Long-term implications of a multidisciplinary tube-weaning program: Parental perspectives.

Objectives: Children who are unable to eat and drink orally require temporary or permanent enteral nutritional support via tube feeding. The objective was to describe a weaning program held at a children's rehabilitation hospital and to review the long-term outcomes of the transition from tube nutrition to oral feeding.

Methods: The parents of 82 children who took part in the ALYN intervention program from 2011 to 2022 were requested to participate in a telephone survey to learn about their child's status related to eating, education, social wellbeing, and overall health.

Activation of adult endogenous neurogenesis by a hyaluronic acid collagen gel containing basic fibroblast growth factor promotes remodeling and functional recovery of the injured cerebral cortex.

JOURNAL/nrgr/04.03/01300535-202510000-00024/figure1/v/2024-11-26T163120Z/r/image-tiff The presence of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells in the adult mammalian brain suggests that the central nervous system can be repaired and regenerated after injury. However, whether it is possible to stimulate neurogenesis and reconstruct cortical layers II to VI in non-neurogenic regions, such as the cortex, remains unknown.

Which dietary patterns fend off nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? A systematic review of observational and interventional studies.

Background: The global burden of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has significantly risen over the past decade. Dietary intake strongly influences its development and should be a component of any prevention and treatment plan strategy. Dietary pattern analysis enables the investigation of the overall diet and permits the consideration of interactions and cumulative effects of dietary components.

Associations of iron deficiency with cardiac function, congestion, exercise capacity and prognosis in heart failure.

Aims: Uncertainty exists about defining true iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure (HF) patients. We assessed the relationship of different ID definitions with cardiac structure and function, congestion, exercise capacity, and prognosis in HF outpatients.

Methods And Results: Iron deficiency was defined according to guidelines (G-ID: ferritin <100 ng/ml or ferritin 100-299 ng/ml with transferrin saturation [TSAT] <20%).

Consensus-Based Recommendations for Designing, Delivering, Evaluating, and Reporting Exercise Intervention Research Involving People Living With a Spinal Cord Injury.

Objectives: To establish recommendations for designing, delivering, evaluating, and reporting exercise intervention research to improve fitness-related outcomes in people living with spinal cord injury (PwSCI).

Design: International consensus process.

Setting: (1) An expert panel was established consisting of 9 members of the governing panel of the International Spinal Cord Society Physical Activity Special Interest Group and 9 additional scientists who authored or co-authored ≥1 exercise randomized controlled trial paper involving PwSCI.

Osteoporosis in Systemic Mastocytosis: A Scoping Review.

: Mastocytosis (MS) is a rare disease that can involve various organs, including the bone. Given the incidence of the disease in the global population, MS poses a challenge for physicians, and early therapeutic intervention in the initial stages could significantly impact the quality of life of affected patients. : The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of secondary osteoporosis in systemic mastocytosis (SM), focusing on the heterogeneity of its manifestations, the benefits of early diagnosis, and appropriate pharmacological treatment.

Combined Effect of tDCS and Motor or Cognitive Activity in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease: A Proof-of-Concept Pilot Study.

(1) Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for 70% of dementia cases and with no effective pharmacological treatments, new rehabilitation methods are needed. Motor and cognitive activities and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have shown promise in stabilizing and enhancing cognitive functions. Objective: we want to investigate the effects of tDCS combined with motor or cognitive activity on cognitive functions in AD patients.

Long-term effects of mild and moderate COVID-19 on static and dynamic balance.

Introduction: COVID-19 affects both musculoskeletal and central nervous systems. However, there is no research on its impact on balance in mild to moderate cases. This study aims to compare static and dynamic balance, as well as fall risk, between individuals with mild to moderate COVID-19 and those without the disease.

The effects of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling on clinical signs in females with upper trapezius muscle active trigger points: A single blinded randomized clinical trial.

Objective: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome had their pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and disability evaluated in relation to the effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling.

