Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2001
Comparative StudyImproved efficiency with a wheelchair propelled by the legs using voluntary activity or electric stimulation.
To determine whether a new leg-propelled wheelchair provides enhanced efficiency and mobility to wheelchair users. ⋯ Better wheelchair efficiency can be obtained for many disabled individuals, by moving the leg muscles voluntarily or with FES.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2001
Comparative StudyGender-related differences in acute rehabilitation lengths of stay, charges, and functional outcomes for a matched sample with spinal cord injury: a multicenter investigation.
To examine the effects of gender on length of stay (LOS), treatment costs, and outcomes by using a matched sample of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Gender was not a significant factor in functional outcome of SCI patients after acute rehabilitation.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2001
Relationships among clinical characteristics of chronic pain after spinal cord injury.
To define relationships among various clinical characteristics of pain occurring after spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Relationships among various clinical features of pain after SCI reveal common clinical patterns important for increased understanding of pain mechanisms and for the design of therapeutic interventions for pain management.
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To investigate the incidence, circumstances, and risk factors of falls among Chinese stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation. ⋯ Stroke patients in China had a significant fall rate during rehabilitation, but it was lower than rates reported in the Western stroke populations. The fall protocol followed in our unit might have reduced the incidence of repeated falls. The circumstances of falls were, however, similar. Moderate to severe disability on admission and dysphasia were 2 independent predictors for falls, and more intensive fall prevention efforts should focus on this group of patients.