Hypotrophic muscle ipsilateral to the bending side is not a therapeutic target in recurrent and alternating lateral trunk flexion in Parkinson disease: Case report
Lateral trunk flexion (LTF) often occurs in Parkinson disease (PD). Recently, 2 possible mechanisms for the pathogenesis of Pisa syndrome have been proposed: a segmental deficit of motor tone resulting…
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy as a reversible complication of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) infusion is a common treatment for patients with diffuse lower-limb and truncal spasticity after central nervous system injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis…
Does the physiatrist replicate the functions of the neurologist or orthopedist?
Dear Editor, On witnessing the management of orthopedic or neurologic problems in hospital wards, one becomes aware of the growing problem of the physiatrist. Patients undergoing surgery by an orthopedist…
An update on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis
Abstract Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. There is accumulating evidence to suggest that OA is an inflammatory disease of the entire synovial joint…
Superficial warming and cooling of the leg affects walking speed and neuromuscular impairments in people with spastic paraparesis
Abstract Background People with hereditary and spontaneous spastic paraparesis (HSSP) report that their legs are stiffer and walking is slower when their legs are cold. Objectives This study explored the…
Restoration of normal swallowing function in Wallenberg syndrome by repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and surgery
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common in patients with Wallenberg syndrome. Although the functional outcome is good for most patients, the risk of inhalation pneumonia is high. Nevertheless, some patients exhibit permanent…
GABAergic drug use and global, cognitive, and motor functional outcomes after stroke
Abstract Background In animal models and healthy volunteers, the use of GABA A receptor agonists (GABA-AGs) seem deleterious for functional recovery. The agents are widely used for subacute stroke, but…
Pelvic floor muscle reflex activity during coughing – an exploratory and reliability study
Abstract Objectives Activities that provoke stress urinary incontinence (SUI) rapidly increase the intra-abdominal pressure and the impact loading on the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs). Coughing can cause urinary leakage and…
Care-related pain and discomfort in children with motor disabilities in rehabilitation centres
Abstract Background Pain is one of the symptoms reported most by children with motor disabilities particularly during daily living activities in institutions and during rehabilitation. Despite the care and consideration…
