Da Young Lim, Dong Min Hwang, Kang Hee Cho, Chang Won Moon, So Young Ahn
{"title":"Correction: A Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Method for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury.","authors":"Da Young Lim, Dong Min Hwang, Kang Hee Cho, Chang Won Moon, So Young Ahn","doi":"10.5535/arm.19181.e","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.19181.e","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012581","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":"Early Rehabilitation Interventions by Physical Therapists for Severe COVID-19 Patients Were Associated With Decreased Incidence of Post-ICU Physical Impairment.","authors":"Shinya Oku, Junji Hatakeyama, Keibun Liu, Kentaro Tojo, Masafumi Idei, Shigeaki Inoue, Kazuma Yamakawa, Takeshi Nishida, Shinichiro Ohshimo, Satoru Hashimoto, Shuhei Maruyama, Yoshitaka Ogata, Daisuke Kawakami, Hiroaki Shimizu, Katsura Hayakawa, Yuji Fujino, Taku Oshima, Tatsuya Fuchigami, Hironori Yawata, Kyoji Oe, Akira Kawauchi, Hidehiro Yamagata, Masahiro Harada, Yuichi Sato, Tomoyuki Nakamura, Kei Sugiki, Takahiro Hakozaki, Satoru Beppu, Masaki Anraku, Noboru Kato, Tomomi Iwashita, Hiroshi Kamijo, Yuichiro Kitagawa, Michio Nagashima, Hirona Nishimaki, Kentaro Tokuda, Osamu Nishida, Kensuke Nakamura","doi":"10.5535/arm.240066","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To implement early rehabilitation interventions by physical therapists is recommended. However, the effectiveness of early rehabilitation for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in the prevention of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is unclear. We analyzed a multicenter prospective observational study (Post-Intensive Care outcomeS in patients with COronaVIrus Disease 2019) to examine the association between early rehabilitation interventions and PICS physical impairment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An analysis was performed on COVID-19 patients who were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) between March 2020 and March 2021, and required mechanical ventilation. The primary outcome was the incidence of PICS physical impairment (Barthel Index≤90) after one year. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the association between early rehabilitation interventions and PICS physical impairment by adjusting ICU mobility scale (IMS) during seven-day following ICU admission, and clinically relevant risk factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis included 259 patients, 54 of whom developed PICS physical impairment one year later. In 81 patients, physical therapists intervened within seven days of ICU admission. There was no significant difference in mean IMS by day seven of admission between the early and non-early rehabilitation patients (0.70 and 0.61, respectively). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that early rehabilitation interventions were significantly associated with a low incidence of PICS physical impairment (odds ratio, 0.294; 95% confidence interval, 0.123-0.706; p=0.006).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early rehabilitation interventions by physical therapists were an independent factor associated with the decreased development of PICS physical impairment at one year, even though early rehabilitation had no significant effect on IMS.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":"49 1","pages":"49-59"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895053/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543774","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}
Ivan Triangto, Aulia Syavitri Dhamayanti, Made Suariastawa Putra, Djoko Witjaksono, Rahmad, Lilik Zuhriyah, Yoga Waranugraha
{"title":"Correlation of Sit-to-Stand Test and 6-Minute Walk Test to Illustrate Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Systolic Heart Failure Patients.","authors":"Ivan Triangto, Aulia Syavitri Dhamayanti, Made Suariastawa Putra, Djoko Witjaksono, Rahmad, Lilik Zuhriyah, Yoga Waranugraha","doi":"10.5535/arm.240057","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To prove 5-time sit-to-stand (5-STS) and 30-second sit-to-stand (30sSTS) tests in assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in chronic heart failure (HF) patients with systolic dysfunction. Alternative tests, such as 5-STS and 30sSTS, may be used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with HF but have not been thoroughly evaluated. Thus, this study aimed to prove 5-STS and 30sSTS tests in assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in chronic HF patients with systolic dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was done, evaluating chronic HF patients with systolic dysfunction that have received optimal guideline directed medical treatment for at least 3 months. All patients underwent the same intervention on the same day, starting with an initial 5-STS test, followed by a 30sSTS, and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 34 patients were enrolled in this study. The median left ventricular ejection fraction was 44% (interquartile range=34%-48%). Mean values of 5-STS, 30sSTS, and 6MWT were 13.90±4.72, 13.29±3.38, and 463.65±87.04, respectively. 5-STS showed moderate correlation with 6MWT (r=-0.436, p=0.01). However, the 30sSTS revealed strong correlation with 6MWT (r=0.629, p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The 30sSTS test had strong correlation with 6MWT. It could be used to illustrate cardiorespiratory fitness in chronic HF patients with systolic dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":"49 1","pages":"23-29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543743","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":"Letter to the Editor: Efficacy and Safety of High Density LED Irradiation Therapy for Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis: A Single-Center Clinical Study.","authors":"Vanshika Agarwal, Jeyanthi S, Adarsh Sharma","doi":"10.5535/arm.240063","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240063","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895049/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013628","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}
Eunyoung Cho, Sungwon Choi, Nele Demeyere, Rina Kim, Ikhyun Lim, MinYoung Kim
