Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Dec 2015
Effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality for improving gait in children with spastic diparetic cerebral palsy: a pilot, randomized, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial.
To compare the effects of anodal vs. sham transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality training for improving gait in children with cerebral palsy. ⋯ These preliminary findings support the hypothesis that anodal transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality training could be a useful tool for improving gait in children with cerebral palsy.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Dec 2015
Measuring negative and positive caregiving experiences: a psychometric analysis of the Caregiver Strain Index Expanded.
To compare the psychometric properties of the Caregiver Strain Index Expanded with those of the original Caregiver Strain Index among partners of stroke patients. ⋯ The addition of five positively phrased items does not improve the psychometric properties of the Caregiver Strain Index.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of whole body vibration on pain, stiffness and physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the effects of whole body vibration for pain, stiffness and physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Eight-week and 12-week whole body vibration is beneficial for improving physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis and could be included in rehabilitation programs.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of surgical decompression of nerves in the lower extremity in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy on stability: a randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the effect of decompression of nerves in the lower extremity in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy on static balance using a sensitive pressure mat system. ⋯ There is no evidence that surgical decompression of nerves of the lower extremity influences stability within one year after surgery in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2015
ReviewEarly mobilization of patients who have had a hip or knee joint replacement reduces length of stay in hospital: a systematic review.
To systematically review the effect of early mobilization after hip or knee joint replacement surgery on length of stay in an acute hospital. ⋯ Early mobilization post hip or knee joint replacement surgery can result in a reduced length of stay of about 1.8 days. Trials that reported these positive results showed that early mobilization can be achieved within 24 hours of operation. This positive gain was achieved without an increase in negative outcomes.