Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy Craig C. Young, MD Mark W. Niedfeldt, MD BASICS DESCRIPTION Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon that causes pain in the posterior calf and…
Abdominal Muscle Strains
Abdominal Muscle Strains Brittney M. Richardson, MD, CAQSM BASICS DESCRIPTION Injury to the abdominal wall musculature, including the rectus abdominis, internal/external obliques, and transverse abdominis muscles: Typically a noncontact injury…
Effect of high-intensity exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness in stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Knowledge of the optimal protocol and safety of particularly high-intensity exercise applied to individuals with stroke is lacking. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the…
Could non-invasive brain stimulation help treat dysarthria? A single-case study
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that can occur following brain damage. It is characterized by impairments in producing the movements needed to articulate words but does not affect other…
Physical and psychological paths toward less severe fibromyalgia: A structural equation model
Abstract Objectives Previous research suggested isolated associations of physical and psychological factors with fibromyalgia severity. Integration of physical and psychological, experienced and observed, modifiable factors associated with fibromyalgia severity in…
Tilted writing after stroke, a sign of biased verticality representation
Dear Editor. Handwriting is a complex task involving motor, linguistic, perceptual, and attentional skills predominantly controlled by the left hemisphere but requiring a spatial organization that depends on the right…
Dosage for cost-effective exercise-based falls prevention programs for older people: A systematic review of economic evaluations
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…
High sedentary behaviour and low physical activity levels at 12 months after cardiac rehabilitation: A prospective cohort study
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…
Atrophy of individual thigh muscles measured by MRI in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study
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….
New factors that affect quality of life in patients with aphasia
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…
