Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2006
Poststroke fatigue: course and its relation to personal and stroke-related factors.
To describe the course of fatigue during the first year poststroke and to determine the relation between fatigue at 1 year poststroke and personal characteristics, stroke characteristics, and poststroke impairments. ⋯ Because fatigue impact is an increasing problem during the first year poststroke, it deserves more attention in clinical practice and scientific research. Locus of control and depression are related to poststroke fatigue and might be important foci for future interventions.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2006
Self-reported treatments used for lower-limb phantom pain: descriptive findings.
To examine the types and relative frequency of treatments used for lower-limb phantom limb pain (PLP), including both pharmacologic and rehabilitative interventions. ⋯ As hypothesized, a significant proportion of persons with PLP have not used treatment for this pain, and, among those who have used pain treatments, few treatments are perceived as substantially helpful. More research is needed to identify effective management strategies for PLP and to examine further patient perceptions of pain treatment.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2006
Relationships between performance-based tests and patients' ratings of activity limitations, self-efficacy, and pain in fibromyalgia.
To investigate the relationship between performance-based tests, ratings of activity limitations, self-efficacy, and pain in fibromyalgia. ⋯ The majority of the performance-based tests and the patients' subjective ratings of activity limitations showed significant relationships. The 6MWT and hand grip strength, reflecting activity limitations in the SF-36, FIQ, and ASES, are recommended for use in clinical research and in the clinical examination when planning treatment for patients with fibromyalgia.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2006
Office-based ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection: technique for physiatric practice.
Intra-articular hip injections are commonly used in the evaluation and treatment of hip disorders. Although these injections are typically performed with fluoroscopic guidance, ultrasound provides a viable alternative for ensuring accurate intra-articular needle placement. ⋯ Ultrasound offers several advantages over fluoroscopy, including accessibility, compact size, lack of ionizing radiation exposure, and visualization of neurovascular and other soft-tissue structures. With appropriate training and experience, interested physiatrists can consider implementing ultrasound-guided injections into their clinical practices.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2006
Comparative StudyDeterminants of self-report outcome measures in people with knee osteoarthritis.
To identify the determinants of self-report mobility measures in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to compare self-report measures with physical performance. ⋯ Self-report measures were strongly related to pain; physical performance measures were strongly related to self-efficacy. Regression models showed that self-report scores reflect pain, knee strength, and depression. The relation between self-report and performance measures was moderate, suggesting that these examine different aspects of mobility.