncture inside or outside hyperbaric oxygen chamber. MethodsFrom January, 2021 to June, 2022, 72 stroke inpatients with hemiplegia in Fuyang People's Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 24), combination group 1 (n = 24) and combination group 2 (n = 24). All the patients received routine treatment, while the control group received dynamic scalp acupuncture, the combination group 1 received hyperbaric oxygen and dynamic scalp acupuncture outside the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and the combination group 2 received hyperbaric oxygen and dynamic scalp acupuncture inside the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, for four weeks. They were assessed with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), modified Barthel Index (MBI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) before and after treatment. The rest pulse oximetry saturation (SpO2)，the lowest SpO2 (SpO2L) and the variation of SpO2 (ΔSpO2) were measured in the first and last treatment. ResultsThe scores of NHISS, MBI, BBS and FMA increased in all the groups after treatment (|t| > 7.681, P < 0.001), and they were more in both the combination group 1 and the combination group 2 than in the control group (P < 0.05). During the first and last treatment, the rest SpO2 and SpO2L increased in the combination group 2 compared with the control group and the combination group 1 (P < 0.05), while ΔSpO2 decreased (P < 0.05); and SpO2L increased in the combination group 1 compared with the control group during the last treatment. ConclusionThe combination of hyperbaric oxygen and dynamic scalp acupuncture can significantly improve motor function and oxygen-carrying capacity in stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Effects of horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina therapy on static balance function in patients with stroke / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To observe the effect of horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)therapy on static balance function in patients with stroke.Methods:A total of 176 stroke patients were enrolled as the study subjects and divided into four groups by the random number table method,namely horse-riding squat+Tuina group,horse-riding squat group,Tuina group,and control group,with 44 cases in each group.The control group was treated with rehabilitation balance training.The horse-riding squat+Tuina group,horse-riding squat group,and Tuina group were treated with additional horse-riding squat exercise plus Tuina,horse-riding squat exercise,and Tuina treatment,respectively.Four weeks of treatment was regarded as one treatment course.After 1 treatment course,the balance function of the four groups was compared.Results:After treatment,the ellipse area of motion and the length of motion in all four groups were reduced,and the intra-group differences were all statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the ellipse area of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group and the horse-riding squat group was larger than that in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the ellipse area of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group was larger than that in the Tuina group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The difference in the length of motion before and after treatment in the horse-riding squat+Tuina group,the horse-riding squat group,and the Tuina group was greater than that in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the pairwise comparison between the horse-riding squat+Tuina group,the horse-riding squat group,and the Tuina group(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Horse-riding squat exercise plus Governor Vessel-regulating Tuina therapy can effectively improve the static balance function in patients with stroke.Training the affected lower limb weight-bearing exercise,adjusting the center of gravity distribution,and promoting the mutual balance and coordination between muscle groups may be the mechanism of improving the static balance function.

Dual-task treadmill training improves the motor functioning of children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To explore any effect of the single- and dual-task treadmill training on the functioning of children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.Methods:Fifty children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy were randomly divided into a single-task treadmill training group (the control group, n=25) and a dual-task treadmill training group (the observation group, n=25). All of the children also received routine rehabilitation training, and the control and observation groups also conducted single- and dual-task treadmill training in addition to the routine rehabilitation training, respectively. Before and after 2 months of treatment, each child′s gross motor functioning was quantified using sections D (standing) and E (walking, running and jumping) of the Gross Motor Function Measurement-88 (GMFM-88) instrument. Balance was quantified using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and walking mobility was quantified using a 1 minute walking test (1MWT). Modified and dual task Timed Up and Go (mTUG) tests and dual-task effects (DTE) tests were also administered. Results:There were no significant differences in average test scores between the two groups before the treatment. After the treatment significant improvement was observed in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of average GMFM-88, PBS and 1MWT scores, but significantly greater improvement was observed in the average dual-task mTUG and DTE results of the observation group.Conclusion:Both single- and dual-task treadmill training are effective supplements to routine rehabilitation training for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Dual-task treadmill training is more effective than the single-task version.

