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    Effects of neuropilates on functional outcomes in chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial
    (MDPI, 2024-04-17) García Bravo, Cristina; Delgado Lobete, Laura; Montes Montes, Rebeca; Rodríguez Pérez, María Pilar; Trugeda Pedrajo, Nuria; Fernández Gómez, Gemma; García Bravo, Sara; Atención Sociosanitaria; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Ciencias Sociosanitarias (Lorca)
    Neuropilates is an intervention approach that was developed as a modified version of the Pilates Method to be used for neurological rehabilitation. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy rehabilitation in comparison to a combination of traditional rehabilitation with Neuropilates in adults with post-stroke motor disabilities. This was a rater- and analyst-blinded randomized clinical trial with a three-month intervention and a one-month follow up. Participants were randomly allocated to either the experimental group (EG, receiving a combination of conventional therapy and Neuropilates; n = 15) or the control group (CG, receiving solely conventional therapy; n = 15). Once adjusted for baseline FIM scores, the results showed significant differences favoring the EG in daily functioning (FIM), static balance (FRT), right-hand manual dexterity (NHPT) and right-upper limb coordination (BBT). Satisfaction with the received treatment as measured with the CSQ-8 was significantly higher for the EG. In conclusion, the incorporation of Neuropilates, facilitated by a single experienced therapist, can be a valuable complement to conventional physical and occupational therapy. However, Neuropilates-based interventions should be supervised and tailored to each individual by a professional specifically trained in the method.