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An Simplified Comprehensive Assessment Tool For Long-Term Care Residents In Taiwan, Pay-Shin Lin, Ting-Chin Lin, Chih-Chung Chen, Sun-Fen Chi, Chih-Kuang Chen, Alice May-Kuen Wong Dec 2014

An Simplified Comprehensive Assessment Tool For Long-Term Care Residents In Taiwan, Pay-Shin Lin, Ting-Chin Lin, Chih-Chung Chen, Sun-Fen Chi, Chih-Kuang Chen, Alice May-Kuen Wong

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background and purpose: Along with the population and mean age of the older adults increase steadily, the prevalence of ADL impairment is getting higher which would increase the needs for elderly care. Therefore, how to evaluate patients’ care needs and resource utilization has become an important issue recently. The purposes of this study are to test the reliability and validity of a newly developed comprehensive assessment tool for care need-PRABC, hoping that it could be a easy, quick and clinical usable tool to assess the level of residents’ long-term care needs. Method: This is a cross-sectional study. Subjects were recruited …

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Influence Of Pain On Depression And Quality Of Life In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury, Yao-Jen Chen, Hong-Ye Chen Dec 2014

Influence Of Pain On Depression And Quality Of Life In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury, Yao-Jen Chen, Hong-Ye Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: To assess pain prevalence in a spinal cord injury (SCI) population and the influence of pain on depression and quality of life in patients with SCI. Methods: Two hundred twenty six SCI patients were asked to participate in this study after completing a questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic data, clinical characteristics of SCI, performance of daily activities and pain intensity on a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). The Chinese version of Identification (ID) of pain questionnaire was used to detect the neuropathic form of pain. The Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire (TDQ) was used for screening of depression and the Taiwan version …

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The Status Of Tracheostomy Patients Receiving Speech Therapy: A Pilot Study, Cai-Jhen Lu, Ya-Hui Wang Dec 2014

The Status Of Tracheostomy Patients Receiving Speech Therapy: A Pilot Study, Cai-Jhen Lu, Ya-Hui Wang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objectives: Many patients with tracheostomy have significant communication and swallowing difficulties, impairing their quality of life. They also have eating problems because they cannot eat by mouth, and require tube-feeding to receive adequate nutrition. Furthermore, most conscious tracheostomy patients need to communicate with body language because they have difficulties in verbal communication. The patients' treatment rate in speech therapy is not high, and the medical staff in different medical branches have varying degrees of awareness. Few studies exist in Taiwan on the needs of tracheostomy patients to treat the problems of their communication and swallowing. Methods: We conducted a survey …

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Visual Restoration In Vertebral Artery Dissection With Cortical Blindness: A Casereport, Wen-Chih Lin, Yi-Ru Chen, Pin-Hsiu Chen, Pei-Chi Hsiao, Daniel Chiung-Jui Su, Jung-Tai Liu, Willy Chou Dec 2014

Visual Restoration In Vertebral Artery Dissection With Cortical Blindness: A Casereport, Wen-Chih Lin, Yi-Ru Chen, Pin-Hsiu Chen, Pei-Chi Hsiao, Daniel Chiung-Jui Su, Jung-Tai Liu, Willy Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

The annual incidence of vertebral artery dissection is 1 in 100,000. The clinical manifestations are diverse, including dizziness, occipital headache, neck pain and posterior circulation ischemia. One fourth of patients with vertebral artery dissection develop posterior circulation stroke, so vertebral artery dissection is considered one of the common causes of young stroke. The most common ophthalmic signs after posterior circulation ischemia are blurry vision followed by diplopia, whereas complete visual loss is uncommon. This report describes a 34-year-old woman who presented with complete cortical blindness caused by spontaneous vertebral artery dissection with ischemic stroke in the posterior circulation. In addition …

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The Application Of Age-Predicted Maximal Heart Rate In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients, Yan-Wen Chen, Yan-Kai Wen, Shyi-Kuen Wu, Chih-Yang Tang, Shin-Tsu Chang, Shin-Shan Lu Dec 2014

