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Effect of an ERAS-based pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program on perioperative outcomes in liver resection patients: a prospective study. 基于erass的肺康复训练计划对肝切除术患者围手术期预后的影响:一项前瞻性研究。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-04-30 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.08972-0
Lei Zhuang, Xuqian Yang, Ziyang Zhang, Yafang Zhang, Bofang Pan, Rongrong Yang, Miaomiao Huang, Mengmeng Yu, Shaohua Xie, Xiuyun Zheng, Chunxiao Zheng
{"title":"Effect of an ERAS-based pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program on perioperative outcomes in liver resection patients: a prospective study.","authors":"Lei Zhuang, Xuqian Yang, Ziyang Zhang, Yafang Zhang, Bofang Pan, Rongrong Yang, Miaomiao Huang, Mengmeng Yu, Shaohua Xie, Xiuyun Zheng, Chunxiao Zheng","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.08972-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.08972-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Liver resection patients face a heightened risk of pulmonary complications and decreased quality of life during the perioperative period. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)-based pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program may offer potential benefits in mitigating these issues.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to develop and evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an ERAS-based pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program for liver resection patients during the perioperative period.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT).</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A single-center study conducted in the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at a tertiary hospital.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Patients undergoing liver resection for the first time between July 2024 and December 2024.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective study included patients who underwent liver resection for the first time in the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery of our hospital between July 2024 and December 2024. Patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (ERAS pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program) or the control group (routine rehabilitation care). Primary outcome measures included changes in pulmonary function indicators at postoperative days 1, 3, and 5. Secondary outcomes included changes in exercise function, postoperative complications, and other rehabilitation indicators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 202 patients were enrolled, with 100 in the intervention group and 102 in the control group. The intervention group showed significantly better improvements in pulmonary function indicators (FVC, FEV1, PEF, MEF75, and Borg score) on postoperative days 1, 3, and 5 compared to the control group. The time×group interaction effects were statistically significant (P<0.05). On postoperative day 5, the intervention group also demonstrated superior exercise capacity, grip strength, and ADL scores in the 6-minute walk test compared to the control group (P<0.05). Additionally, the incidence of postoperative complications, such as atelectasis and deep vein thrombosis, was lower in the intervention group (P<0.05). The intervention group had significantly shorter postoperative recovery times, including time to first bowel movement, time to first ambulation, antibiotic use, hospital stay, and hospitalization costs compared to the control group (P<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The implementation of an ERAS-based pulmonary rehabilitation exercise program effectively promotes postoperative pulmonary recovery, reduces complications, and enhances activities of daily living, showing promising clinical applicability.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>This study supports the integration of ERAS-based pulmonary rehabilitation into perioperative care for liver resection patients to enhance pulmonary fun","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Identifying six core motor learning variables for neurorehabilitation: a comprehensive review with natural language processing analysis. 识别神经康复的六个核心运动学习变量:自然语言处理分析的综合综述。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09093-3
Matteo Olivieri, Stefania Oresta, Francesca Setti, Luca Barni, Manuel Gonzalez Sanchez, Emiliano Ricciardi
{"title":"Identifying six core motor learning variables for neurorehabilitation: a comprehensive review with natural language processing analysis.","authors":"Matteo Olivieri, Stefania Oresta, Francesca Setti, Luca Barni, Manuel Gonzalez Sanchez, Emiliano Ricciardi","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09093-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09093-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Motor learning (MoL) plays a key role in restorative therapies after neurological injury. However, its integration into clinical protocols is not yet fully systematized. This study aims to identify and organize essential MoL variables (practice, task, feedback, environment, individual, and therapist), contributing to the development of a practical checklist to support clarity, coherence, and reproducibility in neurorehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A two-level approach was employed to identify and structure MoL variables relevant to neurorehabilitation. In the first level, three expert raters independently reviewed chapters from authoritative MoL manuals to extract and hierarchically organize variables into core, intermediate, and peripheral categories. In the second level, a comprehensive literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including latent dirichlet allocation (LDA) and N-gram analysis, were used to validate and expand the initial taxonomy, assess terminology frequency, and examine semantic relationships among variables. This combined expert-driven and data-driven process ensured both theoretical consistency and empirical relevance. The final outcome of this methodology was the development of a practical and structured checklist to support the clear and reproducible application of MoL variables in neurorehabilitation protocols.