Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Frequencies of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current for chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis
Wang JJ, Kang YN, Kvasnička T and Hou WH
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder. Electrotherapy modalities such as high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (HF-TENS), low-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (LF-TENS), and interferential current (IFC) are commonly used, yet their comparative effectiveness remains unclear.
Impact of a microprocessor-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis in community ambulators with quadriceps insufficiency fitted with an SCO:a randomized crossover trial
Genêt F, Ruetz A, Belmahfoud R, Loiret I, Navarre C, Noizette I, Thefenne L, Borrini L, Charlate F, Delbrouck C, De Lucas Vasquez F, Vigier S, Bokobza G, Moiziard V, Pinelli V, Lavrard B and Braatz F
Community ambulators with quadriceps insufficiency generally use stance control orthoses (SCO) but show limitations in mobility and daily activities.
Comment on: The effects of exercise therapy on lumbar muscle structure in low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Xu J, Li Z, Sun Q and Xu T
Profile of physical activity-related musculoskeletal injuries: a propensity score-matched study
Maruszyńska-Małachowska I and Kamiński R
Physical activity offers numerous health benefits but also carries the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, posing a significant health concern across all athletic levels. Understanding specific injury patterns and risk factors is crucial for effective prevention and management of injuries.
Acceptability of rehabilitation exoskeletons of users with spinal cord injury and healthcare professionals: a systematic review
Fortin-Bédard N, Déry J, Simon M, Blanchette AK, Bouyer L, Gagnon M, Routhier F and Lamontagne ME
Exoskeletons are implemented in healthcare settings around the world for the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) since this technology presents potential benefits in the rehabilitation process. However, the acceptability of rehabilitation exoskeletons by users with SCI and healthcare professionals (HP) is essential to promote successful implementation.
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for cognitive impairments after brain lesions: a systematic review
Brun C, Arheix-Parras S, Carlsberg M, Glize B and Cogné M
Brain damage and the cognitive impairment associated with it account for a growing number of people who need rehabilitation care. Only part of them benefit from cognitive rehabilitation today. The use of telerehabilitation could be promising for this population. But there is a lack of evidence in the literature concerning the efficacy of cognitive telerehabilitation on cognitive symptoms.
Association between additional non-weekday rehabilitation and discharge function after hip fracture, modified by age and admission function: a retrospective study
Bito T, Takahashi S, Kawai R and Shintani A
Hip fractures are a significant health concern, particularly among elderly individuals. Postoperative rehabilitation, including additional non-weekday rehabilitation, plays a crucial role in improving functional outcomes.
Deficit of the thenar muscles does not contribute to outcomes after intra-articular botulinum neurotoxin-A for base-of-thumb osteoarthritis
Milone F, Campagna R, Guerini H, Daste C, Feydy A, Lefèvre-Colau MM, Rannou F and Nguyen C
Interventions to improve executive functions and self-awareness in the early phase post-traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
Eliav R, Sagiv A, Nadler Tzadok Y, Bachar Kirshenboim Y, Kizony R and Rand D
Cognitive rehabilitation guidelines addressing executive function and self-awareness impairments post-traumatic brain injury (post-TBI) involve metacognitive-strategy interventions. However, studies informing these interventions were conducted predominantly in the chronic phase, potentially limiting their applicability to earlier phases.
Successful treatment of hand chronic exertional compartment syndrome with reduced-dose botulinum toxin-A: a case report
Cormier C, Pelletier-Visa M, Coudeyre E and Grolier M
The effectiveness of manual therapy in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: an umbrella review with meta-analysis
Conde-Vázquez O, García-Cancela J, Navarro-Ledesma S and Pruimboom L
Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) is a widely recognized condition worldwide. Its clinical management must be based on the best current evidence to achieve optimal outcomes, yet there is still a lack of consensus on its clinical approach.
High rates of cognitive dysfunction and psychological symptoms despite good neurological outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: an observational study
Devignes C, Ardaillon H, Dailler F, Waz D, Lucas M, Dubois A, Bertrand S, Bernard-de-Dompsure V, Luauté J and Ritzenthaler T
Significant immediate and limited long-term benefit of prism adaptation on spatial neglect: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
Zhu Y, Quesque F, Nishida D, Jacquin-Courtois S, Luaute J, Chabanat E, Rode G and Rossetti Y
Although prism adaptation (PA) has been applied in spatial neglect (SN) for 27 years, its efficacy remains controversial and lacks consistency.
Eight years as associate editor of Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: a farewell editorial
Nadeau S
Pragmatic multicenter randomized controlled study on early supported discharge after stroke in Korea: the KOMPACT study
Chang WK, Jung YS, Choi JS, Kim WS, Sohn MK, Jee S, Shin YI, Ko SH, Ock M, Kim HJ and Paik NJ
Early supported discharge (ESD) has shown benefits in post-acute stroke care in Western countries; however, its effectiveness in Asian healthcare systems remains unclear.
The effectiveness of pain neuroscience education in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: An umbrella review with meta-analysis
Cancela JG, Vázquez OC, Ledesma SN and Pruimboom L
Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) affects millions worldwide and is a major contributor to disability and healthcare costs. Pain neuroscience education (PNE) aims to improve understanding of pain mechanisms, reduce maladaptive beliefs, and promote active coping strategies.
Low back pain and disability trajectories in primary care: a growth mixture modeling analysis
Lemmers GPG, Melis RJF, Pagen S, Hak R, Haaksma ML, Westert GP, van der Wees PJ and Staal JB
People with low back pain are a heterogeneous group with diverse symptoms and recovery patterns, highlighting the need for a better understanding of trajectories toward either rapid resolution or chronicity with persistent disease burden.
Comparative effects of social participation interventions for stroke survivors: a network meta-analysis using a social ecological model
Zhang H, Yang Y, Li F, Ma L, Abudureyimu A, Cheng LJ, Li K and Wu XV
Social participation is a core indicator of long-term recovery, but it significantly decreases after a stroke. Diverse single-, bi-, or multi-dimensional interventions showed differing effects on improving stroke survivors' participation.
The immediate effect of swimming stroke on pain in people with chronic low back pain: a crossover study
Wareham D, Fuller J, Graham P, Doyle E and Hancock M
Swimming is anecdotally suggested as a suitable exercise for chronic low back pain. However, swimming involves different strokes that require different movement patterns and, therefore, may impact low back pain symptoms differently. The extent to which different swimming strokes impact chronic low back pain differently is currently unknown.
Daily life of persons with chronic disorders of consciousness: advice of families and healthcare professionals
Boissel A, Leblond F, Petit P, Tasseau F, Gouvernet B, Sebbe F and Vérin E
Absence from work in the 12 months following mild traumatic brain injury in Europe: a CENTER-TBI cohort study
Jacob L, Castro J, Heslot C, Andelic N, Tenovuo O, and Azouvi P
Most of the prior research on absence from work after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) was of a small sample size and had a limited number of follow-up assessments.