American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Lateral Epicondylosis, and Changes in the Common Extensor Tendon Stiffness with Pretherapy and Posttherapy in Real-Time Sonoelastography: A Randomized Controlled Study.
To investigate the effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and to determine the posttreatment common extensor tendon stiffness among patients with lateral epicondylosis. ⋯ Patients with lateral epicondylosis had better and faster pain reduction, grip strength increase, and functional improvement after receiving rESWT in addition to physical therapy than those who received physical therapy only.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the Effect of Lateral and Backward Walking Training on Walking Function in Patients with Poststroke Hemiplegia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purposes of the present study were to compare the effects of backward and lateral walking training and to identify whether additional backward or lateral walking training would be more effective in increasing the walking function of poststroke patients. ⋯ Advanced ACCREDITATION: 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 activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2017
Observational StudyBenefits of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapy in Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.
To demonstrate the effectiveness of a comprehensive program of rehabilitation therapy in patients undergoing thymectomy for myasthenia gravis (MG). ⋯ AdvancedACCREDITATION: 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 activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2017
Review Case ReportsPersistent Singultus Associated with Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections in a Septuagenarian: A Case Report and Review.
Singultus are rare but notable adverse effect of epidural steroid injections (ESIs). To date, reports of persistent hiccups associated with ESIs have been reported mostly in adults aged 65 years or older. We present the first case of persistent hiccups in a septuagenarian who underwent repeated transforaminal ESIs for chronic lumbar radiculopathy. ⋯ The singultus eventually resolved without medical intervention within 5 days of onset. A major take-home point is that preprocedure informed consent should include singultus as one of the potential adverse effects of ESIs. Increased awareness and appropriate planning may help curb the incidence of adverse outcomes in older adults undergoing ESI.
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The aim of this study was to understand the impact of training with a hand robotic device on hand paresis and function in a population of children with hemiparesis. ⋯ Advanced ACCREDITATION: 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 activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.