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Background
The differential diagnosis for chest pain in the emergency department is broad and includes both benign and life-threatening conditions–with pericardial cyst as a rare example. Emergency physician-performed point-of-care focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) is increasingly recognized as a useful modality in the evaluation of patients with chest pain.Case Report
We report a case of hemorrhagic pericardial cyst in a young woman presenting with chest pain in which findings on FOCUS contradicted findings on chest x-ray study and thus, accelerated diagnosis and definitive treatment. We also comment on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this uncommon, potentially fatal cause of chest pain.Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?
This case report aims to bring an uncommon case to the attention of emergency providers and emphasize the importance of facility with FOCUS. Although definitive diagnosis and management were not accomplished at the bedside in this case, an abnormal finding on FOCUS prompted further investigation and timely treatment. 相似文献2.
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Takahiro Shoji Takehiko Tarui Takashi Igarashi Yuki Mochida Hiroyuki Morinaga Yasuhiko Miyakuni Yoshitaka Inoue Yasuhiko Kaita Hiroshi Miyauchi Yoshihiro Yamaguchi 《The Journal of emergency medicine》2018,54(4):410-418
Background
Bleeding from hemorrhagic shock can be immediately controlled by blocking the proximal part of the hemorrhagic point using either resuscitative thoracotomy for aortic cross-clamping or insertion of a large-caliber (10–14Fr) resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) device via the femoral artery. However, such methods are very invasive and have various complications. With recent progress in endovascular treatment, a low-profile REBOA device (7Fr) has been developed.Objective
The objective of this study was to report our experience of this low-profile REBOA device and to evaluate the usefulness of emergency physician?operated REBOA in life-threatening hemorrhagic shock.Methods
Ten patients with refractory hemorrhagic shock underwent REBOA using this device via the femoral artery. All REBOA procedures were performed by emergency physicians. The success rate of the insertion, vital signs, and REBOA-related complications were evaluated.Results
Median age was 54 years (interquartile range 33–78 years). The causes of hemorrhagic shock were trauma (n = 4; 1 blunt and 3 penetrating), ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (n = 3), and obstetric hemorrhage (n = 3). Two patients had cardiopulmonary arrest upon arrival. REBOA procedure was successful in all patients, and all became hemodynamically stable to undergo definitive interventions after REBOA. There were no REBOA-related complications. The mortality rate within 24 h and 30 days was 40%.Conclusions
This REBOA device was useful for emergency physicians in life-threatening hemorrhagic shock because of its ease in handling and low invasiveness. 相似文献4.
Tamra Keeney Mary Slavin Pamela Kisala Pengsheng Ni Allen W. Heinemann Susan Charlifue Denise C. Fyffe Ralph J. Marino Leslie R. Morse Lynn A. Worobey Denise Tate David Rosenblum Ross Zafonte David Tulsky Alan M. Jette 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(9):1783-1788
Objective
To examine the ability of the Spinal Cord Injury-Functional Index/Assistive Technology (SCI-FI/AT) measure to detect change in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).Design
Multisite longitudinal (12-mo follow-up) study.Setting
Nine SCI Model Systems programs.Participants
Adults (N=165) with SCI enrolled in the SCI Model Systems database.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
SCI-FI/AT computerized adaptive test (CAT) (Basic Mobility, Self-Care, Fine Motor Function, Wheelchair Mobility, and/or Ambulation domains) completed at discharge from rehabilitation and 12 months after SCI. For each domain, effect size estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for subgroups with paraplegia and tetraplegia.Results
The demographic characteristics of the sample were as follows: 46% (n=76) individuals with paraplegia, 76% (n=125) male participants, 57% (n=94) used a manual wheelchair, 38% (n=63) used a power wheelchair, 30% (n=50) were ambulatory. For individuals with paraplegia, the Basic Mobility, Self-Care, and Ambulation domains of the SCI-FI/AT detected a significantly large amount of change; in contrast, the Fine Motor Function and Wheelchair Mobility domains detected only a small amount of change. For those with tetraplegia, the Basic Mobility, Fine Motor Function, and Self-Care domains detected a small amount of change whereas the Ambulation item domain detected a medium amount of change. The Wheelchair Mobility domain for people with tetraplegia was the only SCI-FI/AT domain that did not detect significant change.Conclusions
SCI-FI/AT CAT item banks detected an increase in function from discharge to 12 months after SCI. The effect size estimates for the SCI-FI/AT CAT vary by domain and level of lesion. Findings support the use of the SCI-FI/AT CAT in the population with SCI and highlight the importance of multidimensional functional measures. 相似文献5.
