Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized controlled trial of botulinum toxin on lower limb spasticity following acute acquired severe brain injury.
To determine whether serial casting combined with botulinum toxin reduces the development of calf contracture after severe head injury. ⋯ Active intervention with casting prevents talipes equinovarus deformities in patients losing ankle movement following severe brain injury. Casting alone in these patients is sufficient; the role of additional botulinum toxin needs further investigation, but is safe in these patients.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2005
The reliability of balance, mobility and self-care measures in a population of adults with a learning disability known to a physiotherapy service.
To estimate the reliability of three measures of balance, mobility and activity for use in clinical and research physiotherapy, with adults with a learning disability. ⋯ The Berg Balance Scale, Rivermead Mobility Index and Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index are all reliable clinical and research tools for physiotherapists working with adults with learning disabilities.