Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effect of submental sensitive transcutaneous electrical stimulation (SSTES) on pharyngeal cortical representation after the creation of an oropharyngeal cortical…
Abstract Background Almost 10% of older adults in nursing homes have a fixed flexion deformity of the fingers (claw hand). Such contractures have important functional consequences, often leading to hygiene…
In the context of an important national congress and, when colleagues meet to discuss the latest developments in our field of interest, it is of relevance to reflect on the…
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a widely prevalent disease worldwide and, with an increasing ageing society, is a challenge for the field of physical and rehabilitation medicine. Technologic advances and implementation…
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a public health problem that will probably increase in the future with the aging of the population. Crenobalneotherapy is commonly used to treat OA, but…
Abstract Objective To assess the level of scientific evidence and the place in the rehabilitation framework of isokinetic muscle strengthening (IMS) for knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods A systematic review of…
Abstract Objectives Highlight the role of patient education about physical activity and exercise in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods Systematic literature review from the Cochrane Library,…
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to facilitate improved OA management. Scientific communities worldwide have proposed CPGs for OA…
Abstract In this critical narrative review, we examine the role of physical activity (PA), recreational and elite sports in the development of knee/hip osteoarthritis (OA), taking into account the role…
Abstract Pharmacological treatments are widely recommended in international guidelines for management of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the use of intra-articular (IA) therapies of diverse active drugs remains controversial. We critically reviewed…
