abstract：:Concerns about drug-resistant infectious organisms are increasing in rehabilitation facilities. Resulting isolation protocols can potentially challenge the patients' access to medical care, psychological adaptation, mobility, and environmental interaction and therefore hinder the rehabilitation process. We report a sy...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Recio AC,Bohart ZW,Havens SR,Stiens SA

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic ossification in the residual lower limb in an adult nontraumatic amputee patient.Heterotopic ossification usually occurs in association with various neurologic injuries, trauma, and burns. There have been few reports in the literature of heterotopic bone formation at the distal residual limb in the adult a...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Atkinson GJ,Lee MY,Mehta MK

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-yr-old man with a C4 American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale B spinal cord injury was admitted due to a left calf pressure ulcer. The patient's initial laboratory results and physical examination findings were unremarkable, except for a stage IV pressure ulcer. On day 7, the patient developed fever an...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Zaremski JL,Jayawardena V,Lew HL

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relation between protein expression changes in the cerebellum and improvement of motor coordination in rats with cerebral infarction. DESIGN:The rat group with treadmill training (n = 10) were compared with the rat group without treadmill training (n = 10) after 2.5 hrs of transient middle...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Mizutani K,Sonoda S,Hayashi N,Takasaki A,Beppu H,Saitoh E,Shimpo K

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide benchmarking information for a large national sample of patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation after a stroke. DESIGN:Analysis of secondary data from 893 medical rehabilitation facilities located in the United States and contributing information to the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabili...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Granger CV,Markello SJ,Graham JE,Deutsch A,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article evaluates six mobility-related device classifications for their ability to support assistive technology outcomes research. Our evaluation considered classifications that had been created for various purposes, including those created to support third-party reimbursement decisions, consumer education and sa...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Shoemaker LL,Lenker JA,Fuhrer MJ,Jutai JW,Demers L,DeRuyter F

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the demographic, medical, and transportation use characteristics of stroke survivors wanting to drive who resumed or did not resume driving and compare the driving habits of those who drove with those of a nonstroke control group. DESIGN:One hundred and six stroke survivors who underwent a drivi...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Finestone HM,Marshall SC,Rozenberg D,Moussa RC,Hunt L,Greene-Finestone LS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the course of life satisfaction of persons with spinal cord injury and its determinants during inpatient rehabilitation and up to 1 yr after discharge. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study of 222 persons with spinal cord injury. Measurements at the start of active rehabilitation, after 3 mos, at disc...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： van Koppenhagen CF,Post MW,van der Woude LH,de Groot S,de Witte LP,van Asbeck FW,van den Heuvel W,Lindeman E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskleletal conditions comprise the second most common reason for physician visits and have the greatest negative impact on health-related quality of life in the industrialized world. Therefore, all medical schools should provide education for their students in these disorders. Physiatrists play a unique role in ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Mayer RS,Baima J,Bloch R,Braza D,Newcomer K,Sherman A,Sullivan W

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Promoting an active lifestyle through an appropriate physical exercise prescription is one of the major targets of cardiac rehabilitation. However, information on the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation in promoting lifestyle changes in elderly patients is still scant. DESIGN:In 131 patients over the age...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Macchi C,Polcaro P,Cecchi F,Zipoli R,Sofi F,Romanelli A,Pepi L,Sibilio M,Lipoma M,Petrilli M,Molino-Lova R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate the content of a conceptual framework concerning outcomes for caregivers whose recipients are assistive technology users. DESIGN:The study was designed in four stages. First, a list of potential key variables relevant to the caregivers of assistive technology users was generated from ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Demers L,Fuhrer MJ,Jutai J,Lenker J,Depa M,De Ruyter F

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a pilot study of amantadine in children with impaired consciousness caused by acquired brain injury, to establish design feasibility, and to assess the effect on level of arousal and consciousness. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. Seven subjects (mean age, 12.7 ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： McMahon MA,Vargus-Adams JN,Michaud LJ,Bean J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of different glove types on mobility performance in a series of field tests specific to wheelchair rugby. DESIGN:Ten international wheelchair rugby players performed three drills in each glove condition: (i) players' current glove selection, (ii) A...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

