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Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, and Perceived Appearance in Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, walking capacity, and perceived appearance in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Design This is an evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial. A total of 30 patients were randomly allocated to either a training group (n = 15, age = 13.8 ± 2.8 yrs, Cobb angle = 19.3 ± 6 degrees, Risser sign: n(1) = 1; n(2–4) = 14) or a control group (n = 15, age = 15.8 ± 3.4 yrs, Cobb angle = 20.8 ± 7.9 degrees, Risser sign: n(1) = 1; n(...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - July 31, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: CME Article . 2022 Series . Number 8 Source Type: research

Authors’ Reply
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor on “The Impact of Body Mass Index Classification on Outcomes Following Stroke Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Study”
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor on “Pain and Addiction: The Distribution of Supply and Demand During the Opioid Epidemic”
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Approach of Treating Tennis Elbow and Elbow Joint Synovitis Simultaneously Under One Needle Insertion Point
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Visual Vignette Source Type: research

Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection for the Treatment of Teres Major Fasciculations
This case study presents a 31-yr-old male weightlifter without known neuromuscular disease who presented with 5 wks of atraumatic, constant fasciculations of his right teres major muscle without recent injury. Electromyography identified fasciculation potentials within the teres major and pronator teres, suggesting an acute C6 radiculopathy, although a cervical magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated no significant neuroforaminal stenosis. Trigger point injections and multiple medications failed to stop the fasciculations. Under electromyography and ultrasound guidance, he was focally injected with botulinum toxin to the t...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Acute Medial Ankle Pain in a 17-Yr-Old Basketball Player
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Teaching Images Source Type: research

Ultrasound Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Injection of the Coccygeal Nerve for Coccydynia
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Video Gallery Source Type: research

Rehabilitation Definition for Research Purposes: A Global Stakeholders’ Initiative by Cochrane Rehabilitation
Conclusions We developed a rehabilitation definition for research purposes achieving a broad agreement with global stakeholders. This definition provides explicit criteria to define rehabilitation. Using the proposed definition will improve rehabilitation research by standardizing the description of interventions. Our definition may require revision in the future, as further research enhances understanding and communication of the essence and complexity of rehabilitation. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

The Impact of Body Mass Index Classification on Outcomes After Stroke Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Study
With improving stroke mortality rates, more individuals are living with the consequences of stroke. Obesity is a known risk factor for stroke, but its effect on functional outcomes poststroke is less clear. The aim of this study was to determine the association between body mass index classification (underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese) and functional outcomes, as measured by Functional Independence Measure change, Functional Independence Measure efficiency, and rehabilitation length of stay after inpatient stroke rehabilitation. A retrospective cohort study of individuals with a diagnosis of stroke admitted ...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Quantitative Sensory Changes Related to Physical Activity in Adult Populations: A Scoping Review
Exercise-induced hypoalgesia related to physical activity produces sensory adaptations, but its mechanism remains unclear. Quantitative sensory testing is an effective measurement tool to identify sensory changes, but the extent of evidence linking quantitative sensory testing and physical activity has not been explored. The purpose of this scoping review is to synthesize the evidence on using quantitative sensory testing to evaluate psychophysical changes related to physical activity in adult populations. The researchers developed a comprehensive search strategy with a Health Sciences Librarian using the Arksey and O’Ma...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

Pain and Addiction: The Distribution of Supply and Demand During the Opioid Epidemic
A considerable portion of the opioid epidemic has been driven by physician-prescribed opioids for pain management. Thus, policies to address the epidemic must consider not only the resources available to manage addiction but those to manage acute and chronic pain as well. For the period 2017 to 2019, the authors sought to describe the distribution, by state, of indicators of the supply of resources to address pain and addiction (graduate medical education subspecialty training in pain and addiction, number of board-certified pain and addiction specialists, number of opioid treatment centers), as well as indicators of the d...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: AAP Position Statement Source Type: research

Let’s Write a Manuscript: A Primer With Tips and Tricks for Penning an Original Article
Discussion (the IMRaD format). We make recommendations about how to write these sections. We also make suggestions regarding the title, abstract, key words, and references. In addition, we underline the importance of carefully reading and following general recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly papers. Specific guidelines are reviewed for improving clarity, accuracy, and transparency, from protocol registration and ethical approval to submission issues, inclusive of rehabilitation specificities. A thorough review of the mission and instructions of the journals under consideration ...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Special Research Section Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Association of Academic Physiatrists Medical Student Summer Clinical Externship
The Medical Student Summer Clinical Externship is an 8-wk program hosted by the Association of Academic Physiatrists and offered to first year medical students. Various institutions sponsor participants and provide clinical exposure and mentorship opportunities to promote interest in the field. The program has had more than 100 medical student participants. Students were asked to complete a preparticipation and postparticipation survey. Results revealed a statistically significant increase in interest in physiatry and participants’ scores for comfort and experience level in obtaining a history of present illness, general...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Education & Administration Source Type: research