European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialResidual limb wounds or ulcers heal in transtibial amputees using an active suction socket system. A randomized controlled study.
The factors that determine successful rehabilitation after lower limb amputation have been widely investigated in the literature, but little attention has been paid to the type of prosthesis and clinical state of the residual limb, particularly the presence of open ulcers. ⋯ These results showed that the VASS prosthesis allowed early fitting with prompt ambulation recovery without inhibiting wound healing or increasing pain.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2012
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in music students-associated musculoskeletal signs.
Pain and overuse are common problems for musicians. Up to 80% of professional musicians suffer from playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD). The prevalence rate in music students is very high as well. Sufficient data on the underlying musculoskeletal dysfunctions however is scarce. Additionally, the self-assessment of health in musicians seems to differ compared to non-musicians, which might influence their attitudes concerning preventive strategies. ⋯ Screening of musicians for musculoskeletal dysfunction may identify those musicians at increased risk. Early treatment may prevent PRMD in musicians. Additional research is needed to confirm our hypothesis.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPredictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation.
Recent studies on chronic low back pain (cLBP) rehabilitation suggest that predictors of treatment outcome may be differ according to the considered conservative treatment. ⋯ Our results suggest that, independent form other characteristics, patients with cLBP and low pain-related disability should first consider spinal manipulation as a conservative treatment.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2012
ReviewCourse of back complaints in older adults: a systematic literature review.
Back pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint seen in older people. It is important to get an insight in the course of back complaints and to identify factors associated with a chronic course. ⋯ More than one-third of the older patients with back pain still experience complaints after 3 and 12 months.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyExploring variables associated with rehabilitation length of stay in brain injuries patients.
The impact of outcome measure as early variables on rehabilitation length of stay (LOS) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients remains poorly investigated. ⋯ This result may help to optimize inpatient service utilization, especially in term of LOS.