Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2008
Validation of an adapted falls efficacy scale in older rehabilitation patients.
To determine the psychometric properties of an adapted version of the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) in older rehabilitation patients. ⋯ This adapted FES is reliable and valid in older patients undergoing postacute rehabilitation. The independent association between poor falls efficacy and increased length of stay has not been previously described and needs further investigations.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2008
Chronic pain in persons with myotonic dystrophy and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy.
To determine the nature and scope of pain in working-aged adults with myotonic muscular dystrophy (MMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). ⋯ The findings indicate that pain is a more common problem in persons with FSHD than in persons with MMD, although it is common in both populations. In addition, these pain problems are chronic, underscoring the need to identify and provide effective pain treatments for patients with these neuromuscular diseases.