Abstract Objectives There is ambiguity concerning the walk tests available for functional assessment of coronary patients, particularly for the walking speed. This study explores the psychometric properties of two walking…
Abstract Background Isometric strengthening has been rarely studied in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), mainly because of possible potential side effects and lack of appropriate and reliable devices. Objective…
Abstract Cardiovascular events and emotional disorders share a common epidemiology, thus suggesting fundamental pathways linking these different diseases. Growing evidence in the literature highlights the influence of psychological determinants in…
Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency is a frequent pathology associated with cardiovascular diseases and physical performance. Objective To study the link between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) level and physical performance and…
Disclosure of interest The authors declare that they have no competing interest. References [1]. Casillas J.M.: Improving scientific production in cardiovascular rehabilitation: a reasonable challenge for the annals? Ann Phys…
Designs for Strong Minds (DSM) puzzles and the DSM mediation technique are vital tools in helping previously high-functioning adults who have mild or moderate posttraumatic head injuries. DSM treatment focuses…
The field of cognitive rehabilitation has reached a point where financial resources are meager compared with the 1980s. Although there are benefits to more streamlined treatment, we now must be…
For the patient who has sustained traumatic brain injury (TBI), understanding the problem and listening to and believing the patient are prerequisites to treating pain. Because the information provided may…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases are medically complex, involving the physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional aspects of the survivor. Often catastrophic, these cases require substantial financial resources not only…
