PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Effect of a vestibular rehabilitation protocol to improve the health-related quality of life and postural balance in patients with peripheral vertigo

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Effect of a vestibular rehabilitation protocol to improve the health-related quality of life and postural balance in patients with peripheral vertigo

Objective To determine the effect of completing a vestibular rehabilitation treatment protocol on postural balance, dizziness and quality of life in patients with peripheral vertigo. Material/patients and methods A prospective…

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Botulinum toxin therapy for neurogenic detrusor hyperactivity versus augmentation enterocystoplasty: Impact on the quality of life of patients with SCI

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Botulinum toxin therapy for neurogenic detrusor hyperactivity versus augmentation enterocystoplasty: Impact on the quality of life of patients with SCI

Objective To compare quality of life (QoL) in patients with spinal cord injury who underwent overactive detrusor treatment by Botulinum Toxin (BT) versus augmentation cystoplasty (AC). Materials/Patients and methods Prospective…

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Assessment of severity of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in chronic patients with a simple 1-item questionnaire (PGI-S)

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Assessment of severity of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in chronic patients with a simple 1-item questionnaire (PGI-S)

Objective Bowel symptoms (constipation and incontinence) are frequent in patients with a neurologic disease. The prevalence of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) in rehabilitation centers is still largely unknown, their assessment…

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Preliminary study on efficiency of repetitive specific postural tasks and walking protocol on subacute stroke patient

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Preliminary study on efficiency of repetitive specific postural tasks and walking protocol on subacute stroke patient

Objective Assess the efficiency of a specific postural tasks training and walking on varied ground protocol on postural balance and walking parameters in subacute stroke patients. Material/patients and methods We…

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Identification of a voluntary overcontrol of postural sway from static stabilometric assessment

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Identification of a voluntary overcontrol of postural sway from static stabilometric assessment

Objective When subjects present medically unexplained postural instability, a voluntary overcontrol of postural sway is often suspected. Aphysiologic postural imbalance may be detected in dynamic conditions on a servo-controlled platform…

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Assessment of the rocker sole shoes on postural stability in patients with type 2 diabetes and distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Assessment of the rocker sole shoes on postural stability in patients with type 2 diabetes and distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy

Objective Distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DPN) is a leading risk factor of developing ulcer, including increased pressures at the forefoot. The rocker sole shoes are prescribed to decrease pressures but could…

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Sensory information treatment during disturbed standing posture in chronic acquired demyelinating polyneuropathies (CADP)

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Sensory information treatment during disturbed standing posture in chronic acquired demyelinating polyneuropathies (CADP)

Objective As proposed after stroke, the study of reactions to a sensory stimulation allows to a better understanding of postural strategies. Below, we provide the analysis in chronic acquired demyelinating…

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