abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the influence of long-term wheelchair rugby training on the functional abilities of persons with tetraplegia over a 2-year period post-spinal cord injury. DESIGN:A prospective non-randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:Forty people with incomplete tetraplegia were exam...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Furmaniuk L,Cywińska-Wasilewska G,Kaczmarek D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe pain and recovery of physical functioning after total knee arthroplasty. DESIGN:A longitudinal design with assessments preoperatively, and 1 week, 3 and 9 months postoperatively. SUBJECTS:Sixty-three patients participated. METHODS:Pain was assessed by visual analogue scale. Physical functioning...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Heiberg K,Bruun-Olsen V,Mengshoel AM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study factors related to quality of life after a hypoxic period due to cardiac arrest. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SUBJECTS:Eighty-eight survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, admitted to a Dutch academic hospital between 2001 and 2006. METHODS:Patients received a set of questionnaires at h...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Moulaert VR,Wachelder EM,Verbunt JA,Wade DT,van Heugten CM

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with burnout during a rehabilitation programme. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighteen patients with burnout were interviewed at the end of a one-year rehabilitation programme. The programme consisted of 2 groups, one with a focus on cognitively-oriente...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Fjellman-Wiklund A,Stenlund T,Steinholtz K,Ahlgren C

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate eye-hand coordination in stroke survivors and its relationship with sensori-motor impairments and hand functioning in daily life. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Fifteen subjects with stroke (mean age 62.5 years (standard deviation (SD) 7.1); time post-stroke 5.2 years (SD 3.0)) recrui...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gao KL,Ng SS,Kwok JW,Chow RT,Tsang WW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the occurrence of, and risk factors for, spasticity until 6 months after first-ever stroke. METHODS:Forty-nine patients were examined at day 2-10, at 1 month, and at 6 months. The modified Ashworth Scale was used to assess resistance to passive movements. A comprehensive clinical examination was p...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lundström E,Smits A,Terént A,Borg J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate inpatient rehabilitation in public facilities in Australia against a utilization review tool used in the USA. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS:Patients identified in the acute wards of a regional referral hospital and subsequently transferred to a public inpatient rehabilitation facilit...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Poulos CJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine wheelchair athletes' perceptions of wheelchair configuration in relation to aspects of mobility performance. METHODS:Nine elite wheelchair athletes from wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis were interviewed using a semi-structured format. Interview transcripts were analyse...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mason BS,Porcellato L,van der Woude LH,Goosey-Tolfrey VL

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the construct validity of the Activity Inventory of the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment and the Clinical Outcome Variables Scale (COVS), 2 measures of functional mobility. DESIGN:A retrospective longitudinal study of 24 inpatients (mean age 83 years (standard deviation 7)) on a geriatric rehab...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sacks L,Yee K,Huijbregts M,Miller PA,Aggett T,Salbach NM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Physical and sonographic evaluation of hemiplegic shoulder in patients after acute stroke and correlation between the physical/sonographic findings and early-onset hemiplegic shoulder pain. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Fifty-seven patients after stroke with hemiplegic shoulder. METHODS:Subjects w...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Huang YC,Liang PJ,Pong YP,Leong CP,Tseng CH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The interhemispheric competition model proposes that the functional recovery of motor deficits in patients after stroke can be achieved by increasing the excitability of the affected hemisphere or decreasing the excitability of the unaffected hemisphere. We investigated whether bilateral repetitive transcrani...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Takeuchi N,Tada T,Toshima M,Matsuo Y,Ikoma K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between frailty status and incidence of disability among non-disabled older Mexican Americans. DESIGN:A 10-year prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS:A total of 1645 non-institutionalized Mexican Americans aged 67 years and older from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epide...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Al Snih S,Graham JE,Ray LA,Samper-Ternent R,Markides KS,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this pilot study was to examine changes in different aspects of impairment, including spasticity in the upper limbs, of hemiplegic children following botulinum toxin type A intervention. Progress was assessed using standard clinical measurements and a robotic device. DESIGN:Pre-post multiple basel...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Frascarelli F,Masia L,Di Rosa G,Petrarca M,Cappa P,Castelli E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The politics of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) serve the function of selecting and attaining particular socially valued goals. The selection and attainment of goals as the primary function of political action can be ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Reinhardt JD,von Groote PM,DeLisa JA,Melvin JL,Bickenbach JE,Stucki G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of pool exercise in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain and to determine characteristics influencing the effects of treatment. METHODS:A total of 134 women with fibromyalgia and 32 with chronic widespread pain were randomized to a 20-session pool exercise and a 6-se...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mannerkorpi K,Nordeman L,Ericsson A,Arndorw M,GAU Study Group.

