Clinical non-superiority of technology-assisted gait training with body weight support in patients with subacute stroke: A meta-analysis
Conclusions. TAGT with BWS was not superior to COT in improving post-stroke recovery in patients with subacute stroke. Strategies other than simply increasing the repetitions by external assistance may be considered to augment the treatment effects of TAGT. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - November 1, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Progressively increasing the intensity of eccentric cycling over four training sessions: a feasibility study in coronary heart disease patients
Publication date: Available online 24 October 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAuthor(s): Benjamin Pageaux, Delphine Besson, Jean-Marie Casillas, Romuald Lepers, Vincent Gremeaux, Paul Ornetti, Anais Gouteron, Davy Laroche (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 26, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Synergic regenerative effects of polydeoxyribonucleotide and microcurrent on full-thickness rotator cuff healing in a rabbit model
Conclusions. On gross morphologic, histological, and motion analysis, combined PDRN with MIC therapy was more effective than PDRN alone treating a rabbit model of chronic traumatic FTRCTT. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 26, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

The Continuing Evolution of “Cerebral Palsy”
Publication date: Available online 24 October 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAuthor(s): Peter L Rosenbaum, Bernard Dan (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 26, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

The Short and Fast Step Test: a functional tool to assess anaerobic metabolism in rehabilitated coronary patients
Publication date: Available online 18 October 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAuthor(s): Anaïs Gouteron, Delphine Besson, Aurélie Gudjoncik, Armelle Hannequin, Davy Laroche, Jean-Marie Casillas (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 19, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Executive functions and attention 7 years after severe childhood traumatic brain injury: Results of the Traumatisme Grave de l’Enfant (TGE) cohort
ConclusionsExecutive and attention deficits were evident 7 years after severe childhood TBI. Computerized tasks and questionnaires provide complementary and non-redundant information. Systematic long-term follow-up should be provided until the transition to adulthood, to assess ongoing development and to implement timely tailored interventions. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 17, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Arm elevation involves cervical spine 3-D rotations
Publication date: Available online 12 October 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAuthor(s): Roren Alexandra, Nguyen Christelle, Zauderer Jennifer, Acapo Sessi, Rannou Francois, Roby-Brami Agnès, Lefèvre Colau Marie-Martine (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 13, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Development and assessment of a home environment checklist to evaluate mismatch between patients’ ability and home environment
Conclusions: The HEC has good reliability and validity, which supports its utility in rehabilitation clinics. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 13, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Executive functions and attention 7 years after severe childhood traumatic brain injury: results of the Traumatisme Grave de l’Enfant (TGE) cohort
Conclusions: Executive and attention deficits were evident 7 years after severe childhood TBI. Computerized tasks and questionnaires provide complementary and non-redundant information. Systematic long-term follow-up should be provided until the transition to adulthood, to assess ongoing development and to implement timely tailored interventions. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 11, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Determinants of motor rehabilitation satisfaction in people with cerebral palsy: a national survey in France (ESPaCe)
Conclusion. This study suggests that measures to improve the quality of healthcare for individuals with cerebral palsy should focus on improving pain management by the physiotherapist, establishing a therapeutic alliance, and greater provision of CP-specific practice education for healthcare professionals. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Assessment of implicit language and theory of mind in multiple sclerosis
Conclusion. Even with lack of marked cognitive decline and disability in individuals with MS and lack of differences between groups in pragmatic tasks, the MS group showed lower performance in making inferences and interpreting implicit and social situations. This study highlights the link between pragmatic language and ToM difficulties in MS. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Femoral angiography: a potential risk factor for heterotopic ossification of the hip in neurological patients
Publication date: Available online 3 October 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAuthor(s): Elena Rossato (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - October 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Association between intelligence quotient and disability: the role of socioeconomic status
Conclusions. Low IQ was positively associated with disability in England, and socioeconomic status explained more than one-third of this relationship. (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Editorial board
Publication date: September 2019Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Volume 62, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - September 20, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Accuracy of modified 30-s chair-stand test for predicting falls in older adults
ConclusionsThe m30CST could be used as an alternative evaluation for predicting the risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults, with excellent accuracy.Graphical abstract (Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - September 20, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research