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Diaphragm Pacing and a Model for Respiratory Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
After acute cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) individuals frequently require mechanical ventilation (MV) due to impairment of the phrenic nerve, the nerve that is responsible for innervation of the diaphragm. Mechanical ventilation undoubtedly saves many lives, however, the use of MV is associated with diaphragm disuse and inflammation. Over time the use of MV can […]
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Physical Activity and Perceived Health in People With Parkinson Disease During the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study From Sweden (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The purpose of the study was to determine if there was an effect on physical activity and perceived health of community dwelling individuals with PD during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was completed by researchers and participants in the area of Stockholm Sweden in June and July of 2020. During this […]
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Gluteus Maximus Activation During Common Strength and Hypertrophy Exercises: A Systematic Review (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of the presently examined study sought to determine which exercises were most effective for increasing the activation of the gluteus maximus (GMax). Exercises were defined as low level (0-20%), moderate level (21 -40%), high level (41-60%) and very high level (>60%) for the purpose of the systematic review. A systematic review was conducted […]
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A Comparative Study of Treatment Interventions for Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A randomized controlled trial design was chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling with eccentric exercise, dry needling with percutaneous electrolysis (PNE) and eccentric exercise, and placebo needling with eccentric exercise for patellar tendinopathy. The study was blinded to assessors and subjects. Subjects were people aged 18-45 years old with anterior knee pain located […]
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Does Exercise Increase Vestibular and Ocular Motor Symptom Detection After Sport-Related Concussion? (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) is an outcome measure commonly used for individuals after concussion. The VOMS uses eye movement and body movement to detect symptoms related to dizziness, fogginess, headache, and nausea. Normally the test is performed at rest for a patient after concussion. The researchers in this article suggested that because many individuals […]
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Central Drive to the Paretic Ankle Plantarflexors Affects the Relationship Between Propulsion and Walking Speed After Stroke (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The overall purpose of this study was to understand the relationship of paretic plantarflexor muscles after stroke and their effect on propulsion deficits across different gait speeds. Several researchers from Boston University recruited 40 individuals who had survived a stroke greater than 6 months prior. All subjects had a cortical or subcortical stroke, sufficient cognitive […]
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Once-Daily Incremental Vestibular-Ocular Reflex Adaptation Training in Patients With Chronic Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction: A 1-Week Randomized Controlled Study (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Researchers recruited 24 individuals who were diagnosed by a neurologist with vestibular hypofunction. The subjects were between 18 and 85 years old, had stable hypofunction for greater than 6 months, and had multiple assessments via the head impulse test. Subjects did not have BPPV, Meniere’s disease, migraines, seizures, motion sickness, or significant cervical range of […]
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Move It or Lose It? The Effect of Early Active Movement on Clinical Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors sought to determine if early active shoulder movement within the first 6-weeks after rotator cuff repair surgery was associated with improved outcomes, improved muscle power, improved pain, improved quality of life, rotator cuff integrity, range of motion, and return to work compared to delayed active movement. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted […]
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8% Capsaicin Patch in Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This article snapshot summarizes findings from a study attempting to evaluate the efficacy of a 8% capsaicin patch for reducing peripheral neuropathic pain. A retroactive observational design was conducted in 120 patients with neuropathic pain treated with an 8% capsaicin patch in Portugal. The authors wanted to determine if this capsaicin patch would reduce pain […]
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Barriers to Home-Based Exercise Program Adherence With Chronic Low Back Pain: Patient Expectations Regarding New Technologies (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A qualitative interview study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a sample of 29 patients with chronic lower back pain who had been recommended home-based exercise for at least 2 months. The age of the sample ranged from 20-85 years old and 17 of the 29 patients were women.  Multiple individuals participated in the […]
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