abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the change in the balance performance and the improvement in the gait performance of subjects with hemiparesis, as a result of their wearing an ankle-foot orthosis. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional control trial. Fifty-eight subjects with hemiparesis of a duration of less than 6 mos participated i...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wang RY,Lin PY,Lee CC,Yang YR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether individuals who have a spinal cord injury have neuromuscular and physiologic responses to a personalized exercise program during dynamic weight bearing (DWB). DESIGN:Four subjects with spinal cord injuries (T6, T5-6, C2-5, and C5) completed a 12-wk exercise program that included DWB. Sur...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Edwards LC,Layne CS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of the Medicare inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) on outcomes in a stroke rehabilitation program. DESIGN:An analysis was performed on a database including 945 stroke patients admitted to an inpatient stroke rehabilitation program 5 yrs before imple...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Gillen R,Tennen H,McKee T

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a new assessment approach, referred to as recovery preference exploration (RPE), for exploring the personal meaning of functional loss and recovery. RPE determines how people would choose to recover from profound disability if they could control that recovery. DESIGN:Twenty-six patients with a var...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Stineman MG,Ross RN,Maislin G,Marchuk N,Hijirida S,Weiner MG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the pathologic changes with a time sequence among patients with injured ligaments after complete mechanical unloading, based on a human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) model. DESIGN:Pathologic examinations were done on remnants of completely ruptured ACLs at various times up to 14 wks after i...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chen CH,Liu X,Yeh ML,Huang MH,Zhai Q,Lowe WR,Lintner DM,Luo ZP

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work summarizes our knowledge of the physiological basis of fatigue and the effects of exercise and pharmacological interventions on fatigue. Fatigue may be defined as physical and/or mental weariness resulting from exertion, that is, an inability to continue exercise at the same intensity with a resultant deteri...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Evans WJ,Lambert CP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar-stabilization exercise programs have become increasingly popular as a treatment for low-back pain. In this article, we outline an evidence-based medicine approach to evaluating patients for a lumbar-stabilization program. We also discuss typical clinical components of this type of program and the rationale for ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Barr KP,Griggs M,Cadby T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of abdominal massage on clinical aspects of bowel dysfunction and colonic transit time in patients with spinal cord injury. Twenty-four patients were placed on a standard bowel program (phase I), after which abdominal massage was added to the regimen (phase II). Parameters of gastro...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Ayaş S,Leblebici B,Sözay S,Bayramoğlu M,Niron EA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report patient satisfaction and quality outcomes from a standardized, multicenter fall prevention screening clinic. DESIGN:Referrals were made to the fall prevention screening clinic, which was staffed by a physician, pharmacist, therapist, nurse, and the site coordinator. The fall prevention screening cl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Perell KL,Manzano ML,Weaver R,Fiuzat M,Voss-McCarthy M,Opava-Rutter D,Castle SC

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during inpatient stroke rehabilitation to examine the associations between changes in the two measures. DESIGN:Two independently collected databases were combined for a retrospective analysis. One contained the objectively ass...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Madden S,Hopman WM,Bagg S,Verner J,O'Callaghan CJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy is widely used in the management of spastic hypertonia and dystonia resulting from a multitude of conditions that present with upper motor neuron syndrome signs, such as cerebral palsy, stroke, brain and spinal injuries, and multiple sclerosis. We report successful management of post...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Francisco GE

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate function and disability in patients with fibromyalgia before and after participation in a functionally oriented, multidisciplinary, 8-wk treatment program. DESIGN:A total of 23 patients who met American College of Rheumatology criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia were enrolled in the study....

