The Belgian national guideline on low back pain and radicular pain: key roles for rehabilitation, assessment of rehabilitation potential and the PRM specialist.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rehabilitation after hip and knee replacement surgery is effective, but cost intensive. To ensure consistent cost-effectiveness across different providers prospective cohort studies on its clinical and economic outcome are recommended. Comparisons alongside suitable outcome quality indicators enable to contr...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Baulig C,Grams M,Röhrig B,Linck-Eleftheriadis S,Krummenauer F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Telemedicine has changed over the last years, becoming an integrated service used in various clinical settings such as stroke units or radiological departments, but also as an important tool for home rehabilitation. Assessment of usefulness and efficiency of performing teleconsultations to manage stroke from...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Molteni F,Gaffuri M,Guidotti M,Checcarelli N,Colombo M,Lorenzon C,Giovanzana C,Specchia A,Cannaviello G

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rupture of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb (UCL) represents a frequent injury of the hand. Surgical repair is considered the gold standard but postoperative immobilization causes partial stiffness in a percentage of cases. AIM:The aim of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of a postoperative f...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rocchi L,Merolli A,Morini A,Monteleone G,Foti C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the occurrence of nocturnal polyuria (NP) in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients and the definitions which are preferable in this population. AIM:To determine the occurrence of NP in SCI patients during in-patient rehabilitation in the Ghent University Hospital. To study the influence o...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Viaene A,Denys MA,Goessaert AS,Claeys J,Raes A,Roggeman S,Everaert K

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is very common in neurorehabilitation, where it may be a target for treatment and have a negative effect on rehabilitation procedures and outcomes. Promising preliminary preclinical data support certain therapeutic approaches to pain, but there is a strong need of adequate preclinical models, experimental setting...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Porro CA,Sandrini G,Truini A,Tugnoli V,Alfonsi E,Berliocchi L,Cacciatori C,LA Cesa S,Magrinelli F,Sacerdote P,Valeriani M,Tamburin S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Since 2007 we focused our attention as EJPRM to the best available clinical evidence as offered by the Cochrane Collaboration. Due to the absence of a specific Rehabilitation Group (only a Field exists), reviews of PRM interest are in different groups and not easy to find. Consequently, the EJPRM offer the service ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Zaina F,Negrini S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this paper was to determine whether the injection of alcohol or phenol into the tibialis posterior nerve relive the symptoms and signs of ankle plantar flexor spasticity. METHODS:Twenty patients with hemiplegic stroke were included. Patients were randomly assigned to receive a single treatment of alcoho...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Kocabas H,Salli A,Demir AH,Ozerbil OM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of chronic mechanical neck pain (CMNP) still represents a challenge. A patient-oriented (Pa-O) therapeutic approach could be considered as the one in which therapies are scheduled at the start of each therapeutic session according to the patient's current physical status, and differs from a prescr...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Paoloni M,Tavernese E,Cacchio A,Tattoli M,Melis L,Ronconi R,Santilli V

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The influence of spirituality and religious beliefs on health-related quality of life and disability in the rehabilitation field is discussed in literature. AIM:To describe the role of spiritual belief on functional recovery and health-related quality of life in acute inpatient rehabilitation ward. DESIGN:...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Maggi L,Ferrara PE,Aprile I,Ronconi G,Specchia A,Nigito C,Amabile E,Rabini A,Piazzini DB,Bertolini C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In the last 40 years, physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) has made significant steps forward in Europe with the foundation of the European Federation of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (EFPMR) (1963) which gave rise to the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ESPRM) (2004) the Europ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Negrini S,Ilieva E,Moslavac S,Zampolini M,Giustini A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, NT 201, a new botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) free of complexing proteins, has been used for treating several movement disorders, showing safety and efficacy in upper limb spasticity. AIM:To assess the safety and evaluate the effects of BTX-A NT 201 free from complexing proteins for the trea...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Santamato A,Micello MF,Panza F,Fortunato F,Pilotto A,Giustini A,Testa A,Fiore P,Ranieri M,Spidalieri R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is quickly spreading, putting under heavy stress health systems worldwide and especially Intensive Care Units (ICU). Rehabilitation Units have a crucial role in reducing disability in order to reintroduce patients in the community. AIM:The aim of this study is to...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Curci C,Pisano F,Bonacci E,Camozzi DM,Ceravolo C,Bergonzi R,De Franceschi S,Moro P,Guarnieri R,Ferrillo M,Negrini F,de Sire A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the use of patient-reported outcome measures to assess Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) has been advocated, it is still open to debate which patient-reported outcome measure should be preferred to evaluate HRQoL after stroke. AIM:To compare the measurement properties (including concurrent val...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： de Graaf JA,Visser-Meily JM,Schepers VP,Baars A,Kappelle LJ,Passier PE,Wermer MJ,de Wit DC,Post MW

