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Letter to the editor regarding “Hydrodilatation versus corticosteroid injection in treatment for adhesive capsulitis” by Latzka et al PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-20 Rick Schneider, Jennifer Cheng, Jo Hannafin, James Wyss
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinical experiences: A narrative review of curricula and educational interventions PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Cara Vernacchia, Elizabeth Brown, Priya Mhatre, Leslie Rydberg
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is a specialty of medicine that focuses on function and the care of people with disabilities. Many medical schools offer PM&R content by means of PM&R clerkships for career development purposes with varying curricula and assessments; however, there is limited information regarding the optimal way to teach clinical skills relating to the field of PM&R. This
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A systematic review and meta‐analysis of Nordic walking for chronic heart failure with low left ventricular ejection fraction PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Aulia Syavitri Dhamayanti, Rahmad Rahmad, Samiah Rachmawati, Yoga Waranugraha
BackgroundNordic walking (NW) has been reported to be beneficial in various chronic diseases.ObjectiveTo determine whether NW improves function in patients with heart failure (HF) with low left ventricular ejection fraction more than conventional cardiac rehabilitation or usual care.MethodsSystematic literature searches in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science were conducted. According to patient
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Peripheral neuropathy prevalence and effect on mobility 12 months after prosthesis prescription among individuals with dysvascular lower extremity amputation PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Daniel C. Norvell, Elizabeth G. Halsne, Alison W. Henderson, Aaron P. Turner, Wayne T. Biggs, Joseph Webster, Joseph M. Czerniecki, David C. Morgenroth
ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and its effect on mobility in patients who were prescribed a lower limb prosthesis (LLP) after an incident dysvascular transtibial (TT) or transfemoral (TF) lower extremity amputation (LEA). We also sought to determine if the effect of PN on mobility was modified by amputation level or depression.DesignParticipants were identified retrospectively
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The importance of language in describing concussions: A qualitative analysis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Peter Knowles, Katherine Schneider, Amy K. Bugwadia, Piya Sorcar, Roy D. Pea, Daniel H. Daneshvar, Christine M. Baugh
BackgroundConcussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that are often undiagnosed due to difficulties in identifying symptoms. To minimize the negative sequelae associated with undiagnosed concussion, efforts have targeted improving concussion reporting. However, knowing more about concussions does not indicate how likely an athlete is to report their concussion. Alternatively, the attitudes and beliefs
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A dearth of disability‐related competencies in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's Milestones 2.0 PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Amy J. Houtrow, Max B. Hurwitz
BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of disability and the frequency with which people with disabilities encounter the health care system, physicians report inadequate knowledge regarding caring for their patients with disabilities.ObjectiveTo determine the number and type of disability‐related competencies in the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's Milestones 2.0.DesignCross‐sectional
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Why genetic testing is important in patients with developmental disabilities—a unique case of progressive hypertonia and chorea: VARS2‐related disorder PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Shannon Strader, Marissa Vawter‐Lee, Loren Pena, Heather Huxol, Corrie Harris
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Using the RE‐AIM and TDF frameworks to evaluate the implementation of a standardized cognitive assessment protocol in outpatient rehabilitation PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Carla Tierney‐Hendricks, Megan E. Schliep, Minsi Sun, Perman Gochyyev, Christopher Carter
BackgroundImpairments in cognition significantly affect patient functioning and rehabilitation outcomes. Assessment is essential to identifying at‐risk individuals and guiding care plans.ObjectiveA cognitive assessment protocol was implemented in occupational therapy (OT) and speech‐language pathology (SLP) outpatient practice. Using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance
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InspireGBs – Inspiratory muscle training in people with Guillain‐Barré syndrome: A feasibility study PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Miguel P. Almeida, João Carlos Winck, Alda Marques
BackgroundGuillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare immune‐mediated peripheral nerve disease often preceded by infections. Respiratory muscle weakness is a common complication in this population, leading to decreased vital capacity, weakened coughing ability, atelectasis, and pulmonary infections. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been widely used to enhance inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary
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Autonomic dysreflexia with relative tachycardia: Potential physiologic pathways for this head scratching clinical finding PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Ryan Solinsky, Wolfgang Singer
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The relationship of hip strength to walking and balance performance in unilateral lower limb prosthesis users differs by amputation level PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Andrew Sawers, Stefania Fatone