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis led to the identification of six core variables Practice, Task, Feedback, Environment, Individual, and Therapist consistently recognized across expert manuals and validated through NLP-based literature analysis. While four variables (Practice, Task, Feedback, Individual) were confirmed by both methods, Environment and Therapist emerged exclusively from manual analysis, highlighting their conceptual relevance despite lower recurrence in literature. Semantic analysis confirmed approximately 80% of related intermediate and peripheral variables, supporting the robustness of the taxonomy. Based on this framework, two structured checklists were developed: one to characterize each task before its delivery, and one to document key variables during execution. These tools aim to translate the taxonomy into a usable format for both clinical and research contexts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This work introduces practical, standardized MoL checklists, bridging research and clinical practice. It supports reproducibility, optimizes rehabilitation protocols, and lays a foundation for future neurorehabilitation research and innovation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dynamic versus fixed pillow height systems and cervical muscle function: a randomized crossover trial. 动态与固定枕头高度系统和颈椎肌肉功能:一项随机交叉试验。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09154-9
Sirirat Kiatkulanusorn, Nongnuch Luangpon, Kultida Klarod, Sarawoot Watechagit, Kosai Kiatkulanusorn, Warannida Kleawyothatis, Oranat Sukkho
{"title":"Dynamic versus fixed pillow height systems and cervical muscle function: a randomized crossover trial.","authors":"Sirirat Kiatkulanusorn, Nongnuch Luangpon, Kultida Klarod, Sarawoot Watechagit, Kosai Kiatkulanusorn, Warannida Kleawyothatis, Oranat Sukkho","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09154-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09154-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pillow height and mechanical support influence cervical alignment and neuromuscular load. However, the physiological effects of dynamically adjustable pillow systems remain poorly defined.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare the effects of fixed and dynamically adjustable pillow height inserts on cervical muscle oxygenation, neuromuscular modulation, and comfort in healthy young adults.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Randomized crossover trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Controlled laboratory setting simulating sleep-related postures.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Thirty healthy adults (18-45 years) without cervical or musculoskeletal disorders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants underwent six pillow conditions: no pillow (NP), non-adjustable polyester pillow (NA), three fixed inserts (memory foam [MF], latex [LT], polyester fiber [PE]), and a dynamically adjustable air-based (DA). Muscle oxygen saturation (SmO<inf>2</inf>) of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and upper trapezius (UT) was assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy. Surface electromyography (EMG) was analyzed via root mean square (RMS) and zero-crossing (ZC) slopes, representing adaptive motor unit recruitment and firing modulation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant pillow effect for SmO<inf>2</inf> (SCM: η<sup>2</sup>P=0.24; UT: η<sup>2</sup>P=0.14, P<0.05). DA and PE inserts showed superior SmO<inf>2</inf> across phases, with DA yielding the highest levels and fastest reoxygenation. Both DA and PE conditions exhibited steeper RMS and more negative ZC slopes during activity, indicating more efficient neuromuscular adaptation. Comfort ratings were highest for DA (VAS 75.52±16.94 mm).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>DA pillows may enhance cervical oxygenation, adaptive neuromuscular control, and comfort compared with fixed-height systems.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>DA pillows may provide individualized ergonomic support to improve cervical alignment and comfort.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Kinesio taping effectively improved pain and disability in postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a randomized controlled trial. 一项随机对照试验:肌内效贴贴有效改善妊娠相关骨盆带疼痛的产后妇女的疼痛和残疾。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09178-1
Yi-Shu Lu, Le-Dan Wang, Ya-Lan Chiu, Yi-Ju Tsai
{"title":"Kinesio taping effectively improved pain and disability in postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Yi-Shu Lu, Le-Dan Wang, Ya-Lan Chiu, Yi-Ju Tsai","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09178-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09178-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts the well-being of postpartum women. Kinesio taping (KT) is a convenient and non-invasive intervention that may help manage PPGP by enhancing pelvic stability and reducing pain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine whether a novel KT technique, targeting the posterior oblique muscle sling and sacroiliac joints, could produce greater improvements in pain, disability, physical function, health-related quality of life (QoL), and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) function than sham taping in postpartum women with PPGP.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Randomized controlled trial with blinded participants and blinded outcome assessment.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Rehabilitation department in a hospital.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Postpartum women clinically diagnosed with PPGP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-three postpartum women experiencing PPGP were randomly assigned to the KT group (N.=16) or the control group (N.