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some stroke survivors suffer from involuntary movement, which often disturbs upper-limb function, but there are few effective modality options. CASE REPORT:A 70-year-old man presented with persisting right-upper-limb hemiballism due to left thalamic hemorrhage ten years before. We provided inpatient rehabil...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Miura S,Ueno M,Miyata R,Maniwa E,Etoh S,Shimodozono M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), the association of ankle muscle impairment with knee, hip and abdominal weakness causes complex alterations of static (postural) and dynamic (walking) balance, increasing the risk of recurrent falls. Stereophotogrammetric system and body-worn gyroscopes w...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Aprile I,Padua L,Iosa M,Gilardi A,Bordieri C,Frusciante R,Russo G,Erra C,De Santis F,Ricci E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies investigating depression and anxiety levels in mothers of children with CP and related factors are limited, and controversial findings are reported in these studies. AIM:The study was aimed to determine depression and anxiety levels in mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to define facto...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Yilmaz H,Erkin G,Nalbant L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subsequent full-text publication of abstracts presented at a scientific congress reflects the latter's scientific quality. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the publication rate for abstracts presented at the 2008 European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ECPRM), characterize the publications ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Allart E,Beaucamp F,Tiffreau V,Thevenon A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports (CR) have led to the description and discovery of new diseases, syndromes, therapeutic complications or side-effects, and previously unknown potential benefits of pharmacologic agents. CRs may also be used as an effective training strategy for novice authors to develop the skills needed for medical writin...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Özçakar L,Franchignoni F,Frontera W,Negrini S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Initial studies have shown the potential of video capture virtual reality (VR) systems for rehabilitation. However, it is important to continue to investigate the utility of novel VR intervention techniques for treating motor deficits. The aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of the VMall, a ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rand D,Katz N,Weiss PL

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge of the determinants of disability in musculoskeletal conditions (MSC) is critical for reducing their burden. No epidemiologic studies from a truly comprehensive perspective consider environmental factors (EF) and personal factors (PF) as determinants of disability. However, one can identify candidate EF from...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Weigl M,Cieza A,Cantista P,Reinhardt JD,Stucki G

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic respiratory conditions are among the top causes of death and disability. The aim of the paper was to improve Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physicians' professional practice for people with chronic respiratory conditions in order to promote their functioning and to reduce activity limitations and/o...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Oral A,Juocevicius A,Lukmann A,Takáč P,Tederko P,Hāznere I,Aguiar-Branco C,Lazovic M,Negrini S,Varela Donoso E,Christodoulou N

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been an increase in the use of questionnaires as tools for the subjective evaluation of patients with neuro-musculoskeletal problems. AIM:To analyse the psychometric properties of the questionnaires published in Italian for the evaluation of cervical and lumbar spine pain and related dysfunction. ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Barni L,Freddolini M,Ruiz-Muñoz M,Cuesta-Vargas AI,Gonzalez-Sanchez M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microcurrent therapy (MCT) is a novel electrotherapy modality with very low current-levels that may reduce pain especially in joints and muscles. AIM:The aim of this study is to explore potential effects of MCT on pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, to explore effects of different treatment parameter...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ranker A,Husemeyer O,Cabeza-Boeddinghaus N,Mayer-Wagner S,Crispin A,Weigl MB

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent proposals of classification for cerebral palsy (CP), mainly revised for epidemiological purposes, suggest to abandon the use of the term diplegia. Conversely, in this paper data are presented to support the proposal to maintain the distinction between spastic tetraplegia and diplegia, and to subdivide this latt...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Cioni G,Lodesani M,Pascale R,Coluccini M,Sassi S,Paolicelli PB,Perazza S,Ferrari A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases. MPS impaired quality of life in the patients. There is a lot of controversy about different treatment options which include medical treatments, physical therapy, injections, ultrasound and laser. The effects of laser in MPS...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rayegani S,Bahrami M,Samadi B,Sedighipour L,Mokhtarirad M,Eliaspoor D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hip dislocation is common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). At birth they do not have musculoskeletal deformities but they develop over time due to the combined effects of the movement disorder and impaired gross motor function. Early detection and treatment of a hip at risk is needed to modify the natur...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Picciolini O,LE Métayer M,Consonni D,Cozzaglio M,Porro M,Gasparroni V,Panou A,Mosca F,Portinaro NM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The translation of scientific knowledge into clinical practice is still not consistently achieved and the Cochrane Knowledge Translation (KT) Strategy, has been developed in response to this issue, as key step in moving from knowledge to action. "Blogshots" are a new means of presenting evidence in a way that can be e...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Arienti C,Gimigliano F,Ryan-Vig S,Kiekens C,Negrini S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive ankle plantar flexion (equinus foot) is a common problem in cerebral palsy (CP) and several treatment options can be considered depending on the equinus type. Few attempts have been made to classify different forms of equinus foot for specific treatment. AIM:This study is aimed at defining equinus...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Benedetti MG,D'Apote G,Faccioli S,Costi S,Ferrari A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study was to evaluate the proportion of left and right congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) in both genders and age groups of the patients as well as to evaluate the duration of physical therapy and treatment outcome in observed population. METHODS:In our study, 980 children with CMT without hemato...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Petronic I,Brdar R,Cirovic D,Nikolic D,Lukac M,Janic D,Pavicevic P,Golubovic Z,Knezevic T

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the certification pathways for Physiatrists in the United States, reviews the licensure, certification and accreditation pathways for rehabilitation facilities in the United States, examines the evolving models of health care in the United States, evaluates the impact of health care reform withi...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Wu SS,Welch DG,Hoppe KM,Weinstein SM

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00