Ettore Beghi Elisa Gervasoni Elisabetta Pupillo Elisa Bianchi Angelo Montesano Irene Aprile Michela Agostini Marco Rovaris Davide Cattaneo 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(4):641-651
Objective
To compare the risk of falls and fall predictors in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and stroke using the same study design.Design
Multicenter prospective cohort study.Setting
Institutions for physical therapy and rehabilitation.Participants
Patients (N=299) with PD (n=94), MS (n=111), and stroke (n=94) seen for rehabilitation.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Functional scales were applied to investigate balance, disability, daily performance, self-confidence with balance, and social integration. Patients were followed for 6 months. Telephone interviews were organized at 2, 4, and 6 months to record falls and fall-related injuries. Incidence ratios, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, and Cox proportional hazards models were used.Results
Of the 299 patients enrolled, 259 had complete follow-up. One hundred and twenty-two patients (47.1%) fell at least once; 82 (31.7%) were recurrent fallers and 44 (17.0%) suffered injuries; and 16%, 32%, and 40% fell at 2, 4, and 6 months. Risk of falls was associated with disease type (PD, MS, and stroke in decreasing order) and confidence with balance (Activities-specific Balance Confidence [ABC] scale). Recurrent fallers were 7%, 15%, and 24% at 2, 4, and 6 months. The risk of recurrent falls was associated with disease type, high educational level, and ABC score. Injured fallers were 3%, 8%, and 12% at 2, 4, and 6 months. The only predictor of falls with injuries was disease type (PD).Conclusions
PD, MS, and stroke carry a high risk of falls. Other predictors include perceived balance confidence and high educational level. 相似文献6.
Paola Forti Fabiola Maioli Elisabetta Magni Letizia Ragazzoni Roberto Piperno Marco Zoli Maura Coveri Gaetano Procaccianti 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(3):477-483
Objective
To investigate whether oldest-old age (≥85y) is an independent predictor of exclusion from stroke rehabilitation.Design
Retrospective cohort study.Setting
Stroke unit (SU) of a tertiary hospital.Participants
Elderly patients (N=1055; aged 65–74y, n=230; aged 75–84y, n=432; aged ≥85y, n=393) who, between 2009 and 2012, were admitted to the SU with acute stroke and evaluated by a multiprofessional team for access to rehabilitation. The study excluded patients for whom rehabilitation was unnecessary or inappropriate.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Access to an early mobilization (EM) protocol during SU stay and subsequent access to postacute rehabilitation after SU discharge. Analyses were adjusted for prestroke and stroke-related characteristics.Results
32.2% of patients were excluded from EM. Multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of EM exclusion were 1.30 (95% confidence interval [CI], .76–2.21) for ages 75 to 84 years and 2.07 (95% CI, 1.19–3.59) for ages ≥85 years compared with ages 65 to 74 years. Of 656 patients admitted to EM and who, at SU discharge, had not yet fully recovered their prestroke functional status, 18.4% were excluded from postacute rehabilitation. For patients able to walk unassisted at SU discharge, the probability of exclusion did not change across age groups. For patients unable to walk unassisted at SU discharge, ORs of exclusion from postacute rehabilitation were 3.74 (95% CI, 1.26–11.13) for ages 75 to 84 years and 9.15 (95% CI, 3.05–27.46) for ages ≥85 years compared with ages 65 to 74 years.Conclusions
Oldest-old age is an independent predictor of exclusion from stroke rehabilitation. 相似文献7.
