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abstract：:Neuroendocrine dysfunctions are among the various complications that occur after traumatic brain injury. We report a case of onset of diabetes insipidus during acute rehabilitation of a 20-yr-old patient with a traumatic brain injury caused by a gunshot wound. Our case is the latest onset of diabetes insipidus after t...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Alaca R,Yilmaz B,Gunduz S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The 6-min walk test (6mWT) is widely used to assess physical performance in cardiac rehabilitation settings. Factors affecting the walked distance before starting physical training have been described, whereas information on factors affecting the increase of the walked distance after physical training is stil...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Polcaro P,Lova RM,Guarducci L,Conti AA,Zipoli R,Papucci M,Garuglieri S,Raimo D,Fattirolli F,Macchi C,Gensini GF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that the nerve fibers to the first and second lumbrical muscles are relatively spared in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome compared with the fibers to the abductor pollicis brevis. Latencies and amplitudes of the first lumbrical and the abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscles were compared with...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fitz WR,Mysiw WJ,Johnson EW

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the associations of onset days, time from stroke onset to inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) admission, and patient outcomes (FIM gain, discharge destination, and IRF length of stay), using nationally representative data. DESIGN:A secondary data analysis was conducte...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wang H,Camicia M,DiVita M,Mix J,Niewczyk P

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide researchers and clinicians with a basic understanding of randomized clinical trials and to discuss their potential application to and limitations in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. A brief history of the development of randomized clinical trials, definitions...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Tate DG,Findley T Jr,Dijkers M,Nobunaga AI,Karunas RB

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to compare changes in the concentration of serum biomarkers in response to continuous versus interval walking exercise in participants with knee osteoarthritis. DESIGN:This study used a two-phase sequential design. Twenty-seven participants with unilateral knee osteoarthritis complet...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Jayabalan P,Gustafson J,Sowa GA,Piva SR,Farrokhi S

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional tests are commonly used to evaluate the functional ability of older individuals; however, intraday reliability and sensitivity are required to enable informed decisions on whether repeated trials are necessary and to ensure that the values obtained from a single session are a patient's true score. This stud...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dewhurst S,Bampouras TM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have clarified the role of hypoxic-ischemic damage as a secondary factor in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many trauma centers are now consistently using the Revised Trauma Score (Glasgow Coma Scale, systolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate) to assist with triage of multitrauma patients. This study ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Zafonte RD,Hammond FM,Mann NR,Wood DL,Millis SR,Black KL

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data were collected prospectively over a 10-yr period from 53 subjects with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) to provide a profile of impairment and disability. Manual muscle testing (MMT) indicated greater involvement of proximal musculature, although a subgroup demonstrated early weakness of the ankle do...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kilmer DD,Abresch RT,McCrory MA,Carter GT,Fowler WM Jr,Johnson ER,McDonald CM

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The primary aim was to ascertain whether unilateral shoulder pain is implicated in strength reduction both on the ipsilateral and contralateral side. Secondarily, we aimed to determine whether strength was affected by sonographic tendon abnormalities. DESIGN:A total of 122 subjects were evaluated. Sixty-six ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sansone V,Maiorano E,Applefield RC,Gandola M,Negrini F

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The steady state profiles of 63 men with traumatic spinal cord injuries (24 quadriplegics and 39 paraplegics; average age of 31.2 +/- 6.8 yr; 18-44 yr) were studied. The average length of post-traumatic period was 6.2 +/- 5.0 yr, ranging from 8 months to 20 yr. It was found that all the subjects had normal serum thyro...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wang YH,Huang TS,Lien IN

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the conceptual basis for the development of a new clinical evaluation instrument, the Tufts Assessment of Motor Performance (TAMP). The TAMP is a 32-item, diagnosis-independent, criterion-referenced test that samples physical performance items in the areas of mobility, activities of daily living a...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Gans BM,Haley SM,Hallenborg SC,Mann N,Inacio CA,Faas RM

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effect of a 1.5-day multidisciplinary fibromyalgia treatment program on impact of illness, depression, and life fulfillment. DESIGN:A sample of 100 consecutive enrollees in a 1.5-day multidisciplinary group outpatient fibromyalgia treatment program between...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Pfeiffer A,Thompson JM,Nelson A,Tucker S,Luedtke C,Finnie S,Sletten C,Postier J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of expanding access to individuals with disabilities to scientific and medical conferences is supported by both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the National Institutes of Health. DESIGN:Live-streaming video broadcast over the internet is widely available, although it has been used only in a ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Levy CE,Lash AT,Iverson MA,Dixon RS