BackgroundSafe and efficient locomotion is a frequently stated goal of lower limb prosthesis users, for which hip strength may play a central yet poorly understood role. Additional research to identify associations between hip strength, balance, and mobility among transtibial and transfemoral prosthesis users is required.ObjectiveTo test whether residual and/or intact limb isometric hip strength was
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Effectiveness of early rehabilitation interventions in patients with traumatic brain injury using a large database PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Shota Hayashi, Tomohiko Kamo, Ryo Momosaki
BackgroundRehabilitation is important for patients with moderate‐to‐severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the timing of early rehabilitation initiation is ambiguous, and its safety and effectiveness are unknown.ObjectiveTo examine the effectiveness and safety of early rehabilitation in patients with moderate‐to‐severe TBI using propensity score analysis and a large database.DesignRetrospective
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Racial disparities in prosthesis abandonment and mobility outcomes after lower limb amputation from a dysvascular etiology in a veteran population PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Max Hurwitz, Joseph Czerniecki, David Morgenroth, Aaron Turner, Alison W. Henderson, Beth Halsne, Daniel Norvell
BackgroundNon‐Hispanic Black (NHB) individuals have higher rates of amputation and increased risk of a transfemoral amputation due to dysvascular disease than non‐Hispanic White (NHW) individuals. However, it is unclear if NHB individuals have differences in prosthesis use or functional outcomes following an amputation.ObjectiveTo determine if there are racial disparities in prosthesis abandonment
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Balance Error Scoring System in the assessment of chronic ankle stability: A systematic review and meta‐analysis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-03 Shanshan Zheng, Xiao'ao Xue, Le Yu, Weichu Tao, Ru Wang, Yang Sun, Yinghui Hua
ObjectiveChronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common musculoskeletal injury associated with static balance deficits. The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is commonly used to assess static balance in individuals with CAI. However, the sensitivity of BESS in detecting balance deficits in CAI is unknown. This study compared BESS performance between people with CAI and controls and investigated which
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Posttraumatic osteoarthritis after athletic knee injury: A narrative review of diagnostic imaging strategies PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Alexandra E. Fogarty, Michael C. Chiang, Stephanie Douglas, Lauren H. Yaeger, Fabrisia Ambrosio, Christian Lattermann, Cale Jacobs, Joanne Borg‐Stein, Adam S. Tenforde
Intraarticular knee injuries and subsequent posttraumatic arthritis (PTOA) are common in athletes. Unfortunately, PTOA may significantly affect performance and overall function, but this condition remains difficult to characterize. In this review, we provide an overview of imaging modalities used to evaluate PTOA among athletes and physically active individuals following knee injury, with the goal
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Beliefs regarding the use of imaging among patients with low back pain: A cross‐sectional study in the context of a middle‐income country PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Leandro M. Diniz, Ítalo R. Lemes, Ana P. C. F. Freire, Ana F. Guimarães, Lucas A. C. Ferreira, Marcia R. Franco, Arianne P. Verhagen, Guy Simoneau, Rafael Z. Pinto
IntroductionPatients with low back pain may play an active role in the prescription of excessive spine imaging.ObjectiveTo determine the proportion of patients with low back pain who have beliefs not aligned with current evidence regarding the use of imaging and to identify factors associated with these beliefs.DesignSecondary analysis of baseline data of a previously published randomized clinical
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Curricula for training advanced practice providers as part of the physiatrist‐led team PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Joseph E. Burris, John C. Alm, Steven L. Gershon, Heakyung Kim, David P. Russo, Charlotte H. Smith, Kevin R. Vincent, Jonathan H. Whiteson
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Efficacy of mirror neuron system‐based therapy for rehabilitation of upper limb orthopedic conditions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Chernkhuan Stonsaovapak, Nantawan Koonalinthip, Wasuwat Kitisomprayoonkul
ObjectiveThe aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to assess the efficacy of mirror neuron system‐based therapy for managing pain and improving motor and upper limb function in patients with upper limb orthopedic conditions.Literature SurveySystematic bibliographical searches of the PubMed, SCOPUS, and CENTRAL registries and databases up to September 2023 were conducted to find randomized
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Effects of exercise on bone density and physical performance in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta‐analysis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-20 Hsin‐Hui Hsu, Ching‐Ya Chiu, Wei‐Chen Chen, Yea‐Ru Yang, Ray‐Yau Wang
BackgroundPostmenopausal bone loss and decreased physical performance are commonly presented issues. This study aimed through systematic review and meta‐analysis to examine the benefits of adding exercise to medicine/supplements in postmenopausal women.MethodsA systematic search was conducted of four electronic databases for articles published from inception to December 2023. Clinical controlled trials
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Medical schools producing the most physical medicine and rehabilitation residents: An analysis of matriculating residents from 2017 to 2021 PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Devon T. Shannon, Paige M. Chase, Bailey W. Frei, Trevor Anesi, Aaron J. Yang
BackgroundResidency choice is often influenced by experiences in medical school. It is unclear what potential factors contribute to medical schools producing higher numbers of physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) residents.ObjectiveTo identify the medical schools producing the most PM&R residents from 2017 to 2021 and potential influencing factors toward this production.DesignDescriptive, cross‐sectional
