Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2012
Multicenter StudyFunctional motor preservation below the level of injury in subjects with American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade A spinal cord injuries.
To assess how frequently subjects with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) classified as American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) grade A have substantial preserved motor function below the neurologic level of injury, despite having no preserved sensory or motor function at the S4-5 spinal cord segment. ⋯ These results suggest that the low frequency of individuals with an AIS A classification and high levels of motor function are not a significant concern in subject recruitment for clinical trials, unless the level of SCI is within the lumbar cord.
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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.
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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
Randomized Controlled TrialRobotic resistance treadmill training improves locomotor function in human spinal cord injury: a pilot study.
To determine whether cable-driven robotic resistance treadmill training can improve locomotor function in humans with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Cable-driven robotic resistance training may be used as an adjunct to BWSTT for improving overground walking function in humans with incomplete SCI, particularly for those patients with relatively high function.