Abstract A diagnosis of esophageal perforation at some time after cervical spine surgery is difficult to establish since there exists no clinical picture specific to tetraplegic patients. We carried out…
Abstract Objective This study was designed to compare the effects of different ankle taping methods on lower leg EMG and subtalar kinematics. Methods Twelve healthy volunteers were tested on an…
Abstract Introduction It is essential to provide complete information to patients using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of the risk of side effects. Today, most healthcare professionals recommend and privilege…
Abstract Objectives Sciatica is a common disease; between 13% and 40% of the general population will experience at least one episode of sciatica due to spinal disc herniation and nerve…
1 Version anglaise Dear reader, Your journal Annals of PRM , the official bilingual journal of the French Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine – (Sofmer) is evolving into the international…
Abstract Adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) who walk or ambulate often have an abnormal clinical and radiological spinal profile during pubertal growth compared with adolescents of the same age without…
Abstract Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CPOD) is a severe, incapacitating pathology. Inspiratory and/or expiratory muscle training may favorably impact the indicators of both specific and general improvement with regard…
Abstract Objective To determine the long-term outcome of Peristeen’s home use. Method Retrospective study on the 16 first patients treated by Peristeen in the department of physical and readaptation medicine…
Abstract Objectives To determine the interest of a muscle rehabilitation program following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ligamentoplasty) and the influence of leucine supplementation on the muscle strength of athletes undergoing…
Abstract Objective Study the effect of muscle strength training on muscle strength, maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max), hemodynamic and anthropometric parameters as well as quality of life after coronary…
