A Strong Core for a Strong Recovery: A Scoping Review of Methods to Improve Trunk Control and Core Stability of People with Different Neurological Conditions
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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this scoping review is to provide valuable insights for clinicians and researchers for designing rehabilitative interventions targeting the trunk and core for individuals who have experienced traumatic events, such as stroke or spinal cord injury, or are grappling with neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. We investigated training methods used to enhance balance, trunk control, and core stability. Methods: We conducted an extensive literature search across several electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and IEEE Xplore. Results: A total of 109 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The results shed light on the diversity of rehabilitation methods that target the trunk and core. These methods have demonstrated effectiveness in improving various outcomes, including balance, trunk control, gait, the management of trunk muscles, overall independence, and individuals’ quality of life. Conclusions: Our scoping review provides an overview on the methods and technologies employed in trunk rehabilitation and core strengthening, offering insights into the added value of core training and specific robotic training, focusing on the importance of different types of feedback to enhance training effectiveness.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
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Affiliations
Clinical & Product Division, Movendo Technology srl, 16149 Genoa, Italy
IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire, Campus de Brest, Technopôle Brest-Iroise CS 83818, CEDEX 03, 29238 Brest, France
Unit for Visually Impaired People and Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Italian Institute of Technology, 16163 Genoa, Italy
Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering (DIBRIS), University of Genoa, 16145 Genoa, Italy
Rehab Technologies—INAIL-IIT Lab, Italian Institute of Technology, 16163 Genoa, Italy
Funding
European Union—NextGenerationEU · Ministry of University and Research (MUR) · National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) · RAISE—Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment · Hub Life Science—Digital Health (LSH-DH) PNC-E3-2022-23683267—Progetto DHEAL-COM—CUP · Ministry of Health under the complementary actions of the NRRP Ecosistema Innovativo della Salute—PNC-E.3 grant
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