R. Gailey, N. Kirk-Sanchez, S. Clemens, Allison Symsack, I. Gaunaurd
{"title":"Evidence-Based Amputee Rehabilitation: a Systematic Approach to the Restoration of Function in People with Lower Limb Loss","authors":"R. Gailey, N. Kirk-Sanchez, S. Clemens, Allison Symsack, I. Gaunaurd","doi":"10.1007/s40141-021-00335-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-021-00335-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"17 - 26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47688498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel M. Lyons, Joseph Smith, A. Segal, M. Orendurff
{"title":"Evaluating Real-World Ambulation and Activity in Prosthetic Users with Wearable Sensors","authors":"Samuel M. Lyons, Joseph Smith, A. Segal, M. Orendurff","doi":"10.1007/s40141-021-00338-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-021-00338-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"1 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46185692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly","authors":"Y. Inamoto, Asako Kaneoka","doi":"10.1007/s40141-021-00339-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-021-00339-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"1 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46543145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of Acute Ankle Sprains in the Athlete","authors":"Rita Tomás, C. Visco","doi":"10.1007/s40141-021-00336-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-021-00336-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"1 1","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42036974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hilary Touchett, Calvin Apodaca, Sameer Siddiqui, Donna Huang, Drew A Helmer, Jan A Lindsay, Padmavathy Ramaswamy, Kathy Marchant-Miros, Felicia Skelton
{"title":"Current Approaches in Telehealth and Telerehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury (TeleSCI).","authors":"Hilary Touchett, Calvin Apodaca, Sameer Siddiqui, Donna Huang, Drew A Helmer, Jan A Lindsay, Padmavathy Ramaswamy, Kathy Marchant-Miros, Felicia Skelton","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00348-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-022-00348-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Telehealth and telerehabilitation in spinal cord injury (teleSCI) is a growing field that can improve access to care and improve health outcomes in the spinal cord injury population. This review provides an overview of the recent literature on the topic of teleSCI and provides insights on current evidence, future directions, and considerations when using teleSCI for clinical care.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>TeleSCI is used most often for preventive health; management of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression; and rehabilitation-related interventions. As video telehealth becomes mainstream, growth in wearable monitors, bio and neurofeedback mechanisms, and app-based care is expected.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>TeleSCI is growing in prevalence, demonstrates positive impact on health outcomes, and requires ongoing study to identify, refine, and implement best practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 2","pages":"77-88"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9039273/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9179165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Updates in Cancer Rehabilitation Telehealth.","authors":"Philip Chang, Jasmine Zheng","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00372-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40141-022-00372-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To describe the various uses of telehealth as it applies to cancer rehabilitation and to review recent findings since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Telehealth has numerous applications in cancer rehabilitation including physiatry services, skilled therapies, exercise interventions, symptom management, and support groups. Numerous studies have shown that regular physician and skilled therapy services can be provided through telehealth platforms, though certain clinical situations may require in-person visits. Telehealth exercise-based interventions are feasible, safe, and can improve quality of life. Telehealth also may be an effective tool in symtom management and as a medium for support groups.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Telemedicine and telehealth platforms are effective tools in the field of cancer rehabilitation that not only provide increased safety and convenience for a burdened patient population but may also hold the potential to elevate beyond the current standard of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 4","pages":"332-338"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9643960/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10672962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rehabilitation Strategies for Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of COVID-19.","authors":"Summer Rolin, Ashley Chakales, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00352-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40141-022-00352-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 are abundant, including after recovery of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. This review seeks to explore the cognitive and neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19 and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), including Long COVID syndromes. Furthermore, the review will discuss rehabilitation strategies for the emerging neurological consequences of COVID-19 to help those experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>There is emerging evidence depicting the neural involvement of COVID-19. Health priorities have shifted from understanding pathogenesis and treatment of pulmonary symptoms to targeting the acute and chronic sequelae of COVID-19, including cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The sequelae of COVID-19 often co-occur with other medical problems and is best managed by assessment and care across multiple disciplines. Symptoms following infection are similar to those found by other syndromes and disorders that disrupt the central nervous system.