Effective Stretching Positions of the Piriformis Muscle Evaluated Using Shear Wave Elastography
CONCLUSION: This study revealed that the position in which the PM was most stretched was maximum external rotation with 110° hip flexion and 40° hip adduction.PMID:38593993 | DOI:10.1123/jsr.2023-0240 (Source: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Hikari Itsuda Masahide Yagi Ko Yanase Jun Umehara Hiyu Mukai Noriaki Ichihashi Source Type: research
Experience of treatment in critical Guillain-Barre Syndrome case after COVID-19 vaccination
CONCLUSIONS: For patients with previous radiculitis, COVID-19 vaccination may increase the susceptibility to GBS. Thus, it is recommended to extend the vaccination interval for these patients and ensure that any potential increased risk is continually assessed.PMID:38590219 | DOI:10.1002/jdn.10325 (Source: International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience)
Source: International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience - April 9, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Chunying Zhu Huan Wang Yingfu Zhang Wentao Wang Jia Wang Wei Li Source Type: research
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Look Back, a Look Forward
Respir Care. 2024 Apr 9:respcare.11740. doi: 10.4187/respcare.11740. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a comprehensive approach to the management of patients with chronic lung disease that encompasses exercise, education, and psychosocial support. The development of PR programs began in the mid-20th century with the appreciation that exercise provided real benefit in chronic lung disease and that effective disease management involved patient education focused on medications, lifestyle changes, and lifelong regular exercise. Initially PR was primarily facility-based, but today PR is extending in...
Source: Respiratory Care - April 9, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Neil R MacIntyre Source Type: research
Heavy fuel oil-contaminated soil remediation by individual and bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation with Medicago sativa and with cold plasma-treated M. sativa
This study investigated heavy fuel oil (HFO)-contaminated soil (4 and 6 g kg-1) remediation by individual and combined bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and with cold plasma (CP)-treated M. sativa. After 14 weeks of remediation, HFO removal efficiency was in the range between 61 and 80% depending on HFO concentration and remediation technique. Natural attenuation had the lowest HFO removal rate. As demonstrated by growth rate and biomass acquisition, M. sativa showed good tolerance to HFO contamination. Cultivation of M. sativa enhanced HFO degradation and soil quality improvement....
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 9, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: J ūratė Žaltauskaitė Rimas Mei štininkas Austra Dik šaitytė Laima Degutyt ė-Fomins Vida Milda žienė Zita Nau čienė Rasa Žūkienė Kazunori Koga Source Type: research
Biomechanical evaluation of the wrist after scaphotrapeziotrapezoid arthrodesis
CONCLUSION: The current study is the first to present the biomechanical parameters of flexor and extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers in patients after the said procedure. Biomechanical assessments with additional isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic tests provide an opportunity to objectify treatment outcomes and guide appropriate rehabilitation by monitoring its effects.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.PMID:38594457 | DOI:10.1007/s00590-024-03931-9 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Artur Soczka Marta Jokiel Micha ł Bonczar Patryk Ostrowski Leszek Romanowski Piotr Czarnecki Source Type: research
Lifespace and occupational participation following acquired brain injury during driving disruption: a mixed methods study
CONCLUSION: The period of driving disruption following the onset of acquired brain injury is a time of occupational disruption which restricts lifespace, changing how, why, where and with whom participation in community-based occupations occurs. Rehabilitation facilitating occupational adaptation process to enhance community access capacity is indicated.PMID:38592071 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2338192 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Louise Bassingthwaighte Louise Gustafsson Matthew Molineux Source Type: research
Injured worker participation in assessment during the acute phase of workers compensation rehabilitation: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: Non-medical assessment in the acute stage of rehabilitation identifies risk for delayed or complicated RTW, overlooking potential for the process of assessment to contribute to disputes and development of secondary psychological injury. Doubt around the capacity of workers to participate objectively in assessment persists. These are aspects of assessment worthy of further exploration for their impact on RTW outcomes.PMID:38592042 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2337101 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Olwen Anderson Vanette McLennan Nicholas Buys Christine Randall Source Type: research
Identification of subgroups of patients with oesophageal cancer based on exercise intensity during prehabilitation
CONCLUSIONS: This cluster analysis identified three subgroups with distinct patterns in exercise intensity during prehabilitation. Participants who were physically fit were able to train at high intensity. Fatigued participants trained at lower intensity but showed the greatest improvement. A small group of participants, despite being physically active, had a low training capacity and could be considered frail.PMID:38591988 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2337106 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Elja A E Reijneveld Mitchel Griekspoor Jaap J Dronkers Ad Kerst Jelle P Ruurda Cindy Veenhof Source Type: research
Managing the move from assisted to independent living: an inclusive qualitative study among adults with cerebral palsy
CONCLUSIONS: The inclusive research revealed themes the partners raised that expressed their concerns; these became the basis for a group intervention to prepare for their move from assisted to independent living.PMID:38591970 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2339535 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lori Rosenberg Shira Zecharia Yafit Gilboa Anat Golos Source Type: research
Educating for supported decision making and shared decision making: a scoping review of educational design and outcomes for education and training interventions
CONCLUSIONS: Future education and training would benefit from a closer engagement with theories of teaching and learning, particularly those oriented towards co-design.PMID:38591714 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2337099 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Heath Pillen Stacie Attrill Alinka Fisher Sabrina Forte Chris Brebner Sally Robinson Source Type: research
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support guidelines for people with disability: a scoping review
CONCLUSION: The scoping review has uncovered a paucity of evidence explaining delivery of CPR and BLS for people with disability and highlights the need for further research. In the absence of further evidence, it is reasonable for educators to provide ideas and discussion about supplementing CPR and BLS for people with disability to carers.PMID:38591611 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2337098 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Elisha Deegan Peter Lewis Nathan J Wilson Laynie H Pullin Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Japanese version of ABILHAND-kids for children with cerebral palsy using Rasch measurement model
CONCLUSIONS: The Japanese version of the ABILHAND-Kids was found to be valid and reliable. It appears to be a good tool for assessing manual abilities in daily activities in children with CP.PMID:38591266 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2338201 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sayaka Katori Nobuaki Himuro Yukihiro Kitai Ryo Tanabe Hirofumi Ohnishi Source Type: research
Relationship between employment and adaptive video gaming in individuals with physical disabilities
CONCLUSION: Participants in this study had higher rates of employment compared to national averages for individuals with physical disabilities. More frequent use of adaptive gaming equipment for work was associated with a higher likeliness of full-time employment. Most participants who were employed reported subjective benefits of adaptive gaming on employment through improvements in mental health, physical function, and cognition.PMID:38592947 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2339427 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Drew H Redepenning Mitch Bell Oluwasanmi Adenaiye Brad E Dicianno Source Type: research
Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis
Conclusions: Discussion highlighted the need for different levels of feedback for users and professionals. Professionals agreed that current tools are useful to identify problems but do not offer insight into potential solutions. Some tools are being used to draw inferences about vision and cognition which are not supported by existing literature. New tools may be needed to better meet the needs of professionals and an increased understanding of how existing tools function may support such development.PMID:38592954 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2338125 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tom Griffiths Simon Judge David Souto Source Type: research
2023 Ad hoc reviewers
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2024 Apr;19(3):1117-1120. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2329449. Epub 2024 Apr 9.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38593390 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2024.2329449 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - April 9, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
