{"title":"State of the art of functional electrical stimulation in France.","authors":"A Albert, J M Andre","doi":"10.3109/09638288409166962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288409166962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>After summarizing the various physiological and functional effects of surface electrical stimulation, the authors review its main applications, including chronic-use or training orthoses, neuromuscular facilitation and automatic cyclical stimulation. Each of the therapeutic principles is illustrated by discussion of an example, with particular emphasis being placed on the practical methods of application that determine the success of the programme.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 1","pages":"13-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/09638288409166962","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17666317","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":"Stressful sequelae of disabling illness.","authors":"B Caplan, C J Gibson, R Weiss","doi":"10.3109/03790798409166759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409166759","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fifty former rehabilitation patients completed the recent life changes questionnaire (RLCQ), an inventory of potentially stressful life events. Subjects indicated those that had occurred to them during the 6 months prior to onset of illness/injury and during the 6 months following hospital discharge. Certain RLCQ items have associated point values (\"life change units\" or LCU) indicative of the amount of stress induced by that event. The average number of LCU reported for the post-discharge period exceeded by 3 1/2 times the average for the pre-injury epoch. Ranges for both sets of values were substantial. Forty-five of the fifty-seven events were reported more frequently for the later period, while eight occurred slightly more often before the onset of illness or injury. These findings have implications for the genesis, frequency, magnitude and individual variability of depression following the onset of disabling illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 2","pages":"58-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409166759","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17298108","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":"Hospitals for the disabled.","authors":"C J Scott","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165952","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current policy in the United Kingdom is that disabled people under the age of 65 who require hospital care because of their disability are cared for in hospitals and wards separate from geriatric patients. A number of Young Disabled Units have opened during the past 15 years but have been subject to criticism. This survey suggests that much of the criticism is justified--many units are badly designed, poorly staffed, and have ineffective operational policies. However, some units are attempting to provide a therapeutic and stimulating environment and by emulating them Young Disabled Units may find a useful and uncontroversial role in the spectrum of services for the disabled.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 4","pages":"166-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165952","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17304579","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":"Current issues in the treatment of stammering.","authors":"R Chapman","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165941","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the past 20 years there have been an increasing number of different forms of therapy available to the clinician to use with patients who stammer. There has been considerable controversy about the best ways of treating patients who stammer. At times this has made it difficult for the clinician to choose the most appropriate form for an individual patient. This paper aims to describe some of the current issues involved in the treatment of stammering.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"143-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165941","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17448698","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":"Speech disability in children: some general considerations.","authors":"M Edwards","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Difficulties of definition are discussed with reference to overlap between phonological and phonetic disorders. Aspects of delayed speech are described and a brief account is given of deviant speech. Current patterns of management are considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"114-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165931","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17557225","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":"The communication status of older people: differentiation and rehabilitation.","authors":"S A Walker","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165940","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The communication integrity of the older individual is subject to many influences. Understanding and management of the elderly communication-handicapped can prove difficult because of the problems of differential diagnosis. The role of the speech therapist is acknowledged in acute geriatric rehabilitation but is not immediately associated with psychogeriatric care. The laws of language deterioration appear to apply irrespective of aetiology. Standard linguistic rehabilitation techniques may be equally applicable in both geriatric and psychogeriatric care.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"139-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165940","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17557227","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":"Major amputation in paraplegic and tetraplegic patients.","authors":"D J Grundy, J R Silver","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the 1940s major amputation in paraplegic and tetraplegic patients was performed mainly for the complications of pressure sores. With the increased understanding of paraplegia, life expectancy has greatly improved, with the consequence that the chief indication for amputation is now gangrene due to atherosclerosis. The special problems of the spinal-cord-paralysed amputee are reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 4","pages":"162-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165951","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17584912","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":"Physical impairment, stress, and cardiovascular disorders.","authors":"P Dijkstra","doi":"10.3109/03790798409166758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409166758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physical impairments bring about social and psychological consequences leading to stress. Here Dutch epidemiological data were used to test whether the physically disabled have an increased risk of CD. Results indicated this was partly so. Possible confounding variables, however, severely limit a firm statement concerning the relationship between disabling impairments and cardiovascular disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 2","pages":"54-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409166758","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17298107","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":"Current concepts in adult aphasia.","authors":"M R McNeil","doi":"10.3109/03790798409165936","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/03790798409165936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper provides a review of recent research from the areas of speech and language pathology, cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, neurology, and rehabilitation medicine which is used to refine and extend current definitions of aphasia. Evidence is presented from these diverse disciplines, which supports a multimodality, performance-based, verbal and non-verbal, cortical and subcortical, and cognitively multidimensional view of aphasia. A summary of current practice in the assessment and treatment of adult aphasia is summarized.</p>","PeriodicalId":75944,"journal":{"name":"International rehabilitation medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"128-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1984-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/03790798409165936","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17449559","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}