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Physical component of SF-36 is associated with measures of disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis: a real-life study from a tertiary referral centre.
Rheumatol Int
December 2024
Department of Rheumatology, Physical and Rehabilitation medicine Sestre milosrdnice, University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the link between disease activity and quality of life (QoL) in 143 adult patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), finding significant correlations between fatigue levels and various aspects of physical health.
- Key disease measures, including the Disease Activity Score (DAS28) and functional assessments, were related to physical health outcomes, while markers like ESR and CRP showed no significant correlation.
- The findings indicate that disease activity in PsA has a mild to moderate effect on health-related quality of life, highlighting the importance of managing both physical symptoms and fatigue in patients.
Prevention of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in the Military: Relevance of OPTIKNEE and Osteoarthritis Action Alliance recommendations.
BMJ Mil Health
October 2024
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Article Synopsis
- - Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) is a major cause of short-term disability in the military, often leading to medical discharges due to pain and functional limitations, particularly from long-term conditions like osteoarthritis (OA).
- - Traumatic knee injuries can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), which is a significant cause of disability after combat injuries; therefore, secondary prevention strategies are needed alongside existing primary prevention methods.
- - Two international groups have created evidence-based guidelines for preventing OA after knee injuries, emphasizing patient-centered approaches that address the unique challenges faced by military personnel in order to enhance joint health and integrate effectively into military healthcare.
Testing Interventions for Mobility through Exercise (TIME): Study protocol for a randomized trial comparing a novel, brief home-based exercise program and a standard home-based group exercise for older adults with mobility disability.
Contemp Clin Trials
December 2024
Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States of America.
One in four older adults report difficulty walking, greatly increasing the risk of future disability and death. Though exercise improves mobility, too few older adults do it. While studies show that brief exercise sessions provide most of the benefit of longer sessions and that older adults note that "time" is a critical barrier to being active, what remains unknown is whether briefer RT sessions can improve mobility as well as, or better than, longer traditional sessions, possibly due to greater adherence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrecision in Progress: Unraveling the Clinimetric Properties of Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration in Children With Cerebral Palsy Across Diverse Motor Severities.
Pediatr Neurol
December 2024
School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the responsiveness and important benchmarks of the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI) for children with cerebral palsy (CP) across different motor severities.
- A total of 88 children, aged 3 to 12, participated and took the Beery VMI tests at the beginning and after one year; the results showed significant responsiveness, with varying minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) based on motor severity.
- The findings suggest that Beery VMI is an effective tool for evaluating progress in children with CP, and the specific MCIDs can help clinicians tailor treatments according to the child’s motor abilities, indicating that interventions may be particularly effective for those
Optimal days of application of kinesiotaping for the treatment of lumbo-pelvic pain during pregnancy. A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
Physiotherapy
December 2024
Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to find the best amount and short-term effects of kinesiotaping (KT) on pain and disability for pregnant women with lower back pain.
- Researchers looked at information from several databases and included seven random controlled trials with 527 patients in their analysis.
- They found that using KT for 5 to 10 days significantly helped reduce pain and disability, but there's still some uncertainty about how reliable the evidence is.
Prognostic Factors of Hip Fracture in Elderly: A Systematic Review.
Int J Prev Med
August 2024
MD, PhD in Epidemiology, Trauma Research Center, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Article Synopsis
- * Key risk factors identified include age, substance use, sensory impairments, low BMI, past falls, weakness, and chronic diseases like stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
- * The research suggests that certain changeable risk factors should be addressed by health policymakers to enable early interventions and reduce the incidence of hip fractures among the elderly.
Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Injured Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using Peroneus Longus Graft With Fixed Loop Endobutton - A Prospective Study.
J Orthop Case Rep
October 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Article Synopsis
- ACL injuries are common among active young individuals, often arising from sports or road traffic accidents, with the peroneus longus graft method gaining popularity for reconstruction due to its benefits like adequate length and minimal donor site issues.
- A study of 25 patients aged 18-55 underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using this graft, with outcomes assessed at multiple follow-up points using various scoring systems.
- The results showed that 80% of the cases had excellent outcomes, highlighting that this method effectively improves knee stability, functionality, and movement range post-surgery.*
An update on the management of axial spondyloarthritis for sports medicine professionals.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
October 2024
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a disease that causes serious back pain and stiffness, making it hard for people to move around.
