Dance as therapy for individuals with Parkinson disease.

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: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：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：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:The growth and popularity of complementary physical therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD) attempt to fill the gap left by conventional exercises, which does not always directly target wellbeing, enjoyment and social participation. AIM:To evaluate the effects of complementary physical therapies on motor per...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Alves Da Rocha P,McClelland J,Morris ME

更新日期：2015-12-01 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:In patients affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) the disabilities increase during the progression of the disease, with a negative impact on quality of life. Rehabilitation improves motor performances, but remains unclear the role of psychological variables on motor recovery. AIM:The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Fanciullacci C,Straudi S,Basaglia N,Chisari C

更新日期：2017-02-01 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: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：:This article reports the case of a a 29-year-old girl with a right-sided sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar vertebrae and the pelvic region detected a right L5-S paracentral disc herniation with descending S1 nerve root compression and atrophy in the right piriformis muscle. Magnetic resonance images o...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Malas FU,Ozçakar L,Kerimoõlu U,Yörübulut M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is a well-known questionnaire used to evaluate disability. We can not only evaluate disability but also obtain additional information by using the standardized WHODAS 2.0 scores. AIM:To predict the institutionalization of the pati...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Hu HY,Chi WC,Chang KH,Yen CF,Escorpizo R,Liao HF,Huang SW,Liou TH

更新日期：2017-12-01 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: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: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: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: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：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：:The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) has provided a new foundation for our understanding of health, functioning, and disability. However, different challenges have to be addressed during its implementation process. The objective of this paper is to ad...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Cieza A,Stucki G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee problem characterised by retropatellar or peripatellar pain, which particularly affects adolescents and young adults. Exercise therapy is often prescribed. AIM:To assess the effects of exercise therapy in people with PFPS. DESIGN:Systematic review. SETT...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Van Der Heijden RA,Lankhorst NE,Van Linschoten R,Bierma-Zeinstra SM,Van Middelkoop M

更新日期：2016-02-01 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: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:Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are commonly observed in the neck, parascapular region, and upper back muscles of patients with cervical pathology. AIM:To assess the frequency of latent and active myofascial trigger point (aMTrP) in the neck and upper back muscles in patients with cervical radiculopathy a...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sari H,Akarirmak U,Uludag M

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：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：: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: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：AIM:Multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to changes in balance due to the breakdown of a number of neurological processes. Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of the horse to provide sensory feedback and has been used as a therapeutic intervention for different neurological conditions. Little is known about the effects of hipp...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Bronson C,Brewerton K,Ong J,Palanca C,Sullivan SJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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: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：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