Abstract Introduction Up until now, there has been little description of the test exercises carried out in patients with neuromuscular diseases. However, prescription of physical therapy by exercise requires rigorous…
Abstract Objective The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of gender on strength gains after five week training programme that consisted of isometric exercise coupled with electromyographic…
1 English version In this issue, you will discover an article making extensive use of filmed material. The computerized format of today’s medical reviews facilitates the insertion of video presentations….
Abstract Background Physical exercise is widely prescribed in rehabilitation programmes for low back pain (LBP). The LBP patient often asks whether this physical activity should be maintained and, in some…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the differences in gait characteristics and gait symmetry of post-polio syndrome (PPS) patients ambulating with or without shoes and between subgroups walking with different walking aids…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the reliability and functional acceptability of the “Synthetic Autonomous Majordomo” (SAM) robotic aid system (a mobile Neobotix base equipped with a semi-automatic vision interface and a…
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate differences in total center of pressure (TCOP) paths during a Sit-to-Walk task in young and elderly subjects. Method Nine young and 19 elderly…
1 English version This report provides additional evidence concerning spinal cord injuries induced by neck massage, following previous reports in the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine . A 65-year-old…
Abstract Publication of abstracts presented at a scientific meeting is a measure of the latter’s scientific quality. Objectives To evaluate the publication rate for abstracts presented at the 2008 congress…
Abstract Introduction Polio survivors in France are estimated at 50,000. This study aimed at describing their needs from their clinical and vocational conditions. Method A retrospective study of our physical…
