Efficacy of extension wrist hand orthosis on pain, grip strength and electromyographic activities in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized single-blind clinical trial.

Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the most common work-related complications characterized by pain, decreased grip strength and dysfunction of upper limb. Although conservative management such as physiotherapy and orthosis is reported as first line of treatment, sufficient evidence to decide their effectiveness is lacking and remains controversial.

Purpose: The current study evaluated and compared the efficacy of a custom-made extension wrist hand orthosis adjunct to usual physiotherapy and therapeutics alone for subjects with LE.

Change in urodynamic pattern and incidence of urinary tract infection in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury practicing clean self-intermittent catheterization.

To observe changes in cystometric parameters in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) with neurogenic bladder practicing clean intermittent self-catheterization (CIC) and incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in such patients. Prospective, observational study. Tertiary Urban Rehabilitation Hospital.

Custom-made silicone hand prosthesis: A case study.

Up to now, a cosmetic glove was the most common method for managing transmetacarpal (TMC) and carpometacarpal (CMC) amputations, but it is devoid of markings and body color. At this amputation level, it is very difficult to fit a functional prosthesis because of the short available length, unsightly shape, grafted skin, contracture and lack of functional prosthetic options. A 30-year-old male came to our clinic with amputation at the 1st to 4th carpometacarpal level and a 5th metacarpal that was projected laterally and fused with the carpal bone.

Effect of locomotor training on motor recovery and walking ability in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury: a case series.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to describe the effect of locomotor training on a treadmill for three individuals who have an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). [Subjects and Methods] Three indivduals (2 males, 1 female) with incomplete paraplegia participated in this prospective case series. All subjects participated in locomotor training for a maximum of 20 minutes on a motorized treadmill without elevation at a comfortable walking speed three days a week for four weeks as an adjunct to a conventional physiotherapy program.

Effect of gender on strength gains after isometric exercise coupled with electromyographic biofeedback in knee osteoarthritis: a preliminary study.

Objective: The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of gender on strength gains after five week training programme that consisted of isometric exercise coupled with electromyographic biofeedback to the quadriceps muscle.

Materials And Methods: Forty-three (20 men and 23 women) patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), were placed into two groups based on their gender. Both groups performed isometric exercise coupled with electromyographic biofeedback for five days a week for five weeks.

The prevalence and impact of age and gender on rehabilitation outcomes in spinal cord injury in India: a retrospective pilot study.

Study Design: Retrospective, 1 year case series.

Objectives: To analyze the relationship between gender, age, injury-related variables and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Setting: Tertiary Rehabilitation Center, Inpatient rehabilitation unit, India.

The effect of a spinal orthosis on posture and cardio-respiratory functions in progressive myopathic scoliosis.

Background: Historically, the orthotic treatment in progressive myopathic scoliosis has not been as effective as expected. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a spinal orthosis on scoliotic curve correction, alignment of altered posture and cardio-respiratory functions.

Case Description And Methods: An 11 year-old girl diagnosed with myopathy was fitted with a custom molded thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis to enhance the sitting ability.

Comparison of energy cost in transtibial amputees using "prosthesis" and "crutches without prosthesis" for walking activities.

Background: In a survey of 100 transtibial amputees (TTA) in the study place, it was noticed that nearly 30% of total activities performed by crutches. It was recorded nearly 52% of the amputees were totally independent, 39% had to use a crutch or cane and only 9% need not used any devices simply because they are unaware of current technology or availability. Out of 39 TTA, nine used crutches only for performing daily activities while 30 used both prosthesis and crutch.