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Swisslog Lands First Rehabilitation Facility Order for MedRover™
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Rehabilitation facility in New Jersey to replace stationary medication cabinets with innovative mobile dispensing solution.(PRWeb February 01, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Bacharach/MedRover/prweb9154150.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 3, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Editors' Selections From This IssueEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
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American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine: Request for ProposalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Organization News Source Type: research
Archives Editor-in-Chief Position AnnouncementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Organization News Source Type: research
Prediction of Postinjury Employment and Percentage of Time Worked After Spinal Cord InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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The factors precipitating PE are not identical to those associated with a greater portion of time employed after SCI onset. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: James S. Krause, Joseph V. Terza, Mujde Erten, Kendrea L. Focht, Clara E. Dismuke Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Short-Term Effect of Superficial Heat Treatment on Paraspinal Muscle Activity, Stature Recovery, and Psychological Factors in Patients With Chronic Low Back PainEmail this article to a colleague.
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Use of the heat wrap was associated with a decrease in muscle activity and a short-term improvement in certain aspects of well-being for the CLBP patients. The results confirm the link between the biomechanical and psychological outcome measures. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sandra E. Lewis, Paul S. Holmes, Steve R. Woby, Jackie Hindle, Neil E. Fowler Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Preliminary Evaluation of a Commercially Available Videogame System as an Adjunct Therapeutic Intervention for Improving Balance Among Children and Adolescents With Lower Limb AmputationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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In-home, videogame-based balance training therapies can achieve excellent compliance in children and adolescents with lower limb amputation. With proper instructions and monitoring, the therapeutic intervention can be safely administered. Some improvements in postural control characteristics were seen in children and adolescents with balance deficits immediately postintervention, but long-term retention remains unclear. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jan Andrysek, Susan Klejman, Bryan Steinnagel, Ricardo Torres-Moreno, Karl F. Zabjek, Nancy M. Salbach, Kim Moody Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Low Impact of Congenital Hand Differences on Health-Related Quality of LifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Children with CHDs report similar HRQoL as healthy peers. HRQoL decreased in the presence of comorbidity but increased with higher ease of activity performance. Scores on some subdomains were improved by the number of affected digits, but were reduced by age, ethnicity, bilateral involvement, and surgery. Although HRQoL is an important health outcome, it may not be sensitive to detect changes over time or changes after treatment in children with CHDs. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Monique S. Ardon, Wim G. Janssen, Steven E. Hovius, Henk J. Stam, Ruud W. Selles Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Validity of an Exercise Test Based on Habitual Gait Speed in Mobility-Limited Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Li X, Forman DE, Kiely DK, LaRose S, Hirschberg R, Frontera WR, Bean JF. Validity of an exercise test based on habitual gait speed in mobility-limited older adults.
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To evaluate whether a customized exercise tolerance testing (ETT) protocol based on an individual's habitual gait speed (HGS) on level ground would be a valid mode of exercise testing older adults. Although ETT provides a useful means to risk-stratify adults, age-related declines in gait speed paradoxically limit the utility of standard ETT protocols for evaluating older adults. A customized ETT protocol may be a useful alternative to th...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Xin Li, Daniel E. Forman, Dan K. Kiely, Sharon LaRose, Ronald Hirschberg, Walter R. Frontera, Jonathan F. Bean Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of Anatomic Impediments to Interlaminar Lumbar Epidural Steroid InjectionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Anatomic impediments to interlaminar LESI were common in this community-based population, particularly at the L5-S1 spinal level. Because of the high overall prevalence of anatomic impediments, and differences in prevalence by spinal level, knowledge of the distribution and frequency of these impediments may aid in aspects of decision-making for the interventional spine physician. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Farah Hameed, David J. Hunter, James Rainville, Ling Li, Pradeep Suri Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Role of Fear of Movement in Cancer Survivors Participating in a Rehabilitation Program: A Longitudinal Cohort StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fear of movement is associated with the perceived global health status of cancer survivors. Fear of movement decreases after rehabilitation with graded activity in high scorers on baseline fear of movement. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Miranda J. Velthuis, Petra H. Peeters, Brigitte C. Gijsen, Jan-Paul van den Berg, Ria A. Koppejan-Rensenbrink, Johan W. Vlaeyen, Anne M. May Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Incidence of Nontraumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Spanish Cohort Study (1972–2008)Email this article to a colleague.
