Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomised feasibility study of physiotherapy for patients with functional motor symptoms.
To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial of a specialist physiotherapy intervention for functional motor symptoms (FMS). ⋯ This feasibility study demonstrated high rates of recruitment, retention and acceptability. Clinical effect size was moderate to large with high probability of being cost-effective. A randomised controlled trial is needed.
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Long-term health outcomes after exposure to repeated concussion in elite level: rugby union players.
There is continuing concern about effects of concussion in athletes, including risk of the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. However, information on long-term health and wellbeing in former athletes is limited. ⋯ Despite a high number of concussions in RIRP, differences in mental health, social or work functioning were not found late after injury. Subtle group differences were detected on two cognitive tests, the cause of which is uncertain. Prospective group comparison studies on representative cohorts are required.
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Editorial CommentMovement retraining for the dysfunctional brain.