Muscle structure and stiffness assessment after botulinum toxin type A injection. A systematic review

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Muscle structure and stiffness assessment after botulinum toxin type A injection. A systematic review

Abstract Background Botulinum toxin type A manages spasticity disorders in neurological central diseases. Some studies have reported that it might induce muscle changes. Methods We present a literature review abiding by…

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Is standing postural control more impaired in young patients with hip-disarticulation than transfemoral amputation? A pilot study

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Is standing postural control more impaired in young patients with hip-disarticulation than transfemoral amputation? A pilot study

A hip disarticulation is an amputation of the entire lower limb. It is a rare but very disabling condition in young people who have high expectations regarding rehabilitation outcomes ….

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Use of psychotropic drugs in physically disabled patients: One-shot prevalence and medical practice assessment in a physical and rehabilitation medicine ward

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Use of psychotropic drugs in physically disabled patients: One-shot prevalence and medical practice assessment in a physical and rehabilitation medicine ward

The use of psychotropic drugs in France has increased over the last 2 decades and is considered the highest in Europe . The main drugs are anxiolytics, antidepressants, hypnosedative and neuroleptic…

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Walking with eyes closed is easier than walking with eyes open without visual cues: The Romberg task versus the goggle task

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Walking with eyes closed is easier than walking with eyes open without visual cues: The Romberg task versus the goggle task

Abstract Background The Romberg test, with the subject standing and with eyes closed, gives diagnostic arguments for a proprioceptive disorder. Closing the eyes is also used in balance rehabilitation as…

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Planovalgus foot deformity in cerebral palsy corrected by botulinum toxin injection in the peroneus longus: Clinical and radiological evaluations in young children

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Planovalgus foot deformity in cerebral palsy corrected by botulinum toxin injection in the peroneus longus: Clinical and radiological evaluations in young children

Abstract Background In children with cerebral palsy (CP), overactivity of the peroneus longus (PL) muscle is a major contributor to pes planovalgus. This retrospective study assessed whether abobotulinumtoxinA injections into…

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