abstract：BACKGROUND:Hip dislocation is common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). At birth they do not have musculoskeletal deformities but they develop over time due to the combined effects of the movement disorder and impaired gross motor function. Early detection and treatment of a hip at risk is needed to modify the natur...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Picciolini O,LE Métayer M,Consonni D,Cozzaglio M,Porro M,Gasparroni V,Panou A,Mosca F,Portinaro NM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This systematic literature review aims to check the current state of affairs of non-gait-related optoelectronic trunk movement analysis; results have been analyzed from a clinical and a methodological perspective. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Extensive research was performed on all papers published until December...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Negrini S,Piovanelli B,Amici C,Cappellini V,Bovi G,Ferrarin M,Zaina F,Borboni A

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to generate significant benefits in different clinical conditions; however, there is scarce information regarding acute clinical and hemodynamic effects. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical, hemodynamic and electrocardiographic responses during...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ramos PS,Da Costa Da Silva B,Gomes Da Silva LO,Araújo CG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rehabilitation after hip and knee replacement surgery is effective, but cost intensive. To ensure consistent cost-effectiveness across different providers prospective cohort studies on its clinical and economic outcome are recommended. Comparisons alongside suitable outcome quality indicators enable to contr...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Baulig C,Grams M,Röhrig B,Linck-Eleftheriadis S,Krummenauer F

更新日期：2015-12-01 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:Assessment of rehabilitation outcome is based on measuring the change in Functional Independence Measure (FIMTM) score between the start and end of rehabilitation. However, the raw FIMTM score gain is subject to a ceiling effect. Proposed solutions to this problem have incongruities that limit their use. AI...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Lanzillo B,Matarazzo G,Calabrese C,Vitale DF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subsequent full-text publication of abstracts presented at a scientific congress reflects the latter's scientific quality. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the publication rate for abstracts presented at the 2008 European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ECPRM), characterize the publications ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Allart E,Beaucamp F,Tiffreau V,Thevenon A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) have been attributed greater walking disability than relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients but quantitative data on walking speed and ability are lacking. AIM:To investigate the impact of type of MS on severity of reduced walking ability and capacity taking...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Feys P,Bibby BM,Baert I,Dalgas U

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：: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：:Fall is a common and a major cause of injuries. It is important to find elderlies who are prone to falls. The majority of serious falls occur during walking among the older adults. Analyzing the spatio-temporal parameters of walking is an easy way of assessment in the clinical setting, but is it capable of distinguish...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mortaza N,Abu Osman NA,Mehdikhani N

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Freezing of speech (FoS) and other repetitive speech behaviours can frequently occur in parkinsonian syndromes, worsening the efficacy of language functioning, hampering social interactions, and thus reducing quality of life. Pharmacological treatment are ineffective and other interventions have not specific...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Erro R,Tedeschi MR,Vitale C,Buonocore S,Orefice G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the positive health effects of (intensive) exercise in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, they are very often inactive. Motivational exercise interventions in other patient samples have shown good effects in promoting exercise behaviours. AIM:To evaluate the short- and long-term effects ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Mattukat K,Rennert D,Brandes I,Ehlebracht-König I,Kluge K,Mau W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decade, many studies have been carried out to understand the effects of focal vibratory stimuli at various levels of the central nervous system and to study pathophysiological mechanisms of neurological disorders as well as the therapeutic effects of focal vibration in neurorehabilitation. This review ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Murillo N,Valls-Sole J,Vidal J,Opisso E,Medina J,Kumru H

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rupture of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb (UCL) represents a frequent injury of the hand. Surgical repair is considered the gold standard but postoperative immobilization causes partial stiffness in a percentage of cases. AIM:The aim of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of a postoperative f...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rocchi L,Merolli A,Morini A,Monteleone G,Foti C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk. The most common form involve adolescents. The prevalence is 2-3% of the population, with 1 out of 6 patients requiring treatment of which 25% progress to surgery. Physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) plays a primary role in the so...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Negrini S,De Mauroy JC,Grivas TB,Knott P,Kotwicki T,Maruyama T,O'Brien JP,Rigo M,Zaina F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies investigating depression and anxiety levels in mothers of children with CP and related factors are limited, and controversial findings are reported in these studies. AIM:The study was aimed to determine depression and anxiety levels in mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to define facto...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Yilmaz H,Erkin G,Nalbant L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lack of knowledge about epidemiological and clinical data of patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) admitted to Rehabilitation facilities in Italy led to the creation, in June 2008, of a data collection on-line registry. AIM:To collect epidemiological and clinical data and to evaluate functional outc...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Avesani R,Roncari L,Khansefid M,Formisano R,Boldrini P,Zampolini M,Ferro S,De Tanti A,Dambruoso F

