All previously published papers have been reproduced with permission from the publisher. ' " The great end of life is not knowledge but action! " Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) The impact of working technique on physical loads – an exposure profile among newspaper editors. Perceived muscle tension, emotional stress, psychological demands and physical load during VDU work. Toomingas A. Concorda...

INTRODUCTION This pilot study evaluates the effects of a targeted dance class utilizing classical ballet principles for rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy on balance and upper extremity control. METHODS Twelve children with cerebral palsy (ages 7-15 years) with Gross Motor Function Classification scores II-IV participated in this study and were assigned to either a control group o...

OBJECTIVES To study work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for sick leave among patients who have visited their general practitioner for neck or upper extremity complaints. METHODS Three hundred and forty two patients with neck or upper extremity complaints completed self-report questionnaires at baseline and after 3 months. Cox regression models were used to investigate the asso...

[Purpose] Breast cancer-related upper extremity lymph edema is known to cause physical, functional and psychological impairments in women after modified radical mastectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of phase I Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) on physical functions and depression levels in women with breast cancer-related upper extremity lymph edema. [Subjects ...

BACKGROUND Impairment of physical function and abnormal body composition are the major presentations in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body composition and physical function in CKD patients. METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 172 of CKD stages 1-5 from February 2013 to September 2013. Handgrip strength (upp...

background: wolf motor function test (wmft) is used in the assessment of upper extremity motor function in stroke patients. this scale contains 15 items and assesses joint-segment movements and functional tasks. objectives: translation and assessment of internal consistency and reliability of the persian version of wmft in iranian stroke patients. materials and methods: after translation (based...

OBJECTIVE To characterize the pattern and extent of muscle weakness and impact on physical functioning in adults with GNEM. METHODS Strength and function were assessed in GNEM subjects (n = 47) using hand-held dynamometry, manual muscle testing, upper and lower extremity functional capacity tests, and the GNEM-Functional Activity Scale (GNEM-FAS). RESULTS Profound upper and lower muscle wea...

CONTEXT Controversy exists about the most appropriate seating position for children with cerebral palsy (CP) to promote energy conservation and maximize upper-extremity function. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Sixteen journal articles published after 1980 were identified by searching allied health, medical, and occupational and physical therapy data bases and evidence-based medicine reviews using speci...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between upper extremity soft tissue disorders and exposure to preventable ergonomic stressors in vehicle manufacturing operations. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted in one vehicle stamping plant and one engine assembly plant. A standardised physical examination of the upper extremities was performed on all subjects. An interviewer administered...

Botulinum toxin is significantly associated with decreased spasticity, increased range of motion and improved upper extremity function. Botulinum toxin in combination with electrical stimulation improves upper extremity function. Deinnervation of the subscapularis muscle using botulinum toxin may reduce shoulder pain and improve passive range of motion, more so than deinervation of the pectoral...