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wennemer HK,Borg-Stein J,Gomba L,Delaney B,Rothmund A,Barlow D,Breeze G,Thompson A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to compare pain induced by magnetic stimulation of the quadriceps femoris (QF) muscle with that induced by transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). DESIGN:Magnetic stimulation and transcutaneous NMES were applied to QF muscles of 17 normal volunteers. The in...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Han TR,Shin HI,Kim IS

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal was to examine whether backpacks with an abdominal support device improve posture and decrease exertion while walking among adolescents. DESIGN:Double-blinded trial, with 20 subjects, performed at a University Spine Center. On day 1, adolescents walked on a treadmill for 5 mins with photographic mea...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Marsh AB,DiPonio L,Yamakawa K,Khurana S,Haig AJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the relationship between sleep disturbance and chronic low back pain in patients referred to a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic. DESIGN:This is a prospective cross-sectional survey of 268 patients 18 yrs or older being evaluated for low back pain of greater than 6 months at a tertiary ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Marin R,Cyhan T,Miklos W

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellofemoral pain syndrome, which accounts for 25% of all sports-related knee injuries, is multifactorial in origin. A combination of variables, including abnormal lower limb biomechanics, soft-tissue tightness, muscle weakness, and excessive exercise, may result in increased cartilage and subchondral bone stress, p...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Fredericson M,Yoon K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare cough peak flows (CPF), peak expiratory flows (PEF), and potentially confounding flows obtained by lip and tongue propulsion (dart flows, DF) for normal subjects and for patients with neuromuscular disease/restrictive pulmonary syndrome and to correlate them with vital capacity and maximum insuffl...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Bach JR,Gonçalves MR,Páez S,Winck JC,Leitão S,Abreu P

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of in vivo and in vitro analyses was performed to investigate muscular and neural adaptations of the weaker (nondominant) quadriceps femoris muscle of one healthy individual to short-term electrostimulation resistance training. The increase in maximal voluntary strength (+12%) was accompanied by neural (...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Maffiuletti NA,Zory R,Miotti D,Pellegrino MA,Jubeau M,Bottinelli R

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is little information regarding the effect of aerobic exercise on physical and neuromotor performance in older adults. The aim of this randomized, controlled trial was to determine the effects of a 12-wk aerobic exercise program on functional and neuromotor performance in inactive healthy older adults. ...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Kalapotharakos VI,Michalopoulos M,Strimpakos N,Diamantopoulos K,Tokmakidis SP

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes approaches to assessing rehabilitation research capacity and measuring capacity growth within the context of basic science, clinical research, health services research, and engineering and technology development. Related metrics are also described, including the selectiveness of research trainin...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Heinemann AW

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assess the effectiveness of intramuscular electrical stimulation in reducing hemiplegic shoulder pain at 12 mos posttreatment. DESIGN:A total of 61 chronic stroke survivors with shoulder pain and subluxation participated in this multiple-center, single-blinded, randomized clinical trial. Treatment subjects r...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Chae J,Yu DT,Walker ME,Kirsteins A,Elovic EP,Flanagan SR,Harvey RL,Zorowitz RD,Frost FS,Grill JH,Fang ZP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A man in his 70s presented for acute rehabilitation with severe acute flaccid asymmetric weakness in both lower limbs. Cerebrospinal fluid and serum immunoglobulin M titers were positive for West Nile virus. Electrodiagnostic studies demonstrated severe diffuse motor axonopathy consistent with an anterior myelitis. El...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Marciniak C,Rosenfeld EL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the differences of reaching ability and electromyography of ankle muscles between healthy and hemiparetic subjects. DESIGN:This is a cross-sectional control trial. A total of 31 subjects with hemiparesis and 31 age-matched healthy adults meeting our selection criteria participated in this study. S...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Hsu WL,Yang YR,Hong CT,Wang RY

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of botulinum toxin A on associated pain and functional impairment of refractory plantar fasciitis. DESIGN:This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 27 patients (43 feet) with plantar fasciitis. Block randomization was performed using computer software. In patie...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Babcock MS,Foster L,Pasquina P,Jabbari B

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article was written for the Academic Affairs Committee to help candidates for physical medicine and rehabilitation chair positions to effectively negotiate the new position. The article summarizes negotiation strategies provided from personal interviews and other communication via e-mail and phone with experience...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Braddom-Ritzler C

