Prevalence of 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency in the outpatient rehabilitation population.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Correlation of muscle function, muscle mass and endurance, and exercise tolerance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). DESIGN:Sixteen COPD patients (forced expiratory volume during the first second 38 +/- 15% predicted) and 6 controls underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the thigh, muscle stre...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Vilaro J,Rabinovich R,Gonzalez-deSuso JM,Troosters T,Rodríguez D,Barberà JA,Roca J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined effects of robotic therapy and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) on upper-limb movement and function were studied in an 8(1/2)-yr-old child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Robotic therapy comprising repetitive, goal-directed reaching tasks was administered two times per week for 8 wks. Clinical measures incl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fasoli SE,Fragala-Pinkham M,Hughes R,Krebs HI,Hogan N,Stein J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-three male hemiparetic patients in the recovery stage were examined to investigate the relationship between stride length and walking rate during computer-assisted gait training during a period of 4 wk. The maximum walking speed for 10 m was significantly increased from 32.3 to 53.2 m/min on average, and the str...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Suzuki K,Yamada Y,Handa T,Imada G,Iwaya T,Nakamura R

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether individuals who have a spinal cord injury have neuromuscular and physiologic responses to a personalized exercise program during dynamic weight bearing (DWB). DESIGN:Four subjects with spinal cord injuries (T6, T5-6, C2-5, and C5) completed a 12-wk exercise program that included DWB. Sur...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Edwards LC,Layne CS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although generally presenting as a chronic, progressive peripheral neuropathy, we present a case of acute alcoholic neuropathy initially mistaken for acute Guillain-Barré syndrome. Electrodiagnostic evaluation of alcoholic neuropathy reveals an axonal neuropathy and may be complicated by demyelination if comorbid nutr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Staszel JP,Miknevich M

更新日期：2020-03-01 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:Foot deformities are one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These deformities affect the walking ability and function of the patients. Talar cartilage is the hyaline joint cartilage of the tibiotalar joint that plantarflexes and dorsiflexes of the ankle. The aim ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Aras B,Kesikburun S,Yilmaz V,Demirtaş EYG,Yaşar E

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can optimize beneficial effects induced by motor practice in patients with neurological disorders. However, possibly because of homeostatic regulation, the conditioning effects of tDCS are often imprecise and variable, limiting its therapeutic application. OBJE...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Baltar A,Nogueira F,Marques D,Carneiro M,Monte-Silva K

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:Additional slips of the triceps brachii have been reported in cadaver studies. We report the case of a 48-year-old man with no history of trauma who presented with a tingling sensation and weakness in his right hand. Electromyography revealed ulnar neuropathy around the elbow, with decreased conduction proximal to the...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kim KH,Park JW,Park BK,Kim DH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 38-yr-old polio survivor with newly developed weakness from myotonic dystrophy. He suffered muscle atrophy and weakness in his legs as a result of poliomyelitis at the age of 3 yrs. After a stable interval of about 30 yrs, he felt new weakness and fatigue in his legs. Electromyography revealed generalize...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lim JY,Kim KE,Choe G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The H reflex is a monosynaptic reflex whose latency can be used to evaluate pathology of the S1 nerve root and axon. Little has been written about the use of the H reflex amplitude in evaluating S1 nerve root and axon. Little has been written about the use of the H reflex amplitude in evaluating S1 nerve physiology. A...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： McHugh DJ,Reeser JC,Johnson EW

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess and monitor the peak torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscles in flexion and extension and the reports of musculoskeletal complaints in members of the main Brazilian Paralympic athletics team through 1 yr. DESIGN:Fourteen healthy athletes from both sexes were assesse...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Silva A,Zanca G,Alves ES,Lemos Vde A,Gávea SA,Winckler C,Mattiello SM,Peterson R,Vital R,Tufik S,De Mello MT

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The paraspinal muscles often fail to relax on forward flexion in many persons with low-back pain. The goal of this prospective study was to determine whether this abnormal lack of a flexion-relaxation phenomenon corrects after lumbar diskectomy for symptoms of radiculopathy with low-back pain. DESIGN:Electro...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wallbom AS,Geisser ME,Koch J,Haig AJ,Guido C,Hoff JT

