Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine

Original Article

December 28, 2018

The Persisted Effects of Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Augment Task-Specific Induced Hand Recovery Following Subacute Stroke: Extended Study

Jarugool Tretriluxana, Jenjira Thanakamchokchai, Chutima Jalayondeja, Narawut Pakaprot, Suradej Tretriluxana

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):777-787.

Objective To examine the long-term effects of the low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LFrTMS) combined with task-specific training on paretic hand function following subacute stroke. Methods Sixteen participants were randomly selected...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Effect of Combined Therapy of Robot and Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Hemispatial Neglect in Stroke Patients

Sang Beom Kim, Kyeong Woo Lee, Jong Hwa Lee, Sook Joung Lee, Jin Gee Park, Joung Bok Lee

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):788-797.

Objective To investigate the effect of upper limb rehabilitation combining robot with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on unilateral spatial neglect in stroke patients. Methods Patients who had hemispatial neglect...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Clinical Importance of Peak Cough Flow in Dysphagia Evaluation of Patients Diagnosed With Ischemic Stroke

Sang Won Min, Se Hyun Oh, Ghi Chan Kim, Young Joo Sim, Dong Kyu Kim, Ho Joong Jeong

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):798-803.

Objective To investigate the relationship between peak cough flow (PCF), pulmonary function tests (PFT), and severity of dysphagia in patients with ischemic stroke. Methods This study included patients diagnosed with ischemic...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Effect of Whole Body Horizontal Vibration Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients: Vertical Versus Horizontal Vibration Exercise

Heejae Kim, Bum Sun Kwon, Jin-Woo Park, Hojun Lee, Kiyeun Nam, Taejune Park, Yongjin Cho, Taeyeon Kim

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):804-813.

Objective To elucidate the effect of a 12-week horizontal vibration exercise (HVE) in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients as compared to vertical vibration exercise (VVE). Methods Twenty-eight CLBP patients were...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Needle Entry Angle to Prevent Carotid Sheath Injury for Fluoroscopy-Guided Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

Jaewoo Choi, Doo Hoe Ha, Shinyoung Kwon, Youngsu Jung, Junghoon Yu, MinYoung Kim, Kyunghoon Min

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):814-821.

Objective To suggest rotation angles of fluoroscopy that can bypass the carotid sheath according to vertebral levels for cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI). Methods Patients who underwent cervical spine magnetic...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Sleep Quality and Attention May Correlate With Hand Grip Strength: FARM Study

Gyuhyun Lee, Sora Baek, Hee-won Park, Eun Kyoung Kang

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):822-832.

Objective To determine the socio-demographic, psychologic, hematologic, or other relevant factors associated with hand grip strength in Korean farmers. Methods A total of 528 healthy Korean farmers were enrolled. Hand grip...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Improvement of Peak Cough Flow After the Application of a Mechanical In-exsufflator in Patients With Neuromuscular Disease and Pneumonia: A Pilot Study

Ji Ho Jung, Hyeon Jun Oh, Jang Woo Lee, Mi Ri Suh, Jihyun Park, Won Ah Choi, Seong-Woong Kang

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):833-837.

Objective To investigate and demonstrate persistent increase of peak cough flow after mechanical in-exsufflator application, in patients with neuromuscular diseases and pneumonia. Methods A mechanical in-exsufflator was applied with patients in...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Effect of an Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for Recovery of Deconditioning in Hematologic Cancer Patients After Chemotherapy

Seungwoo Cha, Inho Kim, Shi-Uk Lee, Kwan Sik Seo

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):838-845.

Objective To investigate the effect of a rehabilitation program in terms of De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) score, in hematologic cancer patients after chemotherapy. Methods Hematologic cancer patients admitted for chemotherapy...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Effects of Ultrasound, Laser and Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Pain and Trismus Following Head and Neck Cancer

Hany Mohamed Elgohary, Hadaya Mosaad Eladl, Ashraf Hassan Soliman, Elsadat Saad Soliman

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):846-853.

Objective To compare the effects of low intensity ultrasound (LIUS), traditional exercise therapy (TET), low level laser therapy (LLLT) and TET on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and trismus following recovery...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Effect of Treadmill Training With Eyes Open and Closed on Knee Proprioception, Functional Balance and Mobility in Children With Spastic Diplegia

Samah Attia El Shemy

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):854-862.

Objective To investigate the effect of treadmill training with eyes open (TEO) and closed (TEC) on the knee joint position sense (JPS), functional balance and mobility in children with spastic...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Correlation of Radiographic and Patient Assessment of Spine Following Correction of Nonstructural Component in Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Jin Gyeong Lee, Young Cheol Yun, Won Jae Jo, Tae Yong Seog, Yong-Soon Yoon

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):863-871.

Objective To evaluate the association between progression of curvature of scoliosis, and correction for functional component in patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS). Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical data of patients...

Original Article

December 28, 2018

Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Gait Analysis Systems

Young-Shin Cho, Seong-Ho Jang, Jae-Sung Cho, Mi-Jung Kim, Hyeok Dong Lee, Sung Young Lee, Sang-Bok Moon

Ann Rehabil Med. 2018;42(6):872-883.

Objective To replace camera-based three-dimensional motion analyzers which are widely used to analyze body movements and gait but are also costly and require a large dedicated space, this study evaluates...