Reliability of a timed walk test in persons with acquired brain injury.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a task-oriented ambulation training program in regaining walking, balance, and activity of daily living performance for ambulation-challenged residents with walking potential in long-term care facilities. DESIGN:Fifty ambulation-challenged residents wit...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Tsaih PL,Shih YL,Hu MH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes what the authors believe is the first case of a patient with obturator internus tendinitis and bursitis successfully treated with a corticosteroid injection using a trans-tendinous lateral to medial approach. The patient presented with right gluteal pain not relieved by physical therapy or r...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chen B,Rispoli L,Stitik T,Leong M

更新日期：2017-10-01 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:To determine the clinical usefulness of the compound nerve action potential of the common peroneal nerve recorded immediately distal to or at the fibular neck, at the same time stimulating the common peroneal nerve laterally at the posterior knee. DESIGN:For recording the compound nerve action potential of t...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lee HJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Electrodiagnostic study (EDX) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the diagnosis of brachial plexopathy, but the agreement between these 2 studies is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the agreement of EDX and MRI in patients with brachial plexopathy. DESIGN:The records of 69...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kang S,Yoon JS,Hong SJ,Yang SN

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) possess higher arterial stiffness index (SI) than the healthy population. This study aimed to clarify the effect of post-morbid duration on arterial stiffening change among SCI sufferers. Seventy-one SCI patients were recruited. The demographic data including age, gender, level o...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wu HM,Chu BY,Hsu CC,Wang CW,Wong AM,Huang SC

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:Pressure ulcers are a prevalent and potentially serious medical problem encountered in both the medical and rehabilitation settings. Because the progress of rehabilitation is often interrupted by the presence of pressure ulcers, the efficient care of these wounds is of great interest to the rehabilitation team. Patien...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Burke DT,Ho CH,Saucier MA,Stewart G

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article reports on the development of a new taxonomy for mobility-related assistive technology devices. DESIGN:A prototype taxonomy was created based on the extant literature. Five mobility device experts were engaged in a modified Delphi process to evaluate and refine the taxonomy. RESULTS:Multiple it...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Shoemaker LL,Lenker JA,Fuhrer MJ,Jutai JW,Demers L,DeRuyter F

更新日期：2010-10-01 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:To examine the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on functional outcomes after acute rehabilitation for cerebrovascular accident (CVA). DESIGN:A retrospective research design was used to analyze outcomes in patients with a primary diagnosis of unilateral stroke (n = 367) admitted to an urban, acute rehabilitat...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Ripley DL,Seel RT,Macciocchi SN,Schara SL,Raziano K,Ericksen JJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic ossification in the residual lower limb in an adult nontraumatic amputee patient.Heterotopic ossification usually occurs in association with various neurologic injuries, trauma, and burns. There have been few reports in the literature of heterotopic bone formation at the distal residual limb in the adult a...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Atkinson GJ,Lee MY,Mehta MK

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the remote effect of acupuncture (AcP) on the pain intensity and the irritability of the myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. DESIGN:Forty-five patients were equally divided into three groups: patients in the placebo control group received sham AcP, those in...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chou LW,Hsieh YL,Chen HS,Hong CZ,Kao MJ,Han TI

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This literature review offers physical rehabilitation professionals an update on the current breadth and strength of research evidence regarding comprehensive therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice. A critical analysis distinguishes between what is known from controlled clinical research and what is suggested in preli...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Klein PJ,Adams WD

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An estimated 90% of all wheelchairs are hand-rim propelled, a physically straining form of ambulation that can lead to repetitive strain injuries in the arms and, eventually, to secondary impairments and disability. Further disability in wheelchair-dependent individuals can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and thereby cr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： van der Woude LH,Dallmeijer AJ,Janssen TW,Veeger D

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are basic principles and techniques of measurement that are relevant across biomedical disciplines. The purpose of this article is to explain some of the most important of these for medical rehabilitation, to illustrate how to use them to choose assessment instruments and to describe the nature of measurement in...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Johnston MV,Findley TW,DeLuca J,Katz RT