Hsin-Yu Chiang Wen-Shian Lu Wan-Hui Yu I-Ping Hsueh Ching-Lin Hsieh 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(8):1499-1506
Objective
To examine the interrater and intrarater reliability of the Balance Computerized Adaptive Test (Balance CAT) in patients with chronic stroke having a wide range of balance functions.Design
Repeated assessments design (1wk apart).Setting
Seven teaching hospitals.Participants
A pooled sample (N=102) including 2 independent groups of outpatients (n=50 for the interrater reliability study; n=52 for the intrarater reliability study) with chronic stroke.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Balance CAT.Results
For the interrater reliability study, the values of intraclass correlation coefficient, minimal detectable change (MDC), and percentage of MDC (MDC%) for the Balance CAT were .84, 1.90, and 31.0%, respectively. For the intrarater reliability study, the values of intraclass correlation coefficient, MDC, and MDC% ranged from .89 to .91, from 1.14 to 1.26, and from 17.1% to 18.6%, respectively.Conclusions
The Balance CAT showed sufficient intrarater reliability in patients with chronic stroke having balance functions ranging from sitting with support to independent walking. Although the Balance CAT may have good interrater reliability, we found substantial random measurement error between different raters. Accordingly, if the Balance CAT is used as an outcome measure in clinical or research settings, same raters are suggested over different time points to ensure reliable assessments. 相似文献8.
Andrea R.S. Huebner Amy Cassedy Tanya M. Brown H. Gerry Taylor Terry Stancin Michael W. Kirkwood Shari L. Wade 《PM & R》2018,10(5):462-471
Background
Mental health problems are common after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many patients in need of mental health services do not receive them, but studies have not consistently used prospective and objective methods or followed samples for more than 1 year.Objective
To examine adolescents’ use of mental health services after TBI.Design
Secondary analysis from multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial.Setting
Five level 1 U.S. trauma centers.Participants
Adolescents aged 12-17 years with moderate-to-severe TBI were recruited for a randomized clinical trial (n = 132 at baseline, 124 at 6 months, 113 at 12 months, and 101 at 18 months).Methods
Participants were randomly assigned to counselor-assisted problem-solving or Internet resource comparison. Follow-up assessments were completed at 6, 12, and 18 months after baseline. Generalized estimating equations with a logit link were used to examine use of mental health services. Treatment group and participant impairment were examined as predictors of use.Main Outcome Measurements
Mental health care use was measured with the Service Assessment for Children and Adolescents; daily functioning and clinical outcome with the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale; behavioral and emotional functioning with the Child Behavior Checklist; and executive dysfunction with the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function.Results
Use of mental health services ranged from 22% to 31% in the 2 years post-TBI. Participants with impairments were about 3 times more likely than those without impairments to receive services (odds ratio 4.61; 95% confidence interval 2.61-8.14; P < .001). However, 50%-68% of patients identified as impaired had unmet mental health care needs.Conclusions
Less than one half of adolescents with behavioral health needs after TBI received mental health services. Future studies are needed to examine barriers associated with seeking services after TBI and psychoeducation as preventive care for this population.Level of Evidence
II 相似文献9.
Kuan-yi Li Yu-pei Hsiao Rou-shayn Chen Ching-yi Wu 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(7):1303-1310
Objective
To investigate the kinematic and myographic effects of weighted wrist cuffs on individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) during a reaching task.Design
Cross-sectional study.Setting
Biomechanics research laboratory.Participants
Individuals (N=39) with PD (n=19) and healthy age-matched control subjects (n=20).Interventions
Participants were instructed to reach and grasp a can at a distance of 80% of their arm length without a wrist cuff, while wearing separate 0.5- and 1.0-kg wrist cuffs, and subsequently without a wrist cuff.Main Outcome Measures
Movement time, kinematic, and electromyographic data were recorded during all reach and grasp movements. Four end point coordinate strategy variables, 3 joint recruitment variables, and 2 co-contraction indices were derived from the raw data for analysis.Results
Significant interaction effects were found in the trunk and index finger movement time as the weight of the cuff increased from 0.5 to 1.0kg. The group of individuals with PD showed decreased movement times in both instances, whereas the control group showed increased movement times as the weight of the wrist cuff increased from baseline to 0.5 and 1.0kg. No group difference was observed in the co-contraction index of the upper arm and forearm.Conclusions
Adoption of weighted wrist cuffs in the clinic should be cautiously undertaken because compensatory movements may be induced in the trunk of individuals with PD. 相似文献10.
