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The dose of robot-assisted gait therapy may influence functional recovery in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program: an exploratory retrospective study
Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) has been introduced in clinical practice to increase training intensity in patients with neurological disorders. In this observational study, we investigated the effect of the number of RAGT sessions on functional recovery in a heterogeneous cohort of patients. We included patients with a diagnosis of gait impairment due to a neurological disease. A set of demographic, clinical, functional and training parameters was collected for each participant. Each patient received RAGT with an exoskeleton (Lokomat; Hocoma, Volketswil, Switzerland) as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation progr...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Investigation of the effect of task-orientated rehabilitation program on motor skills of children with childhood cancer: a randomized-controlled trial
Problems have been reported in the execution and development of motor skills and its treatment as a cause of cancer in children. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the task-orientated rehabilitation program (ToRP) on motor skills of children with childhood cancer. Following the consort guideline, 93 children (49 males and 44 females) with pediatric cancer were randomized to either study (n = 52; 12.35 ± 3.43 years) or control (n = 41; 11.89 ± 3.56 years) groups. The study group received ToRP, and the control group received a home-based therapeutic strategies program for 20 sessions...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effects of trunk stabilization training robot on postural control and gait in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial
Our study aimed to confirm the therapeutic effects of using a trunk stabilization training robot (3DBT-33) in patients with chronic stroke. A total of 38 patients with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. The robot group (n = 19) received 30 min of trunk stability robot training in addition to conventional physical therapy, while the control group (n = 19) received a similar conventional physical therapy as the robot group. All participants were assessed using the following: the Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC), timed up and go (TUG) test, Berg Balance Scale (B...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Job crafting as a work adjustment strategy for workers returning after long-term sickness absence due to common mental disorders
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the way workers with common mental disorders use job crafting to adjust their work to their levels of functioning after returning from long-term sick leave. Thirty-eight workers who had returned within the last 24 months from sickness absence due to common mental disorders were interviewed using semistructured interviews. Questions were asked about how they job crafted to match their changed needs for work functioning post return. To interpret the results, we coded the data according to the Wrzesniewski and Dutton typology of job crafting and conducted thematic analysi...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Short-term cane use in subacute stroke patients affects the nonparetic upper extremity nerves
Overuse of the nonparetic upper extremity can lead to entrapment neuropathies in chronic stroke patients. However, little is known about the effects of cane use in subacute stage of stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of cane use on the upper extremity nerves in subacute stroke patients recovering from a bedridden state. Thirty subacute hemiparetic stroke patients who were initially bedridden participated when they were able to walk with a cane. Symptoms and signs related to the median or ulnar nerves were checked, and nerve conduction studies were performed. The largest cross-sectional ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Feasibility of staff-led 3-Step Workout for Life to reduce late-life activities of daily living disability: a community-based translational study
This study supported the feasibility of the staff-led 3-Step Workout for Life program to promote independence for residents at risk of late-life disability in a senior living community. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Community-dwelling individuals with stroke, who have inspiratory muscle weakness, report greater dyspnea and worse quality of life
The objective of the present study was to investigate if different levels of inspiratory muscle strength would be associated with dyspnea, walking capacity, and quality of life after stroke. For this exploratory study, the dependent outcome was strength of the inspiratory muscles, measured by maximal inspiratory pressure. Individuals with maximal inspiratory pressure ≥80 cmH2O were classified as non-weak, those with maximal inspiratory pressure between 45 and 80 cmH2O were classified as weak, and those with maximal inspiratory pressure ≤45 cmH2O were classified as very weak. Related outcomes included dyspnea, measured ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Spanish version of the mini-BESTest: a translation, transcultural adaptation and validation study in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Balance is affected in numerous neurologic disorders, like stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease contributing to falls, and diminishing quality of life and functionality. The mini-BESTest is one of the most recommended scales to detect balance disorders in people with Parkinson’s disease, which has solid psychometric properties. Unfortunately, this scale has not been validated in Chile and there are no other validated scales that can determine balance disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease to date. The study objective was to validate the mini-BESTest scale in Chilean Parkinson’s disease patient...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Reliability of muscle thickness measurements in ultrasonography
This study aims to clarify some of the issues associated with the reliable measurement of muscle thickness on ultrasonographic images of the musculoskeletal system, namely the repeatability of measurements in different time frames, the effect of body side selection, and the effect of scan orientation. Ultrasound scans were performed on muscles associated with essential daily activities: geniohyoid, masseter, anterior arm muscles, rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius. Measurements of the muscle thickness were performed and repeated after 1, 6, and 24 h, on both dominant and nondominant ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies in older adults with chronic pain after lumbar surgery
This study investigated whether adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies mediate the association between chronic pain and health-related quality of life among older adults experiencing chronic pain after lumbar surgery. Participants were 103 older adults with either or both of chronic lower back pain and leg pain after lumbar surgery (median age = 75 years, men = 44, women = 59). Intensity of chronic lower back and leg pain (11-point numerical rating scale), physical activities (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) as an adaptive coping strategy, maladaptive coping strategies (e.g. guarding, resting; Chronic Pain Cop...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Psychometric properties and domains of postural control tests for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) commonly demonstrate impaired postural control. We aimed to systematically review psychometric properties of tests that assess postural control in people with knee OA and secondly, to determine domains of postural control measured by these tests. PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched to January 2019. Two independent review authors screened references according to eligibility criteria. The Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments were used to evaluate study methodological quality. Postural control tests identified from...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Systematic reviews - incentives, pressures, and possible limitations
No abstract available (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The effect of rolling walker use on interpretation of Timed Up and Go test scores: a preliminary study
This study examines the impact of the use of a rolling walker within individuals on Timed Up and Go scores and assessment of fall risk. The Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go, and linear gait speed were used to measure balance and fall risk on 13 older adults as part of their usual reassessment in preparation for discharge. Timed Up and Go and gait speed scores were compared assistive device conditions. The Berg Balance Scale was used as a benchmark fall risk assessment. Linear gait speed was similar in both conditions. Timed Up and Go times were slower for all patients using a rolling walker versus a cane or no assistive...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - February 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research

Look at the cognitive deficits in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1: an exploratory research on the effects of virtual reality
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a neuromuscular disease, characterized by a progressive loss of strength, muscle stiffness, and difficulty in relaxation. Myotonic dystrophy type 1 patients can present several neuropsychological deficits, as well as anxiety and mood disorders. Aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and the effect of virtual reality in the cognitive and behavioral recovery of myotonic dystrophy type 1 patients. Eleven patients (8 female and 3 male) underwent a specific cognitive rehabilitation program including a conventional neuropsychological treatment followed by a virtual reality neurorehabilitati...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - February 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research

The most important activities of daily functioning: the opinion of persons with lower limb amputation and healthcare professionals differ considerably
The aim of this study is to determine the 15 most important daily activities according to persons with lower limb amputation (LLA) and healthcare professionals. Persons with LLA (n = 125) and healthcare professionals (n = 44) filled in a questionnaire. Participants had to select 10 items out of a list of 40 items on the domains activity and/or participation. Selection criterion was what they considered to be most important to perform independently and order the selected 10 items from most to least important. Mean rank scores of the 15 highest scored items according to participants with LLA were compared with the mean rank ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - February 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research