Abstract Objectives Piriformis Muscle Syndrome (PMS) is caused by sciatic nerve compression in the infrapiriformis canal. However, the pathology is poorly understood and difficult to diagnose. This study aimed to…
Abstract Purpose Testing the new hip joint Helix 3D efficiency through clinical data and walking parameters. Method Three young hip-disarticulated patients (P1, P2 and P3) were assessed both with their…
1 English version 1.1 Introduction This paper discusses lymphology and the role of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) specialist in the management of people with lymphoedema. PRM specialists have…
Abstract Objectives For several years, the concept of “physiological senile gait” has been strongly contested and seems to be associated with abnormal gait. Indeed, some changes characteristic of senile gait…
Abstract Objective To assess changes in self-reported health related quality of life (HRQoL) among cardiac patients who participated in an inpatient rehabilitation programme. Patients and methods Medical Outcomes Study Short…
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine relationships between dimensions of physical frailty and severity of cognitive impairment in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI)….
1 English version Our loyal readers have perhaps noticed that we are not only the official review of SOFMER, and that other partnerships appear on our cover page. This fact…
Abstract The functional consequences of spasticity can be corrected by local, pharmacological or surgical treatments once the spastic muscle has been identified. However, this diagnosis can be tricky when the…
Abstract Among occupational risk factors of recurrence, chronicity and no return to work in low back pain, poor job satisfaction is the only high evidence-based factor. Objective To find out…
Abstract Objectives Retrospective study over the last 30 years of life expectancy in patients suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Analysis of the role of ventilatory assistance and causes of…
