Efficiency in stroke management from acute care to rehabilitation: bedside versus telemedicine consultation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence on the effect of systemic exercise programs to improve the standing balance with the Nintendo Wii system is very limited and its post-treatment effectiveness is unknown in cerebral palsy (CP) patients. AIM:Primary aim was to compare the effect of Nintendo Wii balance board (Wii-therapy) and standar...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gatica-Rojas V,Méndez-Rebolledo G,Guzman-Muñoz E,Soto-Poblete A,Cartes-Velásquez R,Elgueta-Cancino E,Cofré Lizama LE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Very few studies have investigated the influence of single activities of daily living (ADL) at admission as possible predictors of functional outcome after rehabilitation. AIM:The aim of the current study was to investigate admission functional status and performance of basic ADLs as assessed by Functional ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gialanella B,Santoro R,Ferlucci C

更新日期：2013-10-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:The Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III) is a scale of independence in the activities of daily life, specifically designed for spinal cord injury subjects. AIM:The aim of this study was to calculate the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of the SCIM III according to distribution and ancho...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Corallo V,Torre M,Ferrara G,Guerra F,Nicosia G,Romanelli E,Lopopolo A,Onesta MP,Fiore P,Falcone R,Bonavita J,Molinari M,Scivoletto G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper reports the final statements of the jury of a National Consensus Conference organized in November 2010 at Salsomaggiore (Parma) to draw up recommendations on the rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury (sABI) patients in the intensive hospital phase. Because of the few clinical studies of good qual...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： De Tanti A,Zampolini M,Pregno S,CC3 Group.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An old physician describes with a ad auto-hironic humor the changes by ageing, with all the insight that the medical profession can give on the process of progressive disability. ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Boccardi S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adult scoliosis (AS) is the most common spine deformity in adults. Back pain is the main symptom leading patients to seek medical consultation. Stabilization exercise has been shown effective for reducing back pain. No literature review has examined the effects of such exercises in adults with scoliosis. T...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Alanazi MH,Parent EC,Dennett E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fall is a common and a major cause of injuries. It is important to find elderlies who are prone to falls. The majority of serious falls occur during walking among the older adults. Analyzing the spatio-temporal parameters of walking is an easy way of assessment in the clinical setting, but is it capable of distinguish...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mortaza N,Abu Osman NA,Mehdikhani N

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Freezing of speech (FoS) and other repetitive speech behaviours can frequently occur in parkinsonian syndromes, worsening the efficacy of language functioning, hampering social interactions, and thus reducing quality of life. Pharmacological treatment are ineffective and other interventions have not specific...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Erro R,Tedeschi MR,Vitale C,Buonocore S,Orefice G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenchymal stem cells can be differentiated into muscle satellite cells. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) promotes the differentiation of satellite cells into muscle cells. CASE REPORT:A 31-year-old male with a T4 complete chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) had fixation for a mid-shaft fracture of the ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gorgey AS,Moore PD,Wade RC,Gill RS,Lavis T,Adler RA

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：: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：:During the last decade, many studies have been carried out to understand the effects of focal vibratory stimuli at various levels of the central nervous system and to study pathophysiological mechanisms of neurological disorders as well as the therapeutic effects of focal vibration in neurorehabilitation. This review ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Murillo N,Valls-Sole J,Vidal J,Opisso E,Medina J,Kumru H

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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

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: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：INTRODUCTION:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, progressive, disabling autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Symptoms and signs of MS vary widely and patients may lose their ability to walk. To date the benefits of aquatic therapy often used for rehabilitation in MS patients have not...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Corvillo I,Varela E,Armijo F,Alvarez-Badillo A,Armijo O,Maraver F

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the context of the White Book of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM), this paper deals with the education of PRM physicians in Europe. To acquire the wide field of competence needed, specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine have to undergo a well organised and appropriately structured training of ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： European Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Bodies Alliance.

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decreased range of motion is a common secondary complication of motor neuron disease (MND) that can contribute to functional decline and decreased participation in daily activities. AIM:The purpose of this study was to develop and assess the effectiveness of educational brochures and videos aimed at improvi...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Burke K,De Marchi F,Ellrodt AS,Doyle M,Koul M,Comeau O,Adelson E,Walter R,Kusy M,Amaya F,Anderson C,Honda J,Chan J,Berry J,Paganoni S

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Since 2007 we have been focusing our attention to EJPRM as the best available clinical evidence as offered by the Cochrane Collaboration. Due to the absence of a specific Rehabilitation Group (only a Field does exist), some reviews in the field of PRM are not easy to find. Consequently, the EJPRM lists and presents...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Zaina F,Negrini S

更新日期：2009-12-01 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:Mobility limitations are frequent in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and could already be present in patients with so-called mild neurological disability (Expanded Disability Status Scale≤4). Assessing mobility in these patients is therefore of paramount importance. Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUG) and 2-Mi...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Valet M,Lejeune T,Devis M,van Pesch V,El Sankari S,Stoquart G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is believed that treatment with low temperature can reduce pain perception in chronic pain patients, including chronic low back pain patients. AIM:To evaluate the effects of a two-week repeated intervention of -67 °C cryo-chamber in patients with chronic low back pain. DESIGN:A prospective randomized do...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Nugraha B,Günther JT,Rawert H,Siegert R,Gutenbrunner C

更新日期：2015-04-01 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:Resection surgery is the main treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Postoperative complications and mortality are mostly linked to respiratory failure consecutive to respiratory muscle overload. AIM:We aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative respiratory muscle endurance training (RMET) on r...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Laurent H,Aubreton S,Galvaing G,Pereira B,Merle P,Richard R,Costes F,Filaire M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

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:Neurorehabilitation programs are among the most popular therapies aimed at reducing the disabilities that result from multiple sclerosis. Video games have recently gained importance in the rehabilitation of patients with motor neurological dysfunctions. Currently, the studies describing the perspective of pa...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Palacios-Ceña D,Ortiz-Gutierrez RM,Buesa-Estellez A,Galán-Del-Río F,Cachon Perez JM,Martínez-Piedrola R,Velarde-Garcia JF,Cano-DE-LA-Cuerda R

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the positive health effects of (intensive) exercise in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, they are very often inactive. Motivational exercise interventions in other patient samples have shown good effects in promoting exercise behaviours. AIM:To evaluate the short- and long-term effects ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mattukat K,Rennert D,Brandes I,Ehlebracht-König I,Kluge K,Mau W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00