Fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome: A case report with review of literature on the rehabilitation approach.

McCune-Albright syndrome is classically defined by the clinical triad of fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the bone, café-au-lait macules, and endocrinopathies. We report the case of a 15-year-old male with a diagnosed with McCune Albright syndrome. McCune-Albright syndrome remains a diagnostic challenge, and delayed diagnosis may have significant consequences.

Pulmonary rehabilitation principles in SARS-COV-2 infection (COVID-19): A guideline for the acute and subacute rehabilitation.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious infection disease, which may cause respiratory, physical, psychological, and generalized systemic dysfunction. The severity of disease ranges from an asymptomatic infection or mild illness to mild or severe pneumonia with respiratory failure and/or death. COVID-19 dramatically affects the pulmonary system.

Comparison of effects of lower extremity orthoses on energy expenditure in patients with cerebral palsy.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of lower extremity orthoses on energy expenditure in patients with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: We included 48 children with CP using lower extremity orthosis. Energy expenditures determined based on heart rate, yielded an energy expenditure index (EEI) with and without orthosis during walking.