Meralgia paresthetica with lumbar neurinoma: Case report
Nerve root pain such as sciatica or femoral neuropathy may be related to a lumbar neurinoma . To our knowledge, meralgia paresthetica (MP) caused by lumbar neurinoma has never been…
Is standing postural control more impaired in young patients with hip-disarticulation than transfemoral amputation? A pilot study
A hip disarticulation is an amputation of the entire lower limb. It is a rare but very disabling condition in young people who have high expectations regarding rehabilitation outcomes ….
Use of psychotropic drugs in physically disabled patients: One-shot prevalence and medical practice assessment in a physical and rehabilitation medicine ward
The use of psychotropic drugs in France has increased over the last 2 decades and is considered the highest in Europe . The main drugs are anxiolytics, antidepressants, hypnosedative and neuroleptic…
Transcranial direct current stimulation in the neuromodulation of pain in fibromyalgia: A case study
Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic pain syndrome that can occur in women with widespread pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness, depression, poor quality of life and anxiety. It might also be associated…
Walking with eyes closed is easier than walking with eyes open without visual cues: The Romberg task versus the goggle task
Abstract Background The Romberg test, with the subject standing and with eyes closed, gives diagnostic arguments for a proprioceptive disorder. Closing the eyes is also used in balance rehabilitation as…
French adaptation and validation of the Osteoarthritis Quality of Life scale
Abstract Objective The Osteoarthritis Quality of Life scale (OAQoL) is an osteoarthritis-specific measure developed in the United Kingdom by a needs-based approach. This study describes the adaptation and validation of…
Volition and low back pain: When patients talk
Abstract Objective Our objective was to explore, describe and understand volition of chronic low back pain (LBP) patients, highlighting barriers and facilitators to practicing regular physical activity in order to…
Feasibility of a self-rehabilitation program for the upper limb for stroke patients in Benin
Abstract Introduction Stroke is a major cause of disability and represents a very high cost in developing countries. Self-rehabilitation programs represent a new and original treatment for stroke patients, likely…
Planovalgus foot deformity in cerebral palsy corrected by botulinum toxin injection in the peroneus longus: Clinical and radiological evaluations in young children
Abstract Background In children with cerebral palsy (CP), overactivity of the peroneus longus (PL) muscle is a major contributor to pes planovalgus. This retrospective study assessed whether abobotulinumtoxinA injections into…
One year of English edition for the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: A very positive statement
This issue completes one year of the English edition of the Annals , which strengthens its position among rehabilitation journals. The English edition aims to spread the scientific information and…