Aakash Chauhan Minhaj S. Khaja Vinod Chauhan Richard L. Hallett Joseph Miller Harsha Musunuru Mark Walsh 《The Journal of emergency medicine》2012
Background
Dysphagia is a known complication of pericardial effusions. Most cases of pericardial effusions are idiopathic, infectious, and neoplastic, but can also occur after cardiac procedures.Objective
To report the case of a patient who developed dysphagia from a sub-acute pericardial effusion caused by the placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).Case Report
A 62-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 2-day history of dysphagia. Imaging revealed a large pericardial effusion compressing the esophagus from the mid-thoracic level to the gastroesophageal junction. Ten days prior, a dual-chamber ICD with small-diameter active fixation leads was placed in the patient. There had been no apparent complications from the procedure, however, over this 10-day period she developed a sub-acute pericardial effusion from an incidental perforation during ICD lead placement that led to the extrinsic compression of the esophagus and her presenting symptom of dysphagia. The patient underwent pericardiocentesis for the pericardial effusion and she was discharged in stable condition.Conclusion
This case report highlights the importance of recognizing a non-cardiac complaint such as dysphagia as the primary symptom of a critical cardiac condition. With an increase in cardiac procedures anticipated, clinicians should consider the possibility of a pericardial effusion as a cause of dysphagia, especially for those patients with recent cardiac procedures. 相似文献11.
József Tollár Ferenc Nagy Norbert Kovács Tibor Hortobágyi 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(12):2478-2484.e1
Objective
To determine the effects of a high-intensity exercise therapy using sensorimotor and visual stimuli on nondemented Parkinson disease (PD) patients’ clinical symptoms, mobility, and standing balance.Design
Randomized clinical intervention, using a before-after trial design.Setting
University hospital setting.Participants
A total of 72 PD patients with Hoehn and Yahr stage of 2-3, of whom 64 were randomized, and 55 completed the study.Intervention
PD patients were randomly assigned to a no physical intervention control (n=20 of 29 completed, 9 withdrew before baseline testing) or to a high-intensity agility program (15 sessions, 3 weeks, n=35 completed).Main Outcome Measures
Primary outcome was the Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) motor experiences of daily living (M-EDL). Secondary outcomes were Beck Depression score, Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39), EuroQoL Five-Dimension (EQ5D) Questionnaire visual analog scale, Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living (SE ADL) Scale, timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and 12 measures of static posturography.Results
The agility program improved MDS-UPDRS M-EDL by 38% compared with the 2% change in control (group by time interaction, P=.001). Only the intervention group improved in PDQ-39 (6.6 points), depression (18%), EQ5D visual analog scale score (15%), the SE ADL Scale score (15%), the TUG test (39%), and in 8 of 12 posturography measures by 42%-55% (all P<.001). The levodopa equivalent dosage did not change.Conclusion
A high-intensity agility program improved nondemented, stage 2-3 PD patients’ clinical symptoms, mobility, and standing balance by functionally meaningful margins at short-term follow-up. 相似文献12.
Cameron J.B. Cunningham Heather C. Finlayson William R. Henderson Russell J. O’Connor Andrew Travlos 《PM & R》2018,10(5):494-500
Background
Critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM) increasingly is recognized as a source of disability in patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. The prevalence and impact of CIPNM on patients in the rehabilitation setting has not been established.Objectives
To determine the proportion of at-risk rehabilitation inpatients with evidence of CIPNM and the functional sequelae of this disorder.Design
Prospective observational study.Setting
Tertiary academic rehabilitation hospital.Patients
Rehabilitation inpatients with a history of ICU admission for at least 72 hours.Methods
Electrodiagnostic studies were performed to evaluate for axonal neuropathy and/or myopathy in at least one upper and one lower limb.Main Outcome Measurements
The primary outcome was prevalence of CIPNM. Secondary outcomes included Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores, rehabilitation length of stay (RLOS), and discharge disposition.Results
A total of 33 participants were enrolled; 70% had evidence of CIPNM. Admission FIM score, discharge FIM, FIM gain, and FIM efficiency were 64.1, 89.9, 25.5, and 0.31 in those with CIPNM versus 78.4, 94.6, 16.1, and 0.33 in those without CIPNM, respectively. Average RLOS was 123 days versus 76 days and discharge to home was 57% versus 90% in the CIPNM and non-CIPNM groups, respectively.Conclusions
CIPNM is very common in rehabilitation inpatients with a history of ICU admission. It was associated with a lower functional status at rehabilitation admission, but functional improvement was at a similar rate to those without CIPNM. Longer RLOS stay may be required to achieve the same functional level.Level of Evidence
III 相似文献13.