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Nontraumatic SCI shows a relatively even sex distribution and tends to affect older adults. Injuries are mainly attributable to age-related conditions and result mostly in incomplete lesions, which present with paraplegia. This study revealed that although incidence rates for nontraumatic SCI are similar to those previously reported for traumatic SCI in the same area and during the same period, demographic and clinical characteristics are different. These findings have important implications regarding the delivery of rehabilitation and support services to this group of patients, and suggest the need for healt...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Maayken E.E. van den Berg, Juan M. Castellote, Ignacio Mahillo-Fernandez, Jesús de Pedro-Cuesta Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Fatigue on the Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons With Spinal Cord InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Iowa Fatigue Scale data suggest over 50% of the SCI group had elevated fatigue, which was associated with significantly reduced HR-QOL. Research is needed that identifies factors that raise vulnerability to fatigue, and strategies designed to address the negative impacts of fatigue need to be evaluated. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nirupama Wijesuriya, Yvonne Tran, James Middleton, Ashley Craig Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Behavioral Factors Related to Fatigue Among Persons With Spinal Cord InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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We identified several behavioral predictors of disabling fatigue, including cardiovascular risk factors, prescription medication use, and alcohol use. These factors are important because they are able to be modified and could be potential factors for prevention or intervention. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lee L. Saunders, James S. Krause Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Predictors of Functional Outcome Change 18 Months After Anterior Ulnar Nerve TranspositionEmail this article to a colleague.
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CuTS is predominantly a clinical diagnosis. Electrophysiologic studies are important supplemental examinations for the diagnosis of CuTS because they not only contribute to diagnosis, but are also important prognostic features. Females may have more improvement with regard to functional outcomes than males when undergoing surgical intervention. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Qiyun Shi, Joy MacDermid, Ruby Grewal, Graham J. King, Kenneth Faber, Thomas A. Miller Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Multifidus Atrophy Is Localized and Bilateral in Active Persons With Chronic Unilateral Low Back PainEmail this article to a colleague.
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The results of this study indicate that despite a low level of disability and an activity level similar to that of matched control subjects, considerable localized, bilateral multifidus atrophy is present. Such impaired size of the multifidus will likely reduce its capacity to control intersegmental motion, thus increasing the susceptibility to further injury. Unlike acute unilateral low back pain (LBP), muscle size is reduced bilaterally in persons with chronic unilateral LBP. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: George J. Beneck, Kornelia Kulig Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Dual-Task Complexity Affects Gait in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Interplay Between Gait Variability, Dual Tasking, and Risk of FallsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dual-task load significantly increased gait variability in the MCI group compared with the control group, an effect that was larger than the changes in gait velocity. The magnitude of this impairment on gait stability was related to the complexity of the dual task applied. Our findings help to explain the high risk of falls recently described in older adults with MCI, and may help in the identification of fall risk in cognitively impaired persons. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Manuel Montero-Odasso, Susan W. Muir, Mark Speechley Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Rates of PTSD in civilian MTBI in this study are consistent with prior research. Results suggest that personality characteristics and attribution regarding the injury may impact the development of PTSD. Early interventions addressing risk factors may prevent or reduce the likelihood of developing PTSD. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jeanne M. Hoffman, Sureyya Dikmen, Nancy Temkin, Kathleen R. Bell Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of Duration, Participation Rate, and Supervision During Community Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes in the First Poststroke Year in SingaporeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Koh GCHK, Saxena SK, Ng TP, Yong D, Fong NP. Effect of duration, participation rate, and supervision during community rehabilitation on functional outcomes in the first poststroke year in Singapore.
Objective:
To examine the effect of duration, participation rate, and supervision during community rehabilitation on functional outcome during the first poststroke year.
Design:
Prospective longitudinal study with interviews at admission, discharge, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year after discharge.
Setting:
Two subacute inpatient rehabilitation units and the community after discharge in Singapore.
Participants:
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Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Gerald Choon-Huat Koh, Sanjiv K. Saxena, Tze-Pin Ng, David Yong, Ngan-Phoon Fong Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Concussions in Wheelchair BasketballEmail this article to a colleague.
