OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Neurorehabilitation is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
What’s going on following acute COVID-19? Clinical characteristics of patients in an out-patient rehabilitation program	36
Complex regional pain syndrome: An updated comprehensive review	36
Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in brain plasticity, balance and functional ability in stroke survivors: A randomized controlled trial	28
Functional pain disorders – more than nociplastic pain	28
Five shades of gray: Conceptual and methodological issues around multivariate models of performance validity	26
Effect of trunk stabilization exercise on abdominal muscle thickness, balance and gait abilities of patients with hemiplegic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	23
Effects of aerobic training on physical activity in people with stroke: A randomized controlled trial	23
Effects of innovative hip-knee-ankle interlimb coordinated robot training on ambulation, cardiopulmonary function, depression, and fall confidence in acute hemiplegia	20
Neural plasticity: The substratum of music-based interventions in neurorehabilitation	20
Peripheral neuropathic pain	20
What can virtual reality offer to stroke patients? A narrative review of the literature	19
Recent trends in telerehabilitation of stroke patients: A narrative review	19
Effects of dynamic core-postural chain stabilization on diaphragm movement, abdominal muscle thickness, and postural control in patients with subacute stroke: A randomized control trial	19
Effect of posture control training using virtual reality program on sitting balance and trunk stability in children with cerebral palsy	18
The role of rehabilitation psychology in stroke care described through case examples	17
Functional status and oral health in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A cross-sectional study	17
Development and proof of concept of an immersive virtual reality system to evaluate near and far space neglect in individuals after stroke: A brief report	17
Neurorehabilitation of Persistent Sport-Related Post-Concussion Syndrome	17
Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation improves severe upper limb paresis in early acute phase stroke survivors	17
The effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy for reducing anxiety symptoms following traumatic brain injury: A meta-analysis and systematic review	17
Distance-limited walk tests post-stroke: A systematic review of measurement properties1	16
Flexible lower limb exoskeleton systems: A review	15
Effects of coupling inhibitory and facilitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor recovery in patients following acute cerebral infarction	15
Effect of robot-assisted gait training on motor functions in adolescent and young adult patients with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial	15
Effect of task-oriented circuit training on motor and cognitive performance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	15

Treatment of upper limb spasticity with inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: A randomized placebo-controlled trial	14
Neuropsychological manifestations of long COVID in hospitalized and non-hospitalized Brazilian Patients	14
Artificial neural networks in neurorehabilitation: A scoping review	12
Mild TBI in interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation: Treatment challenges and insights	12
Neurocognitive outcomes in adults following cerebral hypoxia: A systematic literature review	12
Effects of therapeutic instrumental music performance and motor imagery on chronic post-stroke cognition and affect: A randomized controlled trial	12
Effect of robotic exoskeleton gait training during acute stroke on functional ambulation	11
Eccentric training effects for patients with post-stroke hemiparesis on strength and speed gait: A randomized controlled trial	11
Effects of physical therapy interventions on balance ability in people with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review	11
A test of the fear avoidance model to predict chronic pain outcomes in a polytrauma sample	11
Stretch-shortening cycle exercises can efficiently optimize gait-symmetry and balance capabilities in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial	11
Gait robot-assisted rehabilitation in persons with spinal cord injury: A scoping review	10
Motor and non-motor outcomes after a rehabilitation program for patients with Functional Motor Disorders: A prospective, observational cohort study	10
Autonomic dysfunction in adults following mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review	10
Building the bond: Predictors of the alliance in neurorehabilitation	10
Te.M.P.O., an app for using temporal musical mismatch in post-stroke neurorehabilitation: A preliminary randomized controlled study	10
Combined effects of backward treadmill training and botulinum toxin type A therapy on gait and balance in patients with chronic stroke: A pilot, single-blind, randomized controlled trial	9
Fall-related cognition, motor function, functional ability, and depression measures in older adults with dementia	9
Neuropsychology and the dementia spectrum: Differential diagnosis, clinical management, and forensic utility	9
Straighten your back! Self-correction posture and postural balance in “non rehabilitative instructed” multiple sclerosis patients	9
