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Objective To evaluate the effect of surface electromyography (sEMG) applied bilaterally to the limbs in the rehabilitation of motor dysfunction among stroke survivors.Methods Sixty stroke survivors were randomized into a bilateral group (n =30) and a control group (n =30).Both groups received routine rehabilitation for 4 weeks,but the bilateral group accepted additional limb rehabilitation training for the uninjured side.Before and after the intervention,motor function was assessed using sEMG during maximal voluntary contraction of the deltoid,biceps,triceps,rectus femoris,biceps femoris and tibialis anterior muscles.Integrated EMG (iEMG) and root mean square (RMS) values were computed.Results Before the training there was no significant difference in any of the measurements between the two groups.After the training both groups had significantly improved the average strength of their maximum contractions and their average iEMG and RMS values.The bilateral group,though,demonstrated significantly better results than the control group.Conclusion Bilateral limb rehabilitation training is superior to the conventional unilateral procedure in improving the motor function of stroke survivors.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of surface electromyography (sEMG) applied bilaterally to the limbs in the rehabilitation of motor dysfunction among stroke survivors.Methods Sixty stroke survivors were randomized into a bilateral group (n =30) and a control group (n =30).Both groups received routine rehabilitation for 4 weeks,but the bilateral group accepted additional limb rehabilitation training for the uninjured side.Before and after the intervention,motor function was assessed using sEMG during maximal voluntary contraction of the deltoid,biceps,triceps,rectus femoris,biceps femoris and tibialis anterior muscles.Integrated EMG (iEMG) and root mean square (RMS) values were computed.Results Before the training there was no significant difference in any of the measurements between the two groups.After the training both groups had significantly improved the average strength of their maximum contractions and their average iEMG and RMS values.The bilateral group,though,demonstrated significantly better results than the control group.Conclusion Bilateral limb rehabilitation training is superior to the conventional unilateral procedure in improving the motor function of stroke survivors.
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@# Objective To discuss the application of Occupational Functioning Model (OFM) in occupational therapy teaching. Methods The students in grade 2009 and 2010 for their course of Occupational Therapy Clinical Application were included. The former were taught in routine way, and the latter were taught with OFM. They were investigated with questionnaires of satisfaction of course and teaching. Results There were 94.1% of the students felt beneficial in the clinical thinking, 86.3% in the comprehensive quality. There was more in the grade 2010 than 2009 of students reported to be benefited in such as guidance of the occupation mode for the clinical practice, independent thinking, clinical thinking, and the capability of evaluation and plan of systemic rehabilitation (P<0.05). Conclusion OFM may help students to understand occupational therapy deeply, develop the clinical thinking, and improve the comprehensive quality.
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Objective To discuss the application of Occupational Functioning Model (OFM) in occupational therapy teaching. Methods The students in grade 2009 and 2010 for their course of Occupational Therapy Clinical Application were included. The former were taught in routine way, and the latter were taught with OFM. They were investigated with questionnaires of satisfaction of course and teaching. Re-sults There were 94.1%of the students felt beneficial in the clinical thinking, 86.3%in the comprehensive quality. There was more in the grade 2010 than 2009 of students reported to be benefited in such as guidance of the occupation mode for the clinical practice, independent thinking, clinical thinking, and the capability of evaluation and plan of systemic rehabilitation (P<0.05). Conclusion OFM may help stu-dents to understand occupational therapy deeply, develop the clinical thinking, and improve the comprehensive quality.
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Objective To discuss the impact of the pattern of student-autonomous laboratories opening on the experimental teaching of rehabilitation specialty. Methods Laboratories were opened to sophomore students of rehabilitation specialty. Planned opening pattern is em-ployed on students of 2009 class and autonomous opening pattern is used on students of 2010 class. At the end of each term, results of these opening patterns are compared. Results The total opening hours of planned opening pattern were 89 with 755 person-times involved. The ac-cumulated opening hours of autonomous opening pattern were 323 with 2677 person-times involved. Students of the autonomous opening pattern class achieved better academic results than students of planned opening pattern (P<0.05) in 7 major courses. Opening laboratories to students contributed to the improvement of rehabilitation skills, better understanding of the curricular knowledge, the enhancement of prob-lem-analyzing and problem solving abilities, the stimulation of interest in major study and also the fostering of teamwork spirit. And the au-tonomous opening pattern achieved more desirable results (P<0.05). Conclusion The student-autonomous lab opening pattern contributes more to the improvement of students' practical skills, innovative spirit as well as comprehensive clinical rehabilitation abilities.
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@# Objective To investigate the exercises self-management in the old patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods 296 KOA old patients were investigated with the questionnaire and the Self-management Behavior Scale. Results The time spent in stretching/strengthening exercise was (24.22±36.18) min a week. The time spent in aerobic exercise was (136.27±83.21) min a week. Body Mass Index (BMI), the level of education and home address were the main factors related with the exercise behavior. Conclusion The exercises selfmanagement would be improved in the old patients with KOA, with the support of interventions targeted the related factors.