Investigation on oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior of hemiplegic patients / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo investigate and analyze the knowledge, attitude and behavior of oral health for hemiplegic patients. MethodsFrom August 15 to September 15, 2019, patients with hemiplegia caused by central nervous system damages such as stroke and traumatic brain injury in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were investigated their demographic information, oral health behavior, oral health knowledge, oral health attitude and utilization of oral health services through paper questionnaires. ResultsA total of 200 questionnaires were sent out and 184 valid questionnaires were collected. There were 103 patients with good brushing habits, and the highest proportion was in independent walkers (χ2 = 6.564，P = 0.038). The average score of oral health knowledge was 5.3, and the average accuracy of oral health knowledge was 75.7%. The average score of oral health attitude was 3.3, and the average positive attitude was 81.8%. Both the knowledge and attuite scores were not significant in different characteristics (Z < 5.299, P > 0.05). There were 59 patients visiting institute of stomatology in past twelve months, and there was no significant difference among genders and travel modes (χ2 < 4.707, P > 0.05). ConclusionThe brushing habits is well in independent walkers. The oral health knowledge and attitude of hemiplegia patients need to be improved, and the utilization of oral health services is low.

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb motor function of patients with stroke / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on motor function of upper limbs of stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsFrom October, 2020 to October, 2021, 65 patients from Wuhan No.1 Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 32) and observation group (n = 33). All the patients received routine rehabilitation and mirror therapy, and the observation group received tDCS in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsThe scores of FMA-UE, ARAT and MBI improved in the both groups after treatment (|t| > 10.455, Z = -2.793, P < 0.001), and all the scores were better in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 4.152, Z = -2.045, P < 0.05). ConclusionThe combination of tDCS can effectively promote the recovery of upper limb motor function of stroke patients.

INFLUENCE OF GENDER IN HEMIPLEGIC GAIT - A KINEMATIC ANALYSIS

Background: Gait is considered as a factor of high quality in?uencing rehabilitation and quality of life. Hemiplegics show asymmetric gait pattern and return of walking ability is an important indicator of successful rehabilitation. Gender based differences exist in hemiplegic gait. This can impact the outcome of rehabilitation. Though gait analyses have been carried out in different settings, there are very little studies regarding the in?uence of gender in gait in hemiplegia. Hence our study, comparing the kinematics of hip, knee and ankle of the hemiplegic limb is carried out. Aims and Objectives: The objective of the study is a comparison of gait analysis parameters of stroke survivors based on gender using Instrumental Gait Analysis (IGA) system. The present study is the outcome of an observational study Methods: conducted in the Gait Laboratory of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College Kottayam. 100 subjects were selected for the study ful?lling the inclusion criteria. ISen3.08 system and STT-IWS sensors were used to carry out the Gait analysis and kinematic data was collected. Quantitative data was analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis. Qualitative data was expressed as frequency and percentage. The mid stance knee and ankle and terminal stance Results: knee were statistically signi?cant. In mid stance, mean knee angle in males was -1.90 whereas in females it was 0.26. In terminal stance, males showed 9.08 and females 12.28. The ankle in midstance showed a value of -0.33 in males and 1.30 in females. This study con?rms that there are gender based variations in the angular kinematic parameters in Conclusion: hemiplegic gait. Females are more severely affected in various phases of gait cycle with signi?cant involvement in the mid stance and terminal stance phases

Descripción de la discapacidad y sus determinantes en personas con hemiparesia/hemiplejia del suroccidente de Colombia / Description of disability and its determinants in people with hemiparesia/hemiplegia in southwestern of Colombia / Descrição da deficiência e seus determinantes em pessoas com hemiparesia/hemiplegia do sul ocidente da Colômbia

