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2018
Editorial: Outcome Measurement in Physical Therapy - II
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10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018029208
Saurabh P.
Mehta
Physical Therapy Program, East Tennessee State University, P.O. Box 70624, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA; School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, 2847 - 5th Ave, Huntington, WV, 25702, USA
outcome measures
rehabilitation
psychometric properties
This is an editorial where no abstract is required.
Satisfaction and Success in Physical Rehabilitation
187-188
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018026332
Abraham
Rudnick
Section of Psychiatry, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B6V4
Canada
psychiatric
psychosocial
rehabilitation
satisfaction
success
This editorial addresses the unclarity of quality of life and function as goals of physical rehabilitation. Learning from psychiatric/psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), the goals of satisfaction and success are suggested as similar but clearer goals for physical rehabilitation.
The Efficacy of Exercise Interventions in Reducing Side Effects in Young Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
189-205
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018026183
Caroline Anna
Head
McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Rm. 403, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Alexandra
Danks
McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Rm. 403, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Tiffany
McKinley
McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Rm. 403, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Kellie
Moher
McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Rm. 403, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Jenna
Smith-Turchyn
McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Rm. 403, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
breast cancer
oncology
exercise
physical activity
systematic review
The purpose of this article is to determine the effectiveness of exercise interventions to improve body composition, quality of life, bone mineral density, mental health outcomes, cardiovascular outcomes, fatigue, and physical activity levels in young women with breast cancer. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was performed using Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Participants were young women (aged 18−55 years) diagnosed with BC. Eight trials met the inclusion criteria and were assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool by two reviewers. Meta-analyses found no significant changes on body composition. Narrative analyses demonstrated inconsistent findings of exercise on bone mineral density, fatigue, and psychosocial outcomes. Positive effects were found for quality of life, cardiovascular outcomes, and physical activity levels. Firm conclusions could not be drawn due to the high heterogeneity, low quality, and limited number of articles available using this population. This suggests that further research is needed to address the impact of exercise on the side effects of breast cancer in young women.
Evaluation of Daily Walking Activity in Patients with Parkinson Disease
207-218
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018026838
Akanksha
Pisal
MGM School of Physiotherapy, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences, Navi
Mumbai
Bela M.
Agarwal
Department of Medicine, MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Sector 1, Plot Number 1&2, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209, Maharashtra, India
Rajani
Mullerpatan
Mahatma Gandhi Mission School of Physiotherapy, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209, Maharashtra, India
Parkinson
quality of life
step activity monitoring
walking activity
Parkinson disease limits walking, and little is known about the performance of walking and factors that influence the quantum of walking in active, city-dwelling patients
with mild to moderate Parkinson disease in an environment characterized by extended family support but limited access to public spaces. An exploratory study was performed to evaluate daily walking performance and the influence of an intrinsic factor—namely, balance during standing—and the extrinsic factors habitual physical activity and health-related quality of life in people with Parkinson disease. Daily walking activity was recorded with a step activity
monitor for 8 consecutive days in 15 patients with Parkinson disease (Hoehn and Yahr scale score, 1–3). All patients were actively engaged in physiotherapy. We also recorded data from 15 age-, sex- and height-matched healthy individuals. Mean number of daily steps, duration of ambulatory activity, and gait speed were recorded. The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF instrument were administered. Mean number of daily steps did not vary significantly between patients with Parkinson disease who exercise regularly (7018.80 ±
4068.58 steps per day) and healthy individuals (7409.33 ± 3094.15 steps per day; no significant difference; P = 0.40). However, patients with Parkinson disease demonstrated 17% lower engagement in long-duration activity and a 47% lower score on the physical activity domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF instrument. A moderate positive correlation was observed between balance during tandem stance and mean number of daily steps.
Effects of Isometric Handgrip Exercise Training on Systemic Arterial Stiffness, Cardiovagal Baroreflex Sensitivity, and Cognition in Treated Adults with Hypertension: A Pilot Study
219-237
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018026589
Kylie S.
Dempster
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University; Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, Brock University
Cheri L.
McGowan
Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Terrance J.
Wade
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University; Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, Brock University
Deborah D.