Methods: 32 participants with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points were split into two groups at random: one group received high intensity laser treatment (n = 16), while the other received dry needling (n = 16).

Test-retest reliability of a novel method for trunk position sense measurement in older adults with and without hyperkyphosis.

Introduction: Although the importance of trunk position sense as a clinical outcome measure related to spinal alignment has been established, there is no study evaluating the reliability of measurement techniques for trunk position sense in older adults. Hyperkyphosis is most prevalent in this population and is associated with adverse consequences.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability of a measurement technique consisting of photogrammetry and angle calculation in older adults with and without hyperkyphosis.

Comparison of dry needling with exercise and exercise alone on spasticity, range of motion, and function of post-stroke chronic spastic patients.

Introduction: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients' quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the impact of exercise therapy alone versus exercise therapy combined with dry needling on clinical outcomes in patients with chronic spasticity after stroke.

Methods: Forty patients were randomly assigned to either a control or intervention group.

The effect of upper trapezius trigger points dry needling on postural control in patients with chronic neck pain.

Objective: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger points (TrPs) dry needling on postural control and balance in chronic neck pain.

Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the persian version of the functional assessment scale for acute hamstring injuries.

Background: The Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries (FASH) which measure symptom's severity and impact on physical activity and sports ability in individuals with acute hamstring muscle injury, is not available in Persian. The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the FASH questionnaire to Persian and to assess the psychometric properties of the translated version.

Methods: The Persian-translation and cross-cultural adaptation processes were based on World Health Organization method.

Stair-Climbing Versus Machine-Based Resistance Exercise to Improve Muscle Power Among Older Adults: A Noninferiority Trial.

Van Roie, E, van Uffelen, J, and Delecluse, C. Stair-climbing versus machine-based resistance exercise to improve muscle power among older adults: a non-inferiority trial. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-Machine-based resistance training (RT) can reduce the age-related loss in muscle power (Pmax).

Metacognitive Intervention Facilitating a Growth Mindset for Youth at Risk: The Contribution of Occupational Therapy Practitioners to the Educational Team.

Background: Youth at risk often experience adaptation difficulties. Functional metacognitive interventions, outlined by occupational therapy practitioners, may support their daily performance.

Aim: To examine a metacognitive educational intervention that facilitates a growth mindset and strategy use, with the unique contribution of occupational therapy practitioners to the educational team.

Small fiber neuropathy.

Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is a condition involving the small nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system, specifically the thinly myelinated Aδ and unmyelinated C fibers. It is an increasingly acknowledged condition within the spectrum of neuropathic pain disorders, leading to a rise in diagnosed patients. SFN is characterized by neuropathic pain, that is often described as burning, and typically presents in the hands and feet ascending proximally.

Are standing balance and walking ability deficits poststroke related to the integrity of the corticospinal and non-corticospinal tracts? A meta-analysis.

Background: The importance of corticospinal tract (CST) integrity in upper limb recovery poststroke is well established, but its association with standing balance and walking remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to establish the relationship between CST and non-CST motor tract integrity, and clinical scores of standing balance and walking poststroke.

Methods: In July 2024, five databases were searched for studies, focusing on diffusion MRI metrics and clinical scores of standing balance and/or walking independence poststroke.

The association between locus of control and general mental health in patients with lumbar spinal cord injury: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are major sources of socioeconomic burdens and are still rising globally. SCIs also cause several personal sufferings in both physical and psychological aspects. Individuals' reactions following a traumatic incident can vary based on the severity and nature of the damage, as well as their psychological dispositions.

Applicability of using dynamic MRI to evaluate alleged cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI).

Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility of using dynamic MRI to measure the features of cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI).

Design And Setting: Fifteen healthy participants (9 females and 6 males, aged 25 to 77) underwent dynamic MRI in a sagittal T2 HASTE view at a rate of 0.60 Hz for 30 s.