=17). Both groups underwent four taping sessions over a two-week period. Pain intensity and disability were the primary outcomes, with physical function, QoL, and PFM function as the secondary outcomes. Outcomes were assessed at the baseline and after the intervention, and group-by-time interactions were analyzed using repeated-measures statistical models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the control group, the KT group demonstrated significantly greater reduction in pain (Visual Analog Scale: between-group mean difference [MD]=-15.13 mm, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -22.87 to -7.38, P<0.001), and disability level (Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire total score: MD=-6.90%, 95% CI: -12.80 to -1.03, P=0.021). Greater improvements in performance of the timed up-and-go test and the physical component of QoL were also found in the KT group. No significant between-group differences were observed in PFM function.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>KT targeting the posterior muscle sling and pelvic girdle appears to show promise as a feasible, non-invasive adjunct intervention for mitigating pain and disability and improving physical function and QoL in postpartum women with PPGP. Kinesio taping may represent a practical option for women who are unable to engage in intensive exercise-based physical therapy. Clinically, KT may serve as a low-burden adjunct to support early symptom management in postpartum rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>This study introduces a novel KT method that provides short-term symptom relief and functional improvement in postpartum women with PPGP, supporting its potential role as an accessible adjunct in early postpartum recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147638287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of kinesio tape in people with low back pain. A systematic review with meta-analysis. 肌内效贴治疗腰痛的有效性。荟萃分析的系统综述。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09064-7
Jacqueline Inostroza-Quiroz, Ricardo Solano-López, Claudio Bascour-Sandoval, Diana Buitrago-García, Jeritza Salazar, Sayén Huaiquilaf-Jorquera, Matías Rodríguez, María J Oliveros, Pamela Serón
{"title":"Effectiveness of kinesio tape in people with low back pain. A systematic review with meta-analysis.","authors":"Jacqueline Inostroza-Quiroz, Ricardo Solano-López, Claudio Bascour-Sandoval, Diana Buitrago-García, Jeritza Salazar, Sayén Huaiquilaf-Jorquera, Matías Rodríguez, María J Oliveros, Pamela Serón","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09064-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09064-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition. Kinesio Tape (KT) has been proposed as a non-pharmacological treatment, but its effectiveness remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA. Searches were performed in MEDLINE-Ovid, Embase-Ovid, PEDro, CENTRAL, CINAHL, LILACS, and Scopus up to January 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating KT in individuals with LBP were included. The primary outcomes were functionality and pain intensity, and the secondary outcomes were range of motion and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Fifty-four RCTs involving 3479 participants were included. In acute LBP, KT improved functionality by 14.95% (95% CI: -31.40 to 1.50) compared with no intervention on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). In chronic LBP, KT improved functionality by 11.9% (95% CI -18.07 to -5.73) compared to no intervention, and 2.31% (95% CI -5.83 to -1.22) versus placebo, both on ODI, and 0.97 points in the Roland-Morris Questionnaire (95% CI -2.45 to 0.51) versus Micropore<sup>®</sup>. Physiotherapy improved 5.44% (95% CI -0.76 to 10.12) more than KT on ODI. In pregnant women, KT improved functionality by 1.45 points (95% CI -2.97 to 0.07) versus placebo and by 2.19 points (95% CI -4.35 to -0.03) versus no intervention on the Roland-Morris Questionnaire. In irradiated LBP, KT showed no benefit over placebo. For pain on the Visual Analog Scale, KT in acute LBP reduced pain intensity by 1.61 cm (95% CI: -2.54 to -0.08) compared with no intervention. In chronic LBP, KT was superior to no intervention by 1.93 cm (95% CI -2.17 to -1.69), to placebo 0.70 cm (95% CI -1.39 to -0.02), to Micropore<sup>®</sup> 1.03 cm (95% CI -1.76 to -0.31), and 0.95 cm (95% CI -2.04 to 0.12) more than physiotherapy. In pregnant women, KT reduced pain by up to 3.01 cm (95% CI -4.39 to -1.62) compared to placebo and by -1.78cm (95% CI -3.34 to -0.22) compared to no intervention. Finally, in LBP irradiated, KT decreased by 0.31cm (95% CI -1.23 to 0.60) more than placebo.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>KT may improve functionality and reduce pain in short-term LBP. However, its effects on long-term chronic and irradiated LBP remain limited, and further high-quality trials are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147503455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Identifying candidates for torque-assisted exoskeleton for gait assistance after stroke: a pre-specified subgroup analysis. 确定中风后用于步态辅助的扭矩辅助外骨骼的候选者:预先指定的亚组分析。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09160-4
Won H Chang, Tae-Woo Kim, Hyoung S Kim, Fazah A Hanapiah, Jong W Lee, Seung-Hyeon Han, Chai W Jia, Dae H Kim, Deog Y Kim
{"title":"Identifying candidates for torque-assisted exoskeleton for gait assistance after stroke: a pre-specified subgroup analysis.","authors":"Won H Chang, Tae-Woo Kim, Hyoung S Kim, Fazah A Hanapiah, Jong W Lee, Seung-Hyeon Han, Chai W Jia, Dae H Kim, Deog Y Kim","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09160-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09160-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Wearable robots show promise for gait assistance in stroke patients, yet the clinical characteristics predicting a positive ambulatory response to exoskeletal assistance remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To identify appropriate candidates for torque-assisted exoskeletal wearable robots in stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A subgroup analysis using data from an international, multicenter, randomised controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Inpatient.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Fifty-five early subacute stroke patients who completed four weeks of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) with the wearable exoskeletal robot (ANGEL LEGS M20, Angel Robotics Co., Ltd.).