- Sports medicine doctors can help spot this disease in patients with chronic back pain and send them to a specialist called a rheumatologist for proper care.
- Early treatment is important, and options include physical therapy and medications that reduce inflammation, which can help improve the patient's quality of life.
Running is acceptable and efficacious in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain: the ASTEROID randomised controlled trial.
Br J Sports Med
January 2025
Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the effectiveness and acceptance of a 12-week run-walk program for adults aged 18-45 with chronic low back pain (LBP) compared to a waitlist control group.
- Results showed significant improvements in pain intensity and disability measurements for the running group, with 70% adherence to the program and no participant dropping out.
- The study concluded that the run-walk program is a suitable and acceptable physical activity option for individuals with chronic LBP.
The Effectiveness of Warm-Up Using an Assistive Device in Wheelchair Basketball: A Feasibility Study of Able-Bodied Participants.
Cureus
September 2024
Center for Medical Science, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Ami, JPN.
Article Synopsis
- A warm-up is important for preventing injuries and optimizing performance, but research on its effects, especially for para-sports, is limited.
- This study tested the feasibility and safety of using a hybrid assistive device during warm-up exercises on able-bodied participants, measuring the impact on wheelchair mobility performance.
- Results indicated that the warm-up improved sprint times significantly and was deemed safe, suggesting potential benefits for wheelchair mobility, but more research is needed for para-athletes.
Context: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKD) are currently the leading contributor to disability worldwide. Unlike other prevalent and disabling healthcare conditions such as CVD, risk factors associated with MSKD are not commonly discussed or integrated into current medical practice, rehabilitation practice or wellness programs. The primary purpose of this review is to describe the known risk factors most closely associated with MSKD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors associated with resorption of calcific deposits in the shoulder with extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
October 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (FSWT) was analyzed for its effectiveness in treating chronic calcific rotator cuff tendinitis, with a focus on factors influencing calcium resorption post-treatment.
- In a study of 117 shoulders treated with FSWT over 16 weeks, results were categorized into complete resorption (CR) and incomplete resorption (ICR), revealing that the CR group had longer disease duration and more tenderness.
- Key factors associated with successful calcium resorption included the presence of blood flow around calcium deposits, Gärtner classification type, and the length of time the condition had persisted, with specific odds ratios calculated for each factor.
Strategies for unplanned gait termination at comfortable and fast walking speeds in children with cerebral palsy.
J Biomech
November 2024
Department of Medicine, Akita Prefectural Center on Development and Disability, Akita, Japan. Electronic address:
Collision avoidance while walking is necessary for safe living, and faster walking speeds tend to increase collision risk. However, gait termination strategies for patients with cerebral palsy (CP), from comfortable to faster speed, remain unexplored. This study aimed to analyze these strategies in children with CP compared to typically developing (TD) children at two different speeds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness and efficiency of aquatic therapy on independence in activities of daily living and mobility in post-acute spinal cord injury: A matched case-control study.
Physiother Res Int
October 2024
Department of Research and Innovation, Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació adscrit a la UAB, Barcelona, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- Aquatic therapy (AT) may be beneficial for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), but there is limited clinical research on its effectiveness, which hinders its use in practice.
- A study compared 29 SCI patients who underwent AT rehabilitation with a control group that did not, using measures like the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II).
- Results indicated that while there were no significant differences in overall functional independence between groups, the AT group showed significant improvements in walking ability and efficiency, suggesting some benefits of aquatic therapy.
Can Foot Orthoses Benefit Symptomatic Runners? Mechanistic and Clinical Insights Through a Scoping Review.
Sports Med Open
October 2024
École de Kinésiologie et des Sciences de L'activité Physique, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- Running is a popular sport that offers numerous health benefits but is often linked to injuries caused by overuse, prompting the use of foot orthoses (FOs) to help manage these issues.
- A scoping review analyzed 30 studies involving 730 symptomatic runners to evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of FOs, finding that they can reduce pain, alter biomechanics, and change running strategies.
- The study suggests future research should standardize FO descriptions, take into account participants' foot shapes, and compare various types of FOs to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Para-athletes are exposed to bullying as much as non-disabled athletes.
Phys Sportsmed
October 2024
Department of Sports Medicine, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.
Article Synopsis
- Athletes, both para (disabled) and non-disabled, experience bullying and anxiety, which can affect their success in sports.
