abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the era of biologics, we evaluated the short- and long-term effects of team-rehabilitation in a warm climate in patients with arthritis and an inadequate response to physio-therapy in Sweden. METHODS:A total of 161 patients with peripheral arthritis and spondyloarthritis, 63% treated with biologics, follo...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ajeganova S,Wörnert M,Hafström I

更新日期：2016-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of early mobilization and rehabilitation on global functional outcome one year after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. METHODS:Prospective, controlled, interventional study comprising patients managed in the neuro-intermediate ward following repair of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm....

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Karic T,Røe C,Nordenmark TH,Becker F,Sorteberg A

更新日期：2016-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects on walking of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and ankle foot orthoses for foot-drop of central neurological origin, assessed in terms of unassisted walking behaviours compared with assisted walking following a period of use (combined-orthotic effects). DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, AME...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Prenton S,Hollands KL,Kenney LP

更新日期：2016-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Theory-based approaches provide explanations of the impact of components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) classification on outcomes such as health and wellbeing. METHODS:Here, one such approach is proposed, focusing on social participation and its association ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Siegrist J,Fekete C

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This prospective study examined the convergent validity and responsiveness of the EuroQoL-5 Dimensions Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D) utility weights in stroke survivors at the subacute stage. METHODS:Repeated assessments were conducted in rehabilitation wards of a medical centre. A study cohort was recruited ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lu WS,Huang SL,Yang JF,Chen MH,Hsieh CL,Chou CY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A recurring complication in trans-tibial prosthetic limb users is "poor socket fit" with painful residuum-socket interfaces, a consequence of excess pressure. This is due to both poor socket fit and poor socket alignment; however, the interaction of these factors has not been quantified. Through evaluation of...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Courtney A,Orendurff MS,Buis A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robot-assisted physical gait therapy is gaining recognition among the rehabilitation engineering community. Several robotic orthoses for the treatment of gait impairments have been developed during the last 2 decades, many of which are designed to provide physical therapy to a single joint of the lower limb; these are...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Hussain S,Jamwal PK,Ghayesh MH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess trajectories of autonomous and controlled motivation and physical activity over one year in subjects with chronic disabilities receiving rehabilitation. In addition, to assess whether improvements in motivation and clinical variables during rehabilitation predict physical activity. DESIGN:Prospecti...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Skatteboe S,Roe C,Perrin PB,Dalen H,Bautz-Holter E,Nyquist A,Saebu M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the metric properties of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation-Participation (USER-Participation) in persons with spinal cord injury in Switzerland from a classical and item response theory perspective. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS:Persons with spinal cord injury living in...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mader L,Post MW,Ballert CS,Michel G,Stucki G,Brinkhof MW

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To undertake a systematic review of the evidence for the effect of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) on cognition late after moderate or severe traumatic brain injury. BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment after traumatic brain injury has significant consequences for the individual and society. Cholinergic ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Bengtsson M,Godbolt AK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of cranio-cervical flexion vs cervical proprioception training on neuromuscular control, pressure pain sensitivity and perceived pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain. METHODS:Twenty-eight volunteers with chronic non-specific neck pain were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gallego Izquierdo T,Pecos-Martin D,Lluch Girbés E,Plaza-Manzano G,Rodríguez Caldentey R,Mayor Melús R,Blanco Mariscal D,Falla D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical course of, and prognostic factors for, work-participation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. METHODS:A total of 1,608 patients with chronic non-specific low back pain received a multidisciplinary therapy and were evaluated at baseline and 2-, 5- and 12-month foll...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Verkerk K,Luijsterburg PA,Pool-Goudzwaard A,Heymans MW,Ronchetti I,Miedema HS,Koes BW

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is important for older adults to be physically active, but many older adults walk slowly. This study examined the accuracy of a commercially available step-count device (Fitbit One) at slow speeds and compared the accuracy of the device when worn at the ankle and waist in older adults. METHODS:The Fitbit ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Simpson LA,Eng JJ,Klassen TD,Lim SB,Louie DR,Parappilly B,Sakakibara BM,Zbogar D

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the reliability (test-retest and inter-rater) and criterion-related validity of the modified sphygmomanometer test (MST) for the assessment of upper limb muscle strength in subjects with chronic stroke, and to determine whether the results are affected by the number of trials. PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Martins JC,Teixeira-Salmela LF,Castro e Souza LA,Aguiar LT,Lara EM,Moura JB,Coelho de Morias Faria CD