Daniel K. White Zhichang Li Yuqing Zhang Adam R. Marmon Hiral Master Joseph Zeni Jingbo Niu Long Jiang Shu Zhang Jianhao Lin 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(1):194-197
Objective
To describe physical function before and six months after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) in a small sample of women from China and the United States.Design
Observational.Setting
Community environment.Outcomes
Both groups adhered to the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) protocols for the 6-minute walk and 30-second chair stand. We compared physical function prior to TKR and 6 months after using linear regression adjusted for covariates.Participants
Women (N=60) after TKR.Interventions
Not applicable.Results
Age and body mass index in the China group (n=30; 66y and 27.0kg/m2) were similar to those in the U.S. group (n=30; 65y and 29.6kg/m2). Before surgery, the China group walked 263 (95% confidence interval [CI], ?309 to ?219) less meters and had 10.2 (95% CI, ?11.8 to ?8.5) fewer chair stands than the U.S. group. At 6 months when compared with the U.S. group, the China group walked 38 more meters, but this difference did not reach statistical significance (95% CI, ?1.6 to 77.4), and had 3.1 (95% CI, ?4.4 to ?1.7) fewer chair stands. The China group had greater improvement in the 6-minute walk test than did the U.S. group (P<.001).Conclusions
Despite having worse physical function before TKR, the China group had greater gains in walking endurance and similar gains in repeated chair stands than did the U.S. group after surgery. 相似文献14.
Daniel L. Riddle 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(5):887-892
Objectives
To determine the prevalence of a 1- to 2-year postsurgical pain-free state and pain plus symptom-free state as well as functional restoration after knee arthroplasty (KA) and to identify predictors of these outcomes.Design
Cohort study.Setting
Communities of 4 sites.Participants
Consecutive participants (N=383) who underwent KA on at least 1 knee during the first 8 years of the study (mean age, 67.95±8.5y; 61.4% women; n=235).Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
A composite pain score included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain scale and 2 generic pain rating scales. Composite pain plus other symptoms scores included 3 pain scales, a stiffness scale, and, in addition, the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Symptoms scale. The WOMAC Function scale was used to quantify functional status. Prevalence estimates and predictors of a pain-free state, symptom-free state, and a fully functioning state were determined.Results
A sample of 383 participants with KA was studied, and of these, 34.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 29.3%–39.2%; n=131) had a composite score of 0 for pain. A total of 14.1% (95% CI, 10.8%–18.1%; n=54) had a composite score of 0, indicating a symptom-free state, whereas 29.0% (95% CI, 24.4%–34.0%; n=111) achieved a score of 0 on the WOMAC Function scale.Conclusions
The prevalence of complete pain relief was 34%, the prevalence of complete pain and symptom relief was 14%, and the prevalence of complete functional restoration was 29% after KA. Participants who are older and with lower (better) WOMAC Pain scores were more likely to be pain-free after surgery. These data collected from a community-based sample have the potential to inform clinicians screening patients for KA consultation in a shared decision-making discussion to better align patient expectations with the most likely outcome. 相似文献15.
