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Rehabilitation
Bruna Leite, Luiza Andreatta Denig, Leonessa Boing, Tatiana de Bem Fretta, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimara
Summary: This study analyzed the effect of Pilates method on the quality of life, fatigue, and sleep quality of breast cancer patients undergoing hormone therapy. The results showed that Pilates exercises can improve fatigue, sleep quality, and overall health.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
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Rehabilitation
Atsushi Ueda, Aoi Matsumura, Takafumi Shinkuma, Takeshi Oki, Yasuo Nakamura
Summary: This study investigated the effect of scapular dyskinesis on pitching kinetics in the shoulder joint of baseball players. The results suggest that scapular dyskinesis causes an increase in anterior force during pitching, leading to excessive external rotation and insufficient posterior tilt of the scapula, which may result in shoulder injuries.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Maretha V. de Jonge, Nikki Nibbering, Iris Brand, Anja van der Voort
Summary: This study examined the differences in computer-mediated communication between individuals with selective mutism and typically developing adolescents. The results showed that individuals with selective mutism used both verbal and written communication less frequently, especially in the school context. These findings highlight the importance of addressing not only speaking behavior but also written communication and computer-mediated communication in the diagnosis and treatment of selective mutism.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2024)
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Rehabilitation
Vahid Rafiee Manesh, Mehrnaz Inanlu, Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Roya Khanmohammadi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of various cognitive tasks on postural control in older adults. The results showed that postural control was significantly affected during complex working memory and mental tracking tasks, while there were no significant changes during simple verbal fluency tasks.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Margot W. M. de Waal, Michael Jansen, Loes M. Bakker, Arno J. Doornebosch, Elizabeth M. Wattel, Dennis Visser, Ewout B. Smit
Summary: The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in evaluating physical and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. A minimal important change of 14.5 points has been established for physical functioning.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Joao Eduardo de Azevedo Vieira, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Laura Braga Monnerat, Mariana Soares da Cal, Angelo Thomaz Abalada Ghetti, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Agnaldo Jose Lopes
Summary: This study built prediction models for the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) scale using sociodemographic data, clinical findings, lung function, and muscle strength. The results showed that worse general fatigue and handgrip strength were associated with more severe physical function impairments in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Additionally, a history of prior hospitalization resulted in worse physical function. Prediction models incorporating objective measures can better assess the physical function of these patients and aid in the selection of candidates for a physical reconditioning program.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nicola Godfrey, Maggie Donovan-Hall, Lisa Roberts
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between Pilates teachers and clients with persistent low back pain. The findings showed that there is a complex interaction during Pilates sessions, based on specific health perceptions and expectations of individuality, choice, and expertise. Clients particularly valued the authority of the teacher in a directive learning environment. The results suggest that the role of Pilates teacher played a significant role in alleviating clients' distress.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2024)
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Audrey J. Dsouza, Vasupradaa Manivannan, Santosh Maruthy
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore clients' expectations from stuttering therapy in the Indian context. The findings suggest that selecting personalized goals and techniques during therapy is necessary to improve client satisfaction.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2024)
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Rehabilitation
Rose Goonan, Edward Mohandoss, Celia Marston, Jaqueline Kay, Anurika Priyanjali De Silva, Andrea B. Maier, Esmee Reijnierse, Marlena Klaic
Summary: This study evaluated the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in geriatric rehabilitation patients. The results showed that this intervention did not lead to additional functional and physical benefits in this setting.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sinikka Kilpikoski, Arja H. Hakkinen, Jussi P. Repo, Kati Kyrola, Juhani Multanen, Markku Kankaanpaa, Aki Vainionpaa, Esa-Pekka Takala, Hannu Kautiainen, Jari Ylinen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention with guideline-based patient education in patients with sciatica. The results showed that multiple sessions of McKenzie-based back exercises combined with a patient's educational book had similar long-term effects to guideline-based advice. However, the small sample size and confounding factors limited the power of these results.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Abigail T. Wilson, William J. Hanney, Randi M. Richardson, Sheila H. Klausner, Joel E. Bialosky
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the biopsychosocial contributors to irritability. The results showed that individuals categorized as irritable had significantly lower heat and pressure pain thresholds, less efficient conditioned pain modulation, and reported higher levels of depression and anger, as well as lower self-efficacy. These findings suggest that biopsychosocial factors may contribute to an irritable presentation.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Giulia Coletta, Claire Tuckey, Angelica McQuarrie, Michelle Ogrodnik, Emma Nicholson, Stuart M. Phillips, Colleen Cupido
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person training facilities were closed, the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) conducted in a virtual setting was found to be as effective as the in-person test for evaluating older adults' mobility, strength, and flexibility.