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

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The paraspinal muscles often fail to relax on forward flexion in many persons with low-back pain. The goal of this prospective study was to determine whether this abnormal lack of a flexion-relaxation phenomenon corrects after lumbar diskectomy for symptoms of radiculopathy with low-back pain. DESIGN:Electro...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wallbom AS,Geisser ME,Koch J,Haig AJ,Guido C,Hoff JT

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the relationship between frontal plane ankle range of motion (ROM) and frontal plane control during gait, as determined by step-width variability and step-width range, among middle-aged and older persons with peripheral neuropathy (PN). DESIGN:Observational study of 39 adults (mean age +/- standar...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Carter SE,Richardson JK,Thies S,DeMott T,Ashton-Miller JA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 38-yr-old polio survivor with newly developed weakness from myotonic dystrophy. He suffered muscle atrophy and weakness in his legs as a result of poliomyelitis at the age of 3 yrs. After a stable interval of about 30 yrs, he felt new weakness and fatigue in his legs. Electromyography revealed generalize...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lim JY,Kim KE,Choe G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Home-based patient-delivered mirror therapy is a promising approach in the treatment of phantom limb pain. Previous studies and case reports of mirror therapy have used a therapist-guided, structured protocol of exercises. No case report has described treatment for either upper or lower limb phantom pain by using home...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Darnall BD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Correlation of muscle function, muscle mass and endurance, and exercise tolerance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). DESIGN:Sixteen COPD patients (forced expiratory volume during the first second 38 +/- 15% predicted) and 6 controls underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the thigh, muscle stre...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Vilaro J,Rabinovich R,Gonzalez-deSuso JM,Troosters T,Rodríguez D,Barberà JA,Roca J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of selective blocking of the anterior branch of the obturator nerve by using phenol in controlling adductor spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. DESIGN:To study the anatomic location of the anterior branch of the obturator nerve with respect to bony landmarks in the inguinal are...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kwon JY,Kim JS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:.As the life expectancy of individuals with spina bifida increases, a lifelong need for management of many health issues in a rehabilitation setting has emerged in recent years. Physiatrists, in consultation with a variety of adult specialists, are particularly well suited to manage the common musculoskeletal, skin, b...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dicianno BE,Kurowski BG,Yang JM,Chancellor MB,Bejjani GK,Fairman AD,Lewis N,Sotirake J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined effects of robotic therapy and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) on upper-limb movement and function were studied in an 8(1/2)-yr-old child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Robotic therapy comprising repetitive, goal-directed reaching tasks was administered two times per week for 8 wks. Clinical measures incl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fasoli SE,Fragala-Pinkham M,Hughes R,Krebs HI,Hogan N,Stein J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Spinal accessory nerve (SAN) injuries cause considerable shoulder joint dysfunction and pain, but are often underdiagnosed or diagnosed late. The aim of this study was to present the clinical and electrophysiological features and response to conservative treatment of the patients with late-diagnosed SAN injur...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Akgun K,Aktas I,Uluc K

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spine infections are infrequent but important sources of back pain, posing significant risk of neurological sequelae. Risk factors include diabetes, recent trauma or instrumentation, and infection. Pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. A 67-yr-old man presented with lower back and h...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fish DE,Middleton K,Gluzman A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study changes in quality of life (QOL) and to explore predictors of QOL of community-dwelling older adults with physical disabilities. DESIGN:A 2-yr longitudinal study involved a convenience sample of 49 people with physical disabilities aged 60-94 yrs. QOL was estimated twice at a 2-yr interval with the...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Levasseur M,Desrosiers J,St-Cyr Tribble D

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 20-yr-old active duty soldier complained of right lateral forearm numbness that began shortly after carrying 100 lbs of equipment (20-lb load-bearing equipment, 20-lb individual body armor, and 60-lb rucksack) while deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Physical examination revealed normal strength but decreased ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： De Luigi AJ,Pasquina P,Dahl E

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total knee arthroplasty is frequently performed and usually associated with favorable results. A case is presented where persistent back and thigh pain limited rehabilitation progress following bilateral total knee arthroplasty procedures. The pain was found to be related to the presence of a symptomatic 5.24-cm infra...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Schuchmann JA

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a criteria-based appraisal of systematic reviews on the effectiveness of physiotherapy and conductive education interventions in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Computerized bibliographic databases were searched without language restriction up to August 2007. Reviews on trials and descriptive studies w...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Anttila H,Suoranta J,Malmivaara A,Mäkelä M,Autti-Rämö I

