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Abstract Objective To develop and validate an English version of the Neuromuscular (NM)-Score, a classification for patients with NM diseases in each of the 3 motor function domains: D1, standing and transfers; D2, axial and proximal motor function; and D3, distal motor function. Design Validation survey. Setting Patients seen at a medical research...
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Abstract Objectives To report the frequency, severity, and types of comorbidities in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) using a validated self-report comorbidity screening tool, and to determine the relationship between comorbidity and functional mobility. Design A secondary analysis and cross-sectional observational study design. Setting Univers...
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Abstract Objectives To monitor treatment effects in patients with congenital myopathies and congenital muscular dystrophies, valid outcome measures are necessary. The Motor Function Measure (MFM) was examined for robustness, and changes are proposed for better adequacy. Design Observational study based on data previously collected from several coho...
Dicianno, Brad E
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Sogbossi, Emmanuel Sègnon Thonnard, Jean-Louis Batcho, Charles Sèbiyo
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ABILOCO-Benin presents good psychometric properties. It allows valid, reliable, and objective measurements of locomotion ability in stroke patients.
Donoso Brown, Elena V McCoy, Sarah Westcott Fechko, Amber S Price, Robert Gilbertson, Torey Moritz, Chet T
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This preliminary investigation indicates that use of the electromyography-controlled video game impacts muscle activation. Limited changes in kinematic and activity level outcomes, however, suggest that the intervention may benefit from the inclusion of a functional activity component.
Grauwmeijer, Erik Heijenbrok-Kal, Majanka H Ribbers, Gerard M
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After TBI, the physical component of HRQoL showed significant improvement over time, whereas the mental component remained stable. Problems of disease awareness seem to play a role in self-reported mental HRQoL. After TBI, mood status is a better predictor of the mental component of HRQoL than functional outcome, implying that mood should be closel...
Sumowski, James F Leavitt, Victoria M
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These are the first-ever demonstrations that body temperature is elevated endogenously in patients with RRMS and linked to worse fatigue. We discuss these findings in the context of failed treatments for fatigue in RRMS, including several failed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of stimulants (modafinil). In contrast, our findings may help explai...
Memberg, William D Polasek, Katharine H Hart, Ronald L Bryden, Anne M Kilgore, Kevin L Nemunaitis, Gregory A Hoyen, Harry A Keith, Michael W Kirsch, Robert F
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Functional electrical stimulation is a feasible intervention for restoring arm and hand functions to individuals with high tetraplegia. Forces and movements were generated at the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder that allowed the performance of activities of daily living, with some limitations requiring the use of a mobile arm support to assist the ...
Krewer, Carmen Hartl, Sandra Müller, Friedemann Koenig, Eberhard
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Therapy with rpMS increases sensory function in patients with severe limb paresis. The magnetic stimulation, however, has limited effect on spasticity and no effect on motor function.
