American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on gait pattern in hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of shock wave therapy on gait pattern in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. ⋯ Shock wave therapy may be a useful tool for improving spasticity and gait pattern in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of postural balance training on gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dynamic bilateral postural stability on balance control and gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy. ⋯ Balance training on the Biodex Stability System could be a useful tool in conjunction with traditional physical therapy program for improving balance control and gait functions in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyGait training with a robotic leg brace after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot study.
Robot-aided exercise therapy is a promising approach to enhance walking ability in stroke survivors. This study was designed to test a new robotic knee brace for restoring mobility in stroke survivors. ⋯ Robotic therapy for ambulatory stroke patients with chronic hemiparesis using a robotic knee brace resulted in only modest functional benefits that were comparable with a group exercise intervention.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEfficacy of therapeutic ultrasound for the management of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, controlled, and double-blind study.
The aim of this study was to compare whether the effectiveness of continuous ultrasound (US) was superior against pulsed US and against sham US in knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ The present study demonstrated that all assessment parameters significantly improved in all groups without a significant difference. This result suggested that therapeutic US provided no additional benefit in improving pain and functions in addition to exercise training.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Apr 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in combination with cobalamin injection for postherpetic neuralgia: a single-center randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with locally injected cobalamin in relieving pain and improving activities of daily living in patients with postherpetic neuralgia. ⋯ TENS in combination with local cobalamin injection has a significant analgesic effect.