PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Direct neurectomy of the motor branches of the tibial nerve in hemiplegic adults: An assessment with a mean follow-up period of 11 years

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Direct neurectomy of the motor branches of the tibial nerve in hemiplegic adults: An assessment with a mean follow-up period of 11 years

Abstract Introduction Neurectomy of the tibial nerve plays a major role in the relief of disabling spasticity, which is refractory to drug treatment and physiotherapy. Although the immediate postoperative results…

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Use of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block and rehabilitation to treat complex regional pain syndrome of the shoulder

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Use of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block and rehabilitation to treat complex regional pain syndrome of the shoulder

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the use of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block with bupivacaine to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1 of the shoulder in adult patients who…

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Impact of different types of walking aids on the physiological energy cost during gait for elderly individuals with several pathologies and dependent on a technical aid for walking

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Impact of different types of walking aids on the physiological energy cost during gait for elderly individuals with several pathologies and dependent on a technical aid for walking

Abstract In elderly individuals balance disorders and muscle weakness can lead to prescribing a walker. There are several different models. According to the very poor effort tolerance in this population,…

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Gait initiation reflects the adaptive biomechanical strategies of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Gait initiation reflects the adaptive biomechanical strategies of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract Background The dynamics behavior of patients with idiopathic scoliosis obviously requires some biomechanical compensatory strategies. Our objective is to analyze the ground reaction forces (GRF) exerted during gait initiation…

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Posture and gait abilities in patients with myotonic dystrophy (Steinert disease). Evaluation on the short-term of a rehabilitation program

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Posture and gait abilities in patients with myotonic dystrophy (Steinert disease). Evaluation on the short-term of a rehabilitation program

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effects of a rehabilitation program in terms of balance, gait and muscle strength in a population of patients with myotonic dystrophy. Patients Twenty patients benefited,…

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Intrathecal baclofen in cerebral palsy. A retrospective study of 25 wheelchair-assisted adults

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Intrathecal baclofen in cerebral palsy. A retrospective study of 25 wheelchair-assisted adults

Abstract Objective To study the efficacy and safety of intrathecal baclofen therapy (ITB) in wheelchair-dependent adults with cerebral palsy. Patients and methods A retrospective analysis and clinical examination of 25 wheelchair-assisted…

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In healthy subjects, the sitting position can be used to validate the postural effects induced by wearing a lumbar lordosis brace

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on In healthy subjects, the sitting position can be used to validate the postural effects induced by wearing a lumbar lordosis brace

Abstract Aim of the study To assess the validity of the sitting position when testing lumbar braces for the maintenance of lordosis. Patients and methods Twelve young adult subjects participated…

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The isolated sympathetic spinal cord: Cardiovascular and sudomotor assessment in spinal cord injury patients: A literature survey

Apr 23, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on The isolated sympathetic spinal cord: Cardiovascular and sudomotor assessment in spinal cord injury patients: A literature survey

Abstract Objectives To present a comprehensive approach to the assessment of the severity of the autonomic lesion in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, with regard to the level of lesion….

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