Active ankle dorsiflexion and the Mingazzini manoeuvre: two clinical bedside tests related to prognosis of postural transferring, standing and walking ability in patients with stroke.

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：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：AIM:Performance measures are tools aimed to directly evaluate social function in older adults. The authors present the standardization of a new direct performance measure for patients with dementia, the functional living skills assessment (FLSA). METHODS:FLSA was conceived to detect functional impairment in very mild ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Farina E,Fioravanti R,Pignatti R,Alberoni M,Mantovani F,Manzoni G,Chiavari L,Imbornone E,Villanelli F,Nemni R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal pain condition, especially in females. Decreased hip muscle strength has been implicated as a contributing factor. Isolated open kinetic chain hip abductors and lateral rotators exercises were added by many authors to the rehabilitation program....

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ismail MM,Gamaleldein MH,Hassa KA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is the leading cause of spinal surgery in people over 65-years old. In people with LSS, generic self-administered questionnaires are the most commonly used PROs to assess health-related quality of life, global activity limitation, and low back pain-located activity limitation. A...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Masi C,Couraud G,Daste C,Jouffriault J,Poiraudeau S,Lefevre-Colau MM,Rannou F,Nguyen C

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy (CIPNM) frequently occur in intensive care unit (ICU) critically ill subjects; about 55-70% of subjects achieve full recovery. CIPNM can occur in ICU subjects with severe acquired brain injury (sABI), but no data have been reported regarding their outcome. AIM:Th...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Intiso D,DI Rienzo F,Fontana A,Tolfa M,Bartolo M,Copetti M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper improves the methodology of the first edition of the rapid living systematic review started in April 2020, with the aim to gather and present the current evidence informing rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19 and/or describing the consequences due to the disease and its treatment. EVIDENCE...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ceravolo MG,Arienti C,de Sire A,Andrenelli E,Negrini F,Lazzarini SG,Patrini M,Negrini S,International Multiprofessional Steering Committee of Cochrane Rehabilitation REH-COVER action.

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:The lack of knowledge about epidemiological and clinical data of patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) admitted to Rehabilitation facilities in Italy led to the creation, in June 2008, of a data collection on-line registry. AIM:To collect epidemiological and clinical data and to evaluate functional outc...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Avesani R,Roncari L,Khansefid M,Formisano R,Boldrini P,Zampolini M,Ferro S,De Tanti A,Dambruoso F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The assessment of major obstacles to community integration which may result from an acquired brain injury (ABI) is needed for rational planning and effective management of ABI patients' social adjustment. Currently, such a generally acceptable measure is not available for the Italian population. This paper reports ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Cattelani R,Corsini D,Posteraro L,Agosti M,Saccavini M

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Based on the assumption that motor actions result from the interaction between cognitive, perceptual, mechanical and neurological mechanisms, neuromotor dysfunctions are expected to impair central coordination processes required to perform dual-tasks. The aim of the present work was to systematically revie...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Pena GM,Pavão SL,Oliveira MF,de Campos AC,Rocha NA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of the lower urinary tract is crucially important in patients with spinal cord injuries in order to prevent damage to the upper urinary tract and to preserve renal function. AIM:This study was designed to compare the use of standard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), hydrophilic-coated, and gel-lubricated...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sarica S,Akkoc Y,Karapolat H,Aktug H

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke may result in decreased trunk muscle strength and limited trunk coordination, frequently determining loss of autonomy due to the trunk impairment. Furthermore, sitting balance has been repeatedly identified as an important predictor of motor and functional recovery after stroke. Given the importance...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sorrentino G,Sale P,Solaro C,Rabini A,Cerri CG,Ferriero G

更新日期：2018-10-01 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: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：INTRODUCTION:This systematic literature review aims to check the current state of affairs of non-gait-related optoelectronic trunk movement analysis; results have been analyzed from a clinical and a methodological perspective. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Extensive research was performed on all papers published until December...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Negrini S,Piovanelli B,Amici C,Cappellini V,Bovi G,Ferrarin M,Zaina F,Borboni A

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：: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：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: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：:Low back pain (LBP) and radicular pain are very common health problems. They are rarely caused by serious underlying pathology and will usually recover spontaneously in time. In about one third of the cases however, the pain and functional impairment will persist one year after onset, being responsible for high health...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： van Wambeke P,Desomer A,Jonckheer P,Depreitere B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a theme currently representing an emerging topic for its increasing incidence. It is well known that it is a chronic disease that could lead to important long-lasting disability; this generates increasing costs for the health care system. OA treatment options vary: localization, etiolo...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Bernetti A,Mangone M,Villani C,Alviti F,Valeo M,Grassi MC,Migliore A,Viora U,Adriani E,Quirino N,Fioravanti A,Paoloni M

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:In contrast to the single evaluation methods used in the past, the combination of multiple tests allows one to obtain a global assessment of the ankle joint. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of the different tests in a functional test battery. METHODS:Twenty-four male recreational athletes wi...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sekir U,Yildiz Y,Hazneci B,Ors F,Saka T,Aydin T

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：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:New technologies, such as telerehabilitation and gaming devices offer the possibility for patients to train at home. This opens the challenge of safety for the patient as he/she is called to exercise neither with a therapist on the patients' side nor with a therapist linked remotely to supervise the sessions...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Held JP,Ferrer B,Mainetti R,Steblin A,Hertler B,Moreno-Conde A,Dueñas A,Pajaro M,Parra-Calderón CL,Vargiu E,Josè Zarco M,Barrera M,Echevarria C,Jódar-Sánchez F,Luft AR,Borghese NA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00