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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"Other Rehabilitation and Therapy"”.
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Automated Thermo-mechanical Therapy for Immediate Relief in Chronic Non-Specific Lower Back Pain (cNSLBP): A Randomized Controlled Trial
… lower back pain (cNSLBP) is a prevalent and disabling condition, imposing a substantial socioeconomic burden due to high healthcare costs and productivity losses, with limited accessible and effective long-term treatment options. Automated Thermo-mechanical Therapy (ATT) is a promising, …
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The Use of a Visual Motor Test to Identify Lingering Deficits in Concussed Collegiate Athletes
… have suffered a concussion but are symptom free and have returned to baseline on conventional tests may not necessarily be recovered from the effects of the concussion. The premature return to play of an unrecovered athlete may increase the risk of a subsequent concussion. Measurement of …
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Navy SEAL Prosthetic Hand
… mainly on myoelectrically controlled electric hands despite a majority of upper extremity amputees actively choosing body powered devices. Myoelectric hands utilize a small electric pulse generated in muscles when flexing as a signal to the hand to close. Finger flexion in these devices is …
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Physiological Effects of Vibration in Select Populations
… research was to determine the optimal frequency and duration of vibration and determine if NO is the mechanism for the vibration-induced skin blood flow increases. In this study three populations were examined: young adults (age = <45 >years, n=53), older adults (age = >45 years, n=10) and adults …
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Developing Local Educational Agency Participation in an Augmentative Communication Model Program
<p>The Department of Speech and Language Development / Blissymbolics Resource Centre at Lorna Linda University Medical Center is proposing to provide a comprehensive Augmentative Communication Model Program (ACMP) which will serve non-vocal severely physically handicapped (NVSPH) students in the …
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Grow Where You Are Planted: The Use Of Gardening As Offender Rehabilitation In Prison
… rapid urbanization. Research shows that nature and purposeful work in it have a profound effect on physical and mental health. What, then, about prison inmates? They often do not have the opportunity to engage in nature or enjoyable, outdoor tasks. One way in which this could be remedied is …
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Avoiding 30-day Readmissions of Acute MI Patients Utilizing Cardiac Rehabilitation
… 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 …
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The Effects of Education on Fear-Avoidance Behavior of Subjects with Work-Related Low Back Pain
<p><strong>Background and Purpose.</strong> Fear-avoidance behavior contributes to chronic low back pain. The purpose of this study was to determine whether patient education on fear-avoidance behavior added to conventional physical therapy would have significant effects on return to work status in …
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Are all Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Equal? A Pilot Study on the Performances of Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
… performances in cooking, medication management, and financial management in nine adults with ABI who returned to driving and nine adults with ABI who did not return to driving. The Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) measured initiation, organization, sequencing, judgment and safety, and …
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Development, Validation, and Testing of a Novel Ergonomic Backpack
… body via the shoulder strap which induce a shear and compressive force which act externally on the spine and transfer loads through it to the lumbar. Additionally, the weight of the bag induces an external moment that further stresses the spine structures. The ergonomic backpack (EBP) was designed …
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Managing Fatigue with Technology for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
… included Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM).</p> <p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>There was a significant decrease in the MFIS scores indicating a decrease in fatigue over the two-week period t (6) =5.75<em>, p</em>=0.001. Additionally, there …
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Effect of Dual Tasking On Walking Over Even and Uneven Surfaces in Functionally Independent Community Older Adults
… in performance by older adults while walking and concurrently performing a dual task on even surfaces, to date the effects of dual tasking while walking on uneven surfaces commonly found in the community has received less attention. Thus, we sought to test the hypothesis that an incremental …
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NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN COMPARISON TO HEAT THERAPY AS A MODALITY AFTER EXERCISE-INDUCED MUSCLE FATIGUE
… metabolite removal, aiding quicker recovery and preventing injury during return to exercise. However, the effectiveness of different recovery modalities remains unclear. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and heat therapy (HT) …
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Take Charge for Therapy Discharge: Outcomes of a Patient Education Program Applying the CO-OP Approach
<p>A thorough needs assessment at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo revealed slight dissatisfaction scores on the Press Ganey survey for both the occupational therapy department and discharge planning processes. This quality improvement project, <em>Take Charge for Therapy …
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Survey of Sensory Diet Use Among California Occupational Therapy Practitioners
… of sensory diets in the field of occupational therapy. This study investigated the use of sensory diets among California occupational therapy practitioners. A mixed-methods design was used to collect data through an online survey. The survey was sent out to members of the Occupational Therapy …
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Perspectives of Individuals with Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Co-Survivors on Person-Centered Care within Speech-Language Therapy
… traumatic brain injury, tumor, infection, and other conditions cause life-altering changes to the way humans interact with each other. Social interaction and communication are important in many aspects of life, including but not limited to work, community, relationships, and mental health, …
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Development of an ABA Tool Kit for Audiologists to Increase Hearing Aid Wear Time in Individuals with Autism
… with the dual-diagnosis of hearing loss and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), audiologists are often faced with unique challenges and must adapt their approach in order to more effectively address the needs of these individuals. Currently, there is only a small body of research focused on …
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Validation of an Inertial-Measurement-Unit System for Calculating Hip and Knee Flexion Angles During Gait
… based system (IMU<sub>sys</sub>) to measure hip and knee flexion angles. PURPOSE: To validate the use of a five-sensor IMU<sub>sys</sub> for the measurement of knee and hip flexion angles during gait in adults and pediatrics at two different time points. METHODS: Bilateral hip and knee flexion …
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Effects of Static Versus Dynamic Cupping on Ankle Dorsiflexion
<p><strong>PURPOSE</strong>: Cupping therapy involves lifting and separating fascial tissue to facilitate stretching and promote blood flow. Although cupping is a common treatment modality for pain, studies are inconsistent in regards to whether cupping improves other outcomes, like range of …
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