Participation in Daily Life: Influence on Quality of Life in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition which affects children and has an impact on social and physical activity, as well as participation in daily life. Participation and quality of life are two important measures of successful rehabilitation that have not been well studied in children with cerebral palsy. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 18, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jaclyn Omura, Molly Fuentes, Kristie Bjornson Source Type: research
Motor Retraining (MoRe) for Functional Movement Disorders: Outcomes from a one-week multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Program
This study reports patient outcomes from a multidisciplinary FMD treatment program using motor retraining (MoRe) strategies. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 18, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Alexandra Jacob, Darryl Kaelin, Abbey Roach, Craig Ziegler, Kathrin LaFaver Source Type: research
Reliability of the Star Excursion Balance Test and two new similar protocols to measure trunk postural control
Although the Star Excursion Balance test (SEBT) has shown a good intra-session reliability the inter-session reliability of this test has not been deeply studied. Furthermore, there is an evident high influence of the lower-limbs in the performance of the SEBT so even if it has been used to measure core stability it is possibly not the most suitable measurement. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 18, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Diego L ópez-Plaza, Casto Juan-Recio, David Barbado, Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez, Francisco J. Vera-Garcia Source Type: research
Assessing the Longer-Term Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Self-Reported Driving Ability
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) may have long-term cognitive and functional consequences, and recent mTBI is associated with impaired performance on measures related to driving ability. However, it remains unclear whether prior mTBI history is associated with poorer driving performance. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 17, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: John Bernstein, Matthew Calamia Source Type: research
Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a technology that was first introduced into clinical practice in 1982 for urologic conditions. Subsequent clinical applications in musculoskeletal conditions have been described in treatment of plantar fasciopathy, both upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, management of nonunion fractures, and joint disease including avascular necrosis. The aim of this review is to summarize the current understanding of treatment of musculoskeletal conditions with ESWT, accounting for differences in treatment protocol and ener...
Source: PM and R - May 15, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Julia M. Reilly, Eric Bluman, Adam S. Tenforde Tags: Narrative Review Source Type: research
Nonoperative Management of a Severe Proximal Rectus Femoris Musculotendinous Injury in a Recreational Athlete: A Case Report
This report describes a severe injury to the proximal rectus femoris (RF) muscle in a 37-year-old recreational athlete. This injury is a relatively rare occurrence in both the general and elite athletic populations. Acute and long-term imaging and functional outcomes are described. This athlete was able to return to full activity without surgical intervention. Follow-up imaging demonstrated gross healing of both complete (or near complete) muscle and tendon tears. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 15, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Park CK, Zlomislic V, Du J, Huang BK, Chang EY, Chang DG Source Type: research
Insertion and Presence of Fine-wire Intramuscular Electrodes to the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Do Not Affect Muscle Performance and Activation during High-exertion Spinal Extension Activities
Low back pain (LBP) is commonly associated with paraspinal muscle dysfunctions. A method to study deep lumbar paraspinal (i.e. multifidus) muscle function and neuromuscular activation pattern is intramuscular electromyography (EMG). Previous studies have shown that the procedure does not significantly impact muscle function during activities involving low-level muscle contractions. However, it is currently unknown how muscular function and activation are affected during high-exertion contractions. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 15, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Szu-Ping Lee, Jo Armour Smith, Matthew Kimber, Kelsey Houk Source Type: research
Narrative review on the effect of shockwave treatment for management of upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a technology that was first introduced into clinical practice in 1982 for urological conditions. Subsequent clinical applications in musculoskeletal conditions have been described in treatment of plantar fasciopathy, both upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, management of non-union fractures, and joint disease including avascular necrosis (AVN). The aim of this review is to summarize the current understanding of treatment of musculoskeletal conditions with ESWT, accounting for differences in treatment protocol...
Source: PM and R - May 15, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Julia M. Reilly, Eric Bluman, Adam S. Tenforde Source Type: research
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Position Statement on Opioid Prescribing
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Source: PM and R - May 11, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cathy Mendelsohn Source Type: research
The Role of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in the Conservative and Surgical Management of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: Does the Strength of the Pelvic Floor Muscles Matter?
The purpose of this review is to provide an in-depth overview of the role of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in the management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of SUI are described. We review the anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) and the importance of pelvic floor muscle strength in maintaining urinary continence and establishing normal voiding function. A brief description of the surgical options currently available for SUI and the existing data regarding the role of perioperative PFMT for SUI are included. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anna Maria Lasak, Marjorie Jean-Michel, Phuong Uyen Le, Roshni Durgam, Jessica Harroche Source Type: research
Objective Technical Considerations for Appropriate Digital Subtraction Imaging during Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
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Source: PM and R - May 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Zachary L. McCormick, Vinil N. Shah Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Responses During Resistance Exercise in Patients with Parkinson Disease
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) present cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction which impairs blood pressure control. However, cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise are unknown in these patients. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 9, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Roberto Miyasato, Carla Silva-Batista, Tiago Pe çanha, David A. Low, Marco T. de Mello, Maria E. Piemonte, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Cláudia L.M. Forjaz, Hélcio Kanegusuku Source Type: research
Patients with chronic spinal pain benefit from pain neuroscience education regardless the self-reported signs of central sensitization: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled multicentre trial
Pain neuroscience education is effective in chronic pain management. Central sensitization (i.e. generalized hypersensitivity) is often explained as underlying mechanism for chronic pain, because of its clinical relevance and influence on pain severity, prognosis, and treatment outcome. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 9, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anneleen Malfliet, Jeroen Kregel, Mira Meeus, Lieven Danneels, Barbara Cagnie, Nathalie Roussel, Jo Nijs Source Type: research
Re: Sainani K. Interpreting “null” results
Professor Sainani starts her article [1] by stating that the notion that a lack of statistical significance (P> .05) constitutes proof of no effect is a common misconception in statistics. She thereafter uses logical reasoning and illustrative examples to explain to the reader why this is a misconception, and finally winds up with some very useful recommendations on how to interpret statistical test results when P> .05. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Harald Hannerz, Sannie Vester Thorsen, Hans Bay Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Reply
I appreciate Hannerz et al's careful read of my article (1). My intent was to point out that the concern that one may have made a Type II error due to low statistical power does not apply in this arm of the flow diagram (a Type II error, by definition, can only occur if one fails to find significance). I did not mean to imply that statistical power was necessarily sufficient or high. Thank you for pointing out this error. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - May 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kristin L. Sainani Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
