The use of dry powder inhaler devices by elderly patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on The use of dry powder inhaler devices by elderly patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract Twenty-five COPD patients, aged 65 years or above, were recruited to test their ability to use dry powder inhaler Handihaler ® (Boeringher-Ingelheim) and Aerolizer ® (Novartis). The results of…

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Do patients have any special medical or rehabilitation difficulties after a craniectomy for malignant cerebral infarction during their hospitalization in a physical medicine and rehabilitation department?

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Do patients have any special medical or rehabilitation difficulties after a craniectomy for malignant cerebral infarction during their hospitalization in a physical medicine and rehabilitation department?

Abstract Objectives To observe whether medical complications, the evolution of neurological disorders and dependence and/or the discharge destinations are different for patients treated by craniectomy for malignant cerebral infarction in…

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Validity and reproducibility of the PPLP scoring scale in the follow-up of athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Validity and reproducibility of the PPLP scoring scale in the follow-up of athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Abstract Objectives Validate the use of the PPLP scoring scale in the follow-up of athletes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Patient and method We conducted a prospective follow-up study…

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The relationship between muscle strength and physiological age: A cross-sectional study in boys aged from 11 to 15

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on The relationship between muscle strength and physiological age: A cross-sectional study in boys aged from 11 to 15

Abstract Objective To investigate the relationships between isokinetic knee flexor and extensor muscle strength and physiological and chronological age in young soccer players. Material and methods Seventy-nine young, healthy, male…

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