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The current investigation was consistent with previous research in that women were more likely to sustain a concussion than men, and injury rates were similar to those in able-bodied basketball. Further work is needed in concussion assessment in persons with disability, as well as greater education concerning concussion in disability sports. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Karla K. Wessels, Steven P. Broglio, Jacob J. Sosnoff Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prediction of Failure to Retain Work 1 Year After Interdisciplinary Functional Restoration in Occupational InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study identified demographic, psychosocial, and occupational factors that were predictive of failure to retain work. These risk factors may be used to individualize treatment plans for CDOMD patients in order to provide optimal functional restoration. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Emily Brede, Tom G. Mayer, Robert J. Gatchel Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Full Kinetic Chain Manual and Manipulative Therapy Plus Exercise Compared With Targeted Manual and Manipulative Therapy Plus Exercise for Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Hip: A Randomized Controlled TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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There were no statistically significant differences in the primary or secondary outcome scores when comparing full kinematic chain MMT plus exercise with targeted hip MMT plus exercise for mild to moderate symptomatic hip OA. Consequently, the nonsignificant findings suggest that there would also be no clinically meaningful difference between the 2 groups. The results of this study provides guidance to musculoskeletal practitioners who regularly use MMT that the full kinematic chain approach does not appear to have any benefit over targeted treatment. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: James W. Brantingham, Gregory Parkin-Smith, Tammy Kay Cassa, Gary A. Globe, Denise Globe, Henry Pollard, Katie deLuca, Muffit Jensen, Stephan Mayer, Charmaine Korporaal Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
No Specific Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training in Chronic Stroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Brogårdh C, Flansbjer UB, Lexell J. No specific effect of whole-body vibration training in chronic stroke: a double-blind randomized controlled study.
Objective:
To evaluate the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in individuals after stroke.
Design:
A double-blind randomized controlled study with assessments pre- and posttraining.
Setting:
A university hospital rehabilitation department.
Participants:
Participants (N=31; mean age ± SD, 62±7y; 6–101mo poststroke) were randomized to an intervention group or a control group.
Interventions:
Supervised WBV training (2 sessions/wk for 6wk; 1...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Christina Brogårdh, Ulla-Britt Flansbjer, Jan Lexell Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Examination of Assumptions in Using Time Tradeoff and Standard Gamble Utilities in Individuals With Spinal Cord InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Among patients with SCI, there was a nonlinear relation between the TTO and life expectancy that violated the fundamental assumption of risk neutrality toward life years. Accordingly, TTO utilities elicited for different life expectancies should not be compared in quality-of-life assessments or used in cost-utility analyses. In contrast, SG utilities remained stable at different lengths of life expectancy in SCI patients. Moreover, certain patient characteristics such as age, time lapse since the injury, neurologic severity, risk attitudes, and depressive status can account for some TTO and SG variations amon...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mau-Roung Lin, Wen-Yu Yu, Shih-Chieh Wang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of Exercise on Physical Function, Daily Living Activities, and Quality of Life in the Frail Older Adults: A Meta-AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Exercise is beneficial to increase gait speed, improve balance, and improve performance in ADLs in the frail older adults. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chih-Hsuan Chou, Chueh-Lung Hwang, Ying-Tai Wu Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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This systematic review quantifies the diagnostic accuracy of 5 clinical tests for SIS, in particular the lift-off test. Accurate diagnosis of SIS in clinical practice may serve to improve appropriate treatment and management of individuals with shoulder complaints. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Marwan Alqunaee, Rose Galvin, Tom Fahey Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Clinical Reality of Measuring Upper-Limb Ability in Neurologic Conditions: A Systematic ReviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Box and Block and the Action Research Arm Tests produce robust data and are feasible for use in clinical practice. Future development of new or existing measures should ensure the construct and content validity of the measure is clearly identified, standardized guidelines are easily available, and ensure that it is individualized and contemporary. Attention to measures of upper-limb activity for people who are unable to grip objects is also needed. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Louise A. Connell, Sarah F. Tyson Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Building on Transformative Learning and Response Shift Theory to Investigate Health-Related Quality of Life Changes Over Time in Individuals With Chronic Health Conditions and DisabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Barclay-Goddard R, King J, Dubouloz CJ, Schwartz CE, on behalf of the Response Shift Think Tank Working Group. Building on transformative learning and response shift theory to investigate health-related quality of life changes over time in individuals with chronic health conditions and disability.
A major goal of treatment for people living with chronic illness or disability is self-management leading to optimized health-related quality of life. This change process has been described in the adult education literature as transformative learning, while in health-related quality of life research, response shift has...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ruth Barclay-Goddard, Judy King, Claire-Jehanne Dubouloz, Carolyn E. Schwartz, Response Shift Think Tank Working Group Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Swallowing Neurorehabilitation: From the Research Laboratory to Routine Clinical ApplicationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doeltgen SH, Huckabee M-L. Swallowing neurorehabilitation: from the research laboratory to routine clinical application.