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary ambulatory rehabilitation programme for persons with spina bifida in an Australian community cohort. METHODS:Fifty-four participants randomized to a treatment group (n = 27) for a high-intensity rehabilitation programme (with cognitive behavioural therapy) ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Khan F,Amatya B,Ng L,Galea M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the test-retest reliability of isometric and isokinetic muscle strength measurements in the upper extremity after stroke. DESIGN:A test-retest design. SUBJECTS:Forty-five persons with mild to moderate paresis in the upper extremity > 6 months post-stroke. METHODS:Isometric arm strength (shoulde...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ekstrand E,Lexell J,Brogårdh C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prolonged fever is rare in patients with spinal cord injury. Fever has been shown to be associated with hetero-topic ossification, but prolonged fever is very rare. We report here a case of prolonged fever in a tetraplegic patient who was eventually diagnosed with heterotrophic ossification, and provide a rev...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lee JW,Jo YS,Park JS,Kim JM,Kim SK

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the course of social support (everyday support, support in problem situations and esteem support) from initial inpatient rehabilitation until 3 years post-stroke and to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships of social support with depressive symptoms. DESIGN:Prospective cohort...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Kruithof WJ,Post MW,van Leeuwen CM,Schepers VP,van den Bos GA,Visser-Meily JM

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shortly after stroke, patients exhibit excessive sensitivity to visual, proprioceptive and vestibular perturbations regarding balance control. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the stability of this perceptual behaviour after stroke and test the relationships between sensory sensitivity and balance. METHODS:Thirty sub...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Bonan IV,Gaillard F,Ponche ST,Marquer A,Vidal PP,Yelnik AP

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore how individuals experience and perceive the use of assistive technologies following lower limb loss. DESIGN:Cross-sectional qualitative interview design. PATIENTS:Thirty individuals with lower limb amputation were recruited from a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programme (26 males and 4 female...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Dunne S,Coffey L,Gallagher P,Desmond D,Ryall N

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aqua-cycling is easy to learn, acceptable, and safe for patients with knee osteoarthritis. It can therefore be an ideal component of aquatic circuit training. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of a small group-based aquatic exercise programme including aqua-cycling. DESIGN:A feasibility study using ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rewald S,Mesters I,Emans PJ,Arts JJ,Lenssen AF,de Bie RA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on mobility among patients with substantial leg impairment after subacute stroke. DESIGN:Double-blinded, stratified, randomized trial involving a sham control group. PARTICIPANTS:Patients who developed unilateral hemiplegia after...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lin YN,Hu CJ,Chi JY,Lin LF,Yen TH,Lin YK,Liou TH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the types of coping strategies used by parents of children with acquired brain injury in the chronic phase and the relationship between their coping styles and psychosocial functioning. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study (April-May 2013). SUBJECTS:Parents (n = 42) of 28 children with acquired brain...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Prihadi EJ,Dings F,van Heugten CM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To locate and trace endogenous endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in rabbits subjected to myocardial ischaemia and/or physiological ischaemia training. METHODS:Rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups: a myocardial ischaemia group (subjected to myocardial ischaemia only); a physiological ischaemia traini...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Wan C,Li J,Yang C,Hu D,Bi S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of hand- and wrist-related symptoms and impairments, with resulting activity limitations and participation restrictions in children being treated for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. DESIGN AND PATIENTS:Cohort study of children, diagnosed in our hospitals between 2003 and 2008 with ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Hoeksma AF,van Rossum MA,Zinger WG,Dolman KM,Dekker J,Roorda LD

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate sexual function amongst adult individuals with spina bifida and to register their subjective satisfaction with their sexual life and relationships. SETTING:Department for Spinal Cord Injuries, East Denmark. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Cohort study. Medical record information, neurological examinati...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： von Linstow ME,Biering-Sørensen I,Liebach A,Lind M,Seitzberg A,Hansen RB,Biering-Sørensen F

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the content of the Fatigue Severity Scale and the subscale "subjective experience of fatigue" of the Checklist Individual Strength, and (ii) to assess the reliability of both questionnaires in polio survivors. DESIGN:Repeated-measures at a 3-week interval. SUBJECTS:Consecutive series of 61 polio...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Koopman FS,Brehm MA,Heerkens YF,Nollet F,Beelen A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the reliability of a new scale, the Triple Spasticity Scale (TSS), for assessing spasticity in stroke, through measurement of affected elbow flexors and ankle plantar flexors of hemiplegic patients with stroke, and to compare the new scale with commonly used scales. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study....