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:After hip fracture, muscle strength and power remain persistently poor, especially in the fractured leg. This study explores whether asymmetrical leg extension power (LEP) deficit affects mobility in women after proximal femoral fracture (PFF). DESIGN:In this observational study, LEP of both legs, 10- and 50...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Portegijs E,Sipilä S,Rantanen T,Lamb SE

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the hypothesis that the multiple-site injection technique is associated with better outcomes than the single-point injection method in children with cerebral palsy and spastic equinus gait. DESIGN:A total of 17 children (nine boys, eight girls ages 1.8-9.4 yrs; eight hemiplegics, eight diplegi...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Sätilä H,Pietikäinen T,Iisalo T,Lehtonen-Räty P,Salo M,Haataja R,Koivikko M,Autti-Rämö I

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate motor function in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) given testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). DESIGN:American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) rehabilitation discharge motor index scores were compared between men with SCI given TRT (testosterone cypionate, 200 mg, monthly; n = 50) and a compa...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Clark MJ,Petroski GF,Mazurek MO,Hagglund KJ,Sherman AK,Lammy AB,Childers MK,Acuff ME

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35-yr-old man sustained an anoxic brain injury resulting from cardiac arrest, with subsequent extreme lethargy and lack of response to stimuli. The patient's lethargy was unresponsive to trials of several medications in attempts to increase arousal. Administration of twice-daily zolpidem 8 mos after injury resulted ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Cohen SI,Duong TT

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three boys with muscular dystrophy with known osteoporosis were each treated for 1 yr with weekly alendronate and daily calcium and vitamin D. Measurements of lumbar spine and proximal femur using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry were obtained at the initiation of the alendronate, at 6 mos, and at 1 yr. All three boys...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Apkon S,Coll J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of bromocriptine on a variety of aspects of attention, ranging from laboratory-based impairment measures to caregiver ratings and work productivity, in individuals after traumatic brain injury. DESIGN:Twelve adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and attention complaint...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Whyte J,Vaccaro M,Grieb-Neff P,Hart T,Polansky M,Coslett HB

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-yr-old woman with hoarseness, multiple joint pain, and generalized myalgia was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 7 mos before visiting our clinic. SLE-related vocal cord palsy of the left side was identified after otolaryngologic evaluation. We performed laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) on both c...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lee JH,Sung IY,Park JH,Roh JL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The 6-min walk test (6mWT) is widely used to assess physical performance in cardiac rehabilitation settings. Factors affecting the walked distance before starting physical training have been described, whereas information on factors affecting the increase of the walked distance after physical training is stil...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Polcaro P,Lova RM,Guarducci L,Conti AA,Zipoli R,Papucci M,Garuglieri S,Raimo D,Fattirolli F,Macchi C,Gensini GF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome is a known complication of intrathecal baclofen pumps. Its origin is postulated as an independent form of a serotonergic syndrome occurring from loss of gamma-aminobutyric acid B receptor-mediated inhibition of serotonin. Prodromal symptoms include pruritus, a return of deep te...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Saveika JA,Shelton JE

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate testosterone and free testosterone levels in male patients after spinal cord injury (SCI) in comparison with healthy subjects, the effects of free testosterone on Functional Independence Measure (FIM) instrument, and their relationship between time since injury, spinal cord injury levels, and ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Celik B,Sahin A,Caglar N,Erhan B,Gunduz B,Gultekin O,Karabulut M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual deficits after cerebral injury are common. The variability in the types of injury sustained as well as their impact on function in the environment have produced multiple approaches at corrective intervention. To assess the effectiveness of these vision interventions, an extensive literature search was completed...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Riggs RV,Andrews K,Roberts P,Gilewski M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on functional outcomes after acute rehabilitation for cerebrovascular accident (CVA). DESIGN:A retrospective research design was used to analyze outcomes in patients with a primary diagnosis of unilateral stroke (n = 367) admitted to an urban, acute rehabilitat...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Ripley DL,Seel RT,Macciocchi SN,Schara SL,Raziano K,Ericksen JJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Dopaminergic agents may stimulate behavior and verbal expression after frontal lobe dysfunction. Although amantadine is used in neurorehabilitation of motivational disorders and head injury, it is not commonly prescribed to improve aphasia. This pilot study examined verbal fluency on and off amantadine for no...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Barrett AM,Eslinger PJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00