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Analysis of supply and demand for sports medicine fellowship training: 2012–2022 PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Jason Silvestre, Harris S. Slone, John D. Kelly
BackgroundThe recruitment of high‐quality applicants is critical to the vitality of the sports medicine physician workforce.ObjectiveTo analyze changes in the total number of available training positions, applicants, and unfilled training positions in the Sports Medicine Match from 2012 to 2022.DesignThis was a retrospective cohort study of sports medicine fellowship applicants.SettingAccreditation
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Weathering the storm: Effect of climate change on acute stroke care and stroke rehabilitation PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Erica M. Jones, Aardhra M. Venkatachalam, Nneka L. Ifejika
Climate change has deleterious effects on stroke recovery, disproportionately affecting populations with increased stroke incidence. These effects start prior to the acute care hospitalization, precipitated by environmental etiologies and are sustained throughout the life course of stroke survivors. Health care practitioners play a critical role in identifying these concerns and mitigating their impact
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Curriculum for training in orthobiologics PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Michael Auriemma, Haylee Borgstrom, David Itskevich, Ryan Kruse, Erek Latzka, Josh Martin, Brittany Moore, Marc Gruner, Marko Bodor, John Cianca, Prathap Jayaram, Karen Knight, Walter Sussman, Christine Townsend, Joanne Borg‐Stein
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Developing and integrating an orthobiologics curriculum PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Walter I. Sussman, Michael Auriemma, Marko Bodor, John Cianca, Prathap Jayaram, Karen Knight, Christine Townsend, Joanne Borg‐Stein
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Establishment of regression‐based isometric strength reference values for the upper limb in persons with multiple sclerosis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Heather M. DelMastro, Abigail Robson, Elizabeth S. Gromisch, Marc Campo, Laura B. Simaitis, Albert C. Lo, Zaenab Dhari, Jennifer A. Ruiz
BackgroundMuscle weakness is common and significantly affects persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), with dysfunction in upper limb (UL) muscle groups occurring in approximately 60% of PwMS.ObjectiveTo develop gender‐specific regression‐based prediction equations, with 95% confidence intervals for maximal bilateral UL isometric strength (shoulder abduction and adduction, wrist flexion and extension)
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The hidden cost of chronic pain: A narrative review of the environmental impact of outpatient spine and musculoskeletal care PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Zachary Abbott, Kaden Parks, Adele Meron
Health care is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions and is closely intertwined with industrial processes responsible for air, water, and soil pollution. Chronic pain – particularly as it relates to spine and musculoskeletal diagnoses – comprises a significant portion of health care utilization and affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the prevalence of chronic spine and musculoskeletal
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Lipohemarthrosis in the detection of intraarticular fractures: Looking beyond the tibial plateau PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Jack Porrino, Colby Shreve, Eric Marten, Hyojeong Lee, Andrew Haims
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Perceptions of medical doctors and patients about imaging for people with low back pain: A qualitative study PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Mariana M. Barbosa, Anna Julia M. dos Santos, Nilva Galli, Rubens V. C. Vidal, Guilherme H. D. Grande, Crystian B. Oliveira
BackgroundLow‐value care is the use of substitutive/ineffective/harmful strategies based on available evidence, and it is considered one of the main contributors to the burden related to low back pain in health care systems. The use of routine imaging for patients with low back pain is the main example of inappropriate care. Therefore, understanding the perceptions of medical doctors and patients from
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Narrative review and call to action on reporting and representation in orthobiologics research for knee osteoarthritis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-06 Alexander Sin, William Hollabaugh, Lauren Porras
Osteoarthritis affects a significant portion of U.S. adults, and knee osteoarthritis contributes to 80% of disease burden. Previous data have shown that non‐White patient populations often report worse symptoms and less favorable outcomes following arthroplasty, a definitive treatment for knee osteoarthritis. There is a lack of demographics data on race/ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic status (SES)
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Unveiling a common peroneal nerve schwannoma: An ultrasonographic approach to a posterolateral knee mass PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-06 Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Tolga Hancı, İlkay Işıkay, Deniz Pınar Baran, Berrin Babaoğlu, Alp Çetin
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Relevance of learning health systems to physiatrists and its synergy with implementation science: A commentary PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Thiru M. Annaswamy, Prateek Grover, Natalie F. Douglas, Kathleen M. Poploski, Catherine A. Anderson, Melissa A. Clark, Ann Marie Flores, Brian J. Hafner, Jeanne M. Hoffman, Adam R. Kinney, Kristin Ressel, Jennifer Sánchez, Margarite J. Whitten, Linda Resnik, Christine M. McDonough
