In Memoriam: David B. Gray, PhD, Scientist, Colleague, and Advocate.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
New Approach in Fibromyalgia Exercise Program: A Preliminary Study Regarding the Effectiveness of Balance Training.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
To determine the effectiveness of balance exercises on the functional level and quality of life (QOL) of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to investigate the circumstances associated with balance disorders in FMS. Randomized controlled trial. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic. Patients (N=57) (age range, 18-65y) with FMS were ...
Evaluation of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury During Rehabilitation.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
To explore the presence and types of sleep disorders in chronic patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) undergoing inpatient rehabilitation using formal diagnostic criteria based on the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 2nd edition. Cross-sectional study. Inpatient brain injury rehabilitation units. Chronic inpatients with ...
Differences in the Community Built Environment Influence Poor Perceived Health Among Persons With Spinal Cord Injury.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
To assess the association between characteristics of the built environment and differences in perceived health among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) using objective measures of the local community derived from Geographic Information Systems data. Secondary analysis of cross-sectional survey data. Community. Persons with chronic SCI enrolled i...
Nonsignificant associations between measures of inhibitory control and walking while thinking in persons with multiple s...
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Inhibitory control based on modified flanker performance might not be associated with DTC of walking in persons with MS.
Associations of proactive coping and self-efficacy with psychosocial outcomes in individuals after stroke.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Proactive coping and self-efficacy have different associations with each of the psychosocial outcomes. Therefore, outcome-specific models appear to be necessary to describe these associations.
Coping, problem solving, depression, and health-related quality of life in patients receiving outpatient stroke rehabili...
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Patients with high depression scores use different coping strategies and problem-solving skills than do patients with low depression scores. Independent of depression, positive problem-solving skills appear to be most significantly related to better HRQOL.
Impact of spatial neglect on stroke rehabilitation: evidence from the setting of an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Spatial neglect after a stroke is a prevalent problem and may negatively affect rehabilitation outcome, risk of falls, and LOS.
Test-retest reliability of the Neuromuscular Recovery Scale.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
The NRS had excellent test-retest reliability when conducted by trained therapists in adults with chronic SCI across all levels of injury severity. All raters had undergone standardized training in use of the NRS. The minimal requirement of training to achieve test-retest reliability has not been established.
Health-related profiles of people with lower limb loss.
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
People with lower limb loss generally report worse physical function, pain interference, and satisfaction with social roles than do the norm. People with dysvascular amputation reported worse physical function and satisfaction with social roles than did people with traumatic amputation. Health indicator profiles are an efficient way of providing cl...
