Intrathecal drug delivery systems are implanted pumps that target pain relief or anti-spasm medication to an area of the spine that relays signals between an affected area of the body and the brain. Persons with chronic pain or muscle spasms may be considered for such a device if [....] » Read More
The physical modalities (FM) hot, cold, natural magnet, water, sunlight, have been used by man empirically. In modern medicine, the emergence of physical therapy equipment is related to the development of technology. Introduced into medicine as a form of treatment more than 200 [....] » Read More
Headaches are one of the most frequent disorders of the nervous central system. Around 50% of the adults worldwide have had a headache in the last year, and among them 30% describe it as migraine. Up to a 4% of the headache sufferers present 15 or more days of pain per month. Mig [....] » Read More
Background: Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) constitutes a considerable portion of the global injury burden, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Prehospital care can address TSCI morbidity and mortality, but insufficient emergency medical ser [....] » Read More
This study aims to determine the effect of flexibility exercises combined with plyometrics in hurdles race, on physical fitness, motor skills (MS), and hip range of motion. Thirty-four male hurdlers, (age=15.7±0.7 years, body mass=59.7±2.3 kg, height=170.8±2. [....] » Read More
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Background: Exercise culminates in modifications of the structural as well as the functional organization of the body at the tissue and organ levels. However, the effects of exercise on vascular wall morphology is an area still under investigation. Purpose: The purp [....] » Read More
It has been noted by multiple researchers that there is Spontaneous Electrical Activity (SEA) at painful trigger points. This author has studied chronic muscle spasm and found that SEA is always present and appears to be the cause for the chronic nature of muscle spasm. Chronic m [....] » Read More
In the content of the presentation, I intend to include the temporomandibular joint anatomy and biomechanics, the cranio-cervico-mandibular system, the relationship of the temporomandibular joint with body posture, balance, pain and proprioception. Afterwards, I will talk about v [....] » Read More
Objective: To investigate the effect of robotic lower limb rehabilitation training on postoperative joint function and complications of femoral neck fracture with internal fixation. Methods: A prospective study was conducted to select 112 patients with femoral neck fractures u [....] » Read More
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease that affects millions of people around the world, however, there is still no well-established curative treatment. Quality of life and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) are used to evaluate the response of COPD patien [....] » Read More
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects older adults and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. The cardinal motor features of PD include bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability, and tremor. Evidence for the effic [....] » Read More
Title : Neurocognitive and reactive rehabilitation training techniques and testing in athletes following ACL reconstruction
Kevin E Wilk, Champion Sports Medicine, United Kingdom
The incidence of knee injuries in sport, particularly involving the ACL, appears to be increasing yearly, especially in younger age athletes. Even more concerning is that the frequency of ACL reinjury also appears to be increasing year over year. Improving the rehabilitation proc [....] » Read More
Title : Neuroimaging by evaluation nerve repair and remodeling of acupuncture in children with cerebral palsy
Zhenhuan LIU, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
To investigate the effect of and Acupuncture on brain plasticity and motor development in children with cerebral palsy. Investigate effect on mechanism of apoptosis of brain nerve cells, regulating the expression of neurotrophic factors, promoting the remodeling of nerve synaptic [....] » Read More
Title : Treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints): What is the evidence-based medical treatment?
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
To understand the treatment, you first must identify the cause of MTSS in that individual. Iontophoresis, phonophoresis, ice massage, ultrasound therapy, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) could be effective in treating MTSS when compared with control. Low-energy laser t [....] » Read More
Title : Oncology rehabilitation for OT, PT, and SLP
Lisa Marshall, Specialty Rehabilitation Inc, United States
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Title : A rare case of fever in spinal cord injury
Vineet, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India
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Title : Development of social participation classification system for children with cerebral palsy
Seyed Hassan Saneii, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Title : Positive benefits of group-based exercise for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors; a digital multimedia presentation of the patient experience in their own words.
Claire Munsie, WA Youth Cancer Service, Australia
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) often experience a myriad of acute and chronic toxicities as a result of cancer treatment. In survivorship, this can significantly impact AYAs’ physical and psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QOL). Initially this presentation w [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of endurance exercise on respiratory system damage in athletes
Hadi Pourmanaf, Tabriz university, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Title : Effect of seated and standing cold water immersion on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.
