European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® after total knee replacement in early postoperative rehabilitation period. A randomized controlled trial.
The number of total knee replacements performed each year is increasing. Among the main impediments to functional recovery after these surgeries include postoperative edema, pain, lower limb muscle strength deficits, all of which point to a need to identify safe, effective postoperative rehabilitation modalities. ⋯ This finding implies for health care professionals working in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation that Kinesio Taping® method is safe and can be used as additional rehabilitation means for patients after TKR.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of the effect of Lake Hévíz thermal mineral water in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled, single-blind, follow-up study.
Osteoarthritis is the most frequent joint disease and is a leading cause of pain and locomotor disability in elderly people. The treatment of osteoarthritis includes non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical therapies. Silver level evidence has been found concerning balneotherapy in osteoarthritis. ⋯ Balneotherapy is a potentially useful treatment modality for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialNeurocognitive therapeutic exercise improves pain and function in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.
Traditional rehabilitation improves pain and function in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Neurocognitive rehabilitation has shown to be highly effective after surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. However, its effects in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome have not yet been established. ⋯ skills and function of the shoulder can greatly benefit from neurocognitive rehabilitation.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2014
Content validation of the international classification of functioning, disability and health core set for stroke from gender perspective using a qualitative approach.
The extended ICF Core Set for stroke is an application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the purpose to represent the typical spectrum of functioning of persons with stroke. ⋯ Further research is needed on ICF categories not yet included in the extended ICF Core Set for stroke.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2014
Comparative Study Observational StudyInspiratory muscular weakness is most evident in chronic stroke survivors with lower walking speeds.
Respiratory muscular weakness and associated changes in thoracoabdominal motion have been poorly studied in stroke subjects, since the individuals' functional levels were not previously considered in the investigations. ⋯ Evaluations and interventions involving respiratory muscular training could be included in stroke rehabilitation, especially for individuals with lower functional levels.