International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 
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The objective of this study was to examine life satisfaction and athletic identity among para-alpine skiers and explore their associations with sociodemographic, sports practice, and disability-related characteristics of the participants. The respondents to the on-site survey were 129 para-alpine ski racers with acquired disability from 33 countries on all five continents who competed in the Paralympic games in Sochi (aged 16–53 years, mean and median 30 years, 100 men). Two self-developed assessment instruments were used – a 7-point Likert-type life-satisfaction questionnaire probing seven domains (health, family, edu...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Factors affecting short-term functional gain following total knee arthroplasty in patients aged from 75 years at a postacute rehabilitation setting
This study included 190 patients following primary TKA who were admitted at the postacute rehabilitation hospital. The main outcome measures were the motor component of functional independence measure (M-FIM), M-FIM effectiveness, numerical rating scale, knee extension strength and range of motion, 10-m walk test, Berg balance scale (BBS), and mini-mental state examination (MMSE). The functional gain between patient age groups of ≥75 (n = 105) and (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
A concern for falling impacts quality of life for people with a lower limb amputation
The purpose of this web-based survey study was to comprehensively evaluate subdomains of concern for falling and its association with quality of life (QoL) among people with lower-limb amputations (PLLA). Forty-eight adults (mean 61.8 ± 11.6 years) with a major (i.e. transtibial or transfemoral) amputation participated. Individuals were currently using a prosthesis for ambulation, completed a prosthetic rehabilitation program, had functional use of English and had access to an internet-connected device (e.g. laptop). Five standardized scales assessed a concern for falling: Modified Survey of Activities and Fear of F...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Interobserver and intraobserver reliabilities of determining the ventilatory thresholds in subjects with a lower limb amputation and able-bodied subjects during a peak exercise test on the combined arm-leg (Cruiser) ergometer
In conclusion, based on the results of this study on a population level, VT1 can be used to prescribe exercise training programs after an LLA. In the current study, the determination of VT2 was less reliable than VT1. More research is needed into the clinical application of VT1 and VT2 during a peak exercise test on the Cruiser ergometer. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Out of the labor force due to health reasons? An analysis of the Survey of Income and Program Participation regarding persons with visual impairments
Persons with visual impairments (VI) have a high nonparticipation rate in the labor force. Information about factors influencing their labor force participation could provide insight into how to increase employment rates. We selected persons with VI from the Survey of Income and Program Participation to investigate factors that differentiate persons out of the labor force (OLF) for chronic health or disability reasons from those employed and those OLF due to other reasons. Persons with VI and OLF for chronic health or disability reasons were more likely to have additional disabilities; have physical, mental, or other healt...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Does kinesiophobia limit physical activity and quality of life in asthmatic patients?
Kinesiophobia has been studied in musculoskeletal and neurological diseases. The aim of this descriptive study was to assess the level of kinesiophobia in stable asthmatic patients, and to determine whether it is an obstacle to physical activity and quality of life. A total of 62 asthmatic patients and 50 healthy control subjects were assessed using the tampa kinesiophobia scale (TSK) for kinesiophobia, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for physical activity levels, and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) for quality of life. A high degree of kinesiophobia was determined in 54.8% of...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Athlete Fear Avoidance Questionnaire in Italian university athletes with musculoskeletal injuries
In conclusion, the AFAQ-I is a valid Italian translation of AFAQ that demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties. However, we recommend further analysis of the construct definition of the AFAQ and additional examination of its structural validity. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Constraint-induced movement therapy for lower extremity use in activities of daily living in people with chronic hemiparesis: multiple case study
Lower extremity constraint-induced movement therapy (LE-CIMT) is an intensive intervention protocol recently reported to improve lower extremity use in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. To test if the LE-CIMT that uses essential CIMT components, including the transfer package and intensive task-oriented training, is a feasible and potentially effective intervention to improve the lower extremity real-world use and functional ability in a group of individuals with chronic hemiparesis. A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design study with 12 individuals with chronic stroke and impaired ambulation skills engaged in a ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The 3-m backward walk test: reliability and validity in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis
