European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Multicenter StudyCan vitamin D deficiency influence muscle performance in postmenopausal women? A multicenter retrospective study.
The presence of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) has been recently demonstrated in human muscle supporting the theory of a role of vitamin D in the proliferation and differentiation of muscle cells. So far only few studies investigated the association between vitamin D and muscle performance in postmenopausal women. ⋯ This study reported the frequency of hypovitaminosis D in postmenopausal women and its influence on the reduction of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in a typical population referring to the physiatrist for musculoskeletal disorders.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Evaluating the functional outcomes of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injections using the Euro-musculus approach for upper limb spasticity treatment in post-stroke patients: an observational study.
Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection is an effective treatment for spasticity. Euro-musculus spasticity approach is a new method for administering injections to the correct point of the correct muscle. The clinical outcomes of this practical approach are not yet available in the literature. ⋯ This new approach for ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection is very practical and effective method for upper extremity spasticity.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialMuscle stretching exercises and resistance training in fibromyalgia: which is better? A three-arm randomized controlled trial.
Exercise therapy is an effective component of fibromyalgia (FM) treatment. However, it is important to know the effects and specificities of the different types of exercise: muscle stretching and resistance training. ⋯ The trial included a control group and two intervention groups, both of which received exercise programs created specifically for patients with FM. In clinical practice, we suggest including both modalities in an exercise therapy program for FM.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Aug 2018
Dual-task mobility among individuals with chronic stroke: changes in cognitive-motor interference patterns and relationship to difficulty level of mobility and cognitive tasks.
Dual-task mobility performance is compromised after stroke. ⋯ The study results may provide the basis for establishing assessment tools and creating intervention programs that address dual-task mobility function post-stroke.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialVirtual reality to augment robot-assisted gait training in non-ambulatory patients with a subacute stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Active performance is crucial for motor learning, and, together with motivation, is believed to be associated with a better rehabilitation outcome. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative approach to engage and motivate patients during training. There is promising evidence for its efficiency in retraining upper limb function. However, there is insufficient proof for its effectiveness in gait training. ⋯ VR might be a promising approach to enrich and improve gait rehabilitation after stroke.