The Application Of Age-Predicted Maximal Heart Rate In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients, Yan-Wen Chen, Yan-Kai Wen, Shyi-Kuen Wu, Chih-Yang Tang, Shin-Tsu Chang, Shin-Shan Lu

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Heart rate is a very simple measurement values, can be used to monitor reaction of the heart to exercise response. The maximum heart rate is widely used for clinical diagnosis, exercise tolerance and exercise prescription for related diseases. The traditional formula for predicting maximum heart rate (220-age) prediction formula has large errors (overestimation or underestimation) phenomenon may overestimate or underestimate heart rate values, and thus may not reflect the actual amount of stress on the heart. Acute myocardial infarction is a common heart disease in the clinical setting. The safety and effectiveness of exercise intensity is particularly important in post-myocardial …

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The Method Of Primary Cell Culture Of Rat's Gastrocnemius Muscle And Comparison Between Skeletal Muscle Cell And Tendon Cell In Protein Expressions Of Myogenic Factor 5, Paired Box 7, And Desmin, Ying-Hsun Chen, Wen-Chung Tsai, Miao-Sui Lin, Jong-Hwei S. Pang, Kuan-Chen Pan, Tung-Yang Yu Dec 2014

The Method Of Primary Cell Culture Of Rat's Gastrocnemius Muscle And Comparison Between Skeletal Muscle Cell And Tendon Cell In Protein Expressions Of Myogenic Factor 5, Paired Box 7, And Desmin, Ying-Hsun Chen, Wen-Chung Tsai, Miao-Sui Lin, Jong-Hwei S. Pang, Kuan-Chen Pan, Tung-Yang Yu

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Skeletal muscle cells generate force and produce joint movement and are easily injured. A good understanding of the biological, physiological, and pathological mechanisms of skeletal muscle cells is essential for exploring the regulation of muscle repair, which occurs in the event of an injury. A method for reproducing skeletal muscle cells is essential for studying skeletal muscles. Most studies use cell lines as study models because these are capable of reproducing numerous times. However, the function of cell lines is markedly deviated from that of normal cells. Skeletal muscle cells from primary cell culture more closely represent muscle cells in …

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Result Analysis Of The New Disability Assessment Plan For The Year 2011, Pao Huang, Pei-Lin Wu, Clement Shih-Hsien Yang, Jen-Hung Wang, Chih-Cheng Fan, Wei-Chih Kuo, Chung-Chao Liang Dec 2014

Result Analysis Of The New Disability Assessment Plan For The Year 2011, Pao Huang, Pei-Lin Wu, Clement Shih-Hsien Yang, Jen-Hung Wang, Chih-Cheng Fan, Wei-Chih Kuo, Chung-Chao Liang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Purpose: This study aims to compare the differences between the levels of disability in the old system and various scores in the disability assessment in the new system. In addition, the study explores the correlation between body function, body structure, scores on the World Health Organization (WHO) Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0), environmental factors, movement performance, and employment status. Methods: The study collected a total of 9446 cases from people over 18 years old with a single disability. Cases were collected from July 2011 to June 2012. The participants in the ＂Disability Assessment Instrument of the New System＂ used …

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The Characteristics Of Elderly Hip Fracture Patients And Rehabilitation Utilization After Hip Fracture Surgery During Admission In Taiwan, Tzu-Wen Hsu, Wen-Chih Lin, Chung-Han Ho, Ci-Jie Ho, Pei-Chi Hsiao, Li-Chen Tung, Willy Chou Dec 2014

The Characteristics Of Elderly Hip Fracture Patients And Rehabilitation Utilization After Hip Fracture Surgery During Admission In Taiwan, Tzu-Wen Hsu, Wen-Chih Lin, Chung-Han Ho, Ci-Jie Ho, Pei-Chi Hsiao, Li-Chen Tung, Willy Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Purpose: Among elderly patients, hip fracture is a common clinical problem after falling. Associated complications after hip fracture surgery increase the risk of readmission. The purpose of this article is to analyze the characteristics of elderly hip fracture patients in Taiwan and rehabilitation utilization after hip surgery during admission. We also investigated the comorbidity of hip fracture. We hope to provide information to the clinician for further medical decision making. Materials and Methods: We analyzed patients older than 65 years who received hip fracture surgery from 2000 to 2009 (n = 146405) from the Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database …

