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Background

No study has investigated the relationship between the findings of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) and the joint volume of the shoulder, which has been considered the standard reference for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (AC).

Objective

To investigate the relationships among the capsulo-synovial thickness measured by CE-MRI, joint volume, and passive range of motion (ROM) in patients with AC.

Design

This was a retrospective study.

Setting

The study took place at an institutional practice.

Patients

Medical record of 103 patients (46 male and 57 female), who were treated with sonographically guided intra-articular injection with diagnosis of AC and underwent CE-MRI to rule out other concomitant shoulder disease, were retrospectively reviewed.

Methods

Passive ROM and glenohumeral joint (GHJ) volume were measured before and during sonographically guided injection. The thickness of the enhancing portion of the capsulo-synovium was measured at the axillary recess and rotator interval on CE-MRI.

Main Outcome Measurements

The relationship among the thickness of the enhancing portion on CE-MRI, GHJ volume, and passive ROM was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient.

Results

Capsulo-synovial thickness measured by CE-MRI at the enhancing portion of the axillary recess inversely correlated with GHJ volume (ρ = ?0.444, P < .001), whereas at the rotator interval, this finding was not observed. At the axillary recess, the capsulo-synovial thickness inversely correlated with abduction (ρ = ?0.400, P < .001), forward elevation (ρ = ?0.378, P < .001), and external rotation (ρ = ?0.297, P < .01), but at the rotator interval, such statistically significant correlations were not shown.

Conclusion

The capsulo-synovial thickness measured by CE-MRI at the enhancing portion of the axillary recess could represent obliterated joint capacity and clinical impairment (restricted passive ROM), which could help in diagnosing AC and in differentiating other shoulder diseases that may mimic this condition.

Level of Evidence

III  相似文献   

2.

Objectives

To identify neuromuscular attributes associated with mobility and changes in mobility over 2 years of follow-up among patients with and without symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (SLSS).

Design

Secondary analysis of a longitudinal cohort study.

Setting

Outpatient rehabilitation center.

Participants

Community-dwelling older adults ≥65 years with self-reported mobility limitations (N=430). SLSS was determined using self-reported symptoms of neurogenic claudication and imaging-detected lumbar spinal stenosis.

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main Outcome Measure

Basic and advanced mobility as measured by the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI).

Results

Among 430 community-dwelling older adults, 54 (13%) patients met criteria for SLSS, while 246 (57%) did not. On average LLFDI basic and advanced mobility scores decreased significantly from baseline through year 2 for participants with SLSS (basic: P=.04, 95% CI 0.18, 5.21; advanced P=.03, 95% CI 0.39, 7.84). Trunk extensor muscle endurance (trunk endurance) and leg strength were associated with baseline basic mobility (R2=0.27, P<.001) while leg strength and knee flexion range of motion (ROM) were associated with baseline advanced mobility among participants with SLSS (R2=0.47, P<.001). Among participants without SLSS trunk endurance, leg strength and ankle ROM were associated with baseline basic mobility (R2=0.38, P<.001), while trunk endurance, leg strength, leg strength asymmetry, and knee flexion ROM were associated with advanced mobility (R2=0.20, P<.001). Trunk endurance and leg strength were associated with change in basic mobility (R2=0.29, P<.001), while trunk endurance and knee flexion ROM were associated with change in advanced mobility (R2=0.42, P<.001) among participants with SLSS. Among participants without SLSS trunk endurance, leg strength, knee flexion ROM, and ankle ROM were associated with change in basic mobility (R2=0.22, P<.001), while trunk endurance, leg strength, and knee flexion ROM were associated with change in advanced mobility (R2=0.36, P<.001).

Conclusions

Patients with SLSS experience greater impairment in the neuromuscular attributes: trunk endurance, leg strength, leg strength asymmetry, knee flexion and extension ROM, and ankle ROM compared to patients without SLSS. Differences exist in the neuromuscular attributes associated with mobility at baseline and decline in mobility over 2 years of follow-up for patients with and without SLSS. These findings may help guide rehabilitative care approaches for patients with SLSS.  相似文献   

3.

