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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Complex regional pain syndrome: An updated comprehensive review	46
What’s going on following acute COVID-19? Clinical characteristics of patients in an out-patient rehabilitation program	45
Functional pain disorders – more than nociplastic pain	39
Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in brain plasticity, balance and functional ability in stroke survivors: A randomized controlled trial	32
Five shades of gray: Conceptual and methodological issues around multivariate models of performance validity	30
Effect of trunk stabilization exercise on abdominal muscle thickness, balance and gait abilities of patients with hemiplegic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	30
Neural plasticity: The substratum of music-based interventions in neurorehabilitation	30
Distance-limited walk tests post-stroke: A systematic review of measurement properties1	27
Recent trends in telerehabilitation of stroke patients: A narrative review	27
Peripheral neuropathic pain	26
Effect of posture control training using virtual reality program on sitting balance and trunk stability in children with cerebral palsy	22
The effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy for reducing anxiety symptoms following traumatic brain injury: A meta-analysis and systematic review	22
Neuropsychological manifestations of long COVID in hospitalized and non-hospitalized Brazilian Patients	21
Effect of robot-assisted gait training on motor functions in adolescent and young adult patients with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial	18
Robot-assisted gait training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: Implications for clinical practice. A systematic review	17
Functional status and oral health in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A cross-sectional study	17
Flexible lower limb exoskeleton systems: A review	17
Treatment of upper limb spasticity with inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: A randomized placebo-controlled trial	17
Effects of coupling inhibitory and facilitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor recovery in patients following acute cerebral infarction	17
Gait robot-assisted rehabilitation in persons with spinal cord injury: A scoping review	15
Effects of therapeutic instrumental music performance and motor imagery on chronic post-stroke cognition and affect: A randomized controlled trial	15
Autonomic dysfunction in adults following mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review	14
Eccentric training effects for patients with post-stroke hemiparesis on strength and speed gait: A randomized controlled trial	13
Motor and non-motor outcomes after a rehabilitation program for patients with Functional Motor Disorders: A prospective, observational cohort study	13
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological rehabilitation interventions in pain management in patients with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis	13

Stretch-shortening cycle exercises can efficiently optimize gait-symmetry and balance capabilities in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial	13
Effects of bilateral cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in poststroke dysphagia: A randomized sham-controlled trial	13
Effect of robotic exoskeleton gait training during acute stroke on functional ambulation	12
Does music therapy affect the global cognitive function of patients with dementia? A meta-analysis	11
Epidural spinal cord stimulation for motor recovery in spinal cord injury: A systematic review	11
Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized physiotherapy for the treatment of pediatric lower limb spasticity: A randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III clinical trial	11
Investigating music-based cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with moderate to severe chronic acquired brain injury: A feasibility experiment	11
Fall-related cognition, motor function, functional ability, and depression measures in older adults with dementia	11
Effect and mechanism of mirror therapy on lower limb rehabilitation after ischemic stroke: A fMRI study	10
Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized occupational therapy for treatment of pediatric upper limb spasticity: Phase III placebo-controlled randomized trial	10
Narrative review of clinical practice guidelines for treating people with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury	10
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	10
RehabHand: Oriented-tasks serious games for upper limb rehabilitation by using Leap Motion Controller and target population in spinal cord injury	10
Feasibility of training using full immersion virtual reality video game in young stroke survivor: A case report	10
What is the future for immersive virtual reality in memory rehabilitation? A systematic review	9
Validation of the Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) in patients with neurogenic dysphagia: A preliminary study	9
Prevalence of fatigue and its explicative variables among people with multiple sclerosis	9
The effect of robot-assisted gait training on cortical activation in stroke patients: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study	9
Effects of aerobic cycling training on mobility and functionality of acute stroke subjects: A randomized clinical trial	9
Myofascial Trigger Points therapy decreases myotonometric tone and stiffness of trapezius muscle, benefits headaches and muscle pain in migraine	9
Predicting upper extremity motor improvement following therapy using EEG-based connectivity in chronic stroke	9
Multidisciplinary intensive outpatient rehabilitation program for patients with moderate-to-advanced Parkinson’s disease	9
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	8
Sensorineural hearing loss imprint on fine motor skills: A pediatric and adolescent innovative study	8
Gait-assisted exoskeletons for children with cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review	8
Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions on post-stroke spasticity: An umbrella review	8
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of primary motor cortex for stroke upper limb motor sequelae rehabilitation: A systematic review	8
Changes in muscle architecture on ultrasound in patients early after stroke	8
Functional outcomes following inpatient rehabilitation of Guillain-Barré syndrome patients: Intravenous immunoglobulins versus plasma exchange	8
Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews	8
Non-motor impairments affect walking kinematics in Parkinson disease patients: A cross-sectional study	8
Efficacy of task-specific circuit training on physical activity levels and mobility of stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial	7
Combined cognitive and motor training improves the outcome in the early phase after stroke and prevents a decline of executive functions: A pilot study	7
Development of an inpatient rehabilitation pathway for motor functional neurological disorders: Initial reflections	7
Effects of mirror therapy on motor aphasia after acute cerebral infarction: A randomized controlled trial	7
Covert consciousness	7
Nutritional status as a predictor of comprehensive activities of daily living function and quality of life in patients with stroke	7
Residual limb pain: An evidence-based review	7
The functional assessment for control of trunk (FACT): An assessment tool for trunk function in stroke patients	7
Accommodative and pupillary dysfunctions in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury: A Review	7