Resumen Objetivo: el propósito del estudio fue conocer el grado de discapacidad y sus determinantes socioeconómicos, clínicos y de acceso a los servicios de salud y rehabilitación en personas con hemiplejía o hemiparesia en la ciudad de Popayán, Cauca. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal. Participaron 52 personas mayores de edad, con hemiplejia o hemiparesia. Se aplicó el cuestionario de evaluación de la discapacidad WHODAS 2.0. Resultados: El 100 % de las personas estudiadas tiene discapacidad, el promedio total de discapacidad fue de 44,7 %, correspondiente a discapacidad moderada. Los participantes mostraron dificultades en todos los dominios de funcionamiento, con dificultad moderada en los dominios cognición, cuidado personal, actividades cotidianas y dificultad severa para movilidad y participación. Conclusión: la hemiparesia y hemiplejia provocan discapacidad en diferentes grados de severidad, determinada por el estado patológico y la interacción e influencia de múltiples factores socioeconómicos, clínicos y de acceso a los servicios de salud y rehabilitación.

Abstract Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the degree of disability and its socioeconomic and clinical determinants as well as the access to health and rehabilitation services in people with hemiplegia or hemiparesis in the city of Popayán, Cauca, Colombia. Methodology: descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 52 people of legal age, with a diagnosis of hemiplegia or hemiparesis. The WHODAS 2.0 disability assessment questionnaire was applied. Results: A hundred percent of the people studied had a disability, and the disability average total was 44.7%, corresponding to moderate disability. The participants showed difficulties in all domains of functioning, with moderate difficulty in the cognition, personal care and daily activities domains, and severe difficulty with mobility and participation. Conclusions: Hemiparesis and hemiplegia cause disability in different degrees of severity determined by the pathological state and the interaction and the influence of multiple socioeconomic, clinical factors and access to health and rehabilitation services.

Resumo Objetivo: o propósito do estudo foi conhecer o grau de deficiência e seus determinantes socioeconômicos, clínicos e de aceso aos serviços de saúde e reabilitação em pessoas com hemiplegia ou hemiparesia na cidade de Popayán, Cauca. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, correlacional e transversal. Participaram 52 pessoas maiores de idade, com hemiplegia ou hemiparesia. Aplicou-se o questionário de avaliação da deferência WHODAS 2.0. Resultados: O 100 % das pessoas estudadas tem deficiência, a média total de deficiência foi de 44,7 %, correspondente à deficiência moderada. Os participantes amostraram dificuldades em todos os domínios de funcionamento, com dificuldade moderada nos domínios cognição, cuidado pessoal, atividades cotidianas e dificuldade severa para mobilidade e participação. Conclusão: a hemiparesia e hemiplegia provocam deficiência em diferentes graus de severidade, determinada pelo estado patológico e a interação e influência de múltiplos fatores socioeconômicos, clínicos e de aceso aos serviços de saúde e reabilitação.

Análisis biocinemático de la marcha en pacientes con hemiplejia / Análise biocinética da marcha em pacientes com hemiplegia / Biokinematic analysis of gait in patients with hemiplegia

RESUMEN Introducción: Se realizó un análisis biocinemático de la marcha en pacientes con hemiplejia, que es la parálisis de un hemicuerpo, reconocida en el contexto de las ciencias médicas y de la cultura física terapéutica como síndrome hemipléjico. Objetivo: Consistió en determinar las modificaciones biocinemáticas que se manifiestan en la marcha de los pacientes con hemiplejia del área de salud "Pedro Díaz Coello" de Holguín. Materiales y métodos: La muestra estuvo constituida por cinco pacientes que recibieron atención sistemática en la sala de rehabilitación del área de salud del policlínico" Pedro Díaz Coello" del municipio de Holguín. Las entrevistas realizadas a personal médico y de rehabilitación física que trabaja en el área de salud, a investigadores de la Facultad de Cultura Física y Deportes de la Universidad de Holguín, la revisión de documentos normativos sobre el trabajo multidisciplinar y la observación a sesiones de rehabilitación, evidenciaron la necesidad de abordar el tema desde la biomecánica, dada la limitada cuantificación de sus indicadores. Con el objetivo de analizar del comportamiento de los indicadores biocinemáticos de la marcha patológica, se usó la técnica videográfica. Con el software Kinovea, en la versión 0.8.27, se cuantificaron los indicadores controlados. Resultados: Permitió, unido al estudio cualitativo para cada paciente, realizar una comparación de las características de su marcha con el patrón normal y elaborar un grupo de recomendaciones a considerar durante el proceso de rehabilitación física. Conclusiones: Se pudo analizar elcomportamiento de los indicadores biocinem áticos de la marcha hemipléjica en los pacientes estudiados, su comparación con la marcha normal, así como un conjunto de recomendaciones a tener en cuenta en el proceso de rehabilitación