Objective

To complete preliminary analysis regarding the effects joint mobilization timing during a 4-week calf stretching intervention on clinician-oriented and patient-oriented outcomes in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Additionally, a secondary objective was to examine the combined effect of joint mobilization and calf stretching.

Design

Randomized two-group pretest posttest design.

Setting

Laboratory.

Participants

Ten adults (age?=?24.4?±?4.7years; height?=?172.1?±?11.3?cm; weight?=?76.2?±?17.1?kg) with self-reported CAI participated.

Interventions

Participants completed outcome measures at three collection sessions (baseline, pre-intervention, and post-intervention). Participants were randomized into either into an early-mobilization or late-mobilization group in which they completed a joint mobilization intervention during the first or last 2 weeks of a 4-week calf stretching intervention.

Main outcome measures

Outcome measures included: dorsiflexion ROM, dynamic postural control, single-limb postural control, Disablement in the Physically Active Scale (DPA), Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Wilcoxon Sign Rank Tests examined pre-intervention to post-intervention differences for each dependent variable. Mann-Whitney U tests examined differences between early-mobilization and late-mobilization groups. Alpha was set a priori at p?<?.05.

Results

No significant differences were identified between early-mobilization and late-mobilization groups at post intervention (p?>?.095). FAAM-Activities of Daily Living, DPA, FABQ-Physical Activity, and dorsiflexion ROM were significantly improved at post-intervention compared to pre-intervention (p?<?.047). No other significant differences were identified between pre-intervention and post-intervention (p?>?.057).

Conclusion

Preliminarily results suggest the timing of joint mobilization when used in conjunction with calf stretching does not effect treatment efficacy. However, the combination of joint mobilization and calf stretching can improve dorsiflexion ROM and self-reported function in individuals with CAI. Improvements from the combined intervention are similar to previously reported effects of isolated joint mobilization or stretching.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Hamstring strain is a common sport injury that results in pain and functional limitation. Despite its high frequency in active populations, there is no agreement regarding the best method used for early intervention of hamstring strain. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of cryotherapy and cryostretching on clinical and functional outcomes in athletes with acute hamstring strain.

Materials and methods

Thirty seven elite athletes with an acute grade I or II hamstring strain were randomly assigned to either cryotherapy (n = 19) or cryostretching (n = 18) group, receiving 5 sessions of supervised treatment plus home-based intervention monitored by the therapist. Pre-treatment to post-treatment changes in pain, active and passive knee extension range of motion and functional status were compared between the two groups.

Results

Compared to cryotherapy, cryostretching resulted in larger improvement of function and passive knee extension range of motion. Changes in active knee extension range of motion and pain severity were not significantly different between the two groups.

Conclusion

A rehabilitation protocol involving gentle stretching following cryotherapy is more effective than cryotherapy alone in the improvement of function and passive knee range of motion in patients with grade I and II hamstring strain.  相似文献   

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Background

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) for patients with stroke and foot drop is an alternative to ankle foot orthoses. Characteristics of FES responders and nonresponders have not been clarified.

Objectives

(1) To investigate the effects of treatment with FES on patients with stroke and foot drop and (2) to determine which factors may relate to responders and nonresponders.

Design

Multicenter, nonrandomized, prospective study.

Setting

Multicenter clinical trial.

Participants

Participants included those who experienced foot drop resulting from stroke, were older than 20 years, and could provide consent to participate; they were enrolled from hospitals between January 2013 and September 2015 and performed rehabilitation with FES.

Methods

Stroke Impairment Assessment Set Foot-Pat Test (SIAS-FP), Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Modified Ashworth scale (MAS) for ankle joint dorsiflexion and plantar flexion muscles, range of motion (ROM) for ankle joint, 10-m walking test (10mWT), Timed Up & Go test (TUG), and 6-minute walking test (6MWT) were evaluated pre- and postintervention. Age, gender, type of stroke, onset times of stroke, paretic side, Brunnstrom stage of the lower extremity (Br. stage-LE), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), poststroke months, number of interventions, total hours of interventions, and whether a brace was used were extracted from patients’ medical records and collected on the physiological examination day.

