International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 
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This cross-sectional study aims to determine whether leg strength asymmetries are associated with walking ability, objective measures of fatigability, or subjective perceptions of fatigue. Maximal knee extensor strength was assessed in 19 patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), and a symmetry index was calculated. Walking ability was determined through the total distance covered during a 6-min walk test (6MWT) and fatigability by calculating the change in distance covered between minutes 6 and 1. Perceptions of fatigue were assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale and by obtaining ratings of perceived exertion during the...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief research reports Source Type: research
Self-reported upper limb functioning of pupils with cerebral palsy by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
In this study, we present the self-assessment of functioning of students with CP and changes by the end of a school year. Thirty-seven pupils with spastic CP involving upper limbs, 24 pupils with typical development, and 20 pupils with speech and language disorders were studied by International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health core sets for CP. The CP group reported limitations in sensory functions (P (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief research reports Source Type: research
Effect of a distal weight-bearing implant on visual analog scale scores in 23 transfemoral amputees
The objective of this interrupted time series clinical trial was to evaluate the effect of a distal weight-bearing implant on well-being in patients with transfemoral amputations using the visual analog scale (VAS). A total of 29 patients from five hospitals with previous transfemoral amputations were surgically implanted with an osseoanchored implant with a distal spacer that allows a direct load on the residuum over the distal surface of the socket. Patients were followed for a 14-month period and assessed presurgically and postsurgically using the VAS. The Wilcoxon test was used to evaluate the differences between varia...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief research reports Source Type: research
Does galvanic vestibular stimulation decrease spasticity in clinically complete spinal cord injury?
The aim of this study was to determine changes in clinical and biomechanical measures of spasticity after administering galvanic vestibular stimulation in patients with a complete spinal cord injury (SCI). The spasticity in the lower limbs was assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale and the pendulum test in seven SCI patients (grade A on the ASIA Impairment Scale) before (0−), immediately after (0+), and at 5 and 30 min after the real versus sham galvanic vestibular stimulation (15 s each, anode over the right mastoid). Overall, the changes in spasticity were not significantly different between the real and sham g...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Effect of telerehabilitation on mobility in people after hip surgery: a pilot feasibility study
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of telerehabilitation on mobility in people following hip surgery. This feasibility pilot randomized controlled trial included a sample of 40 participants, with 22 male and 18 female patients and mean age (SD) of 67.5 (7.8) years following a surgical intervention. Participants were equally divided and randomly assigned to a telerehabilitation or control intervention group (6 weeks, 3 sessions/week). Telerehabilitation was based on video clips of common rehabilitation exercises focusing on the lower limbs. The control group received an exercise booklet. Both groups particip...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Effects of gait training with auditory feedback on walking and balancing ability in adults after hemiplegic stroke: a preliminary, randomized, controlled study
The aim of this study was to identify a gait training type that better improves the walking and balancing abilities of adult patients with chronic hemiplegic stroke. Single-blinded, randomized, controlled, comparative preliminary study was carried out. Patients were recruited from the inpatient unit of a Rehabilitation Hospital. Thirty-one patients who had experienced hemiplegic stroke were randomly assigned to three groups: the heel group (gait training by active weight bearing on the paretic heel with auditory feedback), the forefoot group (gait training with auditory feedback from paretic metatarsals), and the control g...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Can telerehabilitation games lead to functional improvement of upper extremities in individuals with Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated by medication, less with deep brain stimulation and physiotherapy. Different opinions on the clinical meaningfulness of the physiotherapy or recommended intensive physiotherapy were found. Our objectives were to design intensive target-based physiotherapy for upper extremities suitable for telerehabilitation services and examine the clinical meaningfulness of the exergaming at an unchanged medication plan. A telerehabilitation exergaming system using the Kinect sensor was developed; 28 patients with PD participated in the study. The system followed the participants’ movements and ada...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Disability in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis compared with traumatic brain injury using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 and the International Classification of Functioning minimal generic set
We compared the functioning of two neurological patient groups, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), using brief and validated International Classification of Functioning (ICF)-based tools. A 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) questionnaire was mailed to ALS and TBI patients and their significant others 2 weeks before their appointment at an outpatient clinic of a university hospital. In addition, a neurologist filled in the ICF minimal generic set. Two years after diagnosis, no significant differences between the two diagnosis groups were found in...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The effect of a single textured insole in gait rehabilitation of individuals with stroke
Rehabilitation interventions designed to restore gait symmetry in individuals with stroke are not always effective. The goal was to evaluate the long-term effect of using a single textured insole in gait rehabilitation. Ten individuals with stroke who showed asymmetrical stance were randomly divided into two groups and participated in physical therapy. Individuals in the experimental group received a 6-week physical therapy while being provided with a textured insole in the shoe on the unaffected side. Individuals in the control group received a 6-week physical therapy only. Both groups underwent a battery of identical tes...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Effect of low-intensity versus high-intensity resistance training on the functioning of the institutionalized frail elderly
Frailty has emerged as an important risk factor for disability. Age-related declines in physical and physiological function lead to increased risk of loss of independence and poor quality of life. Recent evidence has shown the effectiveness of physical exercise programmes in preventing or reversing frailty. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the functioning of frail elderly individuals after undergoing resistance training for 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The effectiveness of exercise training was investigated in 48 frail elderly individuals who were randomly assigned to the following intervention groups: high-i...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The effects of tongue pressure strength and accuracy training on tongue pressure strength, swallowing function, and quality of life in subacute stroke patients with dysphagia: a preliminary randomized clinical trial
Tongue pressure strength and accuracy training (TPSAT) has been proposed as an intervention to improve dysphagia. However, the effects of TPSAT on dysphagia in subacute stroke patients remain unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of TPSAT on tongue pressure strength, swallowing function, and quality of life in subacute stroke patients with dysphagia. Sixteen subacute stroke patients were assigned randomly to two groups: the TPSAT group (n=8) or the control group (n=8). In the former, both TPSAT and traditional dysphagia therapies were performed for 30 min each per day; in the latter, only traditio...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Mental practice for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study has limitations because of heterogeneity and inadequate quality of trials. Further research is requested. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
The effect of preoperative exercise on upper extremity recovery following breast cancer surgery: a systematic review
Prehabilitation benefits among patients undergoing various oncological surgeries have been demonstrated. However, the effects of presurgical exercise and fitness on postoperative ipsilateral upper extremity recovery outcomes in patients with breast cancer surgery are less evident. A systematic review was performed to assess the effects of preoperative exercise and fitness on postmastectomy recovery. Systematic literature search was performed in 12 electronic databases. Study eligibility was accessed using the PICOS (Participants, Interventions, Comparison, Outcome and Study Design) criteria. Six eligible studies were found...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
Comment on the Letter to the Editor by Mohammad Alwardat and Mohammad Etoom on ‘Effects of walking trainings on walking function among stroke survivors: a systematic review’
No abstract available (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Comments on: ‘Effects of walking trainings on walking function among stroke survivors a systematic review’
No abstract available (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
