American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Modern rehabilitation medicine is propelled by newfound knowledge aimed at offering solutions for an increasingly aging population afflicted by chronic debilitating conditions. Considered a core component of future health care, the rollout of regenerative medicine underscores a paradigm shift in patient management targeted at restoring physiologic function and restituting normative impact. ⋯ In this context, principles of regenerative science are increasingly integrated in rehabilitation practices as illustrated in the present Supplement. Encompassing a growing multidisciplinary domain, the emergent era of "regenerative rehabilitation" brings radical innovations at the forefront of healthcare blueprints.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2014
Comparative StudyAssociation of early ambulation with length of stay and costs in total knee arthroplasty: retrospective cohort study.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of early ambulation with length of stay, costs, and outcomes in inpatients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ As little as a 1-day difference in the day of first ambulation was associated with a shorter length of stay, lower hospitalization costs, and improved knee function. The results of this study provide the first empirical support for the usefulness of early ambulation after total knee arthroplasty.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyGait training with a robotic leg brace after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot study.
Robot-aided exercise therapy is a promising approach to enhance walking ability in stroke survivors. This study was designed to test a new robotic knee brace for restoring mobility in stroke survivors. ⋯ Robotic therapy for ambulatory stroke patients with chronic hemiparesis using a robotic knee brace resulted in only modest functional benefits that were comparable with a group exercise intervention.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of postural balance training on gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dynamic bilateral postural stability on balance control and gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy. ⋯ Balance training on the Biodex Stability System could be a useful tool in conjunction with traditional physical therapy program for improving balance control and gait functions in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.