Search Results - "Leo, Antonino"
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The role of virtual reality in improving motor performance as revealed by EEG: a randomized clinical trial
Published in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation (07-06-2017)“…Many studies have demonstrated the usefulness of repetitive task practice by using robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) devices, including Lokomat, for the…”
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Is two better than one? Muscle vibration plus robotic rehabilitation to improve upper limb spasticity and function: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Published in PloS one (03-10-2017)“…Even though robotic rehabilitation is very useful to improve motor function, there is no conclusive evidence on its role in reducing post-stroke spasticity…”
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Robotic gait training in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation: Can virtual reality make the difference? Findings from a randomized controlled trial
Published in Journal of the neurological sciences (15-06-2017)“…Abstract Gait, coordination, and balance may be severely compromised in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), with considerable consequences on the patient's…”
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Robotic gait rehabilitation and substitution devices in neurological disorders: where are we now?
Published in Neurological Sciences (01-04-2016)“…Gait abnormalities following neurological disorders are often disabling, negatively affecting patients’ quality of life. Therefore, regaining of walking is…”
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Effects of cerebellar transcranial alternating current stimulation on motor cortex excitability and motor function
Published in Brain Structure and Function (01-08-2017)“…The cerebellum regulates several motor functions through two main mechanisms, the cerebellum-brain inhibition (CBI) and the motor surround inhibition (MSI)…”
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Does Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation Induce Cerebellum Plasticity? Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Electrophysiological Approach
Published in Brain stimulation (01-05-2016)“…Highlights • Cerebellar tACS can induce significant cortical excitability and behavioral changes. • Cerebellar tACS is a novel and safe approach for…”
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Do post-stroke patients benefit from robotic verticalization? A pilot-study focusing on a novel neurophysiological approach
Published in Restorative neurology and neuroscience (05-10-2015)“…Tilt-table equipped with the dynamic foot-support (ERIGO) and the functional electric stimulation could be a safe and suitable device for stabilization of…”
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Cortical Responsiveness to Nociceptive Stimuli in Patients with Chronic Disorders of Consciousness: Do C-Fiber Laser Evoked Potentials Have a Role?
Published in PloS one (16-12-2015)“…It has been shown that the presence of Aδ-fiber laser evoked potentials (Aδ-LEP) in patients suffering from chronic disorders of consciousness (DOC), such as…”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation induced slow wave activity modification: A possible role in disorder of consciousness differential diagnosis?
Published in Consciousness and cognition (15-12-2015)“…•SWA depends on multiple cortico–thalamo-cortical loops.•Thalamo-cortical loops that are widely disconnected in DOC patients.•Experimental SWA modulation could…”
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Who May Benefit From Armeo Power Treatment? A Neurophysiological Approach to Predict Neurorehabilitation Outcomes
Published in PM & R (01-10-2016)“…Abstract Background The Armeo Power, a rehabilitation exoskeleton that allows early treatment of motor disabilities, provides intelligent arm support in a…”
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Paving the way for a better understanding of the pathophysiology of gait impairment in myotonic dystrophy: a pilot study focusing on muscle networks
Published in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation (18-09-2019)“…A proper rehabilitation program targeting gait is mandatory to maintain the quality of life of patients with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Assuming that…”
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Estimation of the Anaerobic Threshold from Heart Rate Variability in an Incremental Swimming Test
Published in Journal of strength and conditioning research (01-11-2012)“…ABSTRACTDi Michele, R, Gatta, G, Di Leo, A, Cortesi, M, Andina, F, Tam, E, Da Boit, M, and Merni, F. Estimation of the anaerobic threshold from heart rate…”
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Sativex in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis-Related Spasticity: Role of the Corticospinal Modulation
Published in Neural plasticity (01-01-2015)“…Sativex is an emergent treatment option for spasticity in patients affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). This oromucosal spray, acting as a partial agonist at…”
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Spasticity Management: The Current State of Transcranial Neuromodulation
Published in PM & R (01-10-2017)“…Abstract This narrative review aims to provide an objective view of the noninvasive neuromodulation (NINM) protocols available for treating spasticity,…”
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Audiomotor Integration in Minimally Conscious State: Proof of Concept!
Published in Neural plasticity (01-01-2015)“…Patients suffering from chronic disorders of consciousness (DOC) are characterized by profound unawareness and an impairment of large-scale cortical and…”
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Always Release the Stent Inside the Artery
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A Single Session of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Over the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Patients With Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome: Preliminary Results
Published in Neurorehabilitation and neural repair (01-08-2015)“…Background. The level of consciousness is regulated by the activation of the frontal parietal network since a disruption within this interregional cortical…”
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Breakthroughs in the spasticity management: Are non-pharmacological treatments the future?
Published in Journal of clinical neuroscience (01-05-2017)“…Highlights • Spasticity can cause a severe disability and challenge the rehabilitation process. • A successful treatment of spasticity depends on a…”
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Shedding new light on disorders of consciousness diagnosis: The dynamic functional connectivity
Published in Cortex (01-06-2018)“…It has been proposed that awareness may depend on the highly-dynamic functional connectivity of large-scale cortico-thalamo-cortical networks. We investigated…”
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Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Patients with Chronic Disorder of Consciousness: A Possible Way to Cut the Diagnostic Gordian Knot?
Published in Brain topography (01-07-2016)“…Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) is a chronic disorder of consciousness (DOC) characterized by a lack of awareness and purposeful motor behaviors, owing…”
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