American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2019
Multicenter Study Observational StudyGait Velocity and Joint Power Generation After Stroke: Contribution of Strength and Balance.
The aim of the study was to assess the degree to which isometric strength of multiple lower limb muscle groups and balance is associated with gait velocity and joint power generation during gait after stroke. ⋯ Advanced ACCREDITATION: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jul 2018
Multicenter StudyAcute Phase Predictors of 6-Month Functional Outcome in Italian Stroke Patients Eligible for In-Hospital Rehabilitation.
The aim of the study was to assess early poststroke prognostic factors in patients admitted for postacute phase rehabilitation. ⋯ Advanced ACCREDITATION: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Apr 2013
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyFunctional outcomes of persons who underwent dysvascular lower extremity amputations: effect of postacute rehabilitation setting.
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of postacute rehabilitation setting on functional outcomes among patients who underwent major dysvascular lower extremity amputations. ⋯ Among this large and diverse cohort of patients who underwent major dysvascular lower limb amputations, receipt of interdisciplinary rehabilitation services in an IRF yielded improved functional outcomes 6 mos after amputation relative to care received in SNFs or at home.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyDoes botulinum toxin type A decrease pain and lessen disability in hemiplegic survivors of stroke with shoulder pain and spasticity?: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A injections in reducing pain, impairment, and disability in patients who have had a stroke with shoulder pain and spasticity. ⋯ Although botulinum toxin type A shoulder muscle injections in patients who have had a stroke with spasticity and shoulder pain resulted in improvement in selected disability measures, the observed pain reduction was not greater than that found for placebo.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEffect of transcranial direct current stimulation on motor recovery in patients with subacute stroke.
To test the hypothesis that 10 sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with occupational therapy elicit more improvement in motor function of the paretic upper limb than sham stimulation in patients with subacute stroke. ⋯ Our results suggest a potentially beneficial effect of noninvasive cortical stimulation during rehabilitative motor training of patients who have suffered from subacute strokes.