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Immediately after RAGT for the four weeks, ambulatory function with the exoskeleton on and off was evaluated using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and Physiological Cost Index (PCI). At the same time, additional assessments included the Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremity, Motricity Index-Lower Limb, Trunk Control Test, and Berg Balance Score. Participants were classified as good-responder, no-responder, or negative-responder groups based on changes in walking performance with exoskeletal assistance. Univariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with responsiveness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the good-responder group, 10MWT, 6MWT and PCI showed significant improvements in the robot-on state compared with the robot-off state, respectively (P<0.05). Good responders had significantly lower baseline ambulatory, balance, and lower limb motor function compared to negative-responders (P<0.05). Multivariate analysis identified lower FAC as the only independent predictor of positive response to exoskeletal assistance (P<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Torque-assisted exoskeletal wearable robots may improve ambulatory function in stroke patients with low ambulatory function.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>To achieve meaningful effects through exoskeleton robots, patient selection must be adjusted according to clinical needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147503511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Validation of the Czech adaptation of Mini-BESTest into clinical practice. 捷克Mini-BESTest的临床应用验证。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-03-18 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09228-2
Klaudia Fabicovic, Klara Novotna, Karla Mothejlova, Jakub Jenicek, Eva Kejhova, Eliska Weissova, Vaclav Kulich, Vladimir Rogalewicz, Yvona Angerova
{"title":"Validation of the Czech adaptation of Mini-BESTest into clinical practice.","authors":"Klaudia Fabicovic, Klara Novotna, Karla Mothejlova, Jakub Jenicek, Eva Kejhova, Eliska Weissova, Vaclav Kulich, Vladimir Rogalewicz, Yvona Angerova","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09228-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09228-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>One of the frequently used standardized tools for balance assessment is the Mini-BESTest. Creating validated versions in national languages is very important for its correct administration and usability in people with acquired brain injury.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>Our intention was to verify the validity of the Czech translation Mini-BESTest<inf>CZ</inf> and describe experiences with its implementation in clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Validation study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Patients after stroke or traumatic brain injury.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Mini-BESTest was translated and cross-culturally adapted into Czech according to established guidelines. The validation of this test was performed on a group of individuals with acquired brain damage in comparison with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Subsequently, physiotherapists who used the Mini-BESTest<inf>CZ</inf> in their practice were also contacted to evaluate their feedback and experiences with implementing the test into clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 63 people with acquired brain damage participated in the study. Internal consistency of the Czech version of the Mini-BESTest was excellent, with intra-class correlation coefficient ICC=0.99. There were very high correlations between the Mini-BESTest and the BBS (r=0.86) or the TUG (r=-0.74). These results indicate excellent convergent validity for the Mini-BESTest<inf>CZ</inf>. Physiotherapists considered items related to reactive postural control to be the most difficult to evaluate, and together with Timed Up and Go with cognitive dual task to be the most difficult for patients to understand.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Czech version of the Mini-BESTest showed great inter-rater reliability and strong convergent validity with neither floor nor ceiling effects (as compared to the Berg Balance Scale), and can be recommended for the use in research and clinical practice for patients with acquired brain damage in subacute or chronic phase.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>The creation of a validated language version of the Mini-BESTest will contribute to better administration and evaluation of this test, not only for people with neurological disorders. We also describe therapists' practical experiences with administering this test.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147473112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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From pain mechanisms to functioning: a rehabilitation perspective on fibromyalgia. 从疼痛机制到功能:纤维肌痛的康复视角。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-03-18 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09490-6
Giovanni Iolascon, Antimo Moretti
{"title":"From pain mechanisms to functioning: a rehabilitation perspective on fibromyalgia.","authors":"Giovanni Iolascon, Antimo Moretti","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09490-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09490-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147473107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Physiatrists and/vs. allied health professionals: echoing from Türkiye. 物理治疗医师和/ vs。联合卫生专业人员:来自<s:1> rkiye的呼应。
IF 3.4 3区 医学
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.25.09323-2
Levent Özçakar, İlker Yağci
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Beyond professional boundaries: toward evidence-based, multidisciplinary rehabilitation. 超越专业界限:走向循证、多学科康复。
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European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.25.09339-6
Fabio Bracciantini, Melania Salina, Daniela Gaburri, Gino Sedda, Katia Libardi, Susanna Verlini, Claudia Pavarelli, Vincenzo Manigrasso, Valerio Barbari, Gino Petri, Silvia Bielli, Cristina Chiaramoni, Mariaconsiglia Calabrese, Rosario Fiolo, Orazio Meli
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