Functional mobility effects of progressive early mobilization protocol on people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A pre-post intervention study	6
Reference theories and future perspectives on robot-assisted rehabilitation in people with neurological conditions: A scoping review and recommendations from the Italian Consensus Conference on Roboti	6
Comparative effects of passive and active mode robot-assisted gait training on brain and muscular activities in sub-acute and chronic stroke1	6
Follow-up visits after a concussion in the pediatric population: An integrative review	6
Telerehabilitation for balance rehabilitation in the subacute stage of stroke: A pilot controlled trial	6
Adaptive changes in muscle activity after cryotherapy treatment: Potential mechanism for improvement the functional state in patients with multiple sclerosis	6
Low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in subacute ischemic stroke: Number of sessions that altered cortical excitability	6
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	6
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	6
Factors predicting fear of falling avoidance behavior in parkinsonisms	6

The impact of sport participation for individuals with spinal cord injury: A scoping review	6
The effects of sensory re-education on hand function recovery after peripheral nerve repair: A systematic review	6
Does acupuncture therapy improve language function of patients with aphasia following ischemic stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Using guided credible history interviews to establish special education eligibility for students with traumatic brain injury	6
Comparison studies of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection and balloon catheter dilatation in the treatment of neurogenic cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction	6
Caregivers’ perspectives of the challenges faced with survivors of traumatic brain injury: A scoping review	6
Performance validity testing via telehealth and failure rate in veterans with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A veterans affairs TBI model systems study1	6
Highlighting gaps in spinal cord injury research in activity-based interventions for the upper extremity: A scoping review	5
Effects of computerized cognitive training on cognitive function, activity, and participation in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial	5
The effects of neuroplasticity-based auditory information processing remediation in adults with chronic traumatic brain injury	5
Therapeutic assessment and the art of feedback: A model for integrating evidence-based assessment and therapy techniques in neurological rehabilitation	5
Predictors of caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury: A scoping review	5
The efficacy of cognitive-cycling dual-task training in patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease: A pilot study	5
The effect of physical exercise on anxiety in people with parkinson’s disease: A systematic review of randomized control trials	5
Craniofacial neuralgias	5
Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in mTBI: Utility of the VOMS for evaluation and management – A review	5
Effectiveness of spiritual care training for rehabilitation professionals: An exploratory controlled trial	5
Proprioceptive based training or modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity motor functions in chronic stroke patients: A randomized controlled study	5
Reliability of using foot-worn devices to measure gait parameters in people with Parkinson’s disease	5
Effects of constraint-induced movement therapy for the lower extremity among individuals post-stroke: A randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Effect of virtual reality rehabilitation on functional outcomes for return-to-work patients with Parkinson’s disease: An umbrella review of systematic reviews	5
Physician recommended school accommodations and student outcomes following a mild traumatic brain injury among youth with persistent post-concussive symptoms	5
Concussion symptoms and temporary accommodations using a student-centered return to learn care plan	5
Characterization of neuropathic component of back pain in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures	5
Motor-learning based activities may improve functional ability in adults with severe cerebral palsy: A controlled pilot study	5
Intensive rehabilitation for functional motor disorders (FMD) in the United States: A review	5
Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation program on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
Risk factors for functional deterioration in a cohort with late effects of poliomyelitis: A ten-year follow-up study	4
Is environmental enrichment useful for stroke and other non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	4
Post-traumatic cephalalgia	4
Effect of acupuncture on long-term outcomes in patients with post-stroke dysphagia	4
Feasibility and acceptability of the Resilient Living program among persons with stroke or brain tumor and their family caregivers	4
An emergency nursing and monitoring procedure on cognitive impairment and neurological function recovery in patients with acute cerebral infarction	4
Technology-assisted balance assessment and rehabilitation in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review	4
Methodology for the generation of normative data for the U.S. adult Spanish-speaking population: A Bayesian approach	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
The importance of screening for functional neurological disorders in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms	4
Fatigue, cognition and inflammatory biomarkers changes in response to computer-based cognitive training in multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
Joint engagement and movement: Active ingredients of a music-based intervention with school-age children with autism	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
Conceptual changes needed to improve outcomes in rehabilitation medicine: A clinical commentary	4
Chronic pain in lower limb amputees: Is there a correlation with the use of perioperative epidural or perineural analgesia?	4
Does electrical stimulation synchronized with ankle movements better improve ankle proprioception and gait kinematics in chronic stroke? A randomized controlled study	4
Consistency of inclusion criteria for functional movement disorder clinical research studies: A systematic review	4
Predictors of fatigue self-management behaviors in adults with multiple sclerosis	4
Long-term trajectories of motor functional independence after ischemic stroke in young adults: Identification and characterization using inpatient baseline assessments	4
Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test and its two abbreviated versions in persons with mild to moderate spinocerebellar ataxia: A pilot study	4
Functional neurological disorder: Extending the diagnosis to other disorders, and proposing an alternate disease term—Attentionally-modifiable disorder	4
Effects of respiratory muscle training on cough function in neurological disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis	4
In search of the ‘self’: Holistic rehabilitation in restoring cognition and recovering the ‘self’ following traumatic brain injury: A case report	4
Efficacy of brain-computer interfaces on upper extremity motor function rehabilitation after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The effect of patient-specific factors on responsiveness to robot-assisted gait training in patients with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy	4
Efficacy of the structured balance awareness program on perceived balance confidence and fear-related maladaptive behaviour in post-stroke survivors	4