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a low-intensity, alternate-day, 12 wk quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise program on muscle strength and muscle and motor unit integrity in 12 postpolio patients. Patients performed six to ten repetitions of a 5-s duration knee extension exercise with ankle w...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Agre JC,Rodriquez AA,Franke TM,Swiggum ER,Harmon RL,Curt JT

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of a 6-min walk test in individuals with acquired brain injury. DESIGN:A total of 23 clients (14 men, 9 women) participated. All participants were clients in a postacute residential rehabilitation facility. The time from injury averaged 12 mo (range, 7-...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Mossberg KA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound-guided cervical medial branch block (CMBB) is commonly performed to diagnose and treat head, neck, and shoulder pain. However, its use at the C7 level has been shown to be less accurate than at other levels, which may increase the chance of injury owing to the imprecision of needle site provided by the ultr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Park D,Seong MY,Kim HY,Ryu JS

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the 10th annual report describing patients discharged from comprehensive medical rehabilitation programs in the United States that subscribe to the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. The analysis included 298,973 complete records of first admission cases discharged alive from 676 facilities in 199...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Deutsch A,Fiedler RC,Granger CV,Russell CF

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this report is to document the effects of an aerobic training program on myocardial perfusion, and endothelial function abnormalities, and on the relief of angina in a patient with microvascular myocardial ischemia. A 53-year-old female patient exhibited precordial pain on effort and angiographically ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Carvalho EE,Crescêncio JC,Elias J Jr,Brito LB,Gallo L Jr,Simões MV

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between specific functional abilities assessed from the third version of the Spinal Cord Injury Measure and health-related quality of life after a traumatic spinal cord injury. DESIGN:A prospective cohort of 195 patients who had sustained a traumat...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Goulet J,Richard-Denis A,Thompson C,Mac-Thiong JM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We carried out a prospective study to determine the association between immobilization in the immediate postinjury period and the development of pressure ulcers in spinal cord-injured patients following their admission to Charity Hospital, New Orleans. Of 39 patients consecutively admitted to the hospital, 23 (59%) de...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Mawson AR,Biundo JJ Jr,Neville P,Linares HA,Winchester Y,Lopez A

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to test whether fractionated irradiation in photobiomodulation therapy enhances short-term recovery in patients with moderate severity ankle sprain. DESIGN:Nineteen patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receiving photobiomodulation therapy combined with the...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Calin MA,Badila A,Hristea A,Manea D,Savastru R,Nica AS

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with traumatic brain injuries experience an array of physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that often make return to preinjury employment unlikely and locating new employment difficult. The authors review the literature related to the return to work for persons with traumatic brain injuries. This incl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Yasuda S,Wehman P,Targett P,Cifu D,West M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip flexion contractures are a common complication in disabled patients. However, no previous study has examined reduced hip motion during gait. This retrospective analysis evaluates the relationship between the degree of hip flexion contracture found on static testing and the degree found during gait and also assesse...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lee LW,Kerrigan DC,Della Croce U

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of spontaneous post-stroke physical activity to skeletal muscle plasticity after stroke. DESIGN:A randomized controlled study was conducted of 24 young adult male Sprague-Dawley rats assigned to three experimental groups: (1) STR-hemorrhagic stroke in t...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Snow LM,Low WC,Thompson LV

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analyzing multiple nerve conduction study parameters individually is statistically problematic. The goal of this study was to develop a useful factor analysis scheme for assessment of nerve conduction study abnormalities in diabetic neuropathy. Hypotheses were: (1) factor analysis produces a few physiologically meanin...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Robinson LR,Rubner DE,Wahl PW,Fujimoto WY,Stolov WC

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We explored the process of cancer care for patients with preexisting mobility disability, focusing on treatment decisions and experiences. DESIGN:We recruited 20 participants with preexisting mobility disability, requiring use of an assistive device or assistance with activities of daily living, subsequently...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Agaronnik ND,El-Jawahri A,Kirschner K,Iezzoni LI

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during inpatient stroke rehabilitation to examine the associations between changes in the two measures. DESIGN:Two independently collected databases were combined for a retrospective analysis. One contained the objectively ass...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Madden S,Hopman WM,Bagg S,Verner J,O'Callaghan CJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to provide benchmarking information from a large national sample of patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation after a traumatic spinal cord injury. DESIGN:This was an analysis of secondary data from 891 inpatient medical rehabilitation facilities in the United States that contributed traum...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Granger CV,Karmarkar AM,Graham JE,Deutsch A,Niewczyk P,Divita MA,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck pain is one of the major public health problems, which has a great impact on people's lives. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to systematically review published studies conducted on the effect of different exercise programs on activity, size, endurance, and strength of deep cervical flexor (DCF...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Amiri Arimi S,Mohseni Bandpei MA,Javanshir K,Rezasoltani A,Biglarian A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00