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The Influence Of Virtual Environment Parameters On Elderly People Standing On One Leg, Tien-Lung Sun Dec 2014

The Influence Of Virtual Environment Parameters On Elderly People Standing On One Leg, Tien-Lung Sun

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Kinect-based exergames enable players to undertake physical exercise in an interactive manner through visual stimulation. Previous studies focused on investigating physical fitness based on calories or heart rate to ascertain the effectiveness of exergames. However, designing an exergame for specific training purposes, with intensity levels suited to the needs and skills of the players, requires the investigation of motion performance to study player experience. This study investigated how the parameters of a Kinect-based exergame combined with balance training exercises influence the balance control of the player and the intensity level that the player can tolerate by analyzing both objective and …

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Overview Of The Reporting Of Developmentally-Delayed Children In Taiwan Between 2007 And 2012, Chun-Wei Kang, Chun-Lung Chen, Jiun-Yih Lee, Sung-Hui Tseng Dec 2014

Overview Of The Reporting Of Developmentally-Delayed Children In Taiwan Between 2007 And 2012, Chun-Wei Kang, Chun-Lung Chen, Jiun-Yih Lee, Sung-Hui Tseng

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Successful early intervention (EI) depends on the early detection of children who exhibit a delay in development or are at risk for developmental problems and providing these children and their families with timely integrated services delivered by social welfare, health, and educational professionals. To understand the difference in reporting rates among cities and counties, we analyzed registry data on the reported number of early intervention services (EISs) provided to developmentally delayed children from 2007 to 2012 published annually by the Department of Statistics, Ministry of the Interior. The information included the number of new cases reported each year according to …

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Effects Of Acetaminophen, Etodolac And Indomethacin On Migration, Proliferation And Collagen Expression Of Tendon Cells, Yun-Ming Yang, Hsiang-Ning Chang, S Jong-Hwei Pang, Chung-Bao Hou, Wen-Chung Tsai Dec 2014

Effects Of Acetaminophen, Etodolac And Indomethacin On Migration, Proliferation And Collagen Expression Of Tendon Cells, Yun-Ming Yang, Hsiang-Ning Chang, S Jong-Hwei Pang, Chung-Bao Hou, Wen-Chung Tsai

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat tendinopathy. Tendon healing requires migration of tendon cells to the repair site, followed by proliferation of these cells and collagen synthesis. Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of acetaminophen, etodolac, and indomethacin on tenocyte migration, proliferation, and synthesis of type I and III collagen. Methods: Rat Achilles tendon cells were treated with acetaminophen, etodolac, and indomethacin. Tendon cell migration and proliferation were assessed using transwell filter migration assay and MTT assay, respectively. The expression of collagen I and III mRNA were evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: Unlike …

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Effect Of Celecoxib On Hemophilic Arthropathyof Knee Joint With Synovitis, Ching-Yueh Lin, Chih-Ya Chang, Ming-Jen Ke, Yin-Yin Wu, Yung-Tsan Wu, Yeu-Chin Chen, Tsung-Ying Li Dec 2014

Effect Of Celecoxib On Hemophilic Arthropathyof Knee Joint With Synovitis, Ching-Yueh Lin, Chih-Ya Chang, Ming-Jen Ke, Yin-Yin Wu, Yung-Tsan Wu, Yeu-Chin Chen, Tsung-Ying Li

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Introduction: Recurrent hemoarthrosis leads to synovitis, bone erosion, and subsequent hemoarthropathy in hemophilia. Few clinical trials have focused on the efficacy and adverse effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), specifically cyclooxygenase-2-selective NSAIDs, in treating hemoarthropathy in patients with hemophilia. This study investigated the effect and safety of celecoxib in treating hemophilic arthropathy with synovitis. Materials and method: A total of 15 patients with hemophilic arthropathy were prescribed 200 mg of celecoxib twice per day for 30 days. Out come measurements regarding before and after treatment, joint range of motion, pain score (visual analogue scale), bleeding frequency, synovial thickness measured using …

