Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of spinal thrust joint manipulation in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
To compare the effects of an isolated application of cervical spine thrust joint manipulation vs. the application of cervical, cervico-thoracic junction and thoracic manipulation on neck pain, disability and cervical range of motion in chronic neck pain. ⋯ In patients with chronic mechanical neck pain, manipulation of the cervical and thoracic spine leads to a greater reduction in disability at one week than after manipulation of the cervical spine alone, whereas changes in pain and range of motion are not affected differently.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialFollow-up home visits with registered dietitians have a positive effect on the functional and nutritional status of geriatric medical patients after discharge: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the additional benefits of individualized nutritional counselling by a registered dietitian in geriatric patients' home after discharge from hospital, in relation to risk of re-admissions, functional status, nutritional status, use of social services and mortality. ⋯ Follow-up home visits with registered dietitians have a positive effect on the functional and nutritional status of geriatric medical patients after discharge.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2013
Does a falling level of activity predict disability development in community-dwelling elderly people?
To investigate the predictive value of self-reported decline in weight, exhaustion, walking difficulty, grip strength and physical activity on development of disabilities in community-dwelling elderly people. ⋯ Community-dwelling elderly people who report decreased physical activity have a higher risk to develop disability at one-year follow-up.