{"title":"Validation of Korean Version of the Oxford Cognitive Screen (K-OCS), a Post Stroke-Specific Cognitive Screening Tool.","authors":"Eunyoung Cho, Sungwon Choi, Nele Demeyere, Rina Kim, Ikhyun Lim, MinYoung Kim","doi":"10.5535/arm.240099","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To establish and evaluate the validity of the recently developed Korean version of the Oxford Cognitive Screen (K-OCS), this study verified its reliability, validity, and diagnostic accuracy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between November 2021 and December 2023, we recruited 72 patients with stroke from our hospital who agreed to participate in the study. The patients were repeatedly tested using K-OCS by the same or different assessors to estimate inter- and intra-rater reliability. To demonstrate the validity and usability of K-OCS, the test results of screening tools currently used in clinical practice, including the Korean-Mini Mental State Examination and the Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, were used in comparison analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The subtests of K-OCS demonstrated excellent inter-rater reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient [ICC]=0.914-0.998) and test-retest reliability (ICC=0.913-0.994). We found moderate-to-strong correlations for convergent validity for the subsets (r=0.378- 0.979, p<0.01), and low-to-moderate discriminant validity correlations. The optimal cut-offs estimated for the subtests of the K-OCS showed a good-to-high range of specificity (94.8%- 100%). The positive predictive value was 58.2%-100% and negative predictive value was 65.6%-98.4%. Sensitivity was estimated at 25.6%-86.9%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this study indicate that K-OCS is a reliable and valid tool for screening cognitive impairment in patients post-stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"5-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143410766","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":"Associations Between Stroke Outcome Assessments and Automated Tractography Fractional Anisotropy Incorporating Age.","authors":"Midori Mochizuki, Yuki Uchiyama, Kazuhisa Domen, Tetsuo Koyama","doi":"10.5535/arm.240073","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the association between outcomes, including affected extremity functions and activities of daily living (ADL), and fractional anisotropy (FA) derived from automated tractography incorporating age among patients after stroke.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study enrolled stroke patients, and diffusion-tensor imaging was conducted during the second week. Standardized automated tractography was utilized to compute FA values in the corticospinal tract (CST), the inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus (IFOF), and the superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF). Outcome evaluations were performed at discharge from our affiliated rehabilitation facility. Extremity functions were assessed using the total scores of the motor component of the Stroke Impairment Assessment Set (SIAS-motor). Independence levels in ADL were appraised through the motor and cognition components of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). For each outcome measure, multivariate regression analysis incorporated the FA values of the CST, the IFOF, and the SLF, along with age.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-two patients were enrolled in the final analytical database. Among the four explanatory variables, the CST emerged as the most influential factor for SIAS-motor scores. Conversely, age proved to be the primary determinant for both the motor and cognition components of FIM, surpassing the impact of FA metrics, including the CST and the IFOF.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The key influencing factors exhibited significant variations based on the targeted outcome assessments. Clinicians should be aware of these differences when utilizing neuroimaging techniques to predict stroke outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"15-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895057/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143410472","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}
Myoungsuk Kim, Seung Hee Ho, Hayeon Kim, Jaemin Park
{"title":"Factors Affecting Life Satisfaction Among People With Physical Disabilities During COVID-19: Observational Evidence From a Korean Cohort Study.","authors":"Myoungsuk Kim, Seung Hee Ho, Hayeon Kim, Jaemin Park","doi":"10.5535/arm.240056","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the factors influencing the life satisfaction of people with physical disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, considering demographics, disability-related characteristics, health behaviors, and psychosocial characteristics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used cross-sectional data from 301 respondents of the 2021/2022 survey of the Korean Health Cohort Study for People with Physical Disabilities. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the research subjects' characteristics, and chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression were used to identify the determinants of life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among socio demographic variables, occupation had a strong association with life satisfaction. Significant health behavior variables included daily regular meals, weight control effort, and chronic pain. All psychosocial characteristics (perceived stress, depression, suicidal ideation, cognitive function assessment, subjective health status, family satisfaction, income satisfaction) were strongly associated with life satisfaction. Results of the analysis of factors affecting life satisfaction showed that unemployment, lack of regular exercise, elevated stress, suicidal thoughts, and dissatisfaction with family contributed to increased life dissatisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Economic support through job creation that considers the specific characteristics of people with disabilities, and social access through community integration services that encourage participation in social activities, should be prioritized.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"377-388"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142630359","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}
Dae-Hyun Jang, Jaewon Kim, Aloysia Leisanne Schwabe, Timothy Edward Lotze