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Lady Luck: The Rise Of Women Problem Gamblers, Antonia Massa Dec 2014

Lady Luck: The Rise Of Women Problem Gamblers, Antonia Massa

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Gambling addiction, once considered a nearly exclusively male affliction, is becoming more common among women. This story looks at the lives and addictions of two women problem gamblers. The project includes text, audio, images and a web app for smartphones, designed to help women who think they may have a gambling problem.

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Therapeutic Effect And Predictors Of The Effectiveness Of Custom-Made Foot Orthoses For Common Foot Pain, Yan-Ren Lin, Chen-Yu Hung, Chun-Chieh Lee, Yu-Ting Hsieh, Tyng-Guey Wang Dec 2014

Therapeutic Effect And Predictors Of The Effectiveness Of Custom-Made Foot Orthoses For Common Foot Pain, Yan-Ren Lin, Chen-Yu Hung, Chun-Chieh Lee, Yu-Ting Hsieh, Tyng-Guey Wang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Purpose: Custom-made foot orthoses are commonly used to treat foot pain by modifying the distribution of foot pressure. The therapeutic effect of custom-made foot orthoses on specific foot pain such as pes cavus, rheumatoid arthritis, and plantar fasciitis has been established. However, the therapeutic effect of custom-made foot orthoses on common foot pain remains unclear, and the foot characteristics with which patients are most likely to benefit from this intervention have not been adequately explored. The purposes of this study were to investigate the therapeutic effect of custom-made foot orthoses on common foot pain and to determine potential predictors of …

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Associations Between Physical Fitness And Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Nurses, Chia-Huei Lin, Li-Chi Chiang, Wen-Chii Tzeng, Liang-Cheng Chen, Shin-Tsu Chang, Shang-Lin Chiang Dec 2014

Associations Between Physical Fitness And Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Nurses, Chia-Huei Lin, Li-Chi Chiang, Wen-Chii Tzeng, Liang-Cheng Chen, Shin-Tsu Chang, Shang-Lin Chiang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: Little is known regarding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and its association with physical fitness among nurses. Purpose: To investigate whether physical fitness was associated with HRQOL among nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 232 volunteer nurses who were 31 years of age and free of disease-related disability. Physical fitness was assessed using a cws28 health-related physical fitness system which measured body composition (BMI and percentage body fat), balance, flexibility, muscle strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory fitness. SF-36®, a structured self-reporting questionnaire, was used to evaluate HRQOL. The association between physical fitness and HRQOL (independent of potential …

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The Effect Of Static Wrist Position On Median Nerve Over Six Hours, Ching-Ning Hsu, Yu-Sheng Yang, Jui-Jen Hsu, Yi-Chun Tsai, Pei-Hua Lin, Chia-Ling Lee Dec 2014

The Effect Of Static Wrist Position On Median Nerve Over Six Hours, Ching-Ning Hsu, Yu-Sheng Yang, Jui-Jen Hsu, Yi-Chun Tsai, Pei-Hua Lin, Chia-Ling Lee

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel over the wrist. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how different wrist positions change median nerve image and their corresponding results of nerve conduction study (NCS). In this study, we investigated 40 normal wrists and 32 wrists with CTS. In both groups, subjects were randomly assigned to wear a splint, and the wrist was placed at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees of extension. Ultrasonography was performed before splinting, immediately after splinting and repeated again 2, …

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Disability And Rehabilitation -The Challenge And Opportunity Of Physiatrists In Disability, Kwang-Hwa Chang, Tsan-Hon Liou Dec 2014

