Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2018
Observational StudyPsychological Features and Their Relationship to Movement-Based Subgroups in People Living With Low Back Pain.
To determine the distribution of higher psychological risk features within movement-based subgroups for people with low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Movement-based subgrouping alone cannot inform on individuals with higher psychological risk features.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2018
Kinesiophobia and Its Association With Health-Related Quality of Life Across Injury Locations.
To compare baseline kinesiophobia levels and their association with health-related quality of life across injury locations. ⋯ Kinesiophobia levels appear elevated and negatively associated with health-related quality of life at initial physical therapy evaluation regardless of injury location. These findings suggest that physical therapists in outpatient orthopedic settings should implement routine kinesiophobia assessment and provide stratified care based on kinesiophobia levels across musculoskeletal conditions.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2018
Inter- and Intraexaminer Reliability in Identifying and Classifying Myofascial Trigger Points in Shoulder Muscles.
To determine inter- and intraexaminer reliability of examiners without clinical experience in identifying and classifying myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in the shoulder muscles of subjects asymptomatic and symptomatic for unilateral subacromial impact syndrome (SIS). ⋯ Intraexaminer reliability is acceptable in clinical practice to identify and classify MTPs. However, interexaminer reliability proved to be reliable only to identify MTPs, with the symptomatic side exhibiting lower values of reliability.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2017
Review Meta AnalysisElectroacupuncture for Poststroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To evaluate the effects and safety of electroacupuncture (EA) for stroke patients with spasticity. ⋯ EA combined with conventional routine care has the potential of reducing spasticity in the upper and lower limbs and improving overall and lower extremity motor function and activities of daily living for patients with spasticity, within 180 days poststroke. Further studies of high methodological and reporting quality are needed to confirm the effects and safety of EA, and to explore the adequate and optimal protocol of EA for poststroke spasticity, incorporating a group of comprehensive outcome measures in different populations.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2017
Maximum Tolerated Dose of Walking for Community-Dwelling People Recovering From Hip Fracture: A Dose-Response Trial.
To determine how much moderate-intensity physical activity, in the form of walking, could be prescribed for people living in the community after hip fracture in terms of safety, tolerability, and feasibility. ⋯ This provides preliminary evidence that community-dwelling older adults recovering from hip fracture can complete a sufficient amount of moderate-intensity physical activity to maintain and improve their health.