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refugees have often been exposed to torture in their countries of origin. A core issue is the resulting multifaceted presentation of somatic, psychological and social problems in the same individual, leading to severe activity limitations and participation restrictions. An international conference, "Rehabilitating Tor...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Sjölund BH,Kastrup M,Montgomery E,Persson AL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prognostic value of clinical assessment and motor evoked potentials for upper limb strength and functional recovery after acute stroke, and to establish the possible use of motor evoked potentials in rehabilitation. DESIGN:A prospective study. SUBJECTS:Fifty-two patients with hemiparesis we...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Pizzi A,Carrai R,Falsini C,Martini M,Verdesca S,Grippo A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop the Rehabilitation Patient Experiences Questionnaire for patients undergoing rehabilitation for rheumatological disorders. METHODS:Development of the instrument was based on literature review and adaptation of the Patient Experiences Questionnaire. The instrument was piloted and then administered ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Grotle M,Garratt A,Løchting I,Kjeken I,Klokkerud M,Uhlig T,Hagen KB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe problematic aspects of faecal incontinence according to the experience of adults with spina bifida. DESIGN:Qualitative interview study. SUBJECTS:Eleven adults with spina bifida and bowel problems. METHOD:Semi-structured open-ended interviews and qualitative analysis. RESULTS:Problematic aspect...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Johnsen V,Skattebu E,Aamot-Andersen A,Thyberg M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the construct and rating scale of the Assessment of Capacity for Myoelectric Control, an assessment to evaluate ability in using a prosthetic hand. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Upper limb prosthesis users with different prosthetic levels/sides and prosthetic experience were included (n ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lindner HY,Linacre JM,Norling Hermansson LM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The medical specialty of physical and rehabilitation medicine has had a proven impact on people with disabilities and on healthcare systems. Documents such as the White Book on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe have been important in defining the scope of practice within various regions. Howev...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Haig AJ,Im J,Adewole D,Nelson V,Krabak B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine restrictions in daily functioning from a rehabilitation perspective in patients one year after discharge from the intensive care unit, and to identify prognostic factors for functional status. DESIGN:Cross-sectional design. PATIENTS:Consecutive patients who were admitted to the intensive care uni...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： van der Schaaf M,Beelen A,Dongelmans DA,Vroom MB,Nollet F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain stimulation for the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases has been used for more than 50 years. Although its development has been slow, current advances in the techniques of brain stimulation have improved its clinical efficacy. The use of non-invasive brain stimulation has significant advantages, such as not i...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Williams JA,Imamura M,Fregni F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate adaptive changes in bone and muscle parameters in the paralysed limbs after detraining or reduced functional electrical stimulation (FES) induced cycling following high-volume FES-cycling in chronic spinal cord injury. SUBJECTS:Five subjects with motor-sensory complete spinal cord injury (age ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Frotzler A,Coupaud S,Perret C,Kakebeeke TH,Hunt KJ,Eser P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the influence of physical impairments on hip bone mineral density in women with Parkinson's disease. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS:Thirty-four women with Parkinson's disease and 30 age-matched healthy controls. METHODS:Patients with Parkinson's disease underwent a hip scan using ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Pang MY,Mak MK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the effects of gait therapy for patients after acute stroke in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS:Fifty-six patients with a mean of 8 days post-stroke participated in: (i) gait trainer exercise; (ii) walking training over ground; or (iii) conventional treatment. Patients in the gait trainer ex...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Peurala SH,Airaksinen O,Huuskonen P,Jäkälä P,Juhakoski M,Sandell K,Tarkka IM,Sivenius J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the efficiency of inpatient rehabilitation for patients after stroke in Thailand. DESIGN:Multi-centre, prospective study. SUBJECTS:Patients after stroke, aged >or= 18 years, with stable medical signs, able to follow 1-step commands and to sit for at least 30 min. METHODS:Main outcomes included ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Kuptniratsaikul V,Kovindha A,Dajpratham P,Piravej K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of comorbid diseases and their impact on functional outcome in patients after stroke. DESIGN:A prospective study. SUBJECTS:A total of 140 patients after stroke. METHODS:Comorbidities were assessed with the Liu comorbidity index. Functional independence was evaluated using the Func...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Karatepe AG,Gunaydin R,Kaya T,Turkmen G