The recent application of neurostimulation techniques to enhance the understanding of swallowing neural plasticity has expanded the focus of rehabilitation research from manipulation of swallowing biomechanics to manipulation of underlying neural systems. Neuromodulatory strategies that promote the brain's ability to reorganize its neural connections have been shown to hold promising potential to aid the recovery of impaired swallowing function. These techniques include those applied to the br...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sebastian H. Doeltgen, Maggie-Lee Huckabee Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Longer Versus Shorter Daily Durations of Electrical Stimulation During Task-Specific Practice in Moderately Impaired StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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One hundred and twenty minutes a day of RTP augmented by ESN use elicits the largest and most consistent UE motor changes in moderately impaired stroke subjects. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stephen J. Page, Linda Levin, Valerie Hermann, Kari Dunning, Peter Levine Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research
Facts, Theories, Values: Shaping the Course of Neurorehabilitation. The 60th John Stanley Coulter Memorial LectureEmail this article to a colleague.
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Cicerone KD. Facts, theories, values: shaping the course of neurorehabilitation. The 60th John Stanley Coulter memorial lecture.
We have seen an increase in efforts to establish evidence-based parameters for the practice of rehabilitation. This effort has been placed in a broader context involving the role of theory in advancing rehabilitation science, particularly in relation to specifying the active ingredients and mechanisms of action of interventions. One approach to cognitive rehabilitation is through direct training of cognitive functions such as working memory, which purportedly relies on mechanisms of ne...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Keith D. Cicerone Tags: The John Stanley Coulter Memorial Lecture Source Type: research
Rehabilitation in the New World Order: Will Our Differences Be Our DemiseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ulicny GR. Rehabilitation in the new world order: will our differences be our demise.
This ACRM Presidential Address contends that the field of rehabilitation may be ill prepared for impending health care changes. The article describes the basic tenets of the Affordable Care Act and its implications for rehabilitation. Finally, it makes suggestions and recommendations for how the field will need to change to adapt to this new world order. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Gary R. Ulicny Tags: ACRM Presidential Address Source Type: research
A critical appraisal of experimental intracerebral hemorrhage researchEmail this article to a colleague.
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rederick Colbourne (Source: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow)
Source: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow - February 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Crystal L MacLellanRosalie PaquetteFrederick Colbourne Tags: animal models intracerebral hemorrhage neuroprotection rehabilitation stem cells Source Type: research
Intravenous thrombolysis in ischemic stroke patients with isolated homonymous hemianopiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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ConclusionsOur experience encourages application of intravenous thrombolytic treatment (especially when supported with multimodality neuroimaging) in patients with homonymous hemianopia, for which rehabilitation options are limited. (Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - February 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: D. StrbianL. SoinneT. SairanenF. ScheperjansO. SalonenM. PalomäkiM. KasteT. Tatlisumak Tags: Clinical Commentary Source Type: research
Frequency of outbreak investigations in US hospitals: Results of a national survey of infection preventionistsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: Norovirus is emerging as an increasingly common hospital-associated organism causing outbreaks in nonacute settings and may lead to unit/department closures. (Source: American Journal of Infection Control)
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - February 1, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily Rhinehart, Scott Walker, Denise Murphy, Karen O’Reilly, Patty Leeman Tags: Major Articles Source Type: research
Cochlear implant performance in geriatric patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:Geriatric cochlear implant patients have a similar learning curve to the younger adults and in speech tests in quiet show a comparable performance. However their performance is significantly lower in noisy surroundings. This may be due to the central presbycusis in patients older than 70 years and should be taken into account in postoperative fitting of geriatric patients. Further prospective studies are required to evaluate the role of special rehabilitation methods and cognitive training to improve the speech perception in noise in geriatric CI patients. (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - February 1, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Minoo LenarzHasibe SönmezGert JosephAndreas BüchnerThomas Lenarz Tags: Original Report Source Type: research
Residual ridge resorption, lower denture stability and subjective complaints among edentulous individualsEmail this article to a colleague.
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In conclusion, these results highlight the importance of denture maintenance treatment. As the extent of residual ridge resorption in the mandible was the most important factor that increased dissatisfaction with lower complete dentures, it is also important to inhibit the progression of resorption by preventing tooth loss or by using implant‐retained dentures. (Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. HUUMONENB. HAIKOLAK. OIKARINENA‐L. SÖDERHOLMT. REMES‐LYLYK. SIPILÄ Source Type: research
Introductory paragraph - Volume 26, Issue 2.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 22278602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Rehabilitation)
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research
A multidisciplinary and multidimensional intervention for patients with hand osteoarthritis.Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: A non-pharmacological multidisciplinary and multidimensional treatment programme for patients with hand osteoarthritis was developed. Further research is necessary to investigate the effectiveness of this treatment programme. Currently, the programme is being evaluated in an ongoing randomized clinical trial.