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate the content of a conceptual framework concerning outcomes for caregivers whose recipients are assistive technology users. DESIGN:The study was designed in four stages. First, a list of potential key variables relevant to the caregivers of assistive technology users was generated from ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Demers L,Fuhrer MJ,Jutai J,Lenker J,Depa M,De Ruyter F

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The so-called bone-derived growth factor, beta2-microglobulin, has a regulatory function in bone metabolism by stimulating osteoclast activity. We undertook this study because osteoclast activity is known to be enhanced in patients with immobilized stroke, suggesting that their beta2-microglobulin concentrati...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sato Y,Kuno H,Kaji M,Tsuru T,Saruwatari N,Oizumi K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article examines the process of setting goals for patient treatment in rehabilitation. It explores ethical considerations and moral conflict inherent to the formulation of patient goals, and it provides a framework to help resolve such conflicts. Goal setting is also considered within the larger context of justic...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Haas J

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：:Myokymia and myokymic discharges are observed in a variety of neurologic conditions. An unusual case of myokymia induced by exercise and febrile illness presented in an 11-yr-old male with congenital spinal stenosis. Myokymia was not generalized, but occurred below the level of his umbilicus. We hypothesize that local...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Colachis SC 3rd,Bobulski RJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, a considerable number of articles has shown that exercise is effective in improving motor performance in Parkinson disease. In particular, recent studies have focused on the efficacy of intensive exercise in achieving optimal results in the rehabilitation of patients with Parkinson disease. The eff...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Frazzitta G,Balbi P,Maestri R,Bertotti G,Boveri N,Pezzoli G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the effects of single and multiple massage treatments on pressure-pain threshold (PPT) at myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in people with myofascial pain syndrome expressed as tension-type headache. DESIGN:Individuals (n = 62) with episodic or chronic tension-type headache were ra...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Moraska AF,Schmiege SJ,Mann JD,Butryn N,Krutsch JP

更新日期：2017-09-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate health-related quality of life and disability in multiple-trauma patients requiring intensive care unit management. DESIGN:A total of 87 survivors of multiple trauma, with a median age of 31 yrs and a median Injury Severity Score of 22, were enrolled in the present study. The Nottingham Health Pr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dimopoulou I,Anthi A,Mastora Z,Theodorakopoulou M,Konstandinidis A,Evangelou E,Mandragos K,Roussos C

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe injury on the job often results in a medical recovery period requiring either a temporary or long-term absence from work. Rehabilitation interventions emphasizing return to work may facilitate recovery and prevent workers from becoming unemployed. A review of the current literature suggests a direct relations...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Tate DG

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormality of absolute values of median sensory conduction velocities and differences in conduction velocity between median and ulnar nerves are used as criteria for abnormality in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Detailed studies of sensory conduction in various median and ulnar branches and segments indicat...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Joynt RL

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35-yr-old man sustained an anoxic brain injury resulting from cardiac arrest, with subsequent extreme lethargy and lack of response to stimuli. The patient's lethargy was unresponsive to trials of several medications in attempts to increase arousal. Administration of twice-daily zolpidem 8 mos after injury resulted ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Cohen SI,Duong TT

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify relationships between sleep patterns and functional outcomes in patients with subacute stroke with insomnia. DESIGN:We prospectively studied 30 patients with subacute stroke. Each patient completed the St. Mary's Hospital sleep questionnaire, the Korean modified Barthel index, a computerized neur...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kim CR,Chun MH,Han EY

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between quadriceps sensorimotor function (knee joint-position sense, quadriceps strength, and quadriceps onset of activity) and knee joint kinematics (knee flexion at initial contact and loading) during level walking and stair descent in a large cohort of 220 people with knee oste...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Bennell KL,Hinman RS,Metcalf BR

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00