{"title":"Genetics of Cerebral Palsy: Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Beyond.","authors":"Dae-Hyun Jang, Jaewon Kim, Aloysia Leisanne Schwabe, Timothy Edward Lotze","doi":"10.5535/arm.240081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.240081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children, characterized by diverse clinical manifestations and often uncertain etiology, which has spurred increasing interest in genetic diagnostics. This review synthesizes findings from various studies to enhance understanding of CP's genetic underpinnings. The discussion is structured around five key areas: monogenic causes and copy number variants directly linked to CP, differential genetic disorders including atypical CP and mimics, ambiguous genetic influences, co-occurrence with other neurodevelopmental disorders, and polygenic risk factors. Case studies illustrate the clinical application of these genetic insights, underscoring the complexity of diagnosing CP due to the phenotypic overlap with other conditions and the potential for misdiagnosis. The review highlights the significant role of advanced genetic testing in distinguishing CP from similar neurodevelopmental disorders and assessing cases with unclear clinical presentations. Furthermore, it addresses the ongoing challenges in establishing a consensus on genetic contributors to CP, the need for comprehensive patient phenotyping, and the integration of rigorous genetic and functional studies to validate findings. This comprehensive examination of CP genetics aims to pave the way for more precise diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, urging continued research to overcome the current limitations and refine diagnostic criteria within this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":"48 6","pages":"369-376"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907786","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}
Seung Don Yoo, Tae-Woo Kim, Byung-Mo Oh, Seung Ah Lee, Chanwoo Kim, Ho Yeon Chung, Jung Eun Son, Ji Yeon Lee, Hyunji Lee, Hoo Young Lee
{"title":"Discordance Between Spine-Hip and Paretic-Nonparetic Hip Bone Mineral Density in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.","authors":"Seung Don Yoo, Tae-Woo Kim, Byung-Mo Oh, Seung Ah Lee, Chanwoo Kim, Ho Yeon Chung, Jung Eun Son, Ji Yeon Lee, Hyunji Lee, Hoo Young Lee","doi":"10.5535/arm.240079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.240079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify the prevalence and factors associated with T-score discordance between the spine and hip, as well as between the paretic and non-paretic hips in hemiplegic stroke patients, this study investigated bone mineral density (BMD) patterns. Bone loss predominantly affects the paretic hip after a stroke, and typical clinical assessments using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) that scan the lumbar spine (LS) and a single hip may overlook an osteoporosis diagnosis. This oversight could potentially lead to suboptimal treatment for stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a multicenter retrospective analysis of 540 patients admitted for stroke rehabilitation between October 2014 and February 2022, who underwent DXA of LS and bilateral hips.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence rates of concordance, low LS discordance, and low hip discordance between the LS and hips were 48.2%, 12.2%, and 39.6%, respectively. The discordance rate between bilateral hips was 17.0%. The paretic side had significantly lower total hip T-scores than the non-paretic side (p<0.001). Notably low paretic hip discordance was more prevalent during the chronic phase. DXA scans of the LS and both hips revealed a 0.7%-0.9% higher major discordance compared to LS and single hip DXA scans. The multivariate analysis revealed a significant correlation between a low paretic hip discordance and cognitive impairment (adjusted odds ratio 0.071, 95% confidence interval 0.931-1.003, p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Since stroke survivors are at high risk for hip fractures, comprehensive BMD assessments, which include LS and bilateral hips, should be considered for post-stroke osteoporosis care to enhance diagnostic accuracy and timely treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":"48 6","pages":"413-422"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907785","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":"Ultrasonography for Assessment and Intervention With Botulinum Toxin Injection for Tremors.","authors":"So-Hyun Park, Joon-Ho Shin","doi":"10.5535/arm.240065","DOIUrl":"10.5535/arm.240065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Tremors are caused by contractions of reciprocally innervated muscles. The role of ultrasound in diagnosing tremors has not yet been investigated, although it appears to be promising because it can visualize muscle movements. In the present study, we report four cases of tremor (Holmes' tremor, extremity tremor associated with palatal myoclonus, dystonic tremor, and tremor associated with dystonia), which were evaluated using ultrasound and treated with botulinum toxin injections.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The muscles of patients with tremors were examined using B- or M-mode ultrasound while they were in the supine position. Tremor was determined by involuntary muscular contraction (B-mode) or fasciculation (M-mode) from recorded sonography clips. Thereafter, tremors were measured as frequency and amplitude of specific muscles. Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection was administered, and follow-up ultrasonography was used to assess tremors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tremors, which manifest as a specific set of muscle contractions, were measured using ultrasonography and treated with botulinum toxin injection. Follow-up ultrasonography revealed improved tremors as seen with decreased frequency and amplitude of specific muscle after the intervention, which included medication and botulinum toxin injections.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ultrasonography is an effective assessment tool for tremors, allowing further information regarding tremor characteristics with high sensitivity, playing a role in detecting specific muscles that are affected by tremors, and guiding an exact intervention with botulinum toxin.</p>","PeriodicalId":47738,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine-ARM","volume":" ","pages":"396-404"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830516","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}