RESUMO Introdução: Foi realizada uma análise biocinética da marcha em pacientes com hemiplegia, que é a paralisia de um hemibody, reconhecida no contexto das ciências médicas e da cultura física terapêutica como síndrome hemiplégica. Objetivo: O objetivo era determinar as modificações biocinéticas que se manifestam na marcha de pacientes com hemiplegia na área de saúde "Pedro Díaz Coello" de Holguín. Materiais e métodos: A amostra consistiu de cinco pacientes que receberam cuidados sistemáticos na sala de reabilitação da área de saúde da policlínica "Pedro Díaz Coello", no município de Holguín. As entrevistas com o pessoal médico e de reabilitação física que trabalha na área da saúde, com pesquisadores da Faculdade de Cultura Física e Esporte da Universidade de Holguín, a revisão de documentos normativos sobre trabalho multidisciplinar e a observação de sessões de reabilitação, mostraram a necessidade de abordar o tema do ponto de vista biomecânico, dada a quantificação limitada de seus indicadores. A fim de analisar o comportamento dos indicadores biocinéticos da marcha patológica, foi utilizada a técnica videográfica. Com o software Kinovea, versão 0.8.27, os indicadores controlados foram quantificados. Resultados: Permitiu, juntamente com o estudo qualitativo para cada paciente, fazer uma comparação das características de sua marcha com o padrão normal e elaborar um grupo de recomendações a serem consideradas durante o processo de reabilitação física. Conclusões: Foi possível analisar o comportamento dos indicadores biocinéticos da marcha hemiplégica nos pacientes estudados, sua comparação com a marcha normal, assim como um conjunto de recomendações a serem levadas em conta no processo de reabilitação.

ABSTRACT Introduction: A biokinematic analysis of gait was performed in patients with hemiplegia, which is the paralysis of one side of the body, recognized in the context of medical sciences and therapeutic physical culture as hemiplegic syndrome. Objective: It consisted of determining the biokinematic modifications that are manifested in the gait of patients with hemiplegia in the "Pedro Díaz Coello" health area of Holguín. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of five patients who received systematic care in the rehabilitation room of the health area of the " Pedro Díaz Coello" polyclinic in the municipality of Holguín. The interviews conducted with medical and physical rehabilitation personnel who work in the health area, with researchers from the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports of the University of Holguín, the review of normative documents on multidisciplinary work and the observation of rehabilitation sessions, showed the need to address the issue from biomechanics, given the limited quantification of its indicators. In order to analyze the behavior of biokinematic indicators of pathological gait, the videographic technique was used. With the Kinovea software, in version 0.8.27, the controlled indicators were quantified. Results: Together with the qualitative study for each patient, it allowed a comparison of the characteristics of their gait with the normal pattern and the elaboration of a group of recommendations to be considered during the physical rehabilitation process. Conclusions: It was possible to analyze the behavior of the biokinematic indicators of hemiplegic gait in the patients studied, their comparison with normal gait, as well as a set of recommendations to be taken into account in the rehabilitation process

Ayurvedic Management of Alternate Hemiplegia of Childhood - A Case Report

Alternate hemiplegia of childhood is a rare condition characterized by recurrent temporary episodes of hemiplegic attacks that affect one or the other side of the body. The clinical manifestations may begin at the neonatal period up to the age of 4 years. The reported prevalence is estimated at 1/100000 in children under 16 years old. There are, as of yet, no specific therapies that are uniformly effective in eliminating the episodes associated with AHC. AHC childhood can be correlated with Ayurvedic concept of Skandagraha. Here a case of 8 year old male child had come to our hospital with recurrent hemiplegic attacks having history of involuntary movements. At the end of 10days of IP treatment which included Panchakarma procedures along with internal medication resulted in 5-10% improvement in the overall effect of therapy. Followed by Shamanachikitsa 30-40% improvement was observed. Hence a humble attempt has been made to explore the case.

