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Effectiveness of the Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Neuro Rehabilitation from a DRFx can be complicated by prolonged recovery time, pain, and decreased mobility. Pain is one of the major risk factors inhibiting recovery. In severe cases, patients can develop complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS), a chronic pain condition. Therefore, pain management is essential in the early stages of the rehabilitation of DRFx. […]
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Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a highly inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs, such as the kidneys, skin, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous system. Major symptoms of SLE include physical and mental fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive impairment, hair loss, mouth sores, sensitivity to sunlight, and malar rash on the face. SLE severely affects occupational […]
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Occupational Therapist-Delivered Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Pilot Study (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Randomized Pilot studyThere were 57 participants initially, 46 completed the program Inclusion criteria: Community-living adults 50 or olderKnee Osteoarthritis as defined by American College of Rheumatology (ACR)Knee pain reported to be at least 3/10 on 50% of days within a 3 mo period Exclusion criteria: Severe physical or psychiatric impairmentInvasive procedures for KOA in the […]
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The Effects of Active Shoulder Exercise with a Sling Suspension System on Shoulder Subluxation, Proprioception, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Acute Stroke (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The research design was a single-blind, randomized and controlled designThere were 36 participants: 18 in study group, 18 in control group Inclusion criteria: Patient had sustained a stroke less than 4 weeks prior to start of studyA diagnosis confirmed by the doctor in addition to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Shoulder subluxation of 9.5 mm or moreAmple […]
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An Investigation of Involvement in Leisure Activities After a Stroke (1991)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Previous research has supported the statement that stroke patients experience a reduction in social and leisure activities. OTI for stroke survivors can assist patients in resuming leisure activities or learn new activities but there is a need for more evaluative research on the effect of these interventions. At the time of this study, no studies […]
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Self-Management Strategies Used by Patients Who Are Hypersensitive to Cold Following a Hand Injury. A Prospective Study with Two Years Follow-Up (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cold hypersensitivity is a common symptom of upper-extremity nerve injuries. Cold hypersensitivity is associated with an abnormally low tolerance to cold and can affect hand function and activity performance. Previous studies have identified strategies used to manage cold-induced discomfort but do not explore patients’ preferred strategies over time. Study design A prospective cohort study design […]
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Constraint-Induced Therapy Combined With Eye Patching on Functional Outcomes and Movement Kinematics in Post Stroke Neglect (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Unilateral neglect (UN) is a disabling impairment that can occur after a stroke. UN often manifest on the left side of the body and is marked by the failure to report, respond, or orient to novel stimuli presented on the opposite side to a brain lesion. CIT combines restraint of the unaffected upper limb with […]
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Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy in Severe Bell’s Palsy (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Bell’s palsy (BP) is the most frequent form of peripheral facial nerve palsy. From 69% to 85% of those with BP experience complete spontaneous recovery. However, partial motor recovery, synkinesis, hemifacial spasm, contractures, salivation, and lacrimation alterations often persist in remaining cases. Pharmacological treatment with corticosteroids has been shown to be effective if administered within […]
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One-On-One Fatigue Management Course for People with Chronic Conditions and Fatigue (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Managing Fatigue Course is a common Occupational Therapy (OT) approach for treating people with chronic conditions and associated fatigue in outpatient settings. The course, in its adapted form for one-on-one application, consists of five modules: 1) Basics of fatigue, 2) Communication and fatigue, 3) Body mechanics and making the most of your environment, 4) […]
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Risk of Penetration-Aspiration Related to Residue in the Pharynx (2020)

January 14, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This study wanted to close the gap in the research by calculating the risk for aspiration when considering the liquids’ consistencies and the amount of preexisting pharyngeal residue in the pharynx during swallowing trials. The authors further defined the initial and non-initial swallows into three classifications. The “clean baseline” swallow is assumed when the first […]
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