- The study found that common bullying behaviors included spreading rumors and withholding performance-related information.
- Para athletes reported lower anxiety levels compared to non-disabled athletes, but both groups faced similar rates of bullying despite their different experiences and challenges.
Fluid biomarkers of chronic traumatic brain injury.
Nat Rev Neurol
November 2024
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global cause of long-term disability, and while imaging and fluid biomarkers show promise in predicting outcomes and complications soon after injury, assessments for ongoing symptoms in chronic cases remain limited.
- New consensus criteria for traumatic encephalopathy syndrome, related to conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy, have only recently been established but may not apply to everyone experiencing chronic TBI effects.
- Research on fluid biomarkers in chronic TBI indicates links to inflammation and neurodegeneration, suggesting the need for advanced methods to distinguish TBI from other neurodegenerative diseases, along with identifying future research priorities.
Comparison of Brain Function Between Medication-Naïve ADHD with and without Comorbidity in Chinese Children Using Resting-State fNIRS.
Alpha Psychiatry
August 2024
Department of Child Health Care, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Children's Regional Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, P.R. China.
Article Synopsis
- This study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to explore brain activity in children aged 7 to 15 with ADHD, focusing on those with and without learning disabilities or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
- Researchers categorized 165 medication-naive participants into four groups and monitored hemodynamic changes in specific brain regions while analyzing differences in brain activity using a metric called amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF).
- Results showed that children with ADHD had higher ALFF values compared to healthy controls, and those with ADHD and learning disabilities had distinct patterns of brain activity, while ADHD with ODD did not show significant differences, suggesting ODD symptoms may be part of ADHD rather than a separate disorder.
Os Vesalianum Pedis in a Professional Badminton Player: A Case Report.
Cureus
September 2024
Department of Sports Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND.
Article Synopsis
- Os vesalianum pedis (OVP) is a rare accessory bone near the fifth metatarsal in the foot, mostly asymptomatic but can sometimes cause lateral foot pain.
- A case study involves a 36-year-old badminton player with swelling and pain, initially misdiagnosed with a pseudo-Jones fracture before being correctly identified with OVP through detailed X-ray analysis.
- Proper clinical assessment and imaging, particularly oblique radiographs, are essential for accurate diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
The known and unknown reality of knee dislocations: A systematic review.
Injury
November 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Knee dislocations are really serious injuries that can make it hard for people to move normally and might even lead to permanent problems. This review wanted to understand them better and find out what still needs to be studied.
- The research looked at 132 studies with a lot of knee dislocations mostly happening to young men due to high-speed accidents, like car crashes. Many people also had injuries to their ligaments and nerves, and there were some serious complications, including amputations and infections.
- The review found that we still don’t know enough about how to treat knee dislocations, the money it costs, and how people recover over a long time. There were a lot of missing details
Commentary on "Functional Symmetry Observation Scale, Version 2: Reliability, Construct Validity, and Potential for Clinical Use".
Pediatr Phys Ther
October 2024
Parent of two girls with CMT Virginia.
Eating disorders among physically disabled national athletes in Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia
September 2024
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Introduction: Eating disorders are becoming a cause of concern amongst athletes in recent times. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of eating disorders amongst physically disabled athletes in Malaysia. Athletes were sampled and screened for eating disorders utilising the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire 6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDevelopment and Validation of the Youth Back Activity Questionnaire: A Measure of Function for Adolescents with Low Back Pain.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
October 2024
Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Design: Psychometric study.
Objective: To develop a reliable and valid patient-reported outcome measure to assess functional ability in adolescents with low back pain (LBP) using the Rasch model.
Summary Of Background Data: LBP is quite common in adolescence.
Factors influencing the relationship between coaches and athletes with disabilities: a systematic review.
Front Sports Act Living
September 2024
Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.
Introduction: The relationship between coaches and athletes with disabilities is critical for enhancing athletes' performance and psychosocial well-being. This study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for coaches, sports organizations, and policymakers dedicated to supporting athletes with disabilities.
Methods: A comprehensive analysis of existing literature was conducted.
Effectiveness of Internet-Based Telehealth Programs in Patients With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Med Internet Res
September 2024
Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disease that causes pain, functional disability, and an economic burden. Nonpharmacological treatments are at the core of OA management. However, limited access to these services due to uneven regional local availability has been highlighted.
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