Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic pain syndrome that can occur in women with widespread pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness, depression, poor quality of life and anxiety. It might also be associated…
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…
Abstract Objective The Osteoarthritis Quality of Life scale (OAQoL) is an osteoarthritis-specific measure developed in the United Kingdom by a needs-based approach. This study describes the adaptation and validation of…
Abstract Objective Our objective was to explore, describe and understand volition of chronic low back pain (LBP) patients, highlighting barriers and facilitators to practicing regular physical activity in order to…
Abstract Introduction Stroke is a major cause of disability and represents a very high cost in developing countries. Self-rehabilitation programs represent a new and original treatment for stroke patients, likely…
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…
This issue completes one year of the English edition of the Annals , which strengthens its position among rehabilitation journals. The English edition aims to spread the scientific information and…
Objective Heel bedsore is frequent in population motionless more than 50 years old. The score of risk of bedsore do not take into account the biomechanical factor, as the flessum…
Objective Gait disorders are associated with increased fall risk, dementia and loss of autonomy. Gait analysis has previously been validated in the identification of motor phenotypes in mild cognitive impairment…
Objective Sleep breathing disorders (SBD) are the most common sleep disorders frequently under-diagnosed in elderly populations. However, it is it well known that this disorder may contribute to the age-related…
