Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of 890-nanometer radiation on pain, physical activity, and postural stability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
To investigate the effects of short-term light therapy with 890-nm radiation on pain, physical activity, and postural stability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Short-term 890-nm radiation therapy for patients with knee OA provided no beneficial effect in improving pain, physical activity, and postural stability.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
The trajectory of physical and mental health from injury to 5 years after multiple trauma: a prospective, longitudinal cohort study.
To describe the trajectory of physical and mental health from injury to 5 years postinjury for patients with multiple trauma, and to examine predictors of recovery of physical and mental health. ⋯ Physical and mental health over the 5 years improved with time, but was still significantly below population means. The physical and mental health status stabilized, but the recovery trajectories differed for physical and mental health. Predictors of health were personal and injury-related factors and function in a biopsychosocial perspective.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
Contributions of cognitive function to straight- and curved-path walking in older adults.
To determine whether the cognitive function contribution to straight- and curved-path walking differs for older adults. ⋯ Curved-path walking, as measured by the F8W, involves different cognitive processes compared with straight-path walking. Cognitive flexibility and set-shifting processes uniquely contributed to how individuals navigated curved paths. The measure of curved-path walking provides different and meaningful information about daily life walking ability than usual gait speed alone.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
Respite care after acquired brain injury: the well-being of caregivers and patients.
To investigate satisfaction with respite care, the well-being of informal caregivers and patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) who receive respite care by day-care activity centers, and factors related to caregiver well-being. ⋯ This study emphasizes the need for care for both caregivers and patients in the chronic phase after ABI. Although respite care is highly appreciated, it is not sufficient for caregivers to attain a healthy level of well-being. Results indicate that caregiver well-being might improve by targeting passive coping and mastery skills of caregivers and patients. Continuous support for both caregivers and patients is needed.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyComparison of the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, interferential currents, and shortwave diathermy in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, randomized, controlled, multicenter study.
To compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), interferential currents (IFCs), and shortwave diathermy (SWD) against each other and sham intervention with exercise training and education as a multimodal package. ⋯ Although all groups showed significant improvements, we can suggest that the use of physical therapy agents in knee OA provided additional benefits in improving pain because paracetamol intake was significantly higher in the patients who were treated with 3 sham interventions in addition to exercise and education.