Epidural spinal cord stimulation for motor recovery in spinal cord injury: A systematic review	9
Impact of smart force feedback rehabilitation robot training on upper limb motor function in the subacute stage of stroke	9
Comparison of the effects of treadmill and vibration training in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A randomized controlled trial	9
Robot-assisted gait training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: Implications for clinical practice. A systematic review	9
RehabHand: Oriented-tasks serious games for upper limb rehabilitation by using Leap Motion Controller and target population in spinal cord injury	8
A systematic review of the impact of obesity on stroke inpatient rehabilitation functional outcomes	8
Effects of aerobic cycling training on mobility and functionality of acute stroke subjects: A randomized clinical trial	8
Feasibility of training using full immersion virtual reality video game in young stroke survivor: A case report	8
Testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men during inpatient rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury: Results from a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical pilot study	8
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological rehabilitation interventions in pain management in patients with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Robot-assisted gait training promotes brain reorganization after stroke: A randomized controlled pilot study	8
Narrative review of clinical practice guidelines for treating people with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury	8
Does music therapy affect the global cognitive function of patients with dementia? A meta-analysis	8
Multidisciplinary intensive outpatient rehabilitation program for patients with moderate-to-advanced Parkinson’s disease	8
Upper limb recovery in early acute phase stroke survivors by coupled EMG-triggered and cyclic neuromuscular electrical stimulation	8
What is the future for immersive virtual reality in memory rehabilitation? A systematic review	7
Predicting upper extremity motor improvement following therapy using EEG-based connectivity in chronic stroke	7
Sensorineural hearing loss imprint on fine motor skills: A pediatric and adolescent innovative study	7
Coping strategies and personality traits among individuals with brain injury and depressive symptoms	7
Factors affecting cognition and emotion in patients with traumatic brain injury	7
Validation of the Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) in patients with neurogenic dysphagia: A preliminary study	7
Dose and staffing comparison study of upper limb device-assisted therapy	7
Nutritional status as a predictor of comprehensive activities of daily living function and quality of life in patients with stroke	7
Effect and mechanism of mirror therapy on lower limb rehabilitation after ischemic stroke: A fMRI study	7
The effects of dynamic core-postural chain stabilization on respiratory function, fatigue and activities of daily living in subacute stroke patients: A randomized control trial	7
Changes in muscle architecture on ultrasound in patients early after stroke	7
An intensive task-oriented circuit training positively impacts gait biomechanics in MS patients	6
Accommodative and pupillary dysfunctions in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury: A Review	6
The effect of robot-assisted gait training on cortical activation in stroke patients: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study	6
Community reintegration following holistic milieu-oriented neurorehabilitation up to 30 years post-discharge	6

Non-motor impairments affect walking kinematics in Parkinson disease patients: A cross-sectional study	6
The clinical correlates of participation levels in people with multiple sclerosis	6
Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized occupational therapy for treatment of pediatric upper limb spasticity: Phase III placebo-controlled randomized trial	6
Comparison studies of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection and balloon catheter dilatation in the treatment of neurogenic cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction	6
Gait-assisted exoskeletons for children with cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review	6
Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized physiotherapy for the treatment of pediatric lower limb spasticity: A randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III clinical trial	6
Functional outcomes following inpatient rehabilitation of Guillain-Barré syndrome patients: Intravenous immunoglobulins versus plasma exchange	6
The functional assessment for control of trunk (FACT): An assessment tool for trunk function in stroke patients	6
Prevalence of fatigue and its explicative variables among people with multiple sclerosis	5
Investigating music-based cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with moderate to severe chronic acquired brain injury: A feasibility experiment	5
Is botulinum toxin type A more effective and safer than other treatments for the management of lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	5
Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews	5
Effects of constraint-induced movement therapy for the lower extremity among individuals post-stroke: A randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Effectiveness of spiritual care training for rehabilitation professionals: An exploratory controlled trial	5
