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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Self-Management Exercise Intervention on Wound Healing, Functional Ability and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Adults With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomised Controlled Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if home exercise that targets ankle movements leads to improved healing in people with venous leg ulcers compared to usual care alone. Sixty three participants were recruited and were randomized into two groups. Participants were included if they had venous ulcers on the lower leg with no causative […]
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Development and Results of an Implementation Plan for High-Intensity Gait Training (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
It is consistently challenging in rehabilitation practice for current evidence to be implemented in clinical settings. Approximately two-thirds of clinicians aware of and in agreement with current clinical practice guidelines do not appropriately change their practice patterns and implement current recommendations. This article discusses the knowledge to action (KTA) framework and assesses two clinics in […]
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Bracing Superior to Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of Self-Reported Recurrent Ankle Sprains: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if bracing, neuromuscular training, or a combination of bracing and neuromuscular training is superior for reducing the recurrence rate of ankle sprains after 1 year. It was a three arm randomized controlled trial with a 12 month follow-up period. Participants were eligible if they had a lateral ankle […]
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Rehabilitation Exercises for Athletes With Biceps Disorders and SLAP Lesions a Continuum of Exercises With Increasing Loads on the Biceps (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of the presently examined study sought to determine which exercises placed the most tension on the biceps brachii (BB) and other shoulder muscles to better inform rehabilitation for those with long head biceps and/ or superior labral pathology. The EMG activity of the biceps and other shoulder muscles was recorded with surface electromyography […]
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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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