Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialPulsed electromagnetic field and exercises in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
To evaluate the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and exercises in reducing pain and improving function and muscle strength in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). ⋯ The combination of PEMF and shoulder exercises is effective in improving function and muscle strength and decreasing pain in patients with SIS. However, these results should be carefully interpreted because of the lack of differences between groups.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2014
Transcranial direct current stimulation effects in disorders of consciousness.
To assess the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on improving consciousness in patients with persistent unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) (previously termed persistent vegetative state [PVS]) or in a minimally conscious state (MCS). ⋯ tDCS seems promising for the rehabilitation of patients with severe disorders of consciousness. Severity and duration of pathology may be related to the degree of tDCS' beneficial effects.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2014
Association between the volume of inpatient rehabilitation therapy and the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with ischemic stroke.
To investigate the relationship between the volume of inpatient rehabilitation therapy and mortality among patients with acute ischemic stroke, as well as to assess whether the association varies with respect to stroke severity. ⋯ The volume of inpatient rehabilitation therapy and mortality were significantly inversely related in the patients with ischemic stroke. Thus, further programs aimed at promoting greater use of rehabilitation services are warranted.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2014
Association of internet use and depression among the spinal cord injury population.
To examine the relation between the frequency of Internet use and depression among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ People with SCI who used the Internet daily were less likely to have depressive symptoms.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2014
Review Comparative StudyComparative content review of children's participation measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth.
To evaluate to what extent instruments that intend to measure children's participation actually do so, and to what extent their items can be classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY). ⋯ This review revealed differences in the inclusion of participation items in existing children's participation measures and their classification according to the ICF-CY. These differences need to be considered when selecting an instrument.