Rhythmic Neck Muscle Spasms and Upper Limb Muscle Myoclonic Jerks as an Unusual Initial Presentation of Posttraumatic Cervicothoracic Syringomyelia: A Case Report
Posttraumatic syringomyelia is a major complication after spinal cord injury (SCI). The incidence of syringomyelia with clinical manifestation is approximately (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hsin-Chin Lin, Yu-Lin Tsai, Wen-Chung Tsai Tags: Case Presentation Source Type: research
Amantadine-Induced Corneal Edema in a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Patient: A Case Report
Amantadine hydrochloride is an antiviral agent initially used for treatment and prophylaxis against influenza A. Other indications and off label uses include Parkinsonism, tremors, rigidity, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, fatigue in multiple sclerosis, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [1,2]. Amantadine is also used in patients with brain injury as a neurostimulant and is commonly prescribed for patients receiving rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial of patients in a vegetative or minimally conscious state found the group receiving amantadine had a more rapid recovery of functionally ...
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Maria Beran, Britta Okyere, Joshua Vova Tags: Case Presentation Source Type: research
Sex Differences in Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries include bone stress injuries (BSIs), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and concussions. Less commonly recognized are the specific sex differences in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes of these conditions by sex. An understanding of these factors can improve their clinical management, from prescribing appropriate prehabilitation to guiding postinjury rehabilitation and return to play. This narrative review summarizes the sex differences in the diagnosis and management of BSIs, ACL injuries, and concussions. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cindy Lin, Ellen Casey, Daniel Herman, Nicole Katz, Adam Tenforde Tags: Narrative Review Source Type: research
Frailty in a Post-Acute Care Population: A Scoping Review
Frailty is a complex and growing phenomenon facing health care providers throughout the continuum of care. Frailty is not well understood in post-acute care (PAC) settings. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize current evidence of frailty impact on outcomes and frailty mitigation initiatives in PAC. Three major publication databases were searched from January 2000 to June 2017 that identified 18 articles specifically addressing frailty in PAC. Three themes were identified: scales used to measure frailty, factors that led to an adverse outcome or diagnosis of frailty, and interventions to address frailty in PA...
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Pamela S. Roberts, Manoj Goud, Harriet Udin Aronow, Richard V. Riggs Tags: Narrative Review Source Type: research
The Specialty of Hope: How Physiatry Made Boston Strong
The 5-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings (BMB) was April 15, 2018. It is hard to believe that this amount of time has passed, and yet, Boston has been joined by other cities and communities that have experienced mass casualty events in the time since. Unfortunately, there are no clear strategies to insure prevention, and so we as a community of caring individuals must learn to react and respond. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: David M. Crandell Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Amantadine-Induced Corneal Edema in a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Patient: A Case Report
Amantadine hydrochloride is an antiviral agent initially used for treatment and prophylaxis against influenza A. Other indications and off label uses include Parkinsonism, tremors, rigidity, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, fatigue in multiple sclerosis, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [1,2]. Amantadine is also used in patients with brain injury as a neurostimulant and is commonly prescribed for patients receiving rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial of patients in a vegetative or minimally conscious state found the group receiving amantadine had a more rapid recovery of functionally ...
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Maria Beran, Britta Okyere, Joshua Vova Tags: Case Presentation Source Type: research
Pharmacologic Treatment for Depression at Injury Is Associated With Fewer Clinician Visits for Persistent Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Medical Record Review Study
Depression and traumatic brain injury (TBI) substantially contribute to the US health care burden. Depression is a known risk factor for prolonged recovery after TBI. However, the effect of depression treatment on health care utilization has yet to be studied. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ryan C. Kruse, Zhuo Li, Cara C. Prideaux, Allen W. Brown Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Functional Outcomes of an Interdisciplinary Outpatient Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Malignant Brain Tumors
Malignant brain tumors cause significant impairments in function due to nature of the disease. Patients with malignant brain tumors can make functional gains equivalent to those with stroke and traumatic brain injury in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. However, the efficacy of outpatient rehabilitation in this population has received little study. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Samman Shahpar, Alex W.K. Wong, Susan Keeshin, Sarah Eickmeyer, Patrick Semik, Masha Kocherginsky, Stacy McCarty Source Type: research
Pharmacological Treatment for Depression at Injury is associated with Fewer Clinician Visits for Persistent Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Medical Record Review Study
Depression and traumatic brain injury (TBI) substantially contribute to the United States healthcare burden. Depression is a known risk factor for prolonged recovery after TBI. However, the effect of depression treatment on health care utilization has yet to be studied. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ryan C. Kruse, Zhuo Li, Cara C. Prideaux, Allen W. Brown Source Type: research
Characteristics and outcomes of children with conversion disorder admitted to a single inpatient rehabilitation unit, a retrospective study
Conversion disorder (CD) can lead to impaired functioning. Few studies present demographic and outcome data for pediatric patients. Many have had success with rehabilitation, however further details are not known. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ashlee Bolger, Andrew Collins, Michelle Michels, David Pruitt Source Type: research
Myocardial Infarction Injury in Patients with Chronic Lung Disease Entering Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Frequency and Association with Heart Rate Parameters
Myocardial infarction (MI) remains under-recognized in chronic lung disease (CLD) patients. Rehabilitation health professionals need accessible clinical measurements to identify the presence of prior MI in order to determine appropriate training prescription. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Carmen A. Sima, Benny C. Lau, Carolyn M. Taylor, Stephan F. van Eeden, W. Darlene Reid, Andrew W. Sheel, Ashley R. Kirkham, Pat G. Camp Source Type: research
Rhythmic Neck Muscle Spasms and Upper Limb Muscle Myoclonic Jerks as an Unusual Initial Presentation of Posttraumatic Cervicothoracic Syringomyelia: A Case Report
This report highlights that rhythmic neck muscle spasms and upper limb muscle myoclonic jerks can be the initial and only manifestations of syringomyelia. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hsin-Chin Lin, Yu-Lin Tsai, Wen-Chung Tsai Source Type: research
Amantadine Induced Corneal Edema in a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Patient: A Case Report
Amantadine is commonly prescribed as a neurostimulant in patients with brain injuries. This is a case of a 14 year-old male with a history of brain tumor that developed corneal edema after initiation of amantadine, a rare but documented side effect of this medication. After discontinuation of amantadine, the corneal edema resolved within two months, but endothelial cells density remained low. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Maria Beran, Britta Okyere, Joshua Vova Source Type: research
Sex Differences in Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries include bone stress injuries (BSI), anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL), and concussions. Less commonly recognized are the specific sex differences in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes of these conditions by sex. An understanding of these factors can improve their clinical management, from prescribing appropriate prehabilitation to guiding post injury rehabilitation and return to play. This narrative review summarizes the sex differences in the diagnosis and management of BSI, ACL injuries, and concussions. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cindy Lin, Ellen Casey, Daniel Herman, Nicole Katz, Adam Tenforde Source Type: research
Frailty in a Post-Acute Care Population: A Scoping Review
Frailty is a complex and growing phenomenon facing healthcare providers throughout the continuum of care. Frailty is not well understood in post-acute care (PAC) settings. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize current evidence of frailty impact on outcomes and frailty mitigation initiatives in PAC. Three major publication databases were searched from January 2000-June 2017 that identified 18 articles specifically addressing frailty in PAC. Three themes were identified: scales used to measure frailty; factors that led to an adverse outcome or diagnosis of frailty; and interventions to address frailty in PAC. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - March 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Pamela S. Roberts, Manoj Goud, Harriet Udin Aronow, Richard V. Riggs Source Type: research