Main Outcome Measurements

The authors examined 10mWT and age, gender, type of stroke, onset times of stroke, paretic side, Br. stage-LE, FIM, FAC, poststroke months, number of interventions, total hours of interventions, whether a brace was used, SIAS-FP, FMA-LE, MAS, ROM, TUG, and 6MWT before intervention. Participants were divided into nonresponders and responders with a change in 10mWT of <0.1 and ≥0.1 m/s, respectively. Single and multiple regression analyses were used for data analysis. Additionally, the changes between groups were compared.

Results

Fifty-eight responders and 43 nonresponders were enrolled. The between-group differences, compared for changes between pre- and postintervention, were significant in terms of changes in SIAS-FP (P = .02), 10mWT (P < .001), 10-m gait steps (P < .001), TUG (P = .04), and 6MWT (P = .006). In the adjusted regression model, gender (odds ratio [OR], 3.92; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.426-12.25; P = .007), number of interventions (OR, 1.028; 95% CI, 1.003-1.070; P = .03), and active ankle joint dorsiflexion ROM (OR, 1.047; 95% CI, 1.014-1.088; P = .005) remained significant.

Conclusion

The factors related to 10mWT showing changes beyond the minimal clinically important difference were found to be patient gender, number of interventions, and active ankle joint dorsiflexion ROM before intervention. When patients with stroke who have greater active ankle joint ROM, and are female, use FES positively, they may benefit more from using FES.

Level of Evidence

II  相似文献   

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Background

Mobilisation with movement treatment techniques have been used to increase the range of motion following pathologies associated with shoulder, elbow and ankle joints. Lack of posterior tibial glide and reflex muscle inhibition are common physical impairments in individuals with post-traumatic stiffness of the knee joint. Current evidence is lacking for the benefits of mobilisation with movement treatment techniques for the knee joint disorders.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of mobilisation with movement techniques following post-traumatic stiffness of the knee joint.

Methods

Twenty consecutive patients with post-traumatic stiffness of the knee joint with a minimum available 80° knee flexion range of motion were included. One group pre-to-post-test study design was employed, in which the active knee flexion range of motion was used as an outcome measure. The mobilisation with movement treatment techniques was implemented with three sets of ten repetitions on each treatment occasion for a period of 3 days.

Results

The mobilisation with movement treatment techniques significantly improved the active knee flexion range of motion (p = 0.000) from pre-treatment to post-treatment.

Conclusions

The findings from this study demonstrated immediate benefits in outcomes following mobilisation with movement treatment techniques in a cohort of patients with post-traumatic stiffness of the knee joint.  相似文献   

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IntroductionRoller massage with a foam roller has become a common intervention. To date, no studies have examined the therapeutic effects of different surface type rollers. The purpose of this study was to measure the therapeutic effects of three different surface type pattern foam rollers with the same density on passive knee joint range of motion (ROM) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the quadriceps.MethodsThis pre-test, post-test randomized controlled trial was conducted in a university laboratory. Thirty-six participants (M = 22, F = 14; mean age = 25.20 ± 4.44 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) smooth surface, (2) multilevel surface, and (3) GRID surface. The intervention was a 2-min rolling session. Outcomes included knee ROM and PPT.ResultsBetween group comparisons revealed a statistically significant post-intervention difference between the three rollers for knee ROM (p = 0.04) and PPT (p < 0.001). Within group comparison for ROM revealed a 3-degree (p = 0.015) increase for the smooth, a 5-degree (p < 0.001) increase for the multilevel, and a 6-degree (p < 0.001) increase for the GRID surface roller. For PPT, there was an increase of 14 kPa (p = 0.562) for the smooth, 179 kPa (p < 0.001) for the multilevel, and 182 kPa (p < 0.001) for the GRID.ConclusionThe GRID and multilevel surface rollers produced greater immediate post-intervention effects than the smooth roller. The therapeutic effects of the GRID and multilevel rollers may be due to the surface architecture. These rollers may provide a greater deformation of the tissues which creates a local mechanical and global neurophysiological effect.  相似文献   

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Objective

To explore the feasibility of a newly developed smartphone-based exercise program with an embedded self-classification algorithm for office workers with neck pain, by examining its effect on the pain intensity, functional disability, quality of life, fear avoidance, and cervical range of motion (ROM).

