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Long-Term Rehabilitation Utilization Pattern Among Stroke Patients Under the National Health Insurance Program
Conclusions Besides personal factors, geographic factors such as urban-rural gaps and number of therapists were significantly associated with the utilization of post-stroke rehabilitation care. Furthermore, the influence of certain factors, such as sex, stroke type, and copayment exemption type, changed over time. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Pudendal Nerve Terminal Motor Latency Compared by Anorectal Manometry Diagnosing Fecal Incontinence: A Retrospective Study
Conclusions Pudendal nerve terminal motor latency significantly correlates with anorectal manometry in fecal incontinence only in nondiabetic patients. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Pain in Adults With Cerebral Palsy After Single-Event Multilevel Surgery
Conclusions Pain and anxiety represent relevant comorbidities in adults with cerebral palsy. The occurrence of pain correlates with the Oswestry Disability Index and is higher than in children with cerebral palsy. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Influencing Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Related to Disability: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purposes The aims of the study were to evaluate and to compare the efficacy of an online and a traditionally delivered undergraduate elective course in improving medical students’ disability-related knowledge and attitudes. Methods A randomized controlled design was implemented. Participants were medical students randomly assigned into summer 8-wk disability and the society (OT100) online course, OT100 traditional course, or wellness and lifestyles (PT100) control. Demographics were collected in addition to participants’ level disability knowledge and attitudes toward people with disability scale scores (1 w...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Personality Predictors of Time to Return to Play After Sports-Related Concussion: Analysis of Survey Data From an Undergraduate Sample
Conclusions Despite a heterogeneous sample, significant relations were found between timing of return to play and sensation seeking, impulsivity, and conscientiousness. Because earlier return to play can heighten the risk of sustaining a new concussion after an initial concussion, it is important to identify characteristics—such as personality traits—that influence individuals’ return-to-play behaviors. To Claim CME Credits Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME CME Objectives Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: CME Article . 2022 Series . Number 2 Source Type: research

Special Section August 1942: From Hawaii
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Treatment of Low Back Pain Caused by Bertolotti Syndrome
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Visual Vignette Source Type: research

Anticoagulant-Related Intramuscular Hematomas in an Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Population: A Case Series
Anticoagulant-related intramuscular hematomas are uncommon. However, when they do occur, the clinical consequences can be significant. The authors describe nine patients on anticoagulation undergoing rehabilitation who experienced an intramuscular hematoma. In all cases, activity in therapy before the intramuscular hematoma was considered normal therapeutic activity and consistent with activity commonly performed during rehabilitation. The study found that the anticoagulated rehabilitation population is at risk for intramuscular hematomas and poses a diagnostic challenge because many are insensate and, therefore, present a...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Distal Gracilis Tear in an Equestrian
A 61-yr-old female equestrian presented after 2 wks of left medial thigh pain, which developed suddenly while exiting a car. She denied any history of recent trauma or falls. On examination, she was found to have tenderness at the left distal medial thigh with a palpable region of decreased tissue volume at the gracilis myotendinous junction. Point-of-care ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a high-grade partial thickness tear of the left distal gracilis at the myotendinous junction, as well as pes anserine bursal distention. She received physical therapy and underwent a 1-time ultrasound-guided corticoster...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Clinical Vignette of a Runner’s Frustrating Groin Pain
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Clinical Vignette Source Type: research

Recurrent Exertional Lower Leg Pain in an Adolescent Female Multisport Athlete: A Clinical Vignette
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Clinical Vignette Source Type: research

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound as a Motivator for Selecting a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in the United States: A Multicenter Survey Study
This study aimed to determine the influence of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) curriculum on applicants during the residency-selection process. A survey of 666 applicants for the Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs was conducted in June 2020. A total of 180 respondents scored the influence of a MSKUS curriculum on their decision making for residency selection. In addition, applicants were asked to rank specific areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation that influenced their decision making. Participants most commonly included MSKUS...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Education & Administration Source Type: research

Now Is the Time: A Primer on How to Be a Disability Education Champion in Your Medical School
One in four noninstitutionalized adults in the United States lives with a disability. People with disabilities have frequent interactions with the medical community and the healthcare system yet experience disparities in access and outcomes. The Association of American Medical Colleges has included disability in its definition of diversity as one of the aspects of patient care that may affect health equity. However, training in the lived experience of disability is not always included in medical education. Physiatrists make excellent disability champions in medical schools, given their training and experience in the care o...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Education & Administration Source Type: research

Neuromuscular Ultrasound: Indications in the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory
Accurate assessment of neuromuscular disorders is critical to facilitate timely treatment and achieve the best outcomes. Historically, electrodiagnostic studies have filled this role, but recently, neuromuscular ultrasound is being used in the electrodiagnostic laboratory. This review discusses the uses of neuromuscular ultrasound in the electrodiagnostic laboratory that have strong evidence, emphasizing those that could be adopted in a typical electrodiagnostic laboratory with a reasonable level of equipment and training. The evidence currently supports using neuromuscular ultrasound to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome and...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

Understanding Clinical Significance in Rehabilitation: A Primer for Researchers and Clinicians
The objective of this review was to summarize the concept of clinical significance and associated methods focusing on the area of rehabilitation to provide a resource to rehabilitation researchers and clinicians. Studies were searched on electronic databases from inception until July 28, 2020, with no date or language limits. Manual searches as well as Scopus forward citation for relevant references were performed. Narrative synthesis of study results was performed. Definitions of the concepts related to clinical significance, ways of calculating, and interpreting each method were provided using rehabilitation examples. An...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Special Research Section Source Type: research