European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAre swimming or aerobic exercise better than conventional exercise in ankylosing spondylitis patients? A randomized controlled study.
The aim of the study was to compare the effects of conventional exercise (CE), swimming and walking on the pulmonary functions, aerobic capacity, quality of life, Bath indexes and psychological symptoms in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ⋯ Swimming, walking and CE had beneficial effects on the quality of life and pulmonary functions. Aerobic exercises such as swimming and walking in addition to CE increased functional capacities of patients.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2009
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the ECOS 16 questionnaire in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
The purpose of this study was to develop a Turkish version of ECOS 16 Questionnaire and assess its reliability and validity. ⋯ . The Turkish version of the ECOS 16 is a reliable and valid questionnaire to be used in the evaluation of Turkish women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2009
Spanish adaptation of the Stroke and Aphasia Quality of Life Scale-39 (SAQOL-39).
The stroke and aphasia quality of life scale-39 is an interviewer administered questionnaire that has been developed and validated in the United Kingdom to be applied to patients with chronic aphasia as a consequence of a stroke. The objective of this article was to translate the Stroke and Aphasia Quality of Life-39 Scale (SAQOL-39) into Spanish language, and evaluate its acceptability and reliability. ⋯ This small scale study provided preliminary evidence for the acceptability and reliability of the Spanish version of the SAQOL-39. Further testing in larger samples is needed to evaluate the validity of the scale, its sensitivity to change and to confirm its reliability.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2009
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of rehabilitation after ankle fracture: a Cochrane systematic review.
Ankle fracture is one of the most common lower limb fractures. People experience limitations in activities after ankle fracture. ⋯ There is limited evidence supporting the use of a removable type of immobilisation and exercise during the immobilisation period for improving activity limitation. Because of the potential increased risk, the patient's ability to comply with this treatment regimen is essential. More clinical trials that are well-designed and adequately-powered are required to strengthen current evidence.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Sep 2009
Patients' pretreatment beliefs about recovery influence outcome of a pain rehabilitation program.
The aim of this study was to monitor the outcome of a five-week cognitive-behavioral interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients disabled by chronic pain, utilizing data collected for a national quality registry. ⋯ The program influenced the pain, life satisfaction and, to a small extent, activity. A clinically relevant pain reduction and an increase in life satisfaction were related. Patients' pretreatment beliefs about recovery influenced the long-term decrease of pain intensity, indicating that more attention should be focused on patients' pretreatment beliefs.