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Filter by:This pilot study will determine the feasibility of implementing a combinatory rehabilitation strategy involving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with locomotor training (LT; walking on a treadmill with assistance and overground walking) in men with testosterone deficiency and walking dysfunction after incomplete or complete spinal cord injury. The investigators hypothesize that LT+TRT treatment will improve muscle size and bone mineral density in men with low T and ambulatory dysfunction after incomplete or complete SCI, along with muscle fundtion and walking recovery in men with T low and ambulatory dysfunction ater incomplete SCI.
This study will compare shoulder range of motion assessment using the Kinect motion tracking system vs goniometer in patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) undergoing ultrasound-guided capsular distention procedures (standard of care). The investigators hypothesize that, for shoulder adhesive capsulitis, the Kinect Motion Analysis 2.0 system will provide reliable results in a shorter and more efficient amount of time in comparison to traditional goniometer methods.
Preclinical mobility limitations (PCML) manifest early in the process of declining mobility, and are not typically identified or acted upon by clinicians. These mobility limitations manifest as changes in how daily tasks such as walking are performed (slower speed, lower endurance). Persons in the PCML stage are at increased risk for the onset of disability and chronic disease. Persistent deterioration in mobility is a predictor of mortality and has been reported even in the absence of changes in activities of daily living over a two-year period. Further, older persons with mobility limitations, including reduced gait speed, are at risk for falls. These cumulative transitions of a person's life-long mobility form their mobility trajectory and preventing mobility decline at an early stage along this trajectory is the focus of this research initiative. This study will evaluate a novel intervention, STEPPING-UP, for improving walking ability in persons with PCML.
About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery. The pain and mobility limitations adversely affect quality of life, sleep, and body image. Unfortunately, current treatments for pain and mobility limitations have variable efficacy. Based on a review of relevant pre-, intra-, and post-operative factors, investigators reasoned that myofascial massage may address contributors to pain and mobility limitations following breast cancer surgery. Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial looking at myofascial massage compared to a light touch group to look at the effects on pain and immobility following breast cancer surgery.
This is a study to evaluate whether use of a pedometer following radical prostatectomy decreases post-operative narcotic use and time to return of bowel function.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 1-month, peer-led eHealth training program (TEAM Wheels) on satisfaction with activity participation and related rehabilitation outcomes among individuals transitioning to manual wheelchair use, compared with current wheelchair training practice. The primary objectives include: 1. Measuring the effect of TEAM Wheels on satisfaction with participation in important activities of life compared to current practice; 2. Measuring retention of participation benefits at 6-months post treatment. Secondary Objectives relate to additional rehabilitation Outcomes and include: 1. Comparing the effect of TEAM Wheels to current practice on wheelchair skills capacity and performance; wheelchair-specific self-efficacy; health-related quality of life; and objective measurement of wheelchair mobility. 2. Measuring retention of rehabilitation outcome benefits at 6-months post treatment.
This study is being performed to evaluate the efficacy of the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program in Veterans 50 years and older. This study will also examine the features of the program that contribute to improved gait speed.
This a cross-over study to compare the effect of two different muscle energy techniques (MET) including post-isometric inhibition and reciprocal inhibition on the spinal reflex excitability. The study contains two experimental groups, while one group will receive post-isometric inhibition MET in the first stage and reciprocal inhibition MET in the second stage, the other group will receive reciprocal inhibition MET in the first stage and post-isometric inhibition MET in the second stage.
This study aims to compare two techniques for performing a cesarean delivery: Misgav Ladach versus French Ambulatory Cesarean Section (FAUCS). The second techniques has been claimed to reduce post-operative pain, the need for analgesics, and reduce the time for ambulation. Such comparison has not been done so far, and this study will examined if indeed the FAUCS techniques offers any advantages.
To assess the effect of wearing a custom-fitted, FDA-registered, Class I device, compression garment (Obesinov, S.A.R.L.) by an individual with a BMI ≥ 35 on his/her day-to-day quality of life over a period of one year. Various measures of quality of life will be taken, including assessing an individual's level of pain, mood, self-stigma and comfort with the use of a compression garment. Additionally, to assess the impact of the compression garment on activity, strength, posture and movement of an individual with a BMI ≥35 over the period of one year.