As health care attempts to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, the concept of the learning health system (LHS) is becoming increasingly relevant. LHS integrates evidence with health systems data, driving health care quality and outcomes through updates in policy, practice, and care delivery. In addition, LHS research is becoming critically important as there are several initiatives underway
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Enhancing team communication to improve implementation of a supervised walking program for hospitalized veterans: Evidence from a multi‐site trial in the Veterans Health Administration PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Connor Drake, Virginia Wang, Karen M. Stechuchak, Nina Sperber, Rebecca Bruening, Cynthia J. Coffman, Ashley Choate, Courtney Harold Van Houtven, Kelli D. Allen, Cathleen Colon‐Emeric, George L. Jackson, Matthew Tucker, Cassie Meyer, Caitlin B. Kappler, Susan N. Hastings
IntroductionThe timely translation of evidence‐based programs into real‐world clinical settings is a persistent challenge due to complexities related to organizational context and team function, particularly in inpatient settings. Strategies are needed to promote quality improvement efforts and implementation of new clinical programs.ObjectiveThis study examines the role of CONNECT, a complexity science‐based
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A scoping review to explore the use of the Health Care Providers’ Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Ryan D. Muller, Alec Schielke, Jordan A. Gliedt, Jesse Cooper, Shae Martinez, Andreas Eklund, Katherine A. Pohlman
ObjectivesPatients’ interactions with health care providers influence back pain–related outcomes. The Health Care Providers’ Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale (HC‐PAIRS) is an instrument that assesses providers’ attitudes and beliefs about patients with persistent back pain, with lower scores implying that persistent pain does not indicate disability or limitation of activities. This scoping review
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Use of the iPRISM webtool in a learning community to assess implementation context and fit of a novel clinical decision support tool for physical therapy triage in acute care hospitals PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Joshua K. Johnson, Jennifer L. Sullivan, Katy E. Trinkley, Brittany Lapin, Sandra Passek, Valerie Asp, Bryan Ford, Borsika A. Rabin
BackgroundThe iPRISM webtool is an interactive tool designed to aid the process of applying the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) for the assessment of and fit with context. A learning community (LC) is a multidisciplinary group of partners addressing a complex problem. Our LC coproduced the Physical TheraPy frEqueNcy Clinical decIsion support tooL (PT‐PENCIL) to guide
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Can blood‐flow restriction resistance training enhance remote strength transfer? A systematic review with meta‐analysis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-22 Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, Irene Crespo, Marcos Quintana‐Cepedal, María Fernández‐del Valle, Miguel del Valle, Hugo Olmedillas
ObjectivesThis systematic review with meta‐analysis aimed to examine the effect of blood flow restriction resistance training (BFR‐RT) on strength gains in untrained limbs (remote strength transfer [RST]).Literature SurveyA search for studies was performed using six databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus, and ScienceDirect) up to February 2024.MethodologyStudies
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Incidence and outcomes of pediatric patients with dual diagnosis of traumatic spinal cord injury and brain injury on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-15 Caitlin Chicoine,Alexis Mitelpunkt,Nanhua Zhang,Priya Bolikal
BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are diagnoses commonly encountered on the pediatric rehabilitation unit. However, there is limited evidence in the literature addressing the incidence of or rehabilitation outcomes in pediatric patients with a dual diagnosis of TBI and SCI. OBJECTIVE To determine incidence and functional outcomes of the dual diagnosis population.
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Pediatric basilar invagination: Unveiling a rare complication of inflammatory bowel disease unclassified. PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-14 Pavla Slivkova,Filip Jevic,Barbora Schmidtova,Jana Smetanova,Martin Kyncl,Jakub Jacisko,Alena Kobesova
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Revisions to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's program requirements for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Input from the Tri-Organizational Graduate Medical Education Committee. PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 David W Pruitt,Joseph E Burris,Greg M Worsowicz,Carolyn L Kinney
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The association between overuse and musculoskeletal injuries and the female athlete triad in Division I collegiate athletes. PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Emily Miller Olson,Kristin L Sainani,Paige Dyrek,David Bakal,Kenneth Miller,Jennifer L Carlson,Michael Fredericson,Adam S Tenforde
INTRODUCTION Although the female athlete triad (Triad) has been associated with increased risk of bone-stress injuries (BSIs), limited research among collegiate athletes has addressed the associations between the Triad and non-BSI injuries. OBJECTIVE To elucidate the relationship between Triad and both BSI and non-BSI in female athletes. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Primary and tertiary
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Insights into optimizing phantom pain management: A human-centered approach to end-user perspectives. PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Manvita Mareboina,Daniel Bastian,Shannon B Juengst,Thiru Annaswamy
BACKGROUND This report explores and summarizes perspectives from end users on unmet needs in achieving optimal and effective phantom pain management through a human-centered design approach. OBJECTIVE To examine current strategies, pharmacological, nonpharmacological, surgical procedures, virtual reality, and mirror therapy, and the evidence supporting them, in the management of phantom limb pain.
