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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Comparative Study Observational Study
Comparison of Downstream Health Care Utilization, Costs, and Long-Term Opioid Use: Physical Therapist Management Versus Opioid Therapy Management After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery.
Physical therapy and opioid prescriptions are common after hip surgery, but are sometimes delayed or not used. ⋯ Physical therapy first was associated with lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use than opioids first; physical therapy instead of opioids was associated with less total downstream health care utilization. These results need to be validated in prospective controlled trials.
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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.