To investigate: (a) the interrater and test–retest reliability of the 3-m backward walk test (3MBW) in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS); (b) minimal detectable change (MDC); (c) concurrent and known-groups validity; and (d) the cutoff time to best discriminate fallers from nonfallers with multiple sclerosis (MS). Forty-nine PwMS and 36 healthy people were included in this cross-sectional study. The 3MBW was administered with the timed up and go test, Berg Balance Scale, four square step test, Falls Efficacy Scale-International, and Expanded Disability Status Scale. The 3MBW was simultaneously performed by t...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The effect of a home-based coaching program on heart rate variability in subacute stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial
Autonomic imbalance in stroke is characterized by increased sympathetic activity and reduced vagal nerve activity. Physical activity could be a strategy to counteract autonomic control impairments after a stroke. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect on heart rate variability of a 6-month coaching program in a home setting in subacute stroke patients. Eighty-four stroke patients participated in the study. They were randomly assigned to the experimental group or the control group. The intervention was a coaching program, consisting of physical activity, home visits and a weekly phone call. Patients were evaluated ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Clinical effect of pulmonary rehabilitation combined with diaphragm pacemaker therapy in the treatment of severely ill patients with mechanical ventilation
To investigate the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation combined with diaphragm pacemaker therapy on the diaphragm function of severely ill patients on mechanical ventilation. Forty patients were randomly divided into the control group (CG; n = 20) and experimental group (EG; n = 20). The CG was given basic ICU nursing and conventional rehabilitation treatment. The EG added a diaphragm pacemaker and pulmonary rehabilitation therapies along with basic ICU nursing and conventional rehabilitation treatment. The relevant indexes were compared at baseline and postintervention, including the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Acute Physiol...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Is robot-assisted gait training intensity a determinant of functional recovery early after stroke? A pragmatic observational study of clinical care
Gait rehabilitation is a critical factor in functional recovery after a stroke. The aim of this pragmatic observational study was to identify the optimal dose and timing of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) that can lead to a favourable outcome in a sample of subacute stroke survivors. Subacute patients with stroke who underwent a RAGT within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program were enrolled. A set of clinical (i.e. age, type of stroke and time since stroke) and rehabilitation stay outcomes (length of stay and RAGT number of sessions) were recorded to evaluate their impact on functional outcome measures by functio...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 15, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of crawling training on the cognitive function of children with cerebral palsy
This study compared the clinical efficacy of crawling training on 36 patients with cerebral palsy (the experimental group) and 32 patients treated with normal movement training (the control group). We compared the crawling function (The Movement Function Scale for Infants with Cerebral Palsy), cognitive and language function (The Comprehensive Functional Rating Scale for Children with Disabilities), intelligence [IQ and DQ scores in the Chinese Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (C-WISC)], memory and attention (the attention/nondistraction factor in the C-WISC) changes of the children before and after treatment. The ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 15, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Health related behaviours and physical activity level of hypertensive individuals during COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, all countries implemented lockdown to prevent transmission of coronavirus. The prolonged stay-at-home process created some unfavourable effects like unhealthy lifestyle, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour especially in patients with cardiovascular risk. Hypertensive individuals are also affected in the pandemic because of limited access to healthcare services, screening, and altered lifestyles. We aimed to investigate physical activity (PA) level, sedentary behaviour, mental health and healthy lifestyle behaviours in patients with hypertension and compare these parameters with healthy...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 15, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Which high-intensity interval training program is more effective in patients with coronary artery disease?
The aim of the study is to examine high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs and a moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) program, which are frequently used in cardiac rehabilitation programs in terms of their effects on the functional capacity and quality of life of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The study included 20 patients with CAD (mean age, 60.95 ± 5.08 years) who had undergone revascularization surgery. The participants were randomized into HIIT-short, HIIT-long, and MICT groups. All the groups participated in a 24-session exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program. The participantsâ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 15, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
