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Differential patterns of the relationship between exercise dose and mortality risk across severities of airflow limitation: a prospective cohort study with a 5-year follow-up period. 不同程度气流受限运动剂量与死亡风险之间关系的差异模式:一项为期5年随访的前瞻性队列研究。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-06-16 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.43377
Yide Wang, Hongxia Duan, Yingqi Wang, Yidie Bao, Linhong Jiang, Xiaoyu Han, Fengsen Li, Peijun Li, Weibing Wu, Xiaodan Liu
{"title":"Differential patterns of the relationship between exercise dose and mortality risk across severities of airflow limitation: a prospective cohort study with a 5-year follow-up period.","authors":"Yide Wang, Hongxia Duan, Yingqi Wang, Yidie Bao, Linhong Jiang, Xiaoyu Han, Fengsen Li, Peijun Li, Weibing Wu, Xiaodan Liu","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.43377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v57.43377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examines the dose-response relationship between physical activity (PA) and all-cause mortality across different severities of airflow limitation, identifying threshold effects that yield new insights into the PA-mortality association.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A prospective cohort study with a 5-year follow-up (2018-2023), employing multivariate Cox models and penalized spline smoothing to assess non-linear associations.</p><p><strong>Subjects/patients: </strong>A total of 2,975 individuals from a cohort categorized by airflow limitation severity (normal, GOLD 1-4).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PA levels were quantified in metabolic equivalent hours per week (MET·h/week). Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate PA-mortality associations, with penalized spline analysis detecting threshold effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Identified thresholds were 41.50 MET·h/week (95% CI: 23.03-64.22) for normal lung function and 13.21 MET·h/week (95% CI: 9.67-16.14) for GOLD 1. Below these thresholds, higher PA levels were associated with a significant reduction in mortality risk (HR = 0.66, HR = 0.41, respectively). In GOLD 2, PA levels below the threshold were associated with a lower mortality risk (HR=0.85), whereas PA exceeding the threshold was associated with a higher mortality risk (HR = 1.23). No significant associations were observed in GOLD 3-4.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PA demonstrates a non-linear, threshold-dependent association with mortality. These findings underscore the importance of individualized PA recommendations for optimizing health outcomes in individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm43377"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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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Postural balance and functional muscle strength in the hands and legs one year after hospitalisation due to COVID-19. 因COVID-19住院一年后手部和腿部的姿势平衡和功能性肌肉力量。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-06-15 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42763
Lena Rafsten, Alexandra Larsson, Annie Palstam, Hanna Persson
{"title":"Postural balance and functional muscle strength in the hands and legs one year after hospitalisation due to COVID-19.","authors":"Lena Rafsten, Alexandra Larsson, Annie Palstam, Hanna Persson","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42763","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v57.42763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the study was to investigate postural balance and functional muscle strength over 1 year following hospital discharge due to COVID-19 and identify possible differences depending on age, sex, and level of hospital care.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A prospective longitudinal study.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>A total of 164 participants were included.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Postural balance, functional leg strength, and functional hand strength were evaluated. Change over time and differences between groups were investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the 1-year follow-up postural balance was improved (p = 0.001), as well as strength in the hands (p = 0.001), and legs (p = 0.001). Participants treated at an intensive care unit (ICU) had impaired functional muscle strength in the hands but not in the legs 1 year after discharge. Functional muscle strength in dominant hand on discharge, age, and previous level of physical activity were associated with having more impaired functional muscle strength in the dominant hand 1 year after discharge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Functional muscle strength and postural balance after COVID-19 improved significantly from discharge to the 1-year follow-up although nearly half of the patients still had impaired functional muscle strength 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalization.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>FoU i Sverige (Research & Development in Sweden, Registration number: 274476, registered 2020-05-28).</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42763"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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 virtual reality assisted active limb movement exercises for patients in the respiratory intensive care unit: a randomized pilot study. 虚拟现实辅助主动肢体运动练习对呼吸重症监护病房患者的有效性:一项随机试点研究。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.28399
