Physical therapy

Early Poststroke Rehabilitation Using a Robotic Tilt-Table Stepper and Functional Electrical Stimulation.

Early Poststroke Rehabilitation Using a Robotic Tilt-Table Stepper and Functional Electrical Stimulation.

Stroke Res Treat. 2013; 2013: 946056
Kuznetsov AN, Rybalko NV, Daminov VD, Luft AR

Background. Stroke frequently leaves survivors with hemiparesis. To prevent persistent deficits, rehabilitation may… Continue reading

The Stochastic Component of the Postural Sway Variability Is Higher in Children With Balance Impairments.

The Stochastic Component of the Postural Sway Variability is Higher in Children with Balance Impairments.

Ann Biomed Eng. 2013 May 4;
Kurz MJ, Arpin DJ, Davies BL, Harbourne R

Children with balance impairments have an increased amount of variability… Continue reading

Validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in People With Multiple Sclerosis.

Validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in People With Multiple Sclerosis.

Phys Ther. 2013 May 2;
Forsberg A, Andreasson M, Nilsagård YE

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of walking capacity and risk of falls in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are often… Continue reading

The Role of US Military Physical Therapists During Recent Combat Campaigns.

The Role of US Military Physical Therapists During Recent Combat Campaigns.

Phys Ther. 2013 May 2;
Moore JH, Goffar SL, Teyhen DS, Pendergrass TL, Childs JD, Ficke JR

U.S. military physical therapists have a proud history of providing medical… Continue reading

Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation.

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity: diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

R I Med J (2013). 2013; 96(5): 37-9
Mansuripur PK, Deren ME, Kamal R

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome,… Continue reading

On “Psychometric Properties of the Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log…” Riddle DL, Stratford PW, Carter TL, Et Al. Phys Ther. 2013;93:672-680.

On “Psychometric properties of the Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log…” Riddle DL, Stratford PW, Carter TL, et al. Phys Ther. 2013;93:672-680.

Phys Ther. 2013 May; 93(5): 705-7
Guccione AA, Mielenz TJ

HubMed – rehab

 

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The Impact of an External Breast Prosthesis on the Gait Parameters of Women After Mastectomy.

The Impact of an External Breast Prosthesis on the Gait Parameters of Women After Mastectomy.

Cancer Nurs. 2013 Apr 29;
Hojan K, Manikowska F, Molinska-Glura M, Chen PJ, Jozwiak M

BACKGROUND:: An integral part of the recovery process after… Continue reading

How Is “Prospective Payment for Hospital Services” Linked to an Ethical Issue ?

Question by paladin: How is “prospective payment for hospital services” linked to an ethical issue ?
it has been asserted that “HCFA began prospective payment for hospital services, and thus the ethical issue of futility was born”

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Biepicondylar Fracture Dislocation of the Elbow Joint Concomitant With Ulnar Nerve Injury.

Biepicondylar fracture dislocation of the elbow joint concomitant with ulnar nerve injury.

World J Orthop. 2013 Apr 18; 4(2): 94-7
Konya MN, Aslan A, Sofu H, Y?ld?r?m T

In this article, we present a case of humeral biepicondylar fracture… Continue reading

Cognitive-Behavioral–Based Physical Therapy to Improve Surgical Spine Outcomes: A Case Series.

Cognitive-Behavioral–Based Physical Therapy to Improve Surgical Spine Outcomes: A Case Series.

Phys Ther. 2013 Apr 18;
Archer KR, Motzny N, Abraham CM, Yaffe D, Seebach CL, Devin CJ, Spengler DM, McGirt MJ, Aaronson OS, Cheng JS, Wegener ST

BACKGROUND… Continue reading