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Does Asymptomatic Generalized Joint Hypermobility Influence Musculotendinous Extensibility And Knee Joint Proprioception?, Pawan Chaiparinya, Sujitra Boonyong, Chitanongk Gaogasigam

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: It is unclear whether generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) influences the musculotendinous unit (MTU) extensibility or proprioception of the knee joint in individuals with asymptomatic GJH.

Objectives: To compare the quadriceps and hamstring MTU length as well as knee joint force sense (FS) and joint position sense (JPS) between individuals with asymptomatic GJH and non-GJH controls.

Methods: Thirty-two female subjects were recruited, with 16 subjects in the GJH and non-GJH groups. The angles measured from modified prone knee bend (mPKB) and straight leg raising (SLR) tests were used to identify the quadriceps and hamstrings MTU extensibility using photographic-based angle measurements. …

Pulmonary Rehabilitation For Critically Ill Elderly Patients With Covid-19 In Thailand: A Report Of Two Cases, Thitapa Issaragraisin, Jirapa Champaiboon

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

The vast majority of patients exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) were likely to face complications during their recovery from coronavirus. The first case was an old Thai woman presented with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The other was an old Thai man presented with COVID-19 with complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, hyperglycemia, thrombocytopenia, right tension pneumothorax with recurrent pneumothorax and monoparesis. These two cases presented the role of physical therapy for critically ill elderly patients with chest complications from COVID-19.

Prevalence Of Self-Esteem And Depression In Recovery Phase - Community Base Physiotherapy Of Stroke Patients At Public Health Center 19 Wongsawang, Tanaporn Chuenta, Itthipol Tawankanjanachot

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Stroke is one of the most common public health problems worldwide. In addition, it is neurological disease and it is a major problem of Thai public health. It is a chronic illness, a stroke patient that needs lifelong care for both physical and psychological aspects. Previous studies on self-esteem and post-stroke depression in stroke patients in recovery phase are scant in Thailand. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of low self-esteem, depression and its associated factors in stroke patients in recovery phase at Public Health Center 19 Wongsawang, Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A descriptive analysis study was conducted at the Public …

Back And Hip Muscles With Emg Biofeedback Training In Diplegic Cerebral Palsy To Improve Balance And Gait: A Randomized Control Trial, Rattana Rattanatharn, Worarat Siriphaosuwankul

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Cerebral palsy has pathology in immature brain problems, i.e., ischemic brain, and hypoxic brain.The cause of pathology can be prenatal, perinatal and postnatal. Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback isa muscle training program using electrical stimulation modality to train specific weakness of the muscles orpathologic side. A feedback response to the patients by visual or supporting sound can enable the patient to train themselves specifically. However, little evidences supports the efficacy of EMG biofeedback to train muscles in cerebral palsy, especially in balance and coordination.Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of EMG biofeedback compared with conventional physiotherapy on gaitand balance in children with …

Effectiveness Of Rehabilitation Programs For Shoulder Pain At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, N Chantathai, J. Boonhong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Objective : To study demographic data, diagnosis, treatment program and success rate of rehabilitation program for shoulder pain patient and identify factors associated with more than 50% improvement of clinical symptoms. Study Design : Retrospective descriptive and case-control study. Setting Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Material and Method : All intra-department medical records of patients January 2004 to December 2007 were reviewed. Records of patients with shoulder pain who were prescribed physical therapy programs would be included into the study. Data related to physical therapy programs and durations of treatment were reviewed. Furthermore, their outpatient medical data …

Update Perdiatric Respiratory Care: Prediatric Chest Physiotherapy: A Review, R. Samransamruajkit

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

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