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Metabolic Cost and Performance of Athletes With Lower Limb Amputation and Nonamputee Matched Controls During Running: A Systematic Review
This study aimed to systematically review the scientific literature to examine the peak performance (peak oxygen consumption—VO2peak and peak speed) and the metabolic cost between paired amputees and nonamputees during running and between amputee runners with traditional prostheses and running-specific prostheses. A literature search on three databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) was conducted using the following key words: (amputation OR amputee) AND (run OR running OR runner) AND (prosthesis OR prosthetics), resulting in 2060 records and 4 studies within the inclusion criteria. A methodological quality...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Para Sport & Paralympic Sport Section Source Type: research

What Are the Benefits and Harms of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Trigger Finger?: A Cochrane Review Summary With Commentary
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Evidence-Based Physiatry: Cochrane Corner Source Type: research

Observational Studies: Specific Considerations for the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
The development of high-quality research is desired in all healthcare fields. Experimental and nonexperimental designs are used to investigate the effect or association of an intervention and clinical or surrogate outcome. The aims of these methods are to improve knowledge and to develop new strategies to manage a disease or condition. Randomized clinical trials are considered one of the standard methods to test the efficacy of a new drug or intervention; however, they are costly, have reduced generalizability, and cannot be feasible in all scenarios. Well-designed observational studies can provide valuable information reg...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Special Research Section Source Type: research

From the Birth of Occupational Therapy and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to Randomized Controlled Trials: The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: A Centennial Review
The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation has entered its second century of publication. In this centennial review, we chronicle the evolution of the journal from its origin in 1922 as the Archives of Occupational Therapy to the present. In particular, we focus on the contributions to the journal and the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation by Founding Editor-in-Chief William Rush Dunton, Jr, MD, and the rise of publication of randomized controlled studies in the journal, thus fulfilling Dr Dunton’s original vision and dream for the field and the journal. (Source: American Journal of Physical Me...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Education & Administration Source Type: research

Clinical and Ergonomic Comparison Between a Robotic Assisted Transfer Device and a Mobile Floor Lift During Caregiver-Assisted Wheelchair Transfers
Background The robotic assisted transfer device was developed as an updated lift technology to reduce adjustments in posture while increasing capabilities offered by transfer devices. The purpose of this study was to compare the trunk biomechanics of a robotic assisted transfer device and a mechanical floor lift in the transfer of a care recipient by a caregiver during essential transfer tasks. Methods Investigators enrolled 28 caregiver/care recipient dyads to complete 36 transferring tasks. Surface electromyography for the back muscles and motion data for trunk range of motion were collected for selected surfa...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in the Long-Term Acute Care Setting and Its Effects on Ventilator Weaning Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Objective To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diaphragmatic dysfunction in a long-term acute care hospital setting in patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation and its association with weaning outcomes. Design This is a single-center, retrospective cohort study including 451 patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation admitted to a long-term acute care hospital facility between 2012 and 2017. Diaphragmatic dysfunction was assessed using fluoroscopy. Results Three hundred nineteen patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation were assessed for diaphragmatic dysfunction. Nine patients were diagnos...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Understanding Implications of Residual Limb Length, Strength, and Range-of-Motion Impairments of Veterans With Upper Limb Amputation
Conclusions Short below-elbow residual limb length was correlated with impairment of elbow flexion strength and prevalence of passive range of motion. Prevalence of passive range-of-motion restrictions were most prevalent at the shoulder and were strongly correlated with weakness in the same planes of motion. Few significant associations were found between impairment variables and outcomes. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Electromyographic Analysis of a Selective Exercise for the Serratus Anterior Muscle Among Patients With Frozen Shoulder and Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Conclusions The high serratus anterior activation and low upper trapezius–serratus anterior ratio during squeezing ball exercise could be attributed to the limb position where shortened serratus anterior exerts itself without painful subacromial impingement. Squeezing ball exercise could be a novel rehabilitation tool for patients with frozen shoulders and subacromial impingement syndrome. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Hydrodissection is an ultrasound-guided technique that has received more attention recently for its role in nerve entrapment syndromes. The purposes of this systematic review were to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hydrodissection in carpal tunnel syndrome and to investigate the ideal parameters for injectate type, dosage, volume, and frequency; injection approach and technique; as well as operator experience and training required. We searched the Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases with supplemental searches in the CINAHL, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for relevant randomized controlled trials. P...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Are Biases Related to Attrition, Missing Data, and the Use of Intention to Treat Related to the Magnitude of Treatment Effects in Physical Therapy Trials?: A Meta-Epidemiological Study
The objective of this study was to determine the association between biases related to attrition, missing data, and the use of intention to treat and changes in effect size estimates in physical therapy randomized trials. A meta-epidemiological study was conducted. A random sample of randomized controlled trials included in meta-analyses in the physical therapy discipline were identified. Data extraction including assessments of the use of intention to treat principle, attrition-related bias, and missing data was conducted independently by two reviewers. To determine the association between these methodological issues and ...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Cervical Spinal Lesion, Completeness of Injury, Stress, and Depression Reduce the Efficiency of Mental Imagery in People With Spinal Cord Injury
Objectives The aims of this study were to assess the relationships of (1) clinical variables (age, level of injury, time since injury [TSI], and completeness of injury) and (2) psychological variables (stress and depression) with mental imagery ability in individuals with spinal cord injury. Study Design This was a cross-sectional study. Participants with spinal cord injury (N = 130) were requested to fill the Kinesthetic and Visual Imagery Questionnaire and Vividness of Motor Imagery Questionnaire. They also completed the Perceived Stress Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 for the assessment of stress and...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - May 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: CME Article . 2022 Series . Number 6 Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor on “Effects of Two Newly Developed Spinal Orthoses on Trunk Muscle Strength, Posture, and Quality-of-Life in Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Randomized Trial”
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 22, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Doppler Ultrasound Utility in Intraneural Ganglion Cyst Diagnosis
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 22, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Visual Vignette Source Type: research

Congenital Facial Paralysis Revealing an Aplasic Facial Nerve: A Report of Two Cases
In this report, two cases of infants with peripheral facial palsy since birth are described, in which magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated unilateral aplasia of the facial nerve. There are only a few cases with similar findings described in the literature. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to provide the best care. Although no reinnervation of the facial muscles is likely to occur, rehabilitative therapies may be valuable as complementary treatments. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 22, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Differential Diagnosis of Motor Weakness in Bilateral Lower Extremities Developed During Treatment of Septic Shock Due to Urinary Tract Infection
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Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 22, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Clinical Vignette Source Type: research