Alcohol-induced hemiplegia hypoglycemia in end stage renal disease patient: a case report

Hypoglycemia is one of the problems that often makes patients come to the emergency department. Generally, patients come with complaints of weakness, shaking, cold sweats, decreased consciousness. Hemiplegia is a rare clinical presentation in hypoglycemic patients. A case 44-year-old male comes to the emergency department with symptoms of weakness in the right half of the body and slurred speech noticed when he wakes up. History of drinking alcohol 1 day before. Based on history and physical examination, the patient is suspected of having stroke. Laboratory examination revealed that the patient had severe hypoglycemia. Administration of 50 ml of D40 fluid resulted in significant improvement in symptoms, and within 3 hours the neurological deficit disappeared. The head CT scan results were within normal limits. This case described hemiplegia which is a rare symptom of hypoglycemia, so that blood sugar checks are important in patients with suspected stroke

Effect of exercise on early rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders / Efeito do exercício na reabilitação precoce de pacientes com desordens neurológicas / Efecto del ejercicio en la rehabilitación temprana de pacientes con trastornos neurológicos

ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute cerebral infarction refers to the deficiency of the blood supply to the brain and the damage of tissue function. Objective: To study the effect of exercise training in early rehabilitation of patients with hemiplegia treated in the neurology department. Methods: Ninety-six patients with acute cerebral infarction hemiplegia were studied. According to the order of admission, 96 patients were divided into a control group and an early recovery group, with 48 patients in each group. Results: Before early rehabilitation, there was no statistical significance in NIHSS and FUGL-Meyer scores between the two groups (P > 0.05). After early rehabilitation,the NIHSS score of early rehabilitation group was lower than both its pre-early-rehab score and the control group score, while the FUGL-Meyer score was higher than both its pre-early-rehab and the control group score (P<0.05). Before early rehabilitation, there was no significant difference in the GQOLI-74 score between the two groups (P > 0.05). After early rehabilitation, the GQOLI-74 score was higher in the early rehabilitation group than both its pre-early-rehab score and the control group score (P<0.05). Conclusions: The clinical effect of early rehabilitation training in acute cerebral infarction patients with hemiplegia is significant and can further improve the clinical treatment of patients and their quality of life. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

