Rachele Di Giovanni

Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Triceps Surae Spasticity in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Rachele Di Giovanni, Erica Grange, Fabio Giuseppe Masuccio, Matteo Bodrero et autres

Background: Spasticity represents a major symptom of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), frequently causing disability, pain, and abnormal postures. The aim of this study is the evaluation of safety and efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RESWT) for triceps surae muscle …

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Efficacy of traditional swallowing therapy plus neuromuscular electrostimulation in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Maria Grazia Grasso, Giampaolo Brichetto, Marco Rovaris, Roberta Beccari et autres

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Home-based EXergames To impRovE cognitive function in MUltiple Sclerosis (EXTREMUS)

Luca Prosperini, Andrea Tacchino, Serena Ruggieri, Giampaolo Brichetto et autres

BACKGROUND: Motor and cognitive dysfunctions are common and disabling features in multiple sclerosis (MS) that remain challenging to treat. Here, we aimed to explore the effect of exergames as a stand-alone approach for people with MS and impaired processing speed. METHODS: This …

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Investigating the orthotic effect of a passive gravity-compensated exoskeletal device on upper-limb function in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot cross-sectional study

Thomas Bowman, Alessandro Torchio, Ilaria Carpinella, Tito Dinon et autres

BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder causing lower and upper-limb (UL) impairments and significantly affecting independence. Current assistive technologies for UL rehabilitation in People with MS (PwMS) rely on actuated robotic systems, which present high costs and complexity. Passive gravity-compensated …

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Combined Effect of tDCS and GRASP for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Stroke: A Clinical and Accelerometric Pilot Study

Erica Grange, Rachele Di Giovanni, Fabio Giuseppe Masuccio, Virginia Tipa et autres

Upper limb (UL) impairment after stroke negatively influences stroke survivors' quality of life (QOL). This study aims to evaluate, through clinical assessment and accelerometric measures, the efficacy of anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (a-tDCS) combined with the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program …

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Italian Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale: Translation, adaptation, and psychometric evaluation

Marta Pasteris, Francesco Bergandi, Rachele Di Giovanni, Pier Carlo Battain

Introduction: The Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS) assesses poststroke arm function, movement, and rehabilitation potential, aiding in treatment planning and progress monitoring. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly developed Italian version of the SULCS. Method: Conducted …

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Motor and cognitive changes across 2 years: a longitudinal study in early Multiple Sclerosis

Elisa Gervasoni, Claudio Solaro, Denise Anastasi, Rachele Di Giovanni et autres

Background: Functional disorders appear early in the course of the disease and develop over time, impacting participation and quality of life. However, little is known about functional deterioration assessed by clinical and instrumented tools in longitudinal studies. Methods: We included 63 PwMS …

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Fatigue and Its Association with Upper Limb Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Erica Grange, Davide Marengo, Rachele Di Giovanni, Giampaolo Brichetto et autres

Background and Objectives: This cross-sectional study investigates the association between fatigue and upper limb (UL) function in people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Methods: Adult PwMS were recruited from five Italian MS centers. Fatigue was evaluated using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), …

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Identifying key determinants of work-related difficulties in multiple sclerosis: integrating clinical measures and socio-occupational factors

Erica Grange, Rachele Di Giovanni, Luca Martinis, Roberto Bergamaschi et autres

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Home-Based Exergames to Improve Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis (EXTREMUS) a Three-Arm, Randomized, Rater-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Trial

Luca Prosperini, Andrea Tacchino, Serena Ruggieri, Giampaolo Brichetto et autres

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Post-Stroke Depression in Older Adults: An Overview

Fabio Giuseppe Masuccio, Erica Grange, Rachele Di Giovanni, M Rolla et autres

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Influence of cognition on the correlation between objective and subjective upper limb measures in people with multiple sclerosis

Claudio Solaro, Rachele Di Giovanni, Erica Grange, Giampaolo Brichetto et autres

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