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Comparison of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Local Corticosteroid Injection Effectiveness in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study
Conclusions Our study revealed the success of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy, splint, and local corticosteroid injection, but symptom relief was greater in the first week and 12th week with local corticosteroid injection. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Burnout in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents in the United States
Objectives The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of burnout in physical medicine and rehabilitation residents in the United States and to identify the personal- and program-specific characteristics most strongly associated with residents reporting burnout. Design This was a cross-sectional survey of US physical medicine and rehabilitation residents. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and burnout were assessed using two validated items from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Associations of burnout with demographics and personal factors, residency program characteristics, perceived program supp...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Sit-to-Stand Weight-Bearing Symmetry Performance in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Recovery Curves, Correlates, and Predictive Validity With Gait Speed
Conclusions Our study provided recovery curves and validity data to support routine clinical measurement of sit-to-stand weight-bearing symmetry in total knee arthroplasty. Our results also indicate that constrained sit-to-stand may promote greater use of the operated limb than standard sit-to-stand. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Relationship of Recovery of Contralesional Ankle Weakness With the Corticospinal and Corticoreticular Tracts in Stroke Patients
Objective We investigated the relationship between contralesional ankle weakness recovery and the corticospinal tract and corticoreticular tract in stroke patients with complete injuries of the ipsilesional corticospinal tract and corticoreticular tract. Design Thirty-six patients with complete injuries of the ipsilesional corticospinal tract and corticoreticular tract were recruited. Medical Research Council and the Functional Ambulation Category were used to determine motor function of ankle dorsiflexor and gait function. Patients were assigned into two groups: group A (poor recovery) and group B (good recover...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Ambulation and Transfer Ability: A Study From the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry
Conclusions Motor level is an important predictor of ambulation and transfer ability in MMC. Surgeries distal to the knee were associated with higher levels of function; surgeries proximal to the knee were associated with lower functional levels. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Do External Supports Influence Proprioception in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability?: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses
Conclusion Applying external support has statistically significant negative effects on kinesthesia and a positive effect on the active joint position sense in the injured ankles of patients with chronic ankle instability. However, this study did not support the restoration of proprioception deficits as a mechanism of external support in preventing reinjuries, owing to its potentially negative effect on kinesthesia, clinically small changes in proprioception, and poor methodologic quality of existing studies. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Bounce-Back: Predicting Acute Readmission From Inpatient Rehabilitation for Patients With Stroke
Conclusions Results suggest that certain demographic, medical, and functional characteristics are associated differentially with rehospitalization after completion inpatient rehabilitation. The strongest model was the discharge to the acute hospital model with concordance statistic (c-statistic) of 0.87. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Pain-Relieving Effect of Interferential Current on Musculoskeletal Pain
Conclusions Interferential current alone is better than placebo at discharge. However, the low number of studies raises suspicions about this conclusion. Interferential current alone or added to other interventions is not more effective than comparative treatments in relieving musculoskeletal pain. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spasticity After Upper Motor Neuron Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions Extracorporeal shock wave therapy may be an effective and safe treatment for spasticity after upper motor neuron injury. However, because of poor methodological qualities of the included studies and high heterogeneity, this conclusion warrants further investigation. 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: (1) Determine the impact of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on spasticity after upper motor neuron injury; (2) Describe the factors t...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: CME Article . 2022 Series . Number 7 Source Type: research

Ultrasound-Guided Thoracodorsal Nerve Block for Post–Breast Reconstruction Discomfort
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Visual Vignette Source Type: research

Transient Hemiplegia in a Collegiate Ice Hockey Player
An otherwise healthy 21-yr-old female hockey player sustained a cervical whiplash injury during competition after being checked and falling backward onto the ice. Initial assessment revealed right-sided hemiparesis and sensory abnormalities. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of the brain and spine were unremarkable. Most of her right upper limb symptoms resolved in 24 hrs, with complete resolution in 5 days. Over 6 wks, she regained right lower limb strength with mild residual sensory deficits. Repeat magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine was unremarkable. At 18 wks, sensory symptoms resolved, w...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

35-Year-Old Female Triathlete With Right Hip Pain
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Teaching Images Source Type: research

EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM Dynamic Ultrasound Protocols for Elbow
In this dynamic protocol, ultrasound examination of the elbow using different maneuvers is described for several/relevant elbow problems. Scanning videos are coupled with real-time patient examination videos for better understanding. The authors believe that this practical guide—prepared by an international consensus of several experts (EURO-MUSCULUS: European Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Study Group and USPRM: Ultrasound Study Group of ISPRM [International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine])—will help musculoskeletal physicians perform a better and uniform/standard approach. (Source: American Journal of Ph...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Video Gallery Source Type: research

Association Rule Mining to Examine Predictors for the Outcome of Gait Rehabilitation Programs in Stroke Survivors
This study presents a novel application of association rule data mining to determine the predictors of the response to locomotor training and home exercise for improving gait after stroke. The study was a secondary data analysis on the Locomotor Experience Applied Post Stroke Trial dataset. The association rule analysis was applied to analyze three interventions: (1) early locomotor training, (2) late locomotor training, and (3) home exercise program. The outcome variable was whether participants poststroke had greater than median improvement in the self-selected comfortable gait speed. Three types of predictors were inves...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Systematic Review of Motor Function Scales and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a heterogeneous disease that results in loss of motor function. In an evolving treatment landscape, establishing the suitability and limitations of existing motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes used to monitor patients with this disease is important. A systematic review was conducted to examine utility of motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes in evaluating patients with spinal muscular atrophy. Published literature was reviewed up to June 2021 with no start date restriction. Of the reports screened, 122 were deemed appropriate for inclusion and are discussed in this r...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research