Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Nov 2009
Multicenter StudyMeasurement structure of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in a sample of Chinese patients with chronic pain.
To examine the factorial structure of the Chinese translation of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in a sample of Chinese patients with chronic pain. ⋯ A single-factor model confirmed the unidimensionality of the Chinese version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in a sample of Chinese patients with chronic pain. It demonstrated good internal consistency reliability and construct-related validity.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
The effect of an intensive exercise programme on leg function in chronic stroke patients: a pilot study with one-year follow-up.
To investigate the effect of two weeks of intensive exercise on leg function in chronic stroke patients and to evaluate the feasibility of an intensive exercise programme in a group setting. ⋯ Intensive exercise for lower extremity is feasible in a group setting and was effective in improving ambulatory function, maximal gait velocity and muscle strength in chronic stroke patients. Most improvements persisted at the one-year follow-up.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
A randomized controlled trial to compare two botulinum toxin injection techniques on the functional improvement of the leg of children with cerebral palsy.
To compare the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A injection guided by different localizing techniques, electrical stimulation and palpation, to treat spasticity of the ankle plantar flexors. ⋯ Botulinum toxin injection guided by electrical stimulation plus physiotherapy is likely to be best in improving spasticity and functional performance in children with cerebral palsy.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of two exercise regimes; motor control versus endurance/strength training for patients with whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized controlled pilot study.
To compare the effect of exercise regimes with focus on either motor control training or endurance/strength training for patients with whiplash-associated disorders in subacute phase. ⋯ The changes associated with motor control training and endurance/ strength training of neck muscles were similar for reduced disability, pain and for improving physical performance. With a low number of participants and no control group, however, we cannot be sure whether the improvements are due to interventions or other reasons.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized controlled trial of a controlled breathing protocol on heart rate variability following myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
To determine whether a controlled breathing programme increases heart rate variability following an acute myocardial infarction and/or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. ⋯ Results suggest participation in the controlled breathing programme offered no additional benefit in increasing heart rate variability following myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. However, 77% of study patients were on heart rate-lowering medications, which may have masked changes in heart rate variability.