Ayaman Qazi, Khyber Medical University, Pakistan
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Title : Occupational therapy’s role in treating (SCI) subtle cognitive impairments
Lisa Marshall, Specialty Rehabilitation Inc, United States
Subtle cognitive impairment (SCI) is a prevalent sequela, often unnoticed condition. (SCI) are seen in long covid, cancer-related cognitive impairments, “chemo brain,” anxiety, depression, and mild brain injury (concussion). AOTA advocates for our unique role in addre [....] » Read More
Title : Rehabilitation services in South Africa: Capacity and innovation for strengthening services
Quinette Louw, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Rehabilitation is an essential health service that improves the lives of people with a wide range of health conditions – including many people with disabilities – through optimizing their day-to-day functioning. Rehabilitation services in low-and middle-income countri [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the sensate area in CNS lesions
Subramanya Adiga, Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand
In case of complete peripheral nerve (PN) injuries, often we note shrinking of insensate area due to expansion of the neighboring intact nerves. However, such a phenomenon is not seen in case of CNS (Central Nervous System) injuries & diseases. Also, even in PN lesions, we do [....] » Read More
Title : Empowerment tracheostomy training program using simulation settings
Ong Wei Jun Dan, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NUHS), Singapore
Background: Studies have demonstrated the value of simulation-based training in patient-care situations during training among physicians and nurses (Da Silva et al., 2020; Shah et al., 2020). Tracheostomy specific simulation education has also been implemented and assessed a [....] » Read More
Title : Treatment of headache by physios: No more a headache for physios
Dhairav Shah, Asiya Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic, India
A physiotherapist should be equipped to assess cervicogenic dysfunction in a patient with a headache, and hence every headache patient should be assessed by a physiotherapist. Headache and migraine are not mutually exclusive, but are different expressions of the same condition- t [....] » Read More
Title : Does erector spinae plane block improve respiratory outcomes in adults with rib fractures?
Katie Aldred, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Introduction: The incidence of rib fractures has increased by 43.7% 1990 to 4.11 million in 2019. The hypoperfusion due to pain and damaged lung tissue as a result of rib fractures leads to respiratory complications such as pneumonia. This is then associated with an increased mor [....] » Read More
Title : Management of musculoskeletal pain: An update with emphasis on chronic musculoskeletal pain
Salah N El Tallawy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Musculoskeletal pain is a challenging condition for both patients and physicians. Many adults have experienced one or more episodes of musculoskeletal pain at some time of their lives, regardless of age, gender, or economic status. It affects approximately 47% of the general popu [....] » Read More
Title : Strength Training improves muscular strength in Breast Cancer
Vitor Alves Marques, Federal University of Goias, Brazil
Exercise has been shown to reduce adverse outcomes related to breast cancer. However, the rate of adherence to physical exercise is very low among breast cancer survivors (BCS) Objective: This study investigated the effects of resistance training (RT), once a week, on changes in [....] » Read More
Title : Descriptive case study of an atypical fracture presentation in a postmenopausal lady with groin pain
K Palaniappan, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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Title : An unusual case of brachial plexopathy: Subscapularis recess effusion
Raisa Bakshiyev, Hackensack Meridian Health, United States
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Title : Occupational therapy’s rehabilitative role in the oncology multidisciplinary team
Lisa Marshall, Specialty Rehabilitation Inc, United States
The course will identify the latest statistics on the growing cancer population, increasing survival rates, and the acute and chronic side effects of cancer and treatments. The research will include the lack of referrals to rehabilitation and the need for trained clinicians to me [....] » Read More
Title : Quantifying and visualising spinal posture alignment and movement in real-life settings: Leveraging new technologies
Dominic Fisher, Stellenbosch University, United Kingdom
Painful, stiff spinal musculoskeletal conditions are among the leading causes for seeking physiotherapy care. Clinical spinal posture assessment and prescription is standard practice in physiotherapy management of spinal musculoskeletal conditions. Physiotherapists aim to reduce [....] » Read More
Title : Pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with noninfectious pulmonary complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Se Joon Kim, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Introduction: Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) and organizing pneumonia(OP) are two representatives of subacute or late-onset noninfectious pulmonary complications in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Although high-dose corticosteroid [....] » Read More