Physical therapy
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, has contributed to the physical therapy profession as an educator, researcher, and academic leader (Fig. 1 ).
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Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a constellation of new or worsening impairments in physical, mental, or cognitive abilities or a combination of these in individuals who have survived critical illness requiring intensive care. ⋯ During the first year following critical illness, individuals with PICS experienced physical impairments in all 3 domains of the ICF.
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Observational Study
Contributions of Ankle, Knee, Hip, and Trunk Muscle Function to Gait Performance in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
The relative importance of lower extremity and trunk muscle function to gait in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown. ⋯ For the major muscles in the lower extremity and trunk, hip abduction, ankle plantar flexion, trunk flexion, and knee flexion were the strongest predictors of gait performance.
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Self-management interventions fostering self-efficacy improve the well-being of people with chronic pain. ⋯ The sustained effort to self-manage chronic pain could be exhausting, and motivation could wane over time following intervention. Providing intermittent support in the form of booster sessions and peer support groups may be important. Person-centered care via shared decision making and guided problem solving is essential to facilitating ongoing self-management.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effects of a Home-Based Telephone-Supported Physical Activity Program for Older Adult Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain.
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is highly prevalent in older adults, leading to functional decline. ⋯ This pilot trial demonstrated that home-based telephone-supported PA interventions were feasible, acceptable, and safe for older adult veterans. The results provide support for a larger trial investigating these interventions.