Analyse de livre
Le Pr Alex Chantraine, entouré de nombreux collaborateurs francophones internationaux, nous propose une troisième édition revue et enrichie du « Guide pratique de rééducation des affections neurologiques ». Dans la lignée des…
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Psychosocioprofessional and familial becoming of formers Buruli ulcer patients in Benin
Abstract Buruli ulcer (BU), an emerging disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans , causes severe impairments. In literature, no survey has been devoted to the cured patients returned back home. Objective…
Interest of rehabilitation in healing and preventing recurrence of ankle sprains
Abstract To assess the impact of rehabilitation on healing and recurrence rate of ankle sprain, 1 year apart, 111 patients, who suffered an ankle sprain (67 men and 44 women; 17 mild sprains, 67 medium…
Should abstracts for rehabilitation congresses be subject to more rigorous selection?
1 English version Future publication of works presented at a scientific congress serves as an indication of its scientific quality , which is enhanced by the process of selection among…
Development and validation of a motor function classification in patients with neuromuscular disease: The NM-Score
Abstract Objective To develop a classification for neuromuscular disease patients in each of the three motor function domains (D1: standing and transfers; D2: axial and proximal function; D3: distal function)….
Inter-observer reproducibility of back surface topography parameters allowing assessment of scoliotic thoracic gibbosity and comparison with two standard postures
Abstract The objective of this work was to analyze the inter-observer reproducibility of an upright posture designed to bring out the thoracic humps by folding the upper limbs. The effect…
Verbal communication disorders in brain damaged post-stroke patients in Benin
Abstract In Western countries, progress has lessened the severity of numerous sequels of verbal communication disorders (VCD). For Africa and more particularly Benin, few data on the subject are presently…
Interest of workplace support for returning to work after a traumatic brain injury: A retrospective study
Abstract Objective To analyse usefulness of the SPASE programme, a coordinated facility programme to assist traumatic brain injury (TBI) persons in returning to work and retaining their job in the…
The effect of 8-weeks proprioceptive exercise program in postural sway and isokinetic strength of ankle sprains of Tunisian athletes
Abstract Objective Our objective is to investigate the effects of proprioceptive exercises rehabilitation on isokinetic strength and postural balance in athletes with sprain ankle. Materials and methods The ankles of…
Validation of a French version of Roland–Morris questionnaire in chronic low back pain patients
Abstract Objective To validate a French version of the Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). Material and methods Fifty-eight patients due to participate in…