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The acute and chronic sequelae of COVID-19 have become major targets of current health care providers given its significant public health impact, inclusive of cognitive and neuropsychiatric sequelae. Assessment and referral to rehabilitation based on each individual's needs and symptoms can decrease morbidity and improve quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"182-187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9107067/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47770912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in Upper Extremity Prosthetic Technology: Rehabilitation and the Interprofessional Team.","authors":"Debra Latour","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00342-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40141-022-00342-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The aim of this paper is to explore current trends and advancements that lead to improved practitioner knowledge and patient care resulting in better outcomes. It is common for the physiatrist to lead the team of interprofessional practitioners in the care of individuals with upper limb absence. The focus of the care is to understand and access prosthetic options, but there are often other health factors and relevant issues to consider.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Some of the latest updates offer solutions to pain management, prosthetic control, access to relevant evidence, and outcomes-related data. An interesting finding was the influence of telehealth service delivery on multiple issues faced by this population. These issues include lack of information, pain management, monitoring skin breakdown and peripheral vascular disease, prosthetic training, and access to peers and specialized practitioners.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The diverse technology advancements in surgical techniques, materials, outcome measures, and data management, as well as telehealth, work together to assist the collaborative interprofessional team to provide contemporary and comprehensive care to this unique population.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"71-76"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8933658/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45405472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Victor F Leite, Rebeca Boltes Cecatto, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Christina May Moran de Brito
{"title":"Establishing a Cancer Rehabilitation Service in a Middle-Income Country: an Experience from Brazil.","authors":"Victor F Leite, Rebeca Boltes Cecatto, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Christina May Moran de Brito","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00373-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-022-00373-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Our aim is to provide a historical review of the implementation of a cancer rehabilitation center in Brazil, active since 2008. We expect this data to support the implementation of other centers both in Brazil and worldwide.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Cancer rehabilitation delivery is fragmented and punctuated in most cases, and cancer rehabilitation centers are rare. Data on how to establish rehabilitation centers could facilitate the implementation of new centers. We provide data on what was our strategy for hiring, establishing treatment protocols, barriers, and facilitators. We also provide figures on the number of each rehabilitation specialist, as well as the general standard operating procedures of our rehabilitation center, among other features.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Establishing cancer rehabilitation centers in a middle-income country is feasible. We expect that our experience may facilitate the establishment of new cancer rehabilitation services and the improvement of current ones.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 4","pages":"339-344"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9703421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10719362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disorders of Movement due to Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury.","authors":"Daniel Moon","doi":"10.1007/s40141-022-00368-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-022-00368-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Both traumatic and acquired brain injury can result in diffuse multifocal injury affecting both the pyramidal and extrapyramidal tracts. Thus, these patients may exhibit signs of both upper motor neuron syndrome and movement disorder simultaneously which can further complicate diagnosis and management. We will be discussing movement disorders following acquired and traumatic brain injury.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Multiple functions including speech, swallowing, posture, mobility, and activities of daily living can all be affected. Medical treatment and rehabilitation-based therapy can be especially challenging due to accompanying cognitive deficits and severity of the disorder which can involve multiple limbs in addition to muscles of the face and axial skeleton. Tremor and dystonia are the most reported movement disorders following traumatic brain injury. Dystonia and myoclonus are well documented following hypoxic ischemic brain injuries. Electrophysiological studies such as dynamic surface poly-electromyography can assist with identifying phenomenology, especially differentiating between jerk-like phenomenon and help guide further work up and management. Management with medications remains challenging due to potential adverse effects. Surgical interventions including stereotactic surgery, deep brain stimulation, and intrathecal baclofen pumps have been reported, but most of the evidence supporting them has been limited to primarily case reports except for post-traumatic tremor.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Brain injury can lead to motor disorders, movement disorders, visual (processing) deficits, and vestibular deficits which often coexist with cognitive deficits making it challenging to treat and rehabilitate these patients. Unfortunately, the evidence regarding the medical management and rehabilitation of brain injury patients with movement disorders is sparse and leaves much to be desired.</p>","PeriodicalId":36406,"journal":{"name":"Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports","volume":"10 4","pages":"311-323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9493170/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10382094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}