Effects of ethyl chloride spray on pain and parameters of needle electromyography in the upper extremity.

abstract：:Fatigue is the most commonly reported and most disabling of all post-polio sequelae (PPS). Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel) was employed in a placebo-controlled trial in five survivors of paralytic polio who continued to report moderate to severe daily fatigue after complying with the conservative treatments prescrib...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Bruno RL,Zimmerman JR,Creange SJ,Lewis T,Molzen T,Frick NM

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of in vivo and in vitro analyses was performed to investigate muscular and neural adaptations of the weaker (nondominant) quadriceps femoris muscle of one healthy individual to short-term electrostimulation resistance training. The increase in maximal voluntary strength (+12%) was accompanied by neural (...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Maffiuletti NA,Zory R,Miotti D,Pellegrino MA,Jubeau M,Bottinelli R

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review is concerned with the epidemiology of lower limb amputations, frequency and results of limbsaving procedures and the contemporary management of dysvascular amputees. National data showed no decline in the number and rates of amputations from 1981-1985, but the frequency of bypass surgery increased indicati...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Stern PH

更新日期：1988-08-01 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：: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:To compare balance, mobility, recent falls, and injuries among elderly African American and white women. DESIGN:This was a nonexperimental study. Participants, who were older than 65 yr of age, able to walk at least 30 ft, not residing in a nursing home, and with no acute medical problems, were recruited fro...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Means KM,O'Sullivan PS,Rodell DE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of proprioceptive exercises on shoulder proprioception, range of motion, pain, muscle strength, and function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome. DESIGN:Sixty-one patients with subacromial impingement syndrome participated in this pr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dilek B,Gulbahar S,Gundogdu M,Ergin B,Manisali M,Ozkan M,Akalin E

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the impact of demographics, preexisting medical conditions, and in-hospital complications of COVID-19 infection on functional status at discharge. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:A retrospective chart review was conducted on 119 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection betwee...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Leigh AE,McCall J,Burke RV,Rome R,Raines AM

更新日期：2020-10-12 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：:A 41-yr-old woman with hoarseness, multiple joint pain, and generalized myalgia was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 7 mos before visiting our clinic. SLE-related vocal cord palsy of the left side was identified after otolaryngologic evaluation. We performed laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) on both c...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lee JH,Sung IY,Park JH,Roh JL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the percentage of body weight represented by backpacks and the types of backpacks carried by elementary school students. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study was conducted in three elementary schools in central Texas. All students in kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to participate. A lett...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Forjuoh SN,Lane BL,Schuchmann JA

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article presents analytic results from a prospective study of 313 stroke rehabilitation patients, looking at the relative contributions of different stroke impairments toward prediction of discharge function, rehabilitation length of stay, and discharge destination after inpatient rehabilitation. The re...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wee JY,Hopman WM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Promoting an active lifestyle through an appropriate physical exercise prescription is one of the major targets of cardiac rehabilitation. However, information on the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation in promoting lifestyle changes in elderly patients is still scant. DESIGN:In 131 patients over the age...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Macchi C,Polcaro P,Cecchi F,Zipoli R,Sofi F,Romanelli A,Pepi L,Sibilio M,Lipoma M,Petrilli M,Molino-Lova R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) chief resident (CR) in physiatry residency education programs is the subject of annual deliberation in many academic centers. A national survey of PM&R programs was conducted to determine CR number, selection method, responsibilities, duration of service, and...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Young MA,Stiens SA,Hsu P

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we aimed to investigate whether there is a sympathetic and parasympathetic system dysfunction in hemiplegic or hemiparetic patients after a cerebrovascular accident. DESIGN:Sympathetic skin response and R-R interval variation were evaluated in a total of 65 subjects: 37 hemiparetic or hemipleg...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Muslumanoglu L,Akyuz G,Aki S,Karsidag S,Us O

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As we learn more about the origins of coronary artery disease, research has begun to focus on its prevention. The purpose of this study was to determine if exercise stress testing of the offspring of our cardiac rehabilitation patients would be a useful adjunct to their general cardiac risk factor assessment. In addit...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sofair AF,Zohman LR,Thomas MA

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：: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：:Spine infections are infrequent but important sources of back pain, posing significant risk of neurological sequelae. Risk factors include diabetes, recent trauma or instrumentation, and infection. Pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. A 67-yr-old man presented with lower back and h...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fish DE,Middleton K,Gluzman A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to systematically review the efficacy and safety of exercise in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). DESIGN:Randomized controlled trials of exercises for ALS were searched in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine database, China Natio...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Meng L,Li X,Li C,Tsang RCC,Chen Y,Ge Y,Gao Q

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to compare the clinical, radiographic, and ultrasound findings between simple and complicated Baker's cysts. METHODS:Forty-seven knees with Baker's cysts in 45 patients with knee pain were identified from a chart review. Baker's cysts were classified as simple or complicated according ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Park GY,Kwon DR,Kwon DG

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellofemoral pain syndrome, which accounts for 25% of all sports-related knee injuries, is multifactorial in origin. A combination of variables, including abnormal lower limb biomechanics, soft-tissue tightness, muscle weakness, and excessive exercise, may result in increased cartilage and subchondral bone stress, p...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fredericson M,Yoon K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the mechanical responses of dorsal neck muscles in individuals with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) versus healthy individuals. DESIGN:This study included 36 individuals with WAD (26 women and 10 men) and 36 healthy controls (26 women and 10 men). Ultr...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Rahnama L,Peterson G,Kazemnejad A,Trygg J,Peolsson A

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a group intervention in painful shoulder. DESIGN:This was a two-arm controlled clinical trial with a 5-wk follow-up and 1:1 allocation ratio with pretreatment and posttreatment assessments in a Spanish hospital in 2015-2016. This study comprised 74 patien...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Asensio-García MDR,Bernabeú-Casas RC,Palazón-Bru A,Tomás-Rodríguez MI,Nouni-García R

更新日期：2018-02-01 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 current study was designed to document clinical and ultrasound (US) findings of patients with residual limb pain (RLP) after amputation and to investigate the relationship between these findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A chart review was performed to identify demographic and clinical data including the ag...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Aydemir K,Demir Y,Güzelküçük Ü,Tezel K,Yilmaz B

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given their capacity to regenerate cells lost through injury or disease, stem cells offer new vistas into possible treatments for degenerative diseases and their underlying causes. As such, stem cell biology is emerging as a driving force behind many studies in regenerative medicine. This review focuses on the current...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Maldonado-Soto AR,Oakley DH,Wichterle H,Stein J,Doetsch FK,Henderson CE

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：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