更新日期：2013-10-01 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: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: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：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：:This article describes the certification pathways for Physiatrists in the United States, reviews the licensure, certification and accreditation pathways for rehabilitation facilities in the United States, examines the evolving models of health care in the United States, evaluates the impact of health care reform withi...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Wu SS,Welch DG,Hoppe KM,Weinstein SM

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise programmes have important role in prevention of falls, but to date, we have little knowledge about the effects of Adapted Physical Activity programme on balance of older women. AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an Adapted Physical Activity programme on balance, risk of fal...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Kovács E,Prókai L,Mészáros L,Gondos T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of chronic mechanical neck pain (CMNP) still represents a challenge. A patient-oriented (Pa-O) therapeutic approach could be considered as the one in which therapies are scheduled at the start of each therapeutic session according to the patient's current physical status, and differs from a prescr...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Paoloni M,Tavernese E,Cacchio A,Tattoli M,Melis L,Ronconi R,Santilli V

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports (CR) have led to the description and discovery of new diseases, syndromes, therapeutic complications or side-effects, and previously unknown potential benefits of pharmacologic agents. CRs may also be used as an effective training strategy for novice authors to develop the skills needed for medical writin...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Özçakar L,Franchignoni F,Frontera W,Negrini S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), the association of ankle muscle impairment with knee, hip and abdominal weakness causes complex alterations of static (postural) and dynamic (walking) balance, increasing the risk of recurrent falls. Stereophotogrammetric system and body-worn gyroscopes w...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Aprile I,Padua L,Iosa M,Gilardi A,Bordieri C,Frusciante R,Russo G,Erra C,De Santis F,Ricci E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The influence of spirituality and religious beliefs on health-related quality of life and disability in the rehabilitation field is discussed in literature. AIM:To describe the role of spiritual belief on functional recovery and health-related quality of life in acute inpatient rehabilitation ward. DESIGN:...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Maggi L,Ferrara PE,Aprile I,Ronconi G,Specchia A,Nigito C,Amabile E,Rabini A,Piazzini DB,Bertolini C

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:In this review we will describe newly developed techniques that are being used to recover levels of motor function after a severe spinal cord injury that have not been observed previously. These new approaches include pharmacological neuromodulation and/or epidural stimulation of the spinal cord circuitries in combina...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Edgerton VR,Roy RR

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Italian Unification, the discovery of some letters by Giuseppe Garibaldi - referring to a period of thermal treatments at the Baths in Civitavecchia (Rome) - gave us the opportunity for writing a commentary about a not well known experience in the Two World Hero's life: ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Cannata G,De Fabritiis M,Cannata D,Gigante G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Turner syndrome (TS) is a sex chromosome abnormality in females characterized by gonadal dysgenesis, short stature and skeletal malformations like kyphosis and scoliosis. AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of scoliosis and its incidence over 4 year follow-up. DESIGN:Consists in two parts: cross sectional study...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ricotti S,Petrucci L,Carenzio G,Klersy C,Calcaterra V,Larizza D,Dalla Toffola E

更新日期：2011-09-01 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:Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases. MPS impaired quality of life in the patients. There is a lot of controversy about different treatment options which include medical treatments, physical therapy, injections, ultrasound and laser. The effects of laser in MPS...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Rayegani S,Bahrami M,Samadi B,Sedighipour L,Mokhtarirad M,Eliaspoor D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive ankle plantar flexion (equinus foot) is a common problem in cerebral palsy (CP) and several treatment options can be considered depending on the equinus type. Few attempts have been made to classify different forms of equinus foot for specific treatment. AIM:This study is aimed at defining equinus...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Benedetti MG,D'Apote G,Faccioli S,Costi S,Ferrari A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of Evaluation Scales in ABI is necessary for measure of outcome, but not always they are used as predictor factors for rehabilitation processes and organization. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of an inpatient rehabilitation program for patients with trauma...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Avesani R,Fedeli M,Ferraro C,Khansefid M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Since 2007 we focused our attention as EJPRM to the best available clinical evidence as offered by the Cochrane Collaboration. Due to the absence of a specific Rehabilitation Group (only a Field exists), reviews of PRM interest are in different groups and not easy to find. Consequently, the EJPRM offer the service ...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Zaina F,Negrini S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article was to describe the use of noninvasive inspiratory and expiratory muscle aids to prevent chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum, to prevent respiratory complications of vertebral surgery, to prevent acute and long-term ventilatory insufficiency and failure in children with paraly...

journal_title：European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

authors： Ishikawa Y,Bach JR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00