PMID: 22278603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Rehabilitation)
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - February 1, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stukstette M, Hoogeboom T, de Ruiter R, Koelmans P, Veerman E, den Broeder A, Cats H, Bijlsma J, Dekker J, van den Ende C Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research
Anal sphincter training benefits colorectal cancer surgery patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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French researchers have demonstrated the benefits of anal sphincter rehabilitation for patients who undergo extensive rectal surgery for cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)
Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology - January 31, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Anal sphincter training benefits colorectal cancer surgery patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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French researchers have demonstrated the benefits of anal sphincter rehabilitation for patients who undergo extensive rectal surgery for cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - January 31, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Nigeria: Bomb Victims to Be Flown Abroad - -MinisterEmail this article to a colleague.
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Daily Champion (Lagos)-THE Minister of Health, Dr Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that the Federal Government might consider taking some of the victims of the recent bombings in Kano abroad for treatment and rehabilitation owing to the magnitude of their injury. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 31, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Cervical radiculopathy: Study protocol of a randomised clinical trial evaluating the effect of mobilisations and exercises targeting the opening of intervertebral foramen [NCT01500044]Email this article to a colleague.
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This study is a double-blind (participants and evaluators blinded) randomised clinical trial that will allow the comparison of patients with a cervical radiculopathy randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a 4-week rehabilitation program targeting the opening of intervertebral foramen, and the second group will receive a 4-week conventional rehabilitation program. Thirty-six subjects with cervical radiculopathy will be recruited from participating medical and physiotherapy clinics and will be evaluated at baseline, at the end of the 4-week program and four weeks following the end of the program. The ...
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 31, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pierre LangevinJean-Sebastien RoyFrancois Desmeules Source Type: research
Treatment for dystonia in childhoodEmail this article to a colleague.
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Management of childhood dystonia differs in certain respects from that of adult dystonia: (i) childhood dystonia is more often secondary than primary; (ii) mixed motor disorders are frequent; (iii) in children, the course of dystonia may be influenced by ongoing brain maturation and by the remarkable plasticity of the young brain; (iv) drug tolerability and effectiveness can be different in children; (v) the therapeutic strategy must be discussed with both the patient and his or her parents; and (vi) the child’s education must be taken into account. Based on a systematic review of the literature through June 2011 and on ...
Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 31, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: A. RoubertieL. L. MarianiE. Fernandez‐AlvarezD. DoummarE. Roze Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Meningoencephaloradiculomyelitis after tick‐borne encephalitis virus infection: a case seriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Polyradiculopathy and/or myelopathy as verified by electrophysiological examination within 4 weeks from symptom onset were indicative of a more severe disease course and a greater likelihood of moderate to serious sequelae even after long‐term rehabilitation. Older age at symptom onset seems to be associated with a less favourable outcome. Because of frequent long‐term hospitalization with immobilization and invasive ventilation, secondary complications, such as ventilation associated pulmonary infections and decubiti, must be avoided. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)
Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 31, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: M. PonfickS. HackerH‐J. GdyniaR. LindenM. GränzD. A. Nowak Source Type: research
Maxillary rehabilitation of periodontally compromised patients with extensive one-piece fixed prostheses supported by natural teeth: a retrospective longitudinal studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Restorative treatment with extensive one-piece FDPs resulted in long-term stability of the periodontal outcomes. Gingival
conditions were shown to deteriorate mildly despite periodic recalls for SPT. An association between deterioration and compliance
was observed, suggesting that periodic examinations are essential for maintaining oral hygiene and hence to the success of
treatment.
Clinical relevance Given a favorable distribution of potential abutment teeth, treatment with tooth-supported extensive FDPs is desirable even
in patients with a history of periodontitis. Removable...
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - January 30, 2012 Category: Dentistry Tags: Clinical Oral Investigations Source Type: research
Comparison of fallers and nonfallers at an inpatient rehabilitation facility: a retrospective review. - Kwan F, Kaplan S, Hudson-McKinney M, Redman-Bentley D, Rosario ER.Email this article to a colleague.
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UNLABELLED: Patients in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) are at increased fall risk. However, little IRF research has focused on fall risk. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively examine differences between 35 patients who fell... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - January 30, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Falls Source Type: news
