PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
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Comparative Study
Positive effects of a musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation program regardless of pain duration or diagnosis.
To investigate how sociodemographic and clinical factors are associated with psychosocial functioning and disability at admission to a musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation program and at 1-year follow-up. ⋯ The lack of an association between sociodemographic and clinical factors and psychosocial functioning and disability at a 1-year follow-up after a musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation program suggests that the program was effective regardless of the participants' initial characteristics, except for age. The changes at the 1-year follow-up indicate that the program influenced the participants' psychosocial functioning more than their perception of disability.
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To explore the reliability of the Zebris CMS 20 ultrasound analysis system with pointer application for measuring end-range flexion, end-range extension, and neutral kyphosis angle of the thoracic spine. ⋯ The test-retest reliability of ultrasound measuring of the neutral kyphosis angle of the thoracic spine was demonstrated within 24 hours. Bland-Altman 95% limits of agreement and the standard deviation of differences did not appear to be clinically acceptable for measuring flexion and extension.
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Comparative Study
Outcomes of children with complex regional pain syndrome after intensive inpatient rehabilitation.
To examine the effectiveness of an inpatient treatment program on eliminating pain and increasing function for children with complex regional pain syndrome. ⋯ Intensive inpatient rehabilitation is effective for children with complex regional pain syndrome. Additional studies are necessary to compare this treatment with other approaches.