Abstract Objectives For several years, the concept of “physiological senile gait” has been strongly contested and seems to be associated with abnormal gait. Indeed, some changes characteristic of senile gait…
Abstract Objective To assess changes in self-reported health related quality of life (HRQoL) among cardiac patients who participated in an inpatient rehabilitation programme. Patients and methods Medical Outcomes Study Short…
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine relationships between dimensions of physical frailty and severity of cognitive impairment in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI)….
1 English version Our loyal readers have perhaps noticed that we are not only the official review of SOFMER, and that other partnerships appear on our cover page. This fact…
Abstract The functional consequences of spasticity can be corrected by local, pharmacological or surgical treatments once the spastic muscle has been identified. However, this diagnosis can be tricky when the…
Abstract Among occupational risk factors of recurrence, chronicity and no return to work in low back pain, poor job satisfaction is the only high evidence-based factor. Objective To find out…
Abstract Objectives Retrospective study over the last 30 years of life expectancy in patients suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Analysis of the role of ventilatory assistance and causes of…
Abstract Objective To assess care related pain during a program of functional restoration for chronic low back pain. Patients and methods Chronic low back pain patients were prospectively included in…
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…