Disability And Rehabilitation -The Challenge And Opportunity Of Physiatrists In Disability, Kwang-Hwa Chang, Tsan-Hon Liou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Disability, a long-standing problem affecting mankind, is associated with medical, social welfare, political, and human rights problems and, therefore, is complex. The World Health Organization (WHO) promulgated the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) in 2001, facilitating the study of disability in recent years. According to the WHO Disability Report, the worldwide prevalence of disability is 15%, and the minimal worldwide prevalence is estimated to be 1 billion cases. Before 2012, disability evaluation was based mainly on the medical model in Taiwan, and, therefore, the prevalence was lower than 5%, which is much lower than the international level. …

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The Prevalence And Related Factors Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury, Ching-Chi Chang, Yu-Ting Yang, Shu-Han Yu, Nai-Yin Chang, Vincent Chin-Hung Chen, Su-Ju Tsai Dec 2014

The Prevalence And Related Factors Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury, Ching-Chi Chang, Yu-Ting Yang, Shu-Han Yu, Nai-Yin Chang, Vincent Chin-Hung Chen, Su-Ju Tsai

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

There are approximately 1200 new cases of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in Taiwan. Traumatic SCI often results from motor vehicle crashes, acts of violence or sports injuries. These are potentially leading patients to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The characteristic symptoms of PTSD include persistent re-experiencing of the event, increased arousal and avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and numbing of general responsiveness. The symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning. Our purpose was to identify the prevalence and related factors of posttraumatic stress disorder …

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Weakness Of Bilateral Upper Limbs Since Birth Caused By Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: A Casereport, I-Hsien Wu, Chia-Chi Wang, Ling-Jung Lee, Hui-Chun Juan Dec 2014

Weakness Of Bilateral Upper Limbs Since Birth Caused By Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: A Casereport, I-Hsien Wu, Chia-Chi Wang, Ling-Jung Lee, Hui-Chun Juan

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) is a very rare neurocutaneous syndrome with hallmark lesions including cranial lipomas, ocular lipodermoids and brain abnormalities. ECCL was first described by Haberland and Perou in 1970, and it is sometimes referred to as Haberland syndrome. The genetics of ECCL are unknown, however it is generally considered to be a genetically mosaic condition. Herein, we report the case of a 20-day-old infant girl who presented with weakness of bilateral upper limbs since birth. Subcutaneous masses over her right cheek, eye, inguinal area and limbs were also noted on examination. Brain and spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed intradural …

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Biomechanical Analysis Of Lower Limb Muscle Power In Elderly Individuals, I-Chung Cheng, Shun-Hwa Wei, Fu-Kong Lieu, Pei-Chen Tsai Dec 2014

Biomechanical Analysis Of Lower Limb Muscle Power In Elderly Individuals, I-Chung Cheng, Shun-Hwa Wei, Fu-Kong Lieu, Pei-Chen Tsai

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: The aging process may contribute to a decrease in lower extremity function in elderly individuals, which in turn often causes a functional decrease in activities of daily living, loss in quality of life, and increase in risk of accidental falls. In the last few decades, numerous studies in elderly individuals have reported the relation between a high incidence of accidental falls and inadequate muscle strength. Unfortunately, few studies have provided insight about their individual muscle performance, such as the explosive muscle power, from a biomechanical prospective. Quantitative analysis of the sit- to- stand (STS) ability is a useful method …

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Receiving Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Acute Myocardial Infarction Indicator Was Activated, Yu-Yang Hung, Su-Ying Hung, Chen-Liang Chou, Shih-Ann Chen Dec 2014

Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Receiving Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Acute Myocardial Infarction Indicator Was Activated, Yu-Yang Hung, Su-Ying Hung, Chen-Liang Chou, Shih-Ann Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background and Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective in improving mortality and morbidity outcomes and may favorably influence cardiac risk factors in patients with coronary heart disease. Despite the proven benefits, CR remains considerably under-utilized worldwide. The aim of this study was to research the current status of CR for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after the Taiwan Clinical Performance Indicator executes was activated in a medical center in Taiwan. Methods: The medical records of 174 patients with AMI at our hospital from January to December 2012 were retrospectively reviewarticleed to investigate the consultation …