Differences in stroke rehabilitation motor and cognitive randomized controlled trials by world region: Number, sample size, and methodological quality	5
Adaptive changes in muscle activity after cryotherapy treatment: Potential mechanism for improvement the functional state in patients with multiple sclerosis	5
The effects of hemiplegic shoulder pain on upper extremity motor function and proprioception	5
Efficacy of task-specific circuit training on physical activity levels and mobility of stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial	5
Does self-awareness influence caregiver burden?	5
Concussion symptoms and temporary accommodations using a student-centered return to learn care plan	5
Factors predicting fear of falling avoidance behavior in parkinsonisms	5
Caregivers’ perspectives of the challenges faced with survivors of traumatic brain injury: A scoping review	5
Development of an inpatient rehabilitation pathway for motor functional neurological disorders: Initial reflections	5
Residual limb pain: An evidence-based review	5
The effects of sensory re-education on hand function recovery after peripheral nerve repair: A systematic review	5
Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions on post-stroke spasticity: An umbrella review	5
Predictors of neurobehavioral symptom reporting in a community based sample with mild traumatic brain injury	5
Combined cognitive and motor training improves the outcome in the early phase after stroke and prevents a decline of executive functions: A pilot study	5
Effects of bilateral cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in poststroke dysphagia: A randomized sham-controlled trial	5
Are information provision interventions effective for people with multiple sclerosis? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	4
Highlighting gaps in spinal cord injury research in activity-based interventions for the upper extremity: A scoping review	4
Predictors of fatigue self-management behaviors in adults with multiple sclerosis	4
Risk factors for functional deterioration in a cohort with late effects of poliomyelitis: A ten-year follow-up study	4
Physician recommended school accommodations and student outcomes following a mild traumatic brain injury among youth with persistent post-concussive symptoms	4
Effect of a structured aqua-plyometric exercise program on postural control and functional ability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: A two-arm randomized controlled trial	4
Time course of cognitive training in Parkinson disease	4
Analyzing the effects of PDSAFEx™ on the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: A retrospective study	4
A population study on the epidemiology and outcome of brain injuries in intensive care	4
Intensive rehabilitation for functional motor disorders (FMD) in the United States: A review	4
Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on postural control in Parkinsonian patients with Pisa syndrome: A pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial	4
Craniofacial neuralgias	4
The medical avatar and its role in neurorehabilitation and neuroplasticity: A review	4
Low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in subacute ischemic stroke: Number of sessions that altered cortical excitability	4
Post-traumatic headaches and vision: A review	4
Comparative effects of community-based family-child-centered care and conventional pediatric rehabilitation for cerebral palsy	4
Predictors of caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury: A scoping review	4
Follow-up visits after a concussion in the pediatric population: An integrative review	4
Telerehabilitation for balance rehabilitation in the subacute stage of stroke: A pilot controlled trial	4
Performance validity testing via telehealth and failure rate in veterans with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A veterans affairs TBI model systems study1	4
The effect of additional neuromuscular electrical stimulation applied to erector spinae muscles on functional capacity, balance and mobility in post-stroke patients	4
Effect of virtual reality rehabilitation on functional outcomes for return-to-work patients with Parkinson’s disease: An umbrella review of systematic reviews	4
Disturbance of somatotopic spatial cognition and extra-territorial pain in carpal tunnel syndrome	4
Is environmental enrichment useful for stroke and other non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	4
Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in mTBI: Utility of the VOMS for evaluation and management – A review	4
Comparative effects of passive and active mode robot-assisted gait training on brain and muscular activities in sub-acute and chronic stroke1	4
The effects of neuroplasticity-based auditory information processing remediation in adults with chronic traumatic brain injury	4
A pilot study verifying the effectiveness of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in combination with intensive speech-language-hearing therapy in patients with chronic aphasia	4
Reliability of using foot-worn devices to measure gait parameters in people with Parkinson’s disease	4
Cardiovascular, perceived exertion and affective responses during aerobic exercise performed with imposed and a self-selected intensity in patients with Parkinson’s disease	4