Design

Single-group, repeated-measures design.

Setting

The laboratory and participants' home and work environments.

Participants

Offices workers with neck pain (N=23; mean age ± SD, 28.13±2.97y; 13 men).

Intervention

Participants were classified as having 1 of 4 types of neck pain through a self-classification algorithm implemented as a smartphone application, and conducted corresponding exercise programs for 10 to 12min/d, 3d/wk, for 8 weeks.

Main Outcome Measures

The visual analog scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ), and cervical ROM were measured at baseline and postintervention.

Results

The VAS (P<.001) and NDI score (P<.001) indicated significant improvements in pain intensity and functional disability. Quality of life showed significant improvements in the physical functioning (P=.007), bodily pain (P=.018), general health (P=.022), vitality (P=.046), and physical component scores (P=.002) of the SF-36. The FABQ, cervical ROM, and mental component score of the SF-36 showed no significant improvements.

Conclusions

The smartphone-based exercise program with an embedded self-classification algorithm improves the pain intensity and perceived physical health of office workers with neck pain, although not enough to affect their mental and emotional states.  相似文献   

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Background

Ultrasound guidance is increasingly being used for neurolytic procedures that have traditionally been done with electrical stimulation (e-stim) guidance alone. Ultrasound visualization with e-stim?guided neurolysis can potentially allow adjustments in injection protocols that will reduce the volume of neurolytic agent needed to achieve clinical improvement.

Objective

This study compared e-stim only to e-stim with ultrasound guidance in phenol neurolysis of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) for elbow flexor spasticity. We also evaluated the ultrasound appearance of the MCN in this population.

Design

Retrospective review.

Setting

University hospital outpatient clinic.

Participants

Adults (N = 167) receiving phenol neurolysis to the MCN for treatment of elbow flexor spasticity between 1997 and 2014 and adult control subjects.

Methods

For each phenol injection of the MCN, the method of guidance, volume of phenol injected, technical success, improved range of motion at the elbow postinjection, adverse effects, reason for termination of injections, and details of concomitant botulinum toxin injection were recorded. The ultrasound appearance of the MCN, including nerve cross-sectional area and shape, were recorded and compared between groups.

Main Outcome Measures

The volume of phenol injected and MCN cross-sectional area and shape as demonstrated by ultrasound.

Results

The addition of ultrasound to e-stim?guided phenol neurolysis was associated with lower doses of phenol when compared to e-stim guidance alone (2.31 mL versus 3.69 mL, P < .001). With subsequent injections, the dose of phenol increased with e-stim guidance (P < .001), but not with e-stim and ultrasound guidance (P = .95). Both methods of guidance had high technical success, improved ROM at elbow postinjection, and low rates of adverse events. In comparing the ultrasound appearance of the MCN in patients with spasticity to that of normal controls, there was no difference in the cross-sectional area of the nerve, but there was more variability in shape.

Conclusions

Combined e-stim and ultrasound guidance during phenol neurolysis to the MCN allows a smaller volume of phenol to be used for equal effect, both at initial and repeat injection. The MCN shape was more variable in individuals with spasticity; this should be recognized so as to successfully locate the nerve to perform neurolysis.

Level of Evidence

IV  相似文献   

10.

Objective

Therapeutic lateral knee joint muscle taping potentially offers a low-risk, economical and effective alternative for the clinical treatment of light to moderate knee overload, due to misalignment in patients with genu varum. In this study, we aimed at investigating the immediate effect of lateral knee joint muscular kinesio taping on lower limb joint powers, during the stance phase of walking, in individuals with genu varum.

