Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2019
Comorbidities in Patients With End-Stage Knee OA: Prevalence and Effect on Physical Function.
To investigate the prevalence of comorbidities and their effect on physical function, quality of life (QOL), and pain, in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ The results confirm associations between comorbidities, performance-based and self-reported physical functions, and QOL in patients with end-stage knee OA.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialA Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Low-Dose Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
To test the efficacy of low-dose extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on osteoarthritis knee pain, lower limb function, and cartilage alteration for patients with knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ A 4-week treatment of low-dose ESWT was superior to placebo for pain easement and functional improvement in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis but had some negative effects on articular cartilage.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2019
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Obesity in People With Spinal Cord Injury: The Effects of Disadvantaged Neighborhood.
To examine the role of neighborhood in the relation between race and obesity in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Neighborhood characteristics partially diminish racial differences in obesity. Weight management for the SCI population should target those who are Hispanic and living in the disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2019
Multicenter StudySystem-wide Clinical Assessment of Functioning Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in China: Interrater Reliability, Convergent, Known Group, and Predictive Validity of the ICF Generic-6.
To validate the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Generic-6 in daily routine clinical practice in Mainland China. Specific objectives were to analyze (1) interrater reliability, (2) convergent validity, (3) known group validity, and (4) predictive validity of the ICF Generic-6. ⋯ The ICF Generic-6 administered in combination with a 0-10 numeric rating scale is a reliable and valid tool for the collection of minimal information on functioning across various clinical settings.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyLong-Term Specialized Physical Therapy in Cervical Dystonia: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a specialized physical therapy (SPT) program on disability in cervical dystonia (CD) compared to regular physical therapy (RPT). ⋯ SPT revealed no significant differences compared to RPT after 12 months of treatment on the TWSTRS disability scale. Both groups showed similar improvements compared to baseline. Positive results in the SPT group were higher patient perceived effects and general health perception. Treatment costs were lower in the SPT group. With lower costs and similar effects, the SPT program seems to be the preferred program to treat CD.