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article presents analytic results from a prospective study of 313 stroke rehabilitation patients, looking at the relative contributions of different stroke impairments toward prediction of discharge function, rehabilitation length of stay, and discharge destination after inpatient rehabilitation. The re...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Wee JY,Hopman WM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective, consecutive case series, we report the nonsurgical and rehabilitation outcomes of consecutive patients who presented with pronounced painless weakness arising from disk extrusion. Seven consecutive patients who chose physiatric care were followed clinically, and strength return was monitored. Ea...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Lipetz JS,Misra N,Silber JS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the cardiovascular responses of adult women to the influence of extended quiet sitting and the extent to which these responses may be reversed by micromechanical stimulation of the plantar surface. DESIGN:The cardiovascular responses of 20 healthy adult women (mean age, 55.9 +/- 4.45 yrs) wer...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Madhavan G,Stewart JM,McLeod KJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate whether the knee concentric and eccentric muscle strengths can be improved in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis after intraarticular hyaluronan injections. DESIGN:A total of 25 patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis and with a radiographic Ahlbäck...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Tang SF,Chen CP,Chen MJ,Hong WH,Yu TY,Tsai WC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex regional pain syndrome has both nociceptive/inflammatory and neuropathic elements and is always (by definition) associated with abnormal activity of the sympathetic nervous system. There is good evidence that complex regional pain syndrome, as currently conceptualized, ultimately includes central sensitization...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Harden RN

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reliability and validity of a self-report FIM (FIM-SR) in two samples of adults with disabilities. DESIGN:Participants in a clinical trial of amitriptyline for pain (n = 84 with spinal cord injury [SCI], n = 38 with amputation) provided responses to the study measures via telephone interview....

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Masedo AI,Hanley M,Jensen MP,Ehde D,Cardenas DD

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knee injuries occur commonly in sports, limiting field and practice time and performance level. Although injury etiology relates primarily to sports specific activity, female athletes are at higher risk of knee injury than their male counterparts in jumping and cutting sports. Particular pain syndromes such as anterio...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Dugan SA

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cognitive deficits are a common consequence of traumatic brain injury. Although such deficits are amenable to rehabilitation, methods for individualizing cognitive interventions are still unrefined. Functional neuroimaging methods such as positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging are emerg...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Strangman G,O'Neil-Pirozzi TM,Burke D,Cristina D,Goldstein R,Rauch SL,Savage CR,Glenn MB

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-level mobility is important for participation in many pre-accident activities after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This review examined which measures are used to quantify physical status and mobility after TBI to determine their appropriateness for measuring high-level mobility. Electronic databases, hand searchi...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Williams G,Robertson V,Greenwood K

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Research Agenda Setting Process is a joint endeavor by the American Geriatrics Society and the Hartford Foundation to increase geriatric expertise in the surgical and related specialties. This article provides the results of the Research Agenda Setting Process project on research needs in geriatric rehabilitation,...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Hoenig H,Siebens H

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shoulder pain is a frequent presenting complaint to physiatrists. Commonly encountered pathogeneses include rotator cuff pathology, bursitis, biceps tendonitis, and labral tears. Because the majority of shoulder pain originates within the subacromial region and the glenohumeral joint, the acromioclavicular, sternoclav...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Buttaci CJ,Stitik TP,Yonclas PP,Foye PM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This literature review offers physical rehabilitation professionals an update on the current breadth and strength of research evidence regarding comprehensive therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice. A critical analysis distinguishes between what is known from controlled clinical research and what is suggested in preli...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Klein PJ,Adams WD

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether there is a difference in functional improvement in the affected arm of chronic stroke patients when comparing two methods of electrical stimulation. DESIGN:Explanatory trial in which 30 chronic stroke patients with impaired arm function were randomly allocated to either alternating ele...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： de Kroon JR,IJzerman MJ,Lankhorst GJ,Zilvold G

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although physicians are aware of phantom limb pain, which can occur in up to 85% of patients who undergo amputation, and its potential effect on functional status, the presence of phantom pain after amputation of other body parts such as the breast and its effect on function may be less appreciated. We report the case...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Hsu C,Sliwa JA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between quadriceps sensorimotor function (knee joint-position sense, quadriceps strength, and quadriceps onset of activity) and knee joint kinematics (knee flexion at initial contact and loading) during level walking and stair descent in a large cohort of 220 people with knee oste...

journal_title：American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

authors： Bennell KL,Hinman RS,Metcalf BR

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00