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Camptocormia, or bent spine syndrome, is an acquired postural disease leading to lumbar kyphosis observed when the patient stands up. Classic orthoses and physiotherapy programmes provide little correction and are often poorly tolerated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance of...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： de Sèze MP,Creuzé A,de Sèze M,Mazaux JM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess sports participation in young adults with myelomeningocele and its association with personal, disease-related and psychosocial factors, physical activity and fitness. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Fifty-one persons (26 males) with myelomeningocele , mean age 21.1 (standard deviation 4.5) ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Buffart LM,van der Ploeg HP,Bauman AE,Van Asbeck FW,Stam HJ,Roebroeck ME,van den Berg-Emons RJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how persons with late effects of polio perceive their participation and problems with participation in life situations and to determine the association between perceived problems with participation and sex, age, marital status, use of mobility aids and access to instrumental support. DESIGN:Cr...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lund ML,Lexell J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We tested the hypothesis that physically active people with spinal cord injury do not have increased subclinical atherosclerosis compared with an age-matched able-bodied group. METHODS:Subjects comprised 28 wheelchair athletes with spinal cord injury (mean age 22 (standard deviation (SD) 3) years) and 24 rec...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Jae SY,Heffernan KS,Lee M,Fernhall B

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect of Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) exercises with "usual care" rehabilitation programmes in terms of the avoidance of brace prescription and prevention of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. DESIGN:Prospective controlled cohort observational study. P...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Negrini S,Zaina F,Romano M,Negrini A,Parzini S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association of cardiovascular autonomic balance with perceived functional impairment and pain among patients with chronic low back pain. DESIGN:A cross-sectional analysis of working patients with chronic low back pain. PATIENTS:Forty-six consecutive patients aged 24-45 years with chronic low b...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Gockel M,Lindholm H,Niemistö L,Hurri H

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of home modifications on self-rated ability in everyday life from various aspects for people ageing with disabilities. METHODS:The study sample was recruited from an agency providing home modification services in Sweden and comprised 73 subjects whose referrals had been approved and who...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Petersson I,Lilja M,Hammel J,Kottorp A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore perceptions of goal setting from the perspective of patients, lay carers and rehabilitation staff. DESIGN:Semi-structured interviews analysed independently by 2 researchers using content analysis. SETTING:Neurological rehabilitation inpatient unit for adults. SUBJECTS:Four samples of 10 subjects...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Young CA,Manmathan GP,Ward JC

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the addition of deep or superficial heating to stretching produces better clinical outcomes than stretching alone in the management of frozen shoulder. DESIGN:A single-blinded, randomized controlled study. SUBJECTS:Thirty subjects suffering from the stiffness phase of frozen shoulder. ...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Leung MS,Cheing GL

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare individual, group and combined intervention formats for improving goal attainment and psychosocial function following acquired brain injury. DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial, waiting list controls. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-five participants with a mean time of 5.29 years (standard deviation = 3.9) s...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ownsworth T,Fleming J,Shum D,Kuipers P,Strong J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comprehensively and objectively assess physical activity, aerobic fitness and body fat in adolescents and young adults with myelomeningocele and to investigate their relationships. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS:Fifty-one persons (26 males) with myelomeningocele aged 21.1 (standard deviation) 4.5) y...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Buffart LM,Roebroeck ME,Rol M,Stam HJ,van den Berg-Emons RJ,Transition Research Group South-West Netherlands.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the results from a prospective, cognitive-behavioural team-based, individually geared, low-intensity, rehabilitation programme, randomly assigned to care-seekers in primary care physiotherapy with new pain-related sick leave, and to examine a possible reduction in social security expenditure. METHO...

journal_title：Journal of rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ektor-Andersen J,Ingvarsson E,Kullendorff M,Orbaek P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00