Background
Understanding risk factors associated with readmission after lower extremity amputation may indicate targets for reducing readmission.Objective
To evaluate factors associated with all-cause 30-day readmission after lower extremity amputation procedures.Design
Retrospective cohort study.Setting
Inpatient.Patients
A total of 2480 patients who had lower extremity amputations between 2008 and 2014 were selected from national electronic medical record database, Cerner Health Facts.Methods
Univariate analysis of demographics, diagnoses, postoperative medications, and laboratory results were examined. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify characteristics independently associated with readmission overall and by amputation location—above the knee (AKA) or below the knee (BKA).Main Outcome Measurement
Readmission within 30 days of discharge.Results
More than one half of patients (1403, 57%) underwent BKA and 1077 (43%) underwent AKA. Readmission within 30 days was 22% (24.1% BKA versus 19.4% AKA, P = .005). In multivariable logistic regression, factors associated with 30-day readmission after any amputation included BKA (odds ratio [OR] 1.41, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.15-1.74, P = .001), hypertension (OR 1.70, 95% CI 1.33-2.16), surgical-site infections (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.02-2.04), heart failure (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.10-1.75), discharge to a skilled nursing facility (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.41-2.51), and emergency/urgent procedures (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.04-1.67). At readmission, 13.3% of patients with a BKA required an AKA revision, and 21.3% had a diagnosis of surgical-site infection.Conclusions
Risk factors for readmission after any amputation included cardiac comorbidities, associated postoperative medications, and discharge to a skilled nursing facility. The finding that acute arterial embolism or thrombosis and a BKA during the index admission was highly associated with readmission, combined with the high rates of 30-day conversion to an AKA when readmitted, suggests these patients more often develop stump complications or may be undertreated during the initial hospitalization.Level of Evidence
III 相似文献16.
Genevieve Hendrey Ross A. Clark Anne E. Holland Benjamin F. Mentiplay Carly Davis Cristie Windfeld-Lund Melissa J. Raymond Gavin Williams 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(12):2430-2446
Objective
To establish the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-week ballistic strength training protocol in people with stroke.Design
Randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded study.Setting
Subacute inpatient rehabilitation.Participants
Consecutively admitted inpatients with a primary diagnosis of first-ever stroke with lower limb weakness, functional ambulation category score of ≥3, and ability to walk ≥14 m were screened for eligibility to recruit 30 participants for randomization.Interventions
Participants were randomized to standard therapy or ballistic strength training 3 times per week for 6 weeks.Main Outcome Measures
The primary aim was to evaluate feasibility and outcomes included recruitment rate, participant retention and attrition, feasibility of the exercise protocol, therapist burden, and participant safety. Secondary outcomes included measures of mobility, lower limb muscle strength, muscle power, and quality of life.Results
A total of 30 participants (11% of those screened) with mean age of 50 years (SD 18) were randomized. The median number of sessions attended was 15 of 18 and 17 of 18 for the ballistic and control groups, respectively. Earlier than expected discharge to home (n=4) and illness (n=7) were the most common reasons for nonattendance. Participants performed the exercises safely, with no study-related adverse events. There were significant (P<.05) between-group changes favoring the ballistic group for comfortable gait velocity (mean difference [MD] 0.31m/s, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.08-0.52), muscle power, as measured by peak jump height (MD 8cm, 95% CI: 3-13), and peak propulsive velocity (MD 64cm/s, 95% CI: 17-112).Conclusions
Ballistic training was safe and feasible in select ambulant people with stroke. Similar rates of retention and attrition suggest that ballistic training was acceptable to patients. Secondary outcomes provide promising results that warrant further investigation in a larger trial. 相似文献17.
Simon Décary Pierre Frémont Bruno Pelletier Michel Fallaha Sylvain Belzile Johanne Martel-Pelletier Jean-Pierre Pelletier Debbie Feldman Marie-Pierre Sylvestre Pascal-André Vendittoli François Desmeules 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(4):607-614.e1
Objective
To assess the validity of diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests to diagnose or exclude patellofemoral pain (PFP).Design
Prospective diagnostic study.Settings
Orthopedic outpatient clinics, family medicine clinics, and community-dwelling.Participants
Consecutive patients (N=279) consulting one of the participating orthopedic surgeons (n=3) or sport medicine physicians (n=2) for any knee complaint.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
History elements and physical examination tests were obtained by a trained physiotherapist blinded to the reference standard: a composite diagnosis including both physical examination tests and imaging results interpretation performed by an expert physician. Penalized logistic regression (least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) was used to identify history elements and physical examination tests associated with the diagnosis of PFP, and recursive partitioning was used to develop diagnostic clusters. Diagnostic accuracy measures including sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and positive and negative likelihood ratios with associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.Results
Two hundred seventy-nine participants were evaluated, and 75 had a diagnosis of PFP (26.9%). Different combinations of history elements and physical examination tests including the age of participants, knee pain location, difficulty descending stairs, patellar facet palpation, and passive knee extension range of motion were associated with a diagnosis of PFP and used in clusters to accurately discriminate between individuals with PFP and individuals without PFP. Two diagnostic clusters developed to confirm the presence of PFP yielded a positive likelihood ratio of 8.7 (95% CI, 5.2–14.6) and 3 clusters to exclude PFP yielded a negative likelihood ratio of .12 (95% CI, .06–.27).Conclusions
Diagnostic clusters combining common history elements and physical examination tests that can accurately diagnose or exclude PFP compared to various knee disorders were developed. External validation is required before clinical use. 相似文献18.