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Ultrasonography In The Diagnosis Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Measurement Of Gliding Of The Median Nerve, Yi-Wei Chang, Yi-Chieh Lien, Yi-Shiung Horng Dec 2014

Ultrasonography In The Diagnosis Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Measurement Of Gliding Of The Median Nerve, Yi-Wei Chang, Yi-Chieh Lien, Yi-Shiung Horng

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

The main purpose of the diagnostic ultrasound examination for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is to compensate for the inadequacies of physical examinations and nerve conduction studies and thereby reduce the false negative rate of CTS diagnosis. The cross-sectional area of the median nerve, swelling ratio, flattening ratio, and palmar bowing of the flexor retinaculum have been reported as the diagnostic criteria for CTS in ultrasonographic examinations. In addition, Doppler ultrasound has been applied to measure the blood flow of the median nerve, and dynamic ultrasound combined with a cross-correlation algorithm has been developed to measure the gliding of the median …

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Association Between The Amount Of Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy And The Risk Of Disability And Mortality In Patients With Ischemic Stroke, Yu-Ju Chang, Gwo-Chi Hu, Yi-Pin Chiang, Yao-Chia Chuang, Chih-Lin Kuo Dec 2014

Association Between The Amount Of Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy And The Risk Of Disability And Mortality In Patients With Ischemic Stroke, Yu-Ju Chang, Gwo-Chi Hu, Yi-Pin Chiang, Yao-Chia Chuang, Chih-Lin Kuo

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background and Purpose: Most studies have demonstrated that rehabilitation program is able to improve functional recovery and reduce the risk of disability in patients with acute stroke. However, the relationship between the amount of the inpatient rehabilitation therapy and the risk of disability and mortality among patients with acute ischemic stroke is still unknown. The present study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between the amount of inpatient rehabilitation therapy and the risk of disability and mortality among patients with acute ischemic stroke, as well as to assess whether the association varies with respect to stroke severity Methods: We designed …

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Gender Difference In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Receiving Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation, Chi-Che Ho, Yi-Ru Chen, Chung-Han Ho, Wen-Chih Lin, Shu-Han Yang, Hui-Chun Juan, Willy Chou Dec 2014

Gender Difference In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Receiving Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation, Chi-Che Ho, Yi-Ru Chen, Chung-Han Ho, Wen-Chih Lin, Shu-Han Yang, Hui-Chun Juan, Willy Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Purpose: The effects of gender difference on the pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases have been widely examined. In addition, gender differences influence cardiac rehabilitation; however, few studies have investigated the effect of gender difference on phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation patients. Therefore, this study explored gender difference in acute myocardial infarction patients who received phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation based on data collected from the National Health Insurance Research Database. For our analysis, we focused on the age distribution, comorbidities, and medical treatment of these patients. The study results are expected to serve as a reference for cardiac …

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Effects Of Low-Level Laser Therapy On Matrix Metalloproteinase And Collagen Expression Of Tendon Cells, Chien-Hung Chen, Shih-Wei Hung, Jong-Hwei S. Pang, Wen-Chung Tsai, Miao-Sui Lin, Tung-Yang Yu, Hsiang-Ning Chang Dec 2014

Effects Of Low-Level Laser Therapy On Matrix Metalloproteinase And Collagen Expression Of Tendon Cells, Chien-Hung Chen, Shih-Wei Hung, Jong-Hwei S. Pang, Wen-Chung Tsai, Miao-Sui Lin, Tung-Yang Yu, Hsiang-Ning Chang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is commonly used to treat sports-related tendinopathy or tendon injury. However, scientific evidence of the effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of tendinopathy treatment remained limited. Tendon healing requires tenocyte migration to the repair site, followed by proliferation and synthesis of the extracellular matrix, including collagens. The study was designed to determine the effect of laser on the metabolism of collagen for injuried tendon repair, furthermore, become a foundation of the LLLT for tendon repair. Methods: Tendon cells from rat Achilles tendons were obtained to investigate the effect of LLLT on collagen metabolism in tendon repair. …

