Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy 
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Conclusions: We provide the first evidence of an association between self-efficacy, particularly for functioning with MS, and objective walking performance in MS. Future research to replicate and extend these results can inform rehabilitation efforts that target improvement of walking performance in persons with MS.
Digital Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Slides, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A171 ). (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Flexed Truncal Posture in Parkinson Disease: Measurement Reliability and Relationship With Physical and Cognitive Impairments, Mobility, and Balance
Background and Purpose: Flexed truncal posture is common in people with Parkinson disease (PD); however, little is known about the mechanisms responsible or its effect on physical performance. This cross-sectional study aimed to establish the reliability of a truncal posture measurement and explore relationships between PD impairments and truncal posture, as well as truncal posture and balance and mobility.
Methods: A total of 82 people with PD participated. Truncal posture was measured in standing as the distance between vertebra C7 and a wall. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed with truncal p...
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Executive Function Is Associated With Off-Line Motor Learning in People With Chronic Stroke
Conclusions: This is the first study to demonstrate that better performance on an executive function test of attention and set-shifting predicts a higher magnitude of off-line motor learning in individuals with chronic stroke. This emphasizes the need to consider attention and set-shifting abilities of individuals following stroke as these abilities are associated with motor learning. This in turn could affect learning of activities of daily living and impact functional recovery following stroke.
Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JN...
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Factors Associated With Ambulatory Activity in De Novo Parkinson Disease
Conclusions: Daily step count in nonexercising people recruited for this intervention trial with de novo Parkinson disease approached sedentary lifestyle levels. Further study is warranted for elucidating factors explaining ambulatory activity, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness, and fear/worry of falling. Clinicians should consider the costs and benefits of exercise and activity behavior interventions immediately after diagnosis of Parkinson disease to attenuate the health consequences of low daily step count.
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Updates to the Common Rule: Harmonizing the Protection of Human Subjects With Research in a New Era
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editor's Note Source Type: research
Call for Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Leadership Nominations
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Section News & Notes Source Type: research
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 2017 Combined Sections Meeting Poster Presentations: (Abstracts are published on-line at www.JNPT.org )
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Section News & Notes Source Type: research
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 2017 Combined Sections Meeting Platform Presentations: (Abstracts are published on-line at www.JNPT.org )
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Section News & Notes Source Type: research
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Programming 2017 Combined Sections Meeting: Tuesday, February 14 to Saturday, February 18, 2017 Preliminary Program Schedule1
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Section News & Notes Source Type: research
A Career Influenced by the STEP Conferences
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Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Section News & Notes: President's Perspective Source Type: research
The Interface of Clinical Decision-Making With Study Protocols for Knowledge Translation From a Walking Recovery Trial
Background and Purpose: Despite efforts to translate knowledge into clinical practice, barriers often arise in adapting the strict protocols of a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to the individual patient. The Locomotor Experience Applied Post-Stroke (LEAPS) RCT demonstrated equal effectiveness of 2 intervention protocols for walking recovery poststroke; both protocols were more effective than usual care physical therapy. The purpose of this article was to provide knowledge-translation tools to facilitate implementation of the LEAPS RCT protocols into clinical practice.
Methods: Participants from 2 of the trial's interv...
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Special Interest Articles Source Type: research
Exploring the Effects of Using an Oral Appliance to Reduce Movement Dysfunction in an Individual With Parkinson Disease: A Single-Subject Design Study
Conclusions: Study findings provided quantitative evidence supporting the effectiveness of oral appliance wear for reducing movement dysfunction in a patient with mid-stage PD.
Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A155 ). (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Narrow Path Walking Test in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Conclusions: In persons with PwMS performing the NPWT, Number of Step Errors and Trial Velocity were highly reliable parameters. Based on correlations with other measures of gait instability, Number of Step Errors was the most valid parameter of dynamic balance under the conditions of our test.
Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Supplemental Digital Content 1, available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A159 ). (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
A Cross-sectional Analysis of the Characteristics of Individuals With Parkinson Disease Who Avoid Activities and Participation Due to Fear of Falling
Background and Purpose: Avoidance behavior can have deleterious consequences on health and quality of life for persons with Parkinson disease (PD); for this reason, it is important to identify potentially mitigable characteristics. We compared the characteristics of individuals with PD who exhibit fear of falling (FOF) avoidance behavior with those who do not.
Methods: Fifty-nine participants with PD were classified as avoiders (n = 27) or nonavoiders (n = 32) by using the Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire and compared across 5 domains: demographic characteristics; PD-specific symptoms (subtype, Movement Di...
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Effects of 2 Years of Exercise on Gait Impairment in People With Parkinson Disease: The PRET-PD Randomized Trial
Conclusions: Twenty-four months of PRE and mFC were associated with improved off-medication fast gait velocity and improved cadence in all conditions, which is important because temporal gait measures can be resistant to medications. Spatial and stability-related measures were resistant to long-term improvements, but did not decline over 24 months. Strength gains did not appear to transfer to gait.
Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A161 ). (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - December 16, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
