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A short-term oral corticosteroid for refractory lumbar spinal stenosis: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Although epidural corticosteroids have been evaluated for the lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) as an alternative treatment, oral corticosteroids have not been considered as a possible option for the patients with constant pain who have resistant against routine treatments. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the short-term, low-dose oral prednisolone for refractory LSS. In this double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, 100 participants with the refractory LSS were selected from the out-patient clinics; however, 7 of them excluded before randomization. The patients were randomly allocat...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A comparison of three balance-assessment scales for patients after stroke with various levels of balance disorder
It is often difficult for the clinician to choose the most appropriate balance-assessment measure. We wanted to facilitate this decision based on the stroke patient’s functional abilities. The aim of our study was to compare three established scales [Berg Balance Scale (BBS), mini-BESTest (MBT) and Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)] in terms of responsiveness, floor and ceiling effects at different levels of ambulation as defined by the Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC). The 18-month prospective study included 88 patients after cerebral stroke, who were able to walk independently or with assistance of one person ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Diagnostic dependence of muscle strength measurements and the risk of falls in the elderly
Low muscle strength appears to increase balance disorders and the tendency to fall. Diagnostic terms indicate that sarcopenia and risks of falling are related. The aim of this study is to verify which diagnostic tools used for the assessment of muscle strength in sarcopenia can be used for fall risk assessment in older women. The study included 56 females [71.77 ± 7.43(SD)]. The results of handgrip strength (HGS) and knee extensors torque [knee extension strength (KES)] were compared to the results of stabilographic parameters from Biodex Balance System platform in static and dynamic environment. The one-way ANOVA and Pea...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Maze test score time adjustments when using nondominant hand in fitness-to-drive assessments
This study investigated if a person’s OT-DHMT score time requires adjustment when completed with a nondominant hand. The OT-DHMT was administered with a convenience sample of 148 community-dwelling participants, aged 21–81 years (M = 48.6, SD = 19.38) using both their dominant and nondominant hands, in a random order. OT-DHMT score times were significantly faster when using dominant (M = 15.73) compared with nondominant (M = 17.64) hand, d = 1.91 [confidence interval (CI) 1.13, 2.69], t = 4.84, P  (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Clinical features and physical performance in multiple sclerosis patients with and without cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study
The factors associated with cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are not yet clear. The aims of this study were (1) to compare clinical features and physical performance in healthy controls, and PwMS with and without cognitive impairment, and (2) to determine the relationship between cognitive domains and demographics characteristics, clinical features and physical performance in PwMS. A total of 112 PwMS and 25 healthy controls participated in this study. Cognitive functions were evaluated by Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests (BRB-N). Based on cognitive performances by BRB-N, P...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Clinical risk factors for post-stroke urinary incontinence during rehabilitation
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem after stroke. Risk factors for UI seem to be multifactorial. There is still controversy in which risk factors contribute to UI. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for UI in stroke patients during rehabilitation. Study investigated 150 participants after the first stroke consecutively admitted to a post-acute inpatient rehabilitation program. They were divided into continence and incontinence group according to continence status on rehabilitation admission. Data about sociodemographic factors, functional status, comorbidities, current medications, type and loc...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Transcranial direct current stimulation for improving ambulation after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Achieving a sufficient level of functional ambulation remains to be a challenge to most stroke survivors. Different modes of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have been applied for improving various aspects of walking and mobility following stroke. However, systematic reviews before 2017 provided only general effects of tDCS on limited walking outcomes. Therefore, the aims of this study were to update the evidence of tDCS for improving walking and mobility after stroke with emphasis on individual outcomes and to delineate the effects of different modes of tDCS in subgroup analysis. The systematic search of Pub...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy in rehabilitation: a systematic review
Capacitive and resistive electric transfer (CRET) therapy is a physical treatment modality commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pain. It normally uses a longwave radiofrequency of ~0.5 MHz. The system consists of a neutral plate and two different electrodes that can transfer energy in two modalities: capacitive and resistive. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and summarize the available data in the literature on this physical modality. From a search of articles published before December 2019 in MEDLINE and Scopus indexed journals, we retrieved 276 articles, 13 of which met the inclusion criteria for this ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

From the Editor
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Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - November 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Toward implementation of the International Classification of Functioning Generic-30 (Rehabilitation) Set into clinical and research settings in Croatia
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Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

The suspected SARS-Cov-2 infection in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient undergoing postsurgical rehabilitation: the value of telerehabilitation for evaluation and continuing treatment
We report, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of a probable COVID-19 infection in a 28-year-old man with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The diagnosis was established through a remote interaction with the patient after early discharge from outpatient therapy due to upcoming traveling restrictions. The COVID-19 disease appeared mild, without major respiratory problems, and no obvious neuromuscular deterioration was reported or observed. Telerehabilitation provided an opportunity to continue with hand rehabilitation after tendon transfer surgery, perform an ad-hoc online evaluation, and advise the patient how to preve...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Effects of serious games in strength and functionality of patients with ulnar nerve lesion: two single-case reports
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of serious games on hand muscle strength and functionality in a series of cases with ulnar nerve damage. Two patients were included in this 16-week intervention study using biofeedback. Electromyography electrodes and dynamometers were used in treatment. Functionality was assessed by Rosen and Lundborg score, Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Grip and pinch strength were assessed by dynamometers. Results revealed an increase in sensory domain of Rosen and Lund...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Suitability of food in a rehabilitation hospital for patients with neurologic dysphagia
Texture-modified food is a common strategy in dysphagia management for increasing safety of swallowing. It is essential for the patient to receive the prescribed diet based on clinical and instrumental examination of swallowing in order to be able to benefit from rehabilitation and avoid complications. Variations in terminology and definitions regarding texture-modified food and liquids demonstrate the need for international standardized terminology. We aimed to assess suitability of texture-modified diets used at a rehabilitation hospital in terms of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative guidelines. ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research

Reproducibility of the DrGoniometer app for field-based assessment of the break-point angle in Nordic Hamstring exercise
Smartphone-based measurement could represent a portable and cheap solution to assess the Nordic Hamstring break-point angle (BPA). We investigated the following: (1) the reproducibility of the DrGoniometer app, (2) its agreement with a computerized video analysis software used as a reference method, and (3) the effects of raters’ experience. Fifty recordings were processed by four independent raters. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), SEM, and minimum detectable change (MDC) were calculated. Bland–Altman plots verified the limits of agreement (LoA) with the reference method. The effect of raters’ clinical expe...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research

Establishing K-levels and prescribing transtibial prostheses using six-minute walk test and one-leg standing test on prosthesis: a retrospective audit
Rehabilitation programs after amputation often include fitting a prosthesis, but prescriptions vary under similar circumstances. The US Medicare Functional Classification Level (K-level) is a scale for describing functional abilities of persons after lower-limb amputation (from 0 = no ability or potential to ambulate, to 4 = prosthetic demands of a child/active adult/athlete). Different outcome measures are used to assess K-level, including six-minute walk test (6MWT). We attempted to predict the assigned K-level of unilateral transtibial prosthesis users from their results of 6MWT and one-leg standing test on pros...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research