Thoracic outlet syndrome with involvement of the cervical sympathetics because of idiopathic tumoral calcinosis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide benchmarking information for a large national sample of patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis from 893 medical rehabilitation facilities located in the United States that contributed information to the Uniform Data System for Medic...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Granger CV,Markello SJ,Graham JE,Deutsch A,Reistetter TA,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and clinically diagnosed diabetes in veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. We also sought to determine whether there is evidence to support a 10% reduction in BMI cut points, which would lower the upper limit of normal BMI from 24.99 to 22....

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Rajan S,McNeely MJ,Hammond M,Goldstein B,Weaver F

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Notalgia paresthetica is a rarely reported T2-T6 sensory neuropathy whose etiology and treatment are not fully established. Although it is believed to be common in dermatological practice, it remains underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and therefore underreported. This case-report provides a physical medicine and rehabil...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： da Cruz CM,Antunes F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine electrophysiologic abnormalities, including motor-evoked potentials, in a patient with post-traumatic syringomyelia before and after syringopleural shunting. A patient with C5 quadriplegia presented with pain, ascending sensory loss, and new weakness in the left upper extremity...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Robinson LR,Little JW

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual impairments are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and negatively affect quality of life. We describe a 39-year-old woman with a severe TBI who was evaluated by the inpatient optometry and vision rehabilitation service with findings of complete right homonymous hemianopia and right cranial nerve III pals...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Houston KE,Paschalis EI,Angueira DC,Bronstad PM,Barrett AM,Iaccarino MA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel is frequently used for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Steroids are usually mixed with local anesthetics, which have positive effects that can aid the treatment of CTS by inhibiting the spontaneous discharge ability of excitable cells. The aim of ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Karadaş O,Tok F,Ulaş UH,Odabaşi Z

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：:This study investigates the temperature effect on motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) in patients with neuropathic processes. Fourteen subjects, ages 18-77 yr old, with a diagnosis of uremic polyneuropathies (UPN, n = 5), diabetic polyneuropathies (DPN, n = 6) or carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS, n = 3) and ten normal c...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wu PB,Baig M,Huang S,Kingery WS,Date E

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a hybrid training system with walking that simultaneously applies electrical stimulation to the knee extensors/flexors during walking in obese women with knee pain. DESIGN:This is a randomized, single-blind (assessor), controlled trial. Twenty-eight obe...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Matsuse H,Segal NA,Rabe KG,Shiba N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reliability and validity of a self-report FIM (FIM-SR) in two samples of adults with disabilities. DESIGN:Participants in a clinical trial of amitriptyline for pain (n = 84 with spinal cord injury [SCI], n = 38 with amputation) provided responses to the study measures via telephone interview....

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Masedo AI,Hanley M,Jensen MP,Ehde D,Cardenas DD

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the virtual walking training program using a real-world video recording on walking balance and spatiotemporal gait parameters in patients with chronic stroke. DESIGN:Fourteen patients with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to either the ex...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Cho KH,Lee WH

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-yr-old man arrived at our department for a rehabilitation prescription after a right knee medial collateral ligament sprain. Magnetic resonance imaging showed medial collateral ligament partial rupture and medial femoral condyle increased signal intensity indicating bone edema. After treatment, the patient still ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chaler J,Torra M,Dolz JL,Müller B,Garreta R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the current status of exercise training and contraction-induced muscle-injury investigations in animal models of muscular dystrophy. Most exercise-training studies have compared the adaptations of normal and dystrophic muscles with exercise. Adaptation of diseased muscle to exercise occurs at many...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Carter GT,Abresch RT,Fowler WM Jr

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The translation of knowledge from exercise training research into the clinical management of multiple sclerosis, stroke, and Parkinson disease requires evidence-based guidelines that are uniformly recognizable by healthcare practitioners and patients/clients. This article synthesized resources that reported aerobic an...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kim Y,Lai B,Mehta T,Thirumalai M,Padalabalanarayanan S,Rimmer JH,Motl RW

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Previous studies have shown that subthreshold electrical or mechanical noise can reduce the sensory threshold and impart short-term improvements in sensorimotor function. We undertook this study to examine the effects of combined subsensory electrical and vibratory stimulation in conjunction with exercise tr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Stein J,Hughes R,D'Andrea S,Therrien B,Niemi J,Krebs K,Langone L,Harry J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of pulsed magnetic stimulation on denervated muscles was investigated in this study. Of 24 rats divided into three groups for experiment, 8 rats served as control; 16 rats with bilaterally severed sciatic nerves were divided into two groups for different modes of stimulation. Magnetic stimulation with a ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chang CW,Lien IN

更新日期：1994-07-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of ethyl chloride and placebo sprays for reducing pain induced by needle electromyography and changes in parameters of the motor unit action potential during needle electromyography of the upper extremity. DESIGN:Sixty patients were randomized into the ethyl c...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Moon YE,Kim SH

更新日期：2014-10-01 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:Assess the effectiveness of intramuscular electrical stimulation in reducing hemiplegic shoulder pain at 12 mos posttreatment. DESIGN:A total of 61 chronic stroke survivors with shoulder pain and subluxation participated in this multiple-center, single-blinded, randomized clinical trial. Treatment subjects r...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chae J,Yu DT,Walker ME,Kirsteins A,Elovic EP,Flanagan SR,Harvey RL,Zorowitz RD,Frost FS,Grill JH,Fang ZP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and change in motor impairment and functional mobility after a gait rehabilitation intervention in chronic stroke subjects. DESIGN:Correlation and linear regression analyses of pretreatment and end-of-treatment Fugl-Meyer sc...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sheffler LR,Knutson JS,Gunzler D,Chae J

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Competence, or decision making capacity, refers to a patient's ability to understand a situation and to make a choice in light of that understanding. It requires the physician to disclose adequate information so that the patient is able to understand and choose. The standard for determining competence is that a person...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Venesy BA

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical formulations of diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed to treat musculoskeletal complaints such as osteoarthritis, low back pain, and myofascial pain, are available in the form of a solution, gel, and patch. The topical application of diclofenac results in substantially lower sys...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lee J,Burke DT

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the effect of two types of restraining belts (lap belt and a four-point belt) on an instrumented dummy during three situations: wheelchair hitting straight into curb (SIC); wheelchair falling straight off a curb (SOC); wheelchair falling diagonally off a curb (DOC). A fully...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fast A,Sosner J,Begeman P,Thomas M,Drukman D

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modified constraint-induced therapy and chemodenervation with botulinum toxin A are each efficacious in managing stroke-induced motor disorders; however, the application of these two promising modalities in combination is yet to be examined. This case study describes a 44-yr-old man who experienced a right middle cere...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Page SJ,Elovic E,Levine P,Sisto SA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Equine-assisted therapies, such as therapeutic riding and hippotherapy, are believed to have positive physical and emotional effects in individuals with neuromotor, developmental, and physical disabilities. The purpose of this review was to determine whether therapeutic riding and hippotherapy improve balance...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Stergiou A,Tzoufi M,Ntzani E,Varvarousis D,Beris A,Ploumis A

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of 25-hydroxyvitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in the outpatient rehabilitation setting and to identify patient characteristics associated with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. DESIGN:25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels from 136 rehabilitation outpatients at an academic rehabilitati...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Pellicane AJ,Wysocki NM,Schnitzer TJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five men with spinal cord injuries were studied for evaluation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, using corticotropin-releasing hormone and insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Twenty-five age-matched healthy male volunteers served as controls. Three spinal cord-injured subjects had hyperprolactinemia, three ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Huang TS,Wang YH,Lee SH,Lai JS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00