Jiani Wang, Chenxi Shi, Yanrui Jia, Qian Xiao
{"title":"Effectiveness of virtual reality assisted active limb movement exercises for patients in the respiratory intensive care unit: a randomized pilot study.","authors":"Jiani Wang, Chenxi Shi, Yanrui Jia, Qian Xiao","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.28399","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.28399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of early active limb movement facilitated by virtual reality technologies with conventional exercise therapy in enhancing patient recovery in the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit. The follow-up period covers 1 week.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective randomized controlled trial, patients were allocated to either a control group, which received standard exercise therapy, or a virtual reality group, which utilized virtual reality software and equipment for active exercises. Patients were followed for 1 week. The study compared compliance, safety, and rehabilitative outcomes between these groups. Data were analysed using a linear mixed-effects model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients in the virtual reality-based exercise group exhibited significantly higher levels of average daily exercise time, out-of-bed exercise time, and overall exercise compliance compared with the control group (p < 0.05). There were no reports of adverse events related to exercise in either group. Notably, within the first week of intervention, the virtual reality-based exercise group showed significant improvements in various parameters, including muscle strength, grip strength, body mass index, and the Barthel Index, outperforming the control group in these areas (all p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on 1 week of follow-up data, the study confirms that virtual reality-based exercise modalities are more efficacious than traditional exercise approaches in enhancing exercise duration, compliance, and various health outcomes in Respiratory Intensive Care Unit patients. This approach also contributes to reducing Respiratory Intensive Care Unit stay duration. The system's effectiveness could be further increased by integrating more varied and engaging rehabilitation games and features tailored to the needs of ICU patients.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Chictr.org: ChiCTR1900021452.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm28399"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12160588/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Delphi study to identify key gait patterns and their potential causes in people with multiple sclerosis. 一项德尔菲研究,旨在确定多发性硬化症患者的关键步态模式及其潜在原因。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42556
Sjoerd T Timmermans, Marjolein M Van der Krogt, Marc B Rietberg, Heleen Beckerman, Vincent De Groot
{"title":"A Delphi study to identify key gait patterns and their potential causes in people with multiple sclerosis.","authors":"Sjoerd T Timmermans, Marjolein M Van der Krogt, Marc B Rietberg, Heleen Beckerman, Vincent De Groot","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42556","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to identify characteristic gait patterns in people with multiple sclerosis, to describe their key characteristics, and to identify their potential underlying causes.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>a 3-round Delphi study.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>An international panel of 20 experts, including physiotherapists, a neurologist, rehabilitation physicians, biomechanical engineers, and movement scientists with expertise in multiple sclerosis or gait analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive list of gait characteristics and underlying impairments was compiled and analysed to identify common gait patterns and their primary features and potential causes. Consensus was defined as 67% agreement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Consensus was reached on 6 gait patterns in multiple sclerosis: (i) drop foot; (ii) insufficient push-off; (iii) stiff knee during swing; (iv) knee hyperextension during stance; (i) knee flexion in midstance; and (vi) enhanced gait variability. At least 69% agreement was achieved on the naming of the final gait patterns, their key characteristics, and the potential causes of each pattern.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Consensus was achieved on 6 gait patterns, their characteristics, and potential underlying causes. The identification of these gait patterns may support clinical decision-making regarding diagnostic and treatment measures, and deepen understanding of impairments that underlie walking problems in people with multiple sclerosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42556"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12159873/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144210283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Relationship between post-stroke trunk function and brain lesion locations: A support vector regression lesion-symptom mapping study. 脑卒中后主干功能与脑损伤位置的关系:一项支持向量回归损伤症状映射研究。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42782
Keita Nitto, Hiroaki Abe, Yuka Hashimoto, Yutaro Yabuki, Mayu Arai, Ryo Sato