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Shoulder pathology on advanced imaging in asymptomatic non‐athlete individuals: A narrative review PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Connie Hsu, Toqa Afifi, Zacharia Isaac
The prevalence of asymptomatic shoulder pathology has been shown to be high on both ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The most common shoulder pathologies identified in asymptomatic, non‐athlete individuals include rotator cuff pathology, acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology, labral tears, subacromial bursitis, and calcific tendinitis. The data in the current literature suggest that
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Epidemiology of injuries in U.S. high school track and field throwing events from 2008 to 2019 PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-31 Hye Chang Rhim, Toqa Afifi, Raylin F. Xu, Kayle Noble‐Taylor, Ashley E. Gureck, Michelle T. Barrack, Mitchell J. Rauh, Adam S. Tenforde
BackgroundInjury characteristics of high school track and field throwing athletes in the United States are not well studied. Understanding epidemiology of injuries is important to identify treatment and prevention strategies.ObjectiveTo describe injury rates and patterns in U.S. high school track and field throwing events from a longitudinal national sports injury surveillance system.DesignDescriptive
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Pain, disability, and quality of life in participants after concurrent onabotulinumtoxinA treatment of upper and lower limb spasticity: Observational results from the ASPIRE study PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-30 Ganesh Bavikatte, Gerard E. Francisco, Wolfgang H. Jost, Alessio Baricich, Esther Duarte, Simon F. T. Tang, Marc Schwartz, Mariana Nelson, Tiziana Musacchio, Alberto Esquenazi
IntroductionUpper and lower limb spasticity is commonly associated with central nervous system disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury, but little is known about the concurrent treatment of upper and lower limb spasticity with botulinum toxins.ObjectiveTo evaluate onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA) utilization and to determine if concurrent
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Movement disorders in pediatric stroke survivors: A case series PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Rafaello Ibrado, Annie M. Abraham, Jared Stowers, Melissa Fleming
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Cough‐induced chest wall muscle injury diagnosed with ultrasound PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Krish Bharat, George Raum, Suehun Ho, Ryan Nussbaum
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Assessment of self‐esteem and quality of life in patients with transtibial amputations using an exoskeletal prosthesis PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 S. Varuni, Sridevi Gnanasekaran, Ravi Gaur, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Akshay Chavan, Vinoth Rajendran
BackgroundLower limb amputation can have profound physical, psychological, and social effects on individuals. Assistive aids like prosthetic lower limbs can help an individual regain mobility and thereby affect their self‐esteem and quality of life.ObjectiveTo assess self‐esteem and quality of life in patients with transtibial amputations who are using a transtibial prosthesis and explore the association
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The role of exercise in aromatase inhibitor‐induced arthralgia PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Kerstin Yu, Pauline Portes, G. Stephen Morris, Laura Huang, Elizabeth R. Felix, Gary J. Farkas, Diana Molinares, Eduard Tiozzo
Aromatase inhibitors are prescribed in breast cancer due to their associated lower rate of cancer recurrence compared to tamoxifen. However, aromatase inhibitor‐induced arthralgia (AIIA) is one of the leading causes of treatment nonadherence, increasing the risk of cancer recurrence. The pathophysiology of AIIA is poorly understood, and although current recommendations for AIIA include lifestyle changes
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AAPM&R consensus guidance on spasticity assessment and management PM R (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Monica Verduzco‐Gutierrez, Preeti Raghavan, Jessica Pruente, Daniel Moon, Cassandra M. List, Joseph Edward Hornyak, Fatma Gul, Supreet Deshpande, Susan Biffl, Zainab Al Lawati, Abraham Alfaro
BackgroundThe American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) conducted a comprehensive review in 2021 to identify opportunities for enhancing the care of adult and pediatric patients with spasticity. A technical expert panel (TEP) was convened to develop consensus‐based practice recommendations aimed at addressing gaps in spasticity care.ObjectiveTo develop consensus‐based practice