Behavioral disorders after severe traumatic brain injury represent common important sequelae. They can occur at any time during the evolution phases and interfere in all domains of life and relationships…
The sit-to-stand (STS) task is a common skill of daily living and an important measure of physical function. This seemingly simple task requires adequate balance control while the base of…
Abstract Objectives Survivors of severe traumatic brain injury have a great variety of impairments and participation restrictions. Detailed descriptions of their long-term outcome are critical. We aimed to assess brain…
Abstract Introduction Muscle weakness is a common consequence of stroke and can result in a decrease in physical activity. Changes in gait performance can be observed, especially a reduction in…
Abstract Intermittent catheterization is considered the standard of care in most neurologic patients with lower urinary tract disorders. However, in this context, genitourinary tract infection and urethral trauma represent specific…
Abstract Objective To assess views of patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP) concerning barriers to home-based exercise program adherence and to record expectations regarding new technologies. Design Qualitative study…
Abstract Aims Our objective was to evaluate the specific effect of isokinetic muscle strength enhancement in the rehabilitation of obese subjects by comparing two groups (isokinetic muscle exercising associated with…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effect of submental sensitive transcutaneous electrical stimulation (SSTES) on pharyngeal cortical representation after the creation of an oropharyngeal cortical…
In the context of an important national congress and, when colleagues meet to discuss the latest developments in our field of interest, it is of relevance to reflect on the…
Abstract Background Almost 10% of older adults in nursing homes have a fixed flexion deformity of the fingers (claw hand). Such contractures have important functional consequences, often leading to hygiene…