{"title":"Relationship between post-stroke trunk function and brain lesion locations: A support vector regression lesion-symptom mapping study.","authors":"Keita Nitto, Hiroaki Abe, Yuka Hashimoto, Yutaro Yabuki, Mayu Arai, Ryo Sato","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42782","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42782","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the relationship between brain lesions and trunk function impairment in stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Retrospective cohort study.</p><p><strong>Subjects/patients: </strong>One hundred fifty-six first-time stroke patients admitted for rehabilitation between August 2021 and October 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Trunk function was assessed using the Trunk Control Test. Brain lesions were detected using magnetic resonance imaging scans. Support vector regression lesion-symptom mapping was used to identify brain lesions associated with trunk function on admission and discharge, adjusted for lesion volume, age, and lower limb motor impairment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After adjusting for age, admission trunk function was linked to lesions in the right corticospinal tract, superior longitudinal fasciculus, superior thalamic radiation, and putamen. Further adjustment for lower limb motor impairment revealed associations not only with all aforementioned regions, but also with lesions in the right supplementary motor area and premotor cortex. For trunk function on discharge, no suprathreshold regions were found.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early post-stroke trunk control impairment was associated with lesions in the right hemisphere, which is involved in motor function, motor control, and sensory integration. These findings provide insights into trunk dysfunction mechanisms, and suggest that targeted rehabilitation could improve trunk control and independence in daily activities for stroke patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42782"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131913/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144163758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum: Time-course for acquiring transfer independence in patients with subacute stroke: a prospective cohort study. 更正:亚急性卒中患者获得转移独立性的时间过程:一项前瞻性队列研究。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.43803
Yohei Otaka
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Feasibility and safety of automated multi-channel FES-assisted gait training in incomplete spinal cord injury. 自动多通道fes辅助步态训练在不完全性脊髓损伤中的可行性和安全性。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-26 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42638
Simone Berkelmans, Nadia Dominici, Maarten Afschrift, Sjoerd Bruijn, Thomas W J Janssen
{"title":"Feasibility and safety of automated multi-channel FES-assisted gait training in incomplete spinal cord injury.","authors":"Simone Berkelmans, Nadia Dominici, Maarten Afschrift, Sjoerd Bruijn, Thomas W J Janssen","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42638","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The feasibility, safety, and efficacy of automated multi-channel functional electrical stimulation-assisted gait training was assessed in individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury, using an electrical stimulation suit with built-in surface electrodes and motion capture sensors (Teslasuit).</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>10-week functional electrical stimulation-assisted gait training, twice weekly for 30 min.</p><p><strong>Subjects/patients: </strong>Five individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury (≥ 12 months post-injury, ASIA C/D, minimal Walking Index Spinal Cord Injury II ≥ 9).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The quadriceps, gluteii, hamstrings, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles were stimulated bilaterally during gait. Feasibility and safety were evaluated via questionnaires, session adherence, and adverse events. Gait function was assessed using a 10 m walk test, Walking Index Spinal Cord Injury II, and Hoffer classification at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Surface electromyography and spatiotemporal parameters (walking speed, step length and width, cadence) were recorded during the 10 m walk test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All participants completed the training (91% adherence) with no serious adverse events. Temporary skin redness, muscle soreness, and fatigue were reported by participants. Post-intervention, 4 participants increased their walking speed, step length, and cadence, with 2 maintaining and 2 further improving at follow-up. No consistent changes were found in muscle activity post training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Automated multi-channel functional electrical stimulation-assisted gait training was feasible, safe, and well received. Preliminary findings suggest that gait improved in most participants, though individual responses varied. The results highlight the potential of multi-channel functional electrical stimulation-assisted gait training as a valuable tool for enhancing gait recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42638"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12128624/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Time course for acquiring toileting independence in patients with subacute stroke: a prospective cohort study. 亚急性脑卒中患者获得独立如厕的时间过程:一项前瞻性队列研究。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-20 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42390
Shin Kitamura, Yohei Otaka, Shintaro Uehara, Yudai Murayama, Kazuki Ushizawa, Yuya Narita, Naho Nakatsukasa, Daisuke Matsuura, Rieko Osu, Kunitsugu Kondo, Sachiko Sakata