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The Use Of An Orthotic Garment System On A Pediatric Patient With Mitochondrial Disease Complex 1+3: A Case Report, Stephanie Sheehan Dec 2014

The Use Of An Orthotic Garment System On A Pediatric Patient With Mitochondrial Disease Complex 1+3: A Case Report, Stephanie Sheehan

Case Report Posters

Background: Mitochondrial Disease (MD) is a progressive and debilitating disease that is characterized by a loss of efficiency in the electron transport chain and reductions in the synthesis of high energy molecules such as ATP. Orthotic garment systems also referred to as “TheraTogs®”, have been designed to act as a continuous somatosensory guide for proper functional alignment. Theratogs have been used in the pediatric population to treat Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome with excellent results but there is no known research regarding the benefits of TheraTogs® in individuals with MD. Purpose: To investigate the use of the TheraTogs® System for …

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Effects Of Reduced Muscular Strength On Running Kinematics Relating To The Planus Foot, Adam D. Froats Dec 2014

Effects Of Reduced Muscular Strength On Running Kinematics Relating To The Planus Foot, Adam D. Froats

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

The potential for injury is present in all forms of physical activity, particularly events involving repetitive motion. In attempt to identify kinematic changes following running induced reductions in muscular strength, 15 participants completed recorded treadmill runs before and after an outdoor run. Kinematics were recorded using a Vicon motion capture system and processed using 3D GAIT custom software. Using repeated measures ANCOVA with side (dominant and non-dominant) and time (pre-run and post-run) as within subject factors, and strength and arch height as covariates, no statistically significant differences were obtained. Using Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficients to compare successive strides, post-run reductions …

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Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary And Colorectal Distress Incidence And Relationship To Quality Of Life And Birth Mode, Lori Maria Walton, Christine Abreu, Eliena Jeffus, Amy Trautwein, Shenya Xavier Dec 2014

Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary And Colorectal Distress Incidence And Relationship To Quality Of Life And Birth Mode, Lori Maria Walton, Christine Abreu, Eliena Jeffus, Amy Trautwein, Shenya Xavier

Faculty Publications

Abstract Purpose: To determine the incidence and impact of pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and colorectal distress and quality of life by birth mode for women in the chronic postpartum period. Study design: Cross-sectional correlational design utilizing purposive sampling of (n=21) female postpartum subjects ages 18-45. Background: Caesarean Section (CS) incidence is reported at 32% nationwide, well above the recommended safe rate of 10% (WHO). Literature is not clear regarding role of birth mode in postpartum symptoms including: pelvic pain, colorectal distress, pelvic organ prolapse, and quality of life. Methods: Data collection took place after IRB approval from Andrews …

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Avoiding 30-Day Readmissions Of Acute Mi Patients Utilizing Cardiac Rehabilitation, Patricia T. Forsberg Dec 2014

Avoiding 30-Day Readmissions Of Acute Mi Patients Utilizing Cardiac Rehabilitation, Patricia T. Forsberg

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

A significant number of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) patients were readmitted to an urban San Francisco Medical Center within 5-7 days post discharge this year. Two of the main identified causes were symptom management issues and medication instructions, both of which are part of the discharge instructions. It’s not surprising that 80% of all discharge teaching is forgotten by patients by the time they hit the parking lot. With the recommended timeframe for post discharge follow up appointments at 48 to 72 hours post discharge and as those appointments are not typically available within the recommended timeframe, patients are more …

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Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Female Athlete With A Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction And Left Medial Meniscectomy: A Case Report, Kyle Brown Dec 2014

Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Female Athlete With A Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction And Left Medial Meniscectomy: A Case Report, Kyle Brown

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: The anterior cruciate ligament is a vital structure of the knee, especially for athletes involved in agility driven sports. Currently, the prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is on the rise in young female athletes. Females in general are more susceptible to these injuries because of their anatomical structure, possibly hormone balances, and other factors. The purpose of this Case Report is to provide a comprehensive account of the physical therapy treatment provided to a young female athlete status post left anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Case Description: The patient is an eighteen year old female athlete who …

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