Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Clinical TrialHandgrip strength but not appendicular lean mass is an independent predictor of functional outcome in hip-fracture women: a short-term prospective study.
To investigate the contribution of muscle mass and handgrip strength in predicting the functional outcome after hip fracture in women. ⋯ Grip strength, but not DXA-assessed aLM, significantly predicted short-term functional outcome in women after a hip fracture.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Review Meta AnalysisPsychometric properties of 2-minute walk test: a systematic review.
To systematically review the psychometric evidence on the 2-minute walk test (2MWT). ⋯ There is inadequate breadth and depth of psychometric evidence of the 2MWT for clinical and research purposes-specifically, minimal clinically important changes and responsiveness. More good-quality studies are needed, especially in the pediatric population. Consensus on standardized testing procedures of the 2MWT is also required.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Review Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of aquatic exercise for musculoskeletal conditions: a meta-analysis.
To investigate the effectiveness of aquatic exercise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. ⋯ The evidence suggests that aquatic exercise has moderate beneficial effects on pain, physical function, and quality of life in adults with musculoskeletal conditions. These benefits appear comparable across conditions and with those achieved with land-based exercise. Further research is needed to understand the characteristics of aquatic exercise programs that provide the most benefit.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of cervical spine manual therapy on range of motion, head repositioning, and balance in participants with cervicogenic dizziness: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate and compare the effects of 2 manual therapy interventions on cervical spine range of motion (ROM), head repositioning accuracy, and balance in patients with chronic cervicogenic dizziness. ⋯ SNAG treatment improved cervical ROM, and the effects were maintained for 12 weeks after treatment. PJM had very limited impact on cervical ROM. There was no conclusive effect of SNAGs or PJMs on joint repositioning accuracy or balance in people with cervicogenic dizziness.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Feldenkrais method on chronic neck/scapular pain in people with visual impairment: a randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up.
To determine whether the Feldenkrais method is an effective intervention for chronic neck/scapular pain in patients with visual impairment. ⋯ Feldenkrais method is an effective intervention for chronic neck/scapular pain in patients with visual impairment.