Comparison of phenol and alcohol neurolysis of tibial nerve motor branches to the gastrocnemius muscle for treatment of spastic foot after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the growing evidence about the use of robotic gait training in neurorehabilitation, there is a scant literature about the combined effects of this innovative technological approach and a first‑line treatment for focal spasticity as botulinum toxin type A. In particular, to the best of our knowledge, ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Picelli A,Bacciga M,Melotti C,LA Marchina E,Verzini E,Ferrari F,Pontillo A,Corradi J,Tamburin S,Saltuari L,Corradini C,Waldner A,Smania N

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:The effects of swallowing therapy (ST) on long-term clinical outcomes in patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) remain unclear. AIM:This study explores the effect of ST, initiated within 6 months of the stroke onset, on long-term pneumonia-free and overall survival rates in PSD patients. DESIGN:Retrospe...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lo YK,Fu TC,Chen CP,Yuan SS,Hsu CC

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：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: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: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：:The purpose of this article was to describe the use of noninvasive inspiratory and expiratory muscle aids to prevent chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum, to prevent respiratory complications of vertebral surgery, to prevent acute and long-term ventilatory insufficiency and failure in children with paraly...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ishikawa Y,Bach JR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the objectives of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC) of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Section of the Union of European Medical Specialists (UEMS) is the development of the field of competence of PRM physicians in Europe. To achieve this objective, UEMS PRM Section PPC has adopted a syste...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Valero R,Varela E,Küçükdeveci AA,Oral A,Ilieva E,Berteanu M,Christodoulou N,UEMS-PRM Section Professional Practice Committee.

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor and cognitive symptoms are frequent in persons with neurological disorders and often require extensive long-term rehabilitation. Recently, a variety of music-based interventions have been introduced into neurological rehabilitation as training tools. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:This review aims to 1) describ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Moumdjian L,Sarkamo T,Leone C,Leman M,Feys P

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Turner syndrome (TS) is a sex chromosome abnormality in females characterized by gonadal dysgenesis, short stature and skeletal malformations like kyphosis and scoliosis. AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of scoliosis and its incidence over 4 year follow-up. DESIGN:Consists in two parts: cross sectional study...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ricotti S,Petrucci L,Carenzio G,Klersy C,Calcaterra V,Larizza D,Dalla Toffola E

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder that is often accompanied by impaired balance and walking and reduced quality of life (QoL). Recent studies indicate that dance may be an effective alternative to traditional exercise for addressing these areas of concern to individuals with ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Earhart GM

更新日期：2009-06-01 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

abstract：:In this review we will describe newly developed techniques that are being used to recover levels of motor function after a severe spinal cord injury that have not been observed previously. These new approaches include pharmacological neuromodulation and/or epidural stimulation of the spinal cord circuitries in combina...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Edgerton VR,Roy RR

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：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: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: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：BACKGROUND:Lower limb paresis is one of the main determinants of postural transferring, standing and walking disability in patients with stroke. Early prognosis of recovery of lower limb function and of related functional disability is an important issue in neurorehabilitation clinical practice. AIM:Aim of this study ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Smania N,Gambarin M,Paolucci S,Girardi P,Bortolami M,Fiaschi A,Santilli V,Picelli A

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is an accepted model to improve the delivery of rehabilitation in the community. It includes the access to health care, education, labor and accessible environments. The role of Specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in this strategy (SPRM) is not very well defined. On...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Seijas VA,Lugo LH,Cano B,Escobar LM,Quintero C,Nugraha B,Gutenbrunner C

更新日期：2018-02-01 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: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：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

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：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