Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Cardiovascular Disease and Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a National Population Health Survey.

Cardiovascular disease and spinal cord injury: Results from a national population health survey.

Neurology. 2013 Jul 24;
Cragg JJ, Noonan VK, Krassioukov A, Borisoff J

To evaluate the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and spinal cord injury (SCI) in… Continue reading

Is There Any Relationship Between Orthotic Usage and Functional Activities in Children With Neuromuscular Disorders?

Is there any relationship between orthotic usage and functional activities in children with neuromuscular disorders?

Prosthet Orthot Int. 2013 May 17;
Alemdaroglu I, Gür G, Bek N, Yilmaz OT, Yakut Y, Uygur F, Karaduman A

Background:Contractures of Achilles tendons… Continue reading

Frontal Plane Instability Following Rapid Voluntary Stepping: Effects of Age and a Concurrent Cognitive Task.

Frontal Plane Instability Following Rapid Voluntary Stepping: Effects of Age and a Concurrent Cognitive Task.

J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2013 May 16;
Kurz I, Berezowski E, Melzer I

BACKGROUND: Quick step execution may prevent falls when… Continue reading

Carbon Nanotubes: Directions and Perspectives in Oral Regenerative Medicine.

Carbon Nanotubes: Directions and Perspectives in Oral Regenerative Medicine.

J Dent Res. 2013 May 15;
Martins-Júnior PA, Alcântara CE, Resende RR, Ferreira AJ

One of the main goals of bone tissue engineering is to identify and develop new biomaterials… Continue reading

Chest Wall Mobility Is Related to Respiratory Muscle Strength and Lung Volumes in Healthy Subjects.

Chest wall mobility is related to respiratory muscle strength and lung volumes in healthy subjects.

Respir Care. 2013 May 14;
Lanza FD, de Camargo A, Archija LR, Selman JP, Malaguti C, Dal Corso S

Background:chest wall mobility is often… Continue reading

Biomechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscle-Tendon Complex 6 Months Post-Rupture of the Achilles Tendon.

Biomechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscle-Tendon Complex 6 Months Post-Rupture of the Achilles Tendon.

J Orthop Res. 2013 May 6;
McNair P, Nordez A, Olds M, Young SW, Cornu C

We compared the effects of a non-weight bearing… Continue reading

Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition Among Undergraduate Students in Israel.

Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(3): e58543
Korn L, Gonen E, Shaked Y, Golan M

This study examines health perceptions, self and body image, physical exercise… Continue reading

Oral Muscles Are Progressively Affected in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Implications for Dysphagia Treatment.

Oral muscles are progressively affected in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: implications for dysphagia treatment.

Filed under: Rehab Centers

J Neurol. 2012 Dec 23;
van den Engel-Hoek L, Erasmus CE, Hendriks JC, Geurts AC, Klein WM, Pillen S, Sie LT, de… Continue reading

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation: Treatment With a Nitric Oxide-Donating NSAID Alleviates Functional Muscle Ischemia in the Mouse Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Treatment with a Nitric Oxide-Donating NSAID Alleviates Functional Muscle Ischemia in the Mouse Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Filed under: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

PLoS One. 2012; 7(11): e49350
Thomas GD, Ye J, De Nardi C, Monopoli A, Ongini… Continue reading

[Critical Illness Polyneuropathy and Critical Illness Myopathy.]

[Critical illness polyneuropathy and critical illness myopathy.]

Filed under: Rehab Centers

Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed. 2012 Oct 28;
Grimm A, Günther A, Witte OW, Axer H

Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) and critical illness myopathy (CIM) are frequent complications in… Continue reading