Jarred G. Gillett Glen A. Lichtwark Roslyn N. Boyd Lee A. Barber 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(5):900-906.e1
Objective
To investigate the relation between lower limb muscle strength, passive muscle properties, and functional capacity outcomes in adults with cerebral palsy (CP).Design
Cross-sectional study.Setting
Tertiary institution biomechanics laboratory.Participants
Adults with spastic-type CP (N=33; mean age, 25y; range, 15–51y; mean body mass, 70.15±21.35kg) who were either Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I (n=20) or level II (n=13).Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance (m), lateral step-up (LSU) test performance (total repetitions), timed up-stairs (TUS) performance (s), maximum voluntary isometric strength of plantar flexors (PF) and dorsiflexors (DF) (Nm.kg?1), and passive ankle joint and muscle stiffness.Results
Maximum isometric PF strength independently explained 61% of variance in 6MWT performance, 57% of variance in LSU test performance, and 50% of variance in TUS test performance. GMFCS level was significantly and independently related to all 3 functional capacity outcomes, and age was retained as a significant independent predictor of LSU and TUS test performance. Passive medial gastrocnemius muscle fascicle stiffness and ankle joint stiffness were not significantly related to functional capacity measures in any of the multiple regression models.Conclusions
Low isometric PF strength was the most important independent variable related to distance walked on the 6MWT, fewer repetitions on the LSU test, and slower TUS test performance. These findings suggest lower isometric muscle strength contributes to the decline in functional capacity in adults with CP. 相似文献19.
Christine M. McDonough Pengsheng Ni Kara Peterik Judith D. Hershberg Lesli R. Bell Leighton Chan Diane E. Brandt Alan M. Jette 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(9):1798-1804
Objective
To examine the validity of the self-report Work-Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD-FAB) physical function scales relative to clinician ratings of function and a performance-based functional capacity evaluation called the Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE).Design
Cross-sectional.Setting
Outpatient rehabilitation.Participants
Adults (N=50) participating in physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Patients completed the PWPE and the WD-FAB physical function scales including Changing and Maintaining Body Position, Whole Body Mobility, Upper Body Function, and Upper Extremity Fine Motor. The physical therapist also answered the WD-FAB questions on the patient’s physical functioning. The WD-FAB computer-adaptive test version administered up to 10 items for each scale. The PWPE produces ratings from 0 to 5 indicating overall Level of Work ability: 0 (unable to work); 1 (sedentary); 2 (light); 3 (medium); 4 (heavy); 5 (very heavy). The PWPE also produces Level of Work ability ratings in the Dynamic Strength, Position Tolerance, and Mobility subsections.Results
Participating in the study were 50 patients with 1 or more conditions (shoulder, n=21; knee, n=16; low back, n=13; ankle/foot, n=10; neck, n=8; hip, n=7). The patient-based WD-FAB scores demonstrated moderate, statistically significant correlations with the provider proxy WD-FAB report (R=.49-.65). The WD-FAB Upper Body Function scale scores demonstrated moderate strength relationships with the PWPE overall ratings. The Whole Body Mobility and Changing and Maintaining Body Position scales did not demonstrate statistically significant relationships with the PWPE overall ratings.Conclusions
We found moderate evidence for validity for the WD-FAB Upper Body Function, Whole Body Mobility, and Changing and Maintaining Body Position scales relative to clinician report and varied evidence relative to the PWPE in this clinical sample. 相似文献20.
James F. Malec Timothy E. Stump Patrick O. Monahan Jacob Kean Dawn Neumann Flora M. Hammond 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2018,99(2):281-288.e2