Abstract Osteoporosis is a common complication in children with motor impairments. They have a higher risk of fractures (20% during their lifetime) mostly at femoral level. Furthermore, these children have…
Abstract Objective Oropharyngeal dysphagia is frequent in chronic neurological disorders and increases mortality, mainly due to pulmonary complications. Our aim was to show that submental sensitive transcutaneous electrical stimulation (SSTES)…
Abstract Background and objectives Elderly patients unable to get up after a fall or to activate an alarm mechanism are particularly at risk of complications and need to be monitored…
Abstract Stroke is a major public health issue. Even though most hemiplegic stroke patients may obtain a good functional outcome, many remain dissatisfied with their lives. Indeed, quality of life…
Abstract Introduction The aim of the present study was to identify factors influencing diabetic patients’ awareness of the risk of foot problems. Methods We performed a prospective study of diabetic…
Abstract Introduction The flexible derotator is one of the therapeutic resources used to combat primary and secondary abnormalities in walking cerebral palsy children. It was developed to reduce abnormal femoral…