Methods

Fifteen male subjects with genu varum misalignment (age: 24.2±3.7 years) participated in the study. Subjects performed three walking trials without, and three with, biceps femoris and vastus lateralis kinesio taping. The three-dimensional position coordinate data of reflective markers were collected at 100 Hz using a six-cameras Vicon system (Motion Analysis Corp., UK). Additionally, two Kistler force plates (Kistler AG, Winterthur, Switzerland) were used to record the Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) components at 1000 Hz during stance phase of walking. A three-way ANOVA with post-hoc testing (using paired samples Student’s t-test with Bonferroni correction) was performed to compare the power values of lower limb joints before and after the use of KT.

Results

With kinesio taping, we observed that the average negative power increased at the ankle level in dominant limb, (P<0.05, 10-20% of gait cycle, GC), and at the knee level in both limbs (10-20% and 60-80% GC). Further, average negative power of the non-dominant knee joint (80-100% GC) and positive power of the non-dominant hip joint (60-80% GC) significantly reduced (P<0.05) in kinesio taping condition.

Conclusion

The biomechanical analysis of joint power during walking using kinesio taping provided essential information about the possible mechanisms involved in gait analysis with this intervention in adults with genu varus.  相似文献   

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Objectives

Latent myofascial trigger points (TrP) can alter joint kinematics, reduce strength and alter activation patterns, affecting athletic performance. TrP sensitivity can be measured with the pressure pain threshold (PPT). Dry needling (DN) has been used to treat latent TrPs, but may cause post-needling soreness. Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) could be used as an alternative to DN during heavy training or competition.

Methods

After baseline measures, 21 recreational athletes were split into three groups: DN, rESWT or control group, and were treated for three sessions in one week. Follow-up outcome sessions were conducted two to four and seven days after the last treatment. TrP sensitivity was measured using the PPT.

Results

There was a groupXtime interaction for the PPT (p?<?0.05). After a decrease in PPT during treating, there was a significant increase (p?<?0.05) in PPT for the DN group (12.92%). The rESWT group also significantly (p?<?0.05) increased (13.26%), but did not show any post-treatment soreness during the treatment phase. There was no difference in the PPT in the control group during any session.

Conclusion

DN is effective for increasing PPT of latent TrPs, but can be associated with post-treatment soreness. rESWT is as effective, but without the post-treatment soreness. Future studies should include treating multiple TrPs in the lower kinetic chain as well as measuring muscle activation and joint function. Furthermore, consideration for the current training load and up-coming competition is needed. Optimum timing and longer follow-up periods of such interventions should be explored.

Level of evidence

2b.

Summary

Treating latent TrPs in the lower kinetic chain may improve muscle activation. Unlike DN, rESWT does not cause post- treatment soreness. Consideration of training load and up-coming competition is needed to deliver the optimum treatment strategy for athletes with latent TrPs.  相似文献   

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Background

Numerous techniques have been employed to treat myofascial pain syndrome. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a relatively new technique of soft tissue mobilization. The simplicity and portability of the SMFR tools allow it to be easily implemented in any type of fitness or rehabilitation program. It is an active method and can be used by anyone at home or at the workplace.

Objective

To review the current methods of SMFR, their mechanisms, and efficacy in treating myofascial pain, improving muscle flexibility and strength.

Methods

PubMed, Google Scholar, and PEDro databases were searched without search limitations from inception until July 2016 for terms relating to SMFR.

Results and conclusions

During the past decade, therapists and fitness professionals have implemented SMFR mainly via foam rolling as a recovery or maintenance tool. Researchers observed a significant increase in the joint range of motion after using the SMFR technique and no decrease in muscle force or changes in performance after treatment with SMFR. SMFR has been widely used by health-care professionals in treating myofascial pain. However, we found no clinical trials which evaluated the influence of SMFR on myofascial pain. There is an acute need for these trials to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of SMFR in the treatment of the myofascial syndrome.  相似文献   

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Background

Myofascial release (MFR) is used to restore tissue extensibility of the fascia tissue and is considered to be useful in a number of clinical settings such as low back pain, ankle injuries, fibromyalgia, and headaches. There is, however, despite the popularity of MFR in manual therapy, little consensus on whether it leads to biomechanical, systemic or interoceptive outcomes.

