Abstract Objective The physiology of urinary continence is complex and the respective role of active and passive mechanisms is still subject to debate. Many different sacral reflexes are involved in…
Abstract Objective Muscle trauma mainly results from sporting activities and accounts for 10 to 55% of sports injuries. However, information on optimal muscle trauma management is scarce. The present study…
Abstract Objectives The goal of early supported discharge (ESD) is to reduce the duration of in-patient care in stroke units (SUs) and to optimize the management of pre- and post-discharge…
Le cinquième séminaire international de la Fédération africaine des techniciens orthoprothésistes (FATO) s’est tenu du 27 au 30 avril 2009, à Hammamet (Tunisie) sur le thème « Handicap et technologies ; analyse de la…
Abstract Objective The purpose of our study was to compare plantar pressure asymmetry and step-to-step reproducibility in both able-bodied persons and two groups of hemiplegics. The relevance of the research…
Abstract Introduction In the field of sports for the disabled, this last decade has been marked by the development of handcycling. Although assessment of maximal capacity during arm exercises in…
Abstract Introduction Thanks to the Internet, we can now have access to more information about spinal cord repair. Spinal cord injured (SCI) patients request more information and hospitals offer specific…
Abstract Introduction Motor coordination disorders caused by cerebellar dysfunction are well known. However, the less known cerebellar neuropsychological disorders also merit attention, since they occur more frequently than one might…
Abstract Background In 2007, the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ESPRM) established the European Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Journal Network (EPRMJN) with a view to increase scientific knowledge…
