Drug treatments for spasticity
Review group SOFMER: French Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine SOFOP: French Society for Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery SOFCOT: French Society for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery SFP: French Society of Paediatrics…
Should European PRM residents be taught in English? The experience of the European School Marseille
Abstract Objective To assess the level of comprehension of the courses taught in English at the annual European school on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) (European School Marseille). Materials and…
Comparison of the repercussions of cLBP in four French-speaking countries
Abstract Introduction Sociocultural factors may influence the impact of chronic low back pain (cLBP) on patients. The goal of this study was to compare pain and disability levels, and psychobehavioural…
An atypical ballistic traumatic cauda equina syndrome with a positive evolution. Focus on prognostic factors
Abstract Introduction Traumatic cauda equina syndromes due to projectile wounds often have a poor prognosis. We report on an unusual ballistic cauda equina traumatism with a good functional outcome. Clinical…
Translation and French cultural adaptation of a decision making tool for patients orientation after total hip or knee arthroplasty
Abstract Objective To translate and culturally adapt to the French Health care system a decision making tool for patient orientation after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA),…
Proposition pour un enseignement international de MPR en anglais, coordonné par le Cofemer avec la participation des grandes associations nationales de MPR françaises (Cofemer, Sofmer, Syfmer et Fedmer) et des Annals of PRM
Le manque de pratique de l’anglais de nos internes, limite leur accès aux connaissances scientifiques et leur participation aux activités internationales en MPR. Les deux enseignements en anglais, proposés actuellement…
Aging and sequelae of poliomyelitis
Abstract Objective We estimate that there are about 50,000 persons who survived poliomyelitis in their childhood in France (mean age estimated between 50 and 65 years). After a few decades of stability,…
Orthotic devices and gait in polio patients
Abstract Polio survivors are aging and facing multiple pathologies. With age, walking becomes more difficult, partly due to locomotor deficits but also as a result of weight gain, osteoarticular degeneration,…
The psychological aspects of polio survivors through their life experience
Abstract Objectives After several decades of stability, polio survivors often experience new signs and symptoms of their condition, characterized by global and muscular fatigue, decreased muscular strength and pain. The…