PHYSIOTHERAPY CANADA
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Pam Hung, Katelyn Brehon, Maxi Miciak, Darren A. Brown, Geoffrey Bostick, Cary Brown, Katie Churchill, Mark Hall, Lance Hoddinott, Anne Hudon, Simone Hunter, Kadija Perreault, Marguerite Wieler, Kate Skolnik, Grace Y. Lam, Jason Weatherald, Douglas P. Gross
Summary: The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the needs, access, and quality of rehabilitation services for people living with Long COVID. The study identified four themes: the burden of searching for guidance, the importance of supportive relationships, the conditions for safe rehabilitation, and the provision of appropriate interventions at the right time. The findings suggest that approaches to Long COVID rehabilitation should be accessible, multidisciplinary, flexible, and person-centered.
PHYSIOTHERAPY CANADA
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Alexis V. Smith, Elizabeth J. Richardson, Rachel Cowan
Summary: This study explored the relationship between pain type, gender, pain interference, and quality of life (QoL) in adults with spina bifida (SB). It found that women with SB reported more pain than men, and general pain interference was associated with lower QoL. Nociceptive pain was more common and correlated with pain interference, while neither pain type was associated with QoL.
Article
Rehabilitation
Sara Corbin, Eleonore Damiolini, Anne Termoz, Laure Huchon, Gilles Rode, Anne-Marie Schott, Julie Haesebaert
Summary: This study explores stroke rehabilitation professionals' understanding and representations of peer support, as well as the levers and barriers to implementing the intervention. It found that professionals have limited knowledge on peer support, but see its potential benefits for stroke survivors. The main barriers identified include a lack of resources and linkage between professionals, and concerns about false hope. The study also provides insights on effective implementation strategies for peer support interventions for stroke survivors reintegrating the community.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Shota Mashimo, Junya Kubota, Hiroyuki Sato, Azusa Saito, Stuart Gilmour, Nobuto Kitamura
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of early mobility on functional recovery after hip fracture surgery. The results showed that early mobility was associated with improved walking ability, functional outcomes, and home discharge rate. Factors that delayed mobility included delayed initiation of postoperative physiotherapy, days from admission to surgery, as well as postoperative CRP and hemoglobin levels. Early physiotherapy intervention was found to be associated with early mobility.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lucian Bezuidenhout, Anthea Rhoda, David Moulaee Conradsson, Francois Theron, Conran Joseph
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with employment in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in South Africa. The results showed that multiple factors influence the employment rate, advocating for interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches and social development interventions to address meaningful occupations in persons with SCI in South Africa.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Mohamed Amine Ltifi, Hassane Zouhal, Ismail Laher, Ayoub Saeidi, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Urs Granacher, Ridha Aouadi, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman
Summary: This study found that wearing lower extremity WRs with micro-loads of 0.1% or 0.2% of body mass can attenuate physical fatigue indicated in attenuated RCoD performance while executing SSG.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Katherine Pickard, Karen Guerra, Nicole Hendrix, Meena Khowaja, Chris Nicholson
Summary: This study piloted a parent-mediated NDBI, Project ImPACT, for Spanish-speaking Latinx families and found positive impacts on family and child outcomes, suggesting potential for program improvements.
JOURNAL OF EARLY INTERVENTION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tom Griffiths, Michael T. Clarke, John Swettenham
Summary: Little is known about how children learn to control eye-gaze technology, and this study found that typically developing 2-3 year olds cannot infer the causal mechanisms of control independently. Explicit instruction can improve children's performance in a specific task, but it is debatable whether this translates to the establishment of causal mechanisms for controlling the device.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
