Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Nov 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialFeasibility of preoperative inspiratory muscle training in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery with a high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications: a randomized controlled pilot study.
To determine in a pilot study the feasibility and effects of preoperative inspiratory muscle training in patients at high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications who were scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. ⋯ Inspiratory muscle training for 2-4 weeks before coronary artery bypass graft surgery was well tolerated by patients at risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and prevented the occurrence of atelectasis in these patients. A larger randomized clinical trial is warranted.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Nov 2006
Multicenter StudyThe usability of six physical performance tasks in a rehabilitation population with chronic low back pain.
To examine the influence of task experience on the difference between test and retest and to assess test-retest reliability and limits of agreement of six performance tasks in chronic low back pain patients. These measures will be used to define the clinical usability. ⋯ Task experience did not significantly influence test-retest differences. All tasks showed sufficient test-retest reliability. Based on the natural variability of the tasks, the 5-min walking and stair-climbing task, and to a lesser degree the 50-ft (15 m) walking, sit-to-stand and loaded forward reach, seem clinically useful. There are major concerns about the usability of the PILE.