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Li F,Wu Y,Xiong L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether somatosensory impairments are more common in individuals with post-stroke shoulder pain than in those without post-stroke shoulder pain and healthy controls. DESIGN:Descriptive analysis of a convenience sample. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-nine individuals with stroke, 24 with and 25 without po...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lindgren I,Ekstrand E,Lexell J,Westergren H,Brogårdh C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The health benefits of high-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation warrant further research. We compared the effectiveness of low-volume high-intensity interval training vs continuous aerobic exercise training in chronic heart failure. DESIGN/SETTINGS:Unblinded, two arm parallel design with r...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Koufaki P,Mercer TH,George KP,Nolan J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a structured physiotherapy treatment model in patients who qualify for lumbar disc surgery. DESIGN:A prospective cohort study. PATIENTS:Forty-one patients with lumbar disc herniation, diagnosed by clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS:Patients followed a structured physio...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Svensson GL,Wendt GK,Thomeé R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the contribution of improvement in negative emotional cognitions, active cognitive coping, and control and chronicity beliefs to the outcome of multidisciplinary treatment in patients with chronic widespread pain. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. PATIENTS:A total of 120 subjects diagnosed with c...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： de Rooij A,de Boer MR,van der Leeden M,Roorda LD,Steultjens MP,Dekker J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify baseline risk factors associated with hemiplegic shoulder pain during the first 6 months after a stroke and to investigate changes in these risk factors over time. DESIGN:Longitudinal observational study. PATIENTS:A total of 94 patients with first-ever unilateral stroke lesion within 1 month aft...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Kim YH,Jung SJ,Yang EJ,Paik NJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Knowledge about recovery of an injured fornix following brain injury is limited. We describe here a patient who showed recovery of an injured fornix following stroke. CASE REPORT:A 57-year-old female patient underwent coiling for a ruptured anterior communicating cerebral artery aneurysm, and conservative ma...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Yeo SS,Jang SH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the current set-up, barriers and potential for providing rehabilitation to people with lower limb amputation in skilled nursing centres. DESIGN:Survey and interviews. SUBJECTS/PARTICIPANTS:Elderly care physicians, physiotherapists. METHODS:In 2011, clinicians from 34 skilled nursing centres pa...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Fortington LV,Rommers GM,Wind-Kral A,Dijkstra PU,Geertzen JH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore: (i) cardiovascular disease risk factors and the 10-year clustered risk of a fatal cardiovascular event in adults with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy; and (ii) relationships between the 10-year risk and body fat, aerobic fitness and physical activity. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Fort...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： van der Slot WM,Roebroeck ME,Nieuwenhuijsen C,Bergen MP,Stam HJ,Burdorf A,van den Berg-Emons RJ,MoveFit and Lifespan Research Group.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Guild boards and pulleys are apparatus commonly used to train cervical muscle function for their purported benefit in facilitating activity of the deeper muscle layers, although this effect has not been substantiated. The objective of this study was to compare the activity of the different layers of cervical ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Peolsson A,Peolsson M,Jull G,O' Leary S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation in patients who have undergone surgery for lung cancer is a subject of open debate. Clinical practice in this setting is based on the results of observational trials, such as the one described here. Prospective randomized controlled trials have been registered and re...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sterzi S,Cesario A,Cusumano G,Dall'Armi V,Lapenna LM,Cardaci V,Novellis P,Lococo F,Corbo GM,Cafarotti S,Margaritora S,Granone P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinically significant change in the emotional condition of relatives of patients with severe traumatic brain injury during sub-acute rehabilitation. METHODS:Participants were 62 pairs of relatives and patients. Relatives completed the anxiety and depression scales from the Symptom Checklist-9...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Norup A,Kristensen KS,Poulsen I,Nielsen CL,Mortensen EL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate sex differences in symptoms, structure of symptoms, disability and life satisfaction 3 years after mild traumatic brain injury. Secondary aims were to find risk factors for adverse outcome. DESIGN:Population-based cohort study. PATIENTS:The cohort comprised 137,000 inhabitants at risk in a de...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Styrke J,Sojka P,Björnstig U,Bylund PO,Stålnacke BM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00