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term psychosocial and physical functioning impact of an outpatient interdisciplinary pain management program was evaluated by comparison of pain management completors and a no-treatment group. Although pain intensity did not change and there were no significant differences between groups in several aspects of...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lynch RT,Agre J,Powers JM,Sherman J

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to demonstrate that the ankle frontal muscle power absorption and generation at push-off are related to the foot's initial position at heel-strike with respect to the body center of mass. DESIGN:Nineteen able-bodied male subjects participated in this study and were divided into two ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sadeghi H,Allard P,Lachance R,Aissaoui R,Sadeghi S,Perrault R,Duhaime M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the treatment effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) and phenol blocks in managing lower limb spasticity and gait dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy. DESIGN:This is a case-controlled study that took place in a tertiary center's gait laboratory. A total of 27 ambulatory children w...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wong AM,Chen CL,Chen CP,Chou SW,Chung CY,Chen MJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：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:Upper limb spasticity may impair the use of control interfaces such as joysticks for many individuals with disabilities such as cerebral palsy (CP). The aims of this study were to compare the driving performance of those with CP to that of control participants, to identify the impact of lead time on performan...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dicianno BE,Mahajan H,Guirand AS,Cooper RA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report relays practical clinical information about the modification and use of commercially available training robot manipulators. Such manipulators were used to increase independence in the activities of daily living of patients with advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The control panels of five industrial rob...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Bach JR,Zeelenberg AP,Winter C

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is little information regarding the effect of aerobic exercise on physical and neuromotor performance in older adults. The aim of this randomized, controlled trial was to determine the effects of a 12-wk aerobic exercise program on functional and neuromotor performance in inactive healthy older adults. ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kalapotharakos VI,Michalopoulos M,Strimpakos N,Diamantopoulos K,Tokmakidis SP

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate eye-hand coordination in stroke survivors while sitting and standing and its relationship with sensorimotor performance. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional study conducted at university-based rehabilitation center. Fifteen stroke survivors performed a fast finger-point...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Tsang WW,Ng SS,Lee MW,Tse SP,Yip EW,Yuen JK

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Niebuhr and Marion (Am J Phys Med Rehab 1990;69:96-101) recently presented a study that utilized healthy subjects who were able to control the amount of force exerted during submaximal grip strength efforts. Stokes (J Occup Med 1983;25:683-684) proposed that a true weakness of grip can be distinguished in the injured ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Goldman S,Cahalan TD,An KN

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the occupational environment on fibromyalgic patients has not been well studied. Individuals (321) from across the United States completed a questionnaire regarding effects of their current and past occupations on their fibromyalgia. Occupations with a high percentage of responders were general office wo...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Waylonis GW,Ronan PG,Gordon C

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to ascertain the prevalence of depressive mood and its determinants in the chronic phase after stroke. DESIGN:Five hundred seventy-six consecutive patients were invited to participate 2 to 5 yrs after hospitalization for a first-ever stroke. Stroke characteristics at hospitalization ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Arwert HJ,Meesters JJL,Boiten J,Balk F,Wolterbeek R,Vliet Vlieland TPM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish the correlations of measures of self-reported disability, self-efficacy, physical performance, level of pain, and estimates of aerobic capacity (PvO2 ) in subjects with low back pain. DESIGN:Fifty-one low back pain subjects, ranging in age from 26 to 65 yr, entered the study. Participants compl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Filho IT,Simmonds MJ,Protas EJ,Jones S

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy is widely used in the management of spastic hypertonia and dystonia resulting from a multitude of conditions that present with upper motor neuron syndrome signs, such as cerebral palsy, stroke, brain and spinal injuries, and multiple sclerosis. We report successful management of post...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Francisco GE

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to identify the optimal needle placement for electromyographic examination of the biceps femoris short head muscle in relation to the biceps femoris long head tendon through sonographic evaluation. DESIGN:This cross-sectional observational study involved 36 lower limbs of 18 healthy ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Shin S,Kim KH,Kim DH

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the cardiovascular responses of adult women to the influence of extended quiet sitting and the extent to which these responses may be reversed by micromechanical stimulation of the plantar surface. DESIGN:The cardiovascular responses of 20 healthy adult women (mean age, 55.9 +/- 4.45 yrs) wer...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Madhavan G,Stewart JM,McLeod KJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00