RESUMO Introdução: O infarto cerebral agudo refere-se à deficiência do fornecimento de sangue para o cérebro e ao dano da função tecidual. Objetivo: Estudar o efeito do treinamento físico na reabilitação precoce de pacientes com hemiplegia tratados no departamento de neurologia. Métodos: Foram estudados 96 pacientes com hemiplegia por infarto cerebral agudo. De acordo com a ordem de admissão, 96 pacientes foram divididos em grupo controle e grupo recuperação precoce, com 48 pacientes em cada grupo. Resultados: Antes da reabilitação precoce, não havia significância estatística nos escores NIHSS e FUGL-Meyer entre os dois grupos (P > 0,05). Depois da reabilitação precoce, o escore NIHSS do grupo reabilitação precoce foi menor do que o escore antes da reabilitação precoce e o escore do grupo controle, enquanto o escore FUGL-Meyer foi maior do que antes da reabilitação precoce e do grupo controle (P < 0,05). Antes da reabilitação precoce, não houve diferença significativa no escore GQOLI-74 entre os dois grupos (P > 0,05). Depois da reabilitação precoce, o escore GQOLI-74 foi maior no grupo reabilitação precoce do que antes da reabilitação precoce e no grupo controle (P < 0,05). Conclusões: O efeito clínico do treinamento de reabilitação precoce em pacientes com infarto cerebral agudo com hemiplegia é significativo e pode melhorar ainda mais o tratamento clínico dos pacientes e sua qualidade de vida. Nível de Evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: El infarto cerebral agudo se refiere a la deficiencia del suministro de sangre al cerebro y al daño de la función del tejido. Objetivo: Estudiar el efecto del entrenamiento físico en la rehabilitación temprana de pacientes con hemiplejia tratados en el departamento de neurología. Métodos: Se estudiaron noventa y seis pacientes con hemiplejia por infarto cerebral agudo. Según el orden de ingreso, se dividieron 96 pacientes en grupo de control y grupo de recuperación temprana, con 48 pacientes en cada grupo. Resultados: Antes de la rehabilitación temprana, no hubo significancia estadística en las puntuaciones de NIHSS y FUGL-Meyer entre los dos grupos (P > 0,05). Después de la rehabilitación temprana, la puntuación NIHSS del grupo de rehabilitación temprana fue menor que la puntuación antes de la rehabilitación temprana y la puntuación del grupo de control, mientras que la puntuación FUGL-Meyer fue mayor que antes de la rehabilitación temprana y el grupo de control (P < 0,05). Antes de la rehabilitación temprana, no hubo diferencias significativas en la puntuación GQOLI-74 entre los dos grupos (P > 0,05). Después de la rehabilitación temprana, la puntuación GQOLI-74 fue mayor en el grupo de rehabilitación temprana que antes de la rehabilitación temprana y en el grupo de control (P < 0,05). Conclusiones: El efecto clínico del entrenamiento de rehabilitación temprana en pacientes con infarto cerebral agudo con hemiplejia es significativo y puede mejorar aún más el tratamiento clínico y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Nivel de Evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Application of MOTOmed in stepped individualized rehabilitation intervention of older adult patients with post-stroke hemiplegia / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the application effects of MOTOmed in stepped individualized rehabilitation intervention of older adult patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods:A total of 130 older adult patients with post-stroke hemiplegia who received treatment in the Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University from June 2019 to June 2021 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to undergo either stepped individualized rehabilitation intervention with MOTOmed training system (observation group, n = 65) or routine rehabilitation intervention (control group, n = 65) for 1 month. Before and after intervention, the Fugl- Meyer Assessment score, Berg Balance Scale score, Functional Ambulation Category scale score, modified Ashworth scale score, and modified Barthel Index, Self-Perceived Burden Scale score, nerve growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin 3 levels were compared between the two groups. Results:After intervention, Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Berg Balance Scale scores in the observation groups were (75.48 ± 6.54) points and (48.55 ± 5.18) points, which were significantly greater than (72.55 ± 6.33) points and (46.50 ± 4.79) points in the control group ( t = 2.59, 2.34, both P < 0.05). Functional Ambulation Category scale score in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(3.22 ± 0.43) points vs. (3.05 ± 0.39) points, t = 2.36, P < 0.05). Modified Ashworth scale score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group [(1.23 ± 0.24) points vs. (1.33 ± 0.26) points, t = 2.27, P < 0.05). Modified Barthel Index score in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(59.32 ± 5.18) points vs. (57.33 ± 4.92) points, t = 2.24, P < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in Self-Perceived Burden Scale score between the two groups ( t = 1.64, P > 0.05). Nerve growth factor level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(12.93 ± 2.31) ng/L vs. (12.06 ± 2.29) ng/L, t = 2.15, P < 0.05]. There were no significant differences in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin 3 levels between the two groups ( t = 0.91, 1.25, both P > 0.05). Conclusion:The stepped individualized rehabilitation intervention with MOTOmed training system can greatly improve the limb function, balance ability, walking ability and self-care ability, reduce muscle tension, and increase nerve growth factor level in older adult patients with post-stroke hemiplegia, which are conducive to the rehabilitation and prognosis of post-stroke hemiplegia.