O'Leary
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University; Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, Brock University
isometric handgrip exercise training
hypertension
cardiovagal baroreflex sensitivity
arterial stiffness
cognitive function
Hypertension is associated with accelerated vascular aging and progressive loss in cognitive function. We conducted a pilot study to explore the effect of isometric handgrip
(IHG) exercise training in adults treated for hypertension, an effective method for blood pressure (BP) control in this cohort, on cardiovascular and cognitive function. Eight (8) treated hypertensive adults performed four 2-min alternating unilateral IHG contractions at 30% of maximum 3 days/week for 8 weeks. Arterial stiffness [carotid-toe-pulse wave velocity (ctPWV)], cardiovagal baroreflex sensitivity (cvBRS) and tests of cognition (Trail-Making Test, Controlled Oral Word Association Task) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Systolic BP (p = 0.003) and ctPWV (p = 0.035) were reduced, and cvBRS increased (p = 0.041) following 8 weeks of IHG exercise training. Trail Making Test Part A time was reduced following IHG exercise training (p = 0.019). Although preliminary, this is the first study to show improved systemic arterial stiffness and cvBRS with IHG exercise training. We also provide evidence for possible enhanced post-training visuoperceptual speed. This work provides the foundation for a future randomized controlled trial to replicate and expand upon these outcomes; the findings of which could offer tremendous public health benefits.
Influence of Random and Blocked Practice Schedules on Motor Learning in Children Aged 6–12 Years
239-254
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018027737
Shrutika
Parab
MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209, Maharashtra, India
Meruna
Bose
MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India
Sailakshmi
Ganesan
Head of Therapy, Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
contextual interference (CI)
motor learning
multijoint task
skill acquisition
Contextual interference (CI) effect in motor learning refers to interference resulting from practicing a task within the context of other tasks in the same practice session. The present study investigated the effect of CI on motor learning in children aged 6–12 years old divided across three age groups on a multijoint, single-leg hopping task. Based on mixed findings in the literature on children it was hypothesized that there will be a differential effect
of age on motor learning with performance of one practice schedule being better than the other. A total of 120 school children aged 6–12 years were divided into three age groups, that is, 6–8, 8–10, and 10–12 years, and were equally allocated to random and blocked practice groups by the lottery method. The task involved 72 practice trials of single-leg hopping in seven squares (15 × 15 inches) arranged in three fixed patterns, A, B, and C. A retention test was performed on the same patterns. The transfer test is a measure of adaptability to a learned task when performed in the context of a new situation. On the 7th day post acquisition all participants performed three trials of transfer test involving a complex pattern of 14 squares (12
× 12 inches). Time and errors were documented at acquisition, retention, and transfer testing. Statistical analysis was done using repeated measures ANOVA. Level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Both groups performed similarly at acquisition. The blocked group performed better
than the random practice group in the retention and transfer tests in all three age groups, as children were not able to take advantage of high CI. Post hoc analysis demonstrated that although all three age groups performed better with the blocked practice schedule, the 8–10- and 10–12-year-olds performed more accurately. A random practice schedule increases the cognitive load as a result of inter-task and intra-task processing which is potentially overwhelming
for children aged 6–12 years. Hence, children with a blocked practice schedule performed better.
A Review of Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)
255-258
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018028941
Ashley N.
Mason
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, WV,
USA
Benjamin
Haer
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, WV,
USA
Andrew
Lively
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, WV,
USA
Chloé
Parsemain
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, WV,
USA
Alberta Infant Motor Scale
infants
children
pediatrics
development
assessment
N/A - This paper is a short commentary on an outcome measure and is part of special issue on outcome measure. No abstract is required for this.
A Review of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales–Second Edition (PDMS-2)
259-263
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018028942
Ashley N.
Mason
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, WV,
USA
Brandon
Broussard
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, West
Virginia
Jerad
Cook
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, West
Virginia
Ben
Duszkiewicz
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University College of Health Professions, Huntington, West
Virginia
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales–Second Edition
motor skills
children
pediatrics
outcome measure
N/A - This paper is a short commentary on an outcome measure and is part of special issue on outcome measure. No abstract is required for this.
A Review of Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
265-268
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018028959
Gretchen R.
Pfost
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Sarah
Cameron
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Josh
Jobes
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Summer
Sword
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
PASS
stroke
posture
postural assessment scale for stroke
outcome measure
This paper is a short commentary on an outcome measure and is part of special issue on outcome measure. No abstract is required for this.
Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Questionnaire, Patellar Tendon (VISA-P)
269-273
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018028914
James A.
Dauber
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Miranda O.
Ball
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Ashley M.
Lewis
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Cierra R.
Neidermeyer
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
VISA
patellar tendinopathy
jumper's knee
outcome measure
Note: This is a short commentary article where no abstract is required per discussion with editor
Functional Impairment Test-Hand and Neck/Shoulder/Arm
275-279
10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.2018028936
Neil A.
Evans
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Samantha
Adkins
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Kathryn
Clarke
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
William C.
Cox
School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
functional impairment test-hand
and neck/shoulder/arm
upper extremity performance
This paper is a short commentary on an outcome measure and is part of a special issue on outcome measures. No abstract is required for this.