{"title":"Time course for acquiring toileting independence in patients with subacute stroke: a prospective cohort study.","authors":"Shin Kitamura, Yohei Otaka, Shintaro Uehara, Yudai Murayama, Kazuki Ushizawa, Yuya Narita, Naho Nakatsukasa, Daisuke Matsuura, Rieko Osu, Kunitsugu Kondo, Sachiko Sakata","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42390","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the time course of longitudinal changes in the independence level of toileting-related subtasks in post-stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Single-institution, prospective cohort study.</p><p><strong>Subjects/patients: </strong>A total of 101 consecutive patients with stroke admitted to subacute rehabilitation wards who urinated/defecated in bathrooms using wheelchairs upon admission.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Occupational therapists assessed the independence level of patients in each of the 24 toileting subtasks on a 3-level rating scale using the Toileting Tasks Assessment Form every 2-4 weeks from admission to the endpoint (achieving independent toileting or discharge). Patients were classified based on admission and endpoint assessment form scores using a two-step cluster analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients were classified into Cluster 1 (30 patients who exhibited a greater independence level in all subtasks upon admission [46.7-100% of patients performed each subtask independently] to the endpoint [73.3-100%]), Cluster 2 (41 patients who showed less independence upon admission [0-26.8%] but gained greater independence at the endpoint [34.1-73.2%]), and Cluster 3 (30 patients whose independence levels remained low in many subtasks from admission [0-26.7%] to the endpoint [3.3-26.7%]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Changes in toileting independence levels could be classified into 3 time courses. Effective intervention strategies may differ between each group.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12108136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy of a single session of anticipatory postural adjustments training to support people with Parkinson's overcoming freezing of gait: a multi-methods approach. 单次预见性姿势调整训练支持帕金森患者克服步态冻结的效果:多方法方法。
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.42491
Yuri Russo, Zijing Wang, Jiaxi Ye, Phaedra Leveridge, Alice Nieuwboer, Mark Wilson, Meriel Norris, Elmar Kal, Sarah E Lamb, William R Young
{"title":"Efficacy of a single session of anticipatory postural adjustments training to support people with Parkinson's overcoming freezing of gait: a multi-methods approach.","authors":"Yuri Russo, Zijing Wang, Jiaxi Ye, Phaedra Leveridge, Alice Nieuwboer, Mark Wilson, Meriel Norris, Elmar Kal, Sarah E Lamb, William R Young","doi":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42491","DOIUrl":"10.2340/jrm.v57.42491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the efficacy of anticipatory postural adjustments training on the ability to successfully step from freezing of gait, and to evaluate the contribution of attentional processes to potential benefits using an additional attentional-control training intervention.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Crossover-design.</p><p><strong>Subjects/patients: </strong>Nineteen people with Parkinson's and freezing (females: 10; age:75.5 ± 7.5 years) tested while ON medication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants navigated a cluttered virtual domestic environment with freeze-provoking tasks. Assessments occurred in the laboratory at baseline, post-anticipatory postural adjustments training, and post-attentional-control training, with randomized training order. All training was video-based. Video annotation was used to identify freezing events. Participants' immediately recollected thoughts they had during the tasks were analysed with content analysis. Perceived safety and effectiveness of the strategies were reported in follow-up calls held 4 weeks post-assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Successful step initiations increased from 57% at baseline to 77% post-anticipatory postural adjustments training (p = 0.034). Participants rated the interventions as safe and effective, reporting increased balance confidence (70% to 90%), and reduced fear (p = 0.01), after the anticipatory postural training. Attentional-control training alone was perceived as less effective compared with more goal-directed anticipatory postural adjustments training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Video-based anticipatory postural adjustments training significantly improved step initiation from freezing when used during challenging tasks and in complex environments. Anticipatory postural adjustments training shows promise as an effective \"rescue strategy\" that could be learned remotely/at home.</p>","PeriodicalId":54768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine","volume":"57 ","pages":"jrm42491"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12105535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Self-perceived barriers to returning to work among employees with a low educational level on long-term sick leave: the "NOW WHAT" large-scale interview study. 长期病假的低学历员工重返工作岗位的自我认知障碍:“NOW WHAT”大规模访谈研究
IF 2.5 4区 医学
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v57.40604
Linn V Lervik, Elisabeth Frostestad, Kine Strømstad, Ida G Gulliksen, Monica Lillefjell, Jens C Skogen, Elin Ekbladh, Randi W Aas
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