Abstract Background Falls in older people is a global public health concern. Physical exercise is a useful and potentially cost-saving treatment option to prevent falls in older people. Objectives We…
Highlights • Light physical activity increased during a 6-week cardiac rehabilitation program. • Sitting time and moderate physical activity did not improve until after 6 weeks. • We found no…
Highlights • The ratio of vastus medialis (VM) cross-sectional area (CSA) to quadriceps muscle and that of semi-membranosus (SM) CSA to hamstring were low in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis….
Highlights • Aphasia severity, mood disorders and functional limitations are associated with poor quality of life (QoL) in individuals with post-stroke aphasia. • Fatigue is identified for the first time…
Highlights • The adaptation of a brain-computer interface (BCI) application may be optimized by the user-centered design approach. • Effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction are the 3 main aspects to be…
Highlights • 149 children were trained to practice transanal irrigation (TAI). • Fecal incontinence or constipation was due to neurogenic disorders or malformations. • After 14 months, 129 patients were…
Highlights • Topographical troubles are frequent among stroke patients with unilateral neglect. • Virtual reality tools allow for evaluating the spatial navigation of individuals with neglect in a safe and…
Highlights • Bi-cephalic transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) plus functional electrical stimulation (FES) slightly improves reaching motor performance after stroke. • Bi-cephalic tDCS plus FES does not enhance reaching movement…
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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen CHAPTER OBJECTIVES At the end of this chapter, the learner will be able to: Define the function of primary and secondary dressings. Describe the role of…