Aims

This study aimed to explore the immediate biomechanical (increased elasticity for increased range of motion), systemic (local vs. distal areas of pain threshold) and bodily awareness effects (interoception) of a myofascial release technique on the thoracic spine.

Method

Twelve healthy participants took part in this triple-bind, repeated measures, cross-over design study, and were randomised into counterbalanced sequences of three conditions; a control, a sham, and the MFR condition. The outcome measures used were; range of motion (ROM), pain pressure thresholds (PPT), and interoceptive sensitivity (IS) to assess biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of MFR.

Results

There were significant increases in ROM and PPT (both local and distal) post MFR intervention. There was also a positive correlation between baseline interoceptive sensitivity and post-MFR ROM and a negative correlation for baseline interoceptive sensitivity and post-MRF PPT. Interoceptive sensitivity did increase post-MFR but this was non-significant.

Conclusions

The increase in ROM suggests that the MFR may have caused a biomechanical change in tissue elasticity creating an increase in tissue flexibility. The increase in both local and distal sites of the PPT suggest an overall systemic response to the therapy. The correlation between baseline IS and post-MFR ROM and PPT suggest that IS may be usefully applied as a predictor for ROM and PPT post-MFR.  相似文献   

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Background

Preoperative progressive resistance training (PRT) is controversial in patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), because of the concern that it may exacerbate knee joint pain and effusion.

Objective

To examine whether preoperative PRT initiated 5 weeks prior to TKA would exacerbate pain and knee effusion, and would allow a progressively increased training load throughout the training period that would subsequently increase muscle strength.

Design

Secondary analyses from a randomized controlled trial (NCT01647243).

Setting

University Hospital and a Regional Hospital.

Patients

A total of 30 patients who were scheduled for TKA due to osteoarthritis and assigned as the intervention group.

Methods

Patients underwent unilateral PRT (3 sessions per week). Exercise loading was 12 repetitions maximum (RM) with progression toward 8 RM. The training program consisted of 6 exercises performed unilaterally.

Main outcome measures

Before and after each training session, knee joint pain was rated on an 11-point scale, effusion was assessed by measuring the knee joint circumference, and training load was recorded. The first and last training sessions were initiated by 1 RM testing of unilateral leg press, unilateral knee extension, and unilateral knee flexion.

Results

The median pain change score from before to after each training session was 0 at all training sessions. The average increase in knee joint effusion across the 12 training sessions was a mean 0.16 cm ± 0.23 cm. No consistent increase in knee joint effusion after training sessions during the training period was found (P = .21). Training load generally increased, and maximal muscle strength improved as follows: unilateral leg press: 18% ± 30% (P = .03); unilateral knee extension: 81% ± 156% (P < .001); and unilateral knee flexion: 53% ± 57% (P < .001).

Conclusion

PRT of the affected leg initiated shortly before TKA does not exacerbate knee joint pain and effusion, despite a substantial progression in loading and increased muscle strength. Concerns for side effects such as pain and effusion after PRT seem unfounded.

Level of Evidence

I  相似文献   

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Objective

To compare the efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) on hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP).

Design

This is a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Setting

A rehabilitation hospital.

Participants

Participants (N=90) were randomized into NMES (n=36), TENS (n=36), or control groups (n=18).

Interventions

NMES (15Hz, pulse width 200μs) was applied to supraspinatus and deltoids (medial and posterior parts), whereas TENS (100Hz, pulse width 100μs) was used on the same areas. The surface electrodes were placed near the motor points of the supraspinatus and medial or posterior bundle of deltoids. The 4-week treatment consisted of 20 sessions, each session composed of 1 hour of stimulation per day. Routine rehabilitation program without any stimulation was administered to the control and the NMES/TENS groups. Numerical rating scale (NRS), active/passive range of motion (AROM/PROM) of shoulder, upper extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), modified Ashworth scale (MAS), Barthel Index (BI), and stroke-specific quality of life scale (SSQOLS) were assessed in a blinded manner at baseline, 2, 4, and 8 weeks after treatment, respectively.

