American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes Kinesio Taping of the Knee Improve Pain and Functionality in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis?: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
This study investigated the effect of Kinesio taping on the functionality, pain, range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis compared with a placebo Kinesio tape (KT) application. ⋯ This study demonstrates that Kinesio taping resulted in superior short-term effects on walking task, pain, and knee-flexion ROM compared with placebo taping in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2017
Case ReportsWater-Cooled Radiofrequency Provides Pain Relief, Decreases Disability, and Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis.
Chronic osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread source of pain and disability and represents a growing economic burden across aging populations. Representing a major focus of arthritis care, OA of the knee is especially concerning as it has the potential to restrict mobility and significantly impair quality of life. Chronic OA is often poorly managed both pharmacologically and nonpharmacologically, with surgical management representing the definitive treatment. ⋯ With a known diagnosis of end-stage knee OA, the patient chose to proceed with bilateral water-cooled radiofrequency ablation. At 6 weeks and 3 months after the procedure, the patient maintained adequate levels of pain relief, markedly improved function, and enhanced quality of life. Water-cooled radiofrequency ablation has the potential to create lasting pain relief and with minimal adverse effects in patients with chronic knee OA.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2016
Case ReportsImproving Walking with an Implanted Neuroprosthesis for Hip, Knee, and Ankle Control After Stroke.
The objective of this work was to quantify the effects of a fully implanted pulse generator to activate or augment actions of hip, knee, and ankle muscles after stroke. ⋯ 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 · Dec 2016
Observational StudyChanges over Time and Responsiveness of the Cochin Hand Function Scale and Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis Scale in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: A Prospective Observational Study.
To assess changes over time and responsiveness of the Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS) and Mouth Handicap In Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) scale in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). ⋯ The CHFS and MHISS scores may be useful in detecting changes in location-specific limitations in activity for SSc patients.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2016
Comparing Comorbidity Indices to Predict Post-Acute Rehabilitation Outcomes in Older Adults.
Compare 5 comorbidity indices to predict community discharge and functional status following post-acute rehabilitation. ⋯ Comorbidity indices were poor predictors of community discharge and functional status in Medicare beneficiaries receiving inpatient rehabilitation.