American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2019
Observational StudyExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Immediately Affects Achilles Tendon Structure and Widespread Pressure Pain Thresholds in Healthy People: A Repeated-Measures Observational Study.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a common clinical treatment for tendinopathy, yet negative effects on tendon structure have been shown in animal studies. This study aimed to investigate the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in healthy participants (i.e., no Achilles tendon pain or pathology). ⋯ Extracorporeal shockwave therapy resulted in transient changes to tendon structure and widespread hyperalgesia.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2019
Subtle Motor Signs in Children With Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury.
The aim of the study was to characterize subtle motor signs in children with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury in the chronic phase of injury. ⋯ The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.