Main Outcome Measures

The primary endpoint was the improvement from baseline in NRS for HSP at 4 weeks.

Results

NRS scores in NMES, TENS, and control groups had decreased by 2.03, 1.44, and 0.61 points, respectively after 4 weeks of treatment, with statistically significant differences among the 3 groups (P<.001). The efficacy of the NMES group was significantly better than that of the TENS group (P=.043). Moreover, the efficacy of NMES and TENS groups was superior to that of the control group (P<.001, P=.044, respectively). The differences in the therapeutic efficacy on shoulder AROM/PROM, FMA, MAS, BI, and SSQOLS scores were not significant among the 3 groups.

Conclusions

TENS and NMES can effectively improve HSP, the efficacy of NMES being distinctly superior to that of TENS in maintaining long-term analgesia. However, NMES was not more efficacious than the TENS or control group in improving the shoulder joint mobility, upper limb function, spasticity, the ability of daily life activity, and stroke-specific quality of life in HSP patients.  相似文献   

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Objective

To compare the effects of two different mobilization techniques and a placebo intervention applied to the thoracic spine on heart rate variability (HRV) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) in asymptomatic individuals.

Methods

Sixty healthy asymptomatic subjects aged between 18 and 40 years old were randomized to a single session of one of the three interventions: posterior-to-anterior (PA) rotatory thoracic passive accessory intervertebral mobilization (PAIVM) (PA group), unilateral thoracic PA in slump position (SLUMP group) or placebo intervention (Placebo group). HRV and PPT at C7 and T4 spinous process, first dorsal interossei muscles bilaterally, and muscle belly of tibialis anterior bilaterally were measured before and immediately after the intervention. A univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) adjusted for baseline values assessed the effect of “Group”. Pairwise comparisons with Bonferroni adjustment for multiple comparisons were performed.

Results

There were no significant between-group differences for HRV. A significant between-group difference for PPT in the ipsilateral tibia was found favoring the SLUMP group in comparison with the PA group. There were no significant between-group differences for PPT in the other landmarks.

Conclusion

A single treatment of thoracic PAIVM in prone lying and slump position did not alter PPT and HRV compared to placebo in asymptomatic subjects.  相似文献   

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Objective

To determine the validity of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of bone marrow edema (BME) of the medial condyle of the knee.

Design

Retrospective.

Setting

Orthopedic Surgery outpatient clinic.

Participants

Symptomatic patients (N=56) affected by BME of the medial condyle of the knee. Patients were equally divided into an ESWT-treated group and a control group, which was managed conservatively.

Interventions

ESWT delivery to the medial condyle of the affected knee.

Main Outcome Measures

Clinical and functional assessment of the knee was performed with the use of the clinical and functional scores of the Knee Society Score (KSS). Pain was measured with the visual analog scale (VAS). BME area was measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before treatment and at 4 months' follow-up.

Results

Clinical evaluation of patients at final follow-up of 4 months posttreatment showed a significant improvement (P<.0001) of symptoms and knee functionality, both for range of motion and strength in both groups. VAS values were significantly improved (P<.0001) in both groups, with 3 patients in the ESWT group being pain-free (VAS=0) at 4 months' follow-up. At 4 months, MRI assessments on both sagittal and coronal views showed a significant reduction in BME in the ESWT group compared with the control group.

Conclusions

Our findings show that ESWT is a valid nonpharmacologic and noninvasive therapy for spontaneous BME of the medial condyle that improves the affected vascular and metabolic state present in this pathologic disorder through its metabolic mechanisms of action.  相似文献   

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Background

The presence of subtle losses in hand dexterity after stroke affects the regaining of independence with regard to activities of daily living. Therefore, awareness of ipsilesional upper extremity (UE) function may be of importance when developing a comprehensive rehabilitation program. However, current hand function tests seem to be unable to identify asymptomatic UE impairments.

Objectives

To assess the motor coordination as well as the sensory perception of an ipsilesional UE using biomechanical analysis of performance-oriented tasks and conducting a Manual Tactile Test (MTT).

Design

Case-controlled study.

Setting

A university hospital.

Participants

A total of 21 patients with unilateral stroke, along with 21 matched healthy control subjects, were recruited.

Methods

Each participant was requested to perform a pinch?holding-up activity (PHUA) test, object-transport task, and reach-to-grasp task via motion capture, as well as the MTT.

Main Outcome Measurements

The kinetic data of the PHUA test, kinematics analysis of functional movements, and time requirement of MTT were analyzed.

Results

Patients with ipsilesional UE had an inferior ability to scale and produce pinch force precisely when conducting the PHUA test compared to the healthy controls (P < .05). The movement time was statistically longer and peak velocity was significantly lower (P < .05) in the performance-oriented tasks for the ipsilesional UE patients. The longer time requirement in 3 MTT subtests showed that the ipsilesional UE patients experienced degradation in sensory perception (P < .001).

Conclusion

Comprehensive sensorimotor assessments based on functional perspectives are valid tools to determine deficits in the sensation-perception-motor system in the ipsilesional UE. Integration of sensorimotor training programs for ipsilesional UE in future neuro-rehabilitation strategies may provide more beneficial effects to regain patients’ motor recovery and to promote daily living activity independence than focusing on paretic arm motor training alone.

Level of Evidence

III  相似文献   

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Objective

To identify the factors associated with recovering autonomy in activities of daily living (ADL) in patients who have had a hip fracture.

Design

A prospective cohort study.

Setting

The orthopedic and orthogeriatric departments of 2 regional hospitals.

Participants

Patients (N=742) aged ≥65 years with a diagnosis of fragility hip fracture.

Main Outcome Measures

The level of autonomy at 4 months was assessed using the ADL scale.

Results

The median score on the ADL scale at 4 months was 3 (interquartile range, 5). Half of the population was unable to recover their prefracture autonomy levels. The following were found to be risk factors: increasing age (B=.02, P<.001); an elevated number of comorbidities (B=.044, P=.005); a lower level of prefracture autonomy (B=.087, P<.001); more frequent use of an antidecubitus mattress (B=.211, P<.001); an increased number of days with disorientation (B=.002, P=.012); failure to recover deambulation (B=.199, P<.001); an increased number of days with diapers (B=.003, P<.001), with a urinary catheter (B=.03, P<.001), and with bed rails (B=.001, P=.014); and a nonintensive care pathway (B=.199, P=.014).

Conclusions

Recovery of deambulation, treatment of disorientation and management of incontinence are modifiable factors significantly associated with the functional recovery of autonomy.  相似文献   

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Study design

Randomized controlled trial.

Objectives

To improve hip function by an additional targeted mobilization and strength training of the hip muscles within the first postoperative week following a total hip arthroplasty (THA) in contrast to standard physiotherapy.

Background

The aim of early postoperative physiotherapy is to improve the functioning of the artificial hip joint as well as the restoration of mobility and independence of the patient. Minimally invasive surgical techniques allow early mobilization with immediate full weight-bearing.

Methods

39 patients were divided into an intervention (IG) and control group (CG). After implantation of THA the CG completed standard physiotherapy, while the IG had an intensified active treatment with additional mobilization and strength training. Passive range of motion (flexion, extension, abduction), thigh circumference, holding force of the gluteal muscles, one-leg stance, covered distance walked in 6-min and subjective parameters were tested one day before and six days after surgery.

Results

Improvements in IG compared to CG were recorded in range of motion (flexion p < 0.01, extension p < 0.001, abduction p < 0.01) and gait performance (p < 0.001). No differences between groups were detected as regard thigh circumference, holding force of the gluteal muscles, one-leg stance and subjective parameters. Deterioration in IG compared to CG did not occur.

Conclusion

An additional, targeted mobilization and strength training of the hip muscles with full weight-bearing, which begins at the 3rd day after implantation of a THA is tolerated well and improves within one week hip range of motion and gait performance compared to standard physiotherapy.  相似文献   

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