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Research Spotlight: General Rehabilitation (Thursd ...
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In this video, several presenters discuss their research on various aspects of rehabilitation. Dr. Ilyescu presents their qualitative study on the benefits and barriers to sport participation among athletes with physical disabilities. The study found that athletes with disabilities can experience physical, psychological, and social benefits from participating in adaptive sports. However, barriers such as medical setbacks, finances, and transportation can limit their participation. The study also found that athletes who had the opportunity to try adaptive sports and had support from family, role models, and local organizations were more likely to identify as athletes and continue participating.<br /><br />Dr. Messiano presents their study on activity limitations after a fall injury. The study aimed to quantify activity limitations in individuals after a fall injury and investigate the relationship between activity limitations, muscle performance, and body function changes. The study found that individuals after a fall injury had severe activity limitations in gait speed, power endurance, and balance. These activity limitations were associated with muscle performance impairments and body function changes such as fatigue and pain intensity.<br /><br />Dr. Thomas Kainbacher discusses the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) in back pain rehabilitation. The study developed a computer-generated algorithm to predict activity and participation categories based on patient-reported outcomes. The study found that the algorithm was able to accurately predict activity limitations and participation restrictions in back pain rehabilitation. This research has potential implications for enhancing the use of the ICF in rehabilitation practice.<br /><br />Dr. Uleg Reki presents a survey study on lymphedema awareness and knowledge gaps in the Turner syndrome community. The study found that while the majority of individuals with Turner syndrome had some awareness of lymphedema, only a small percentage had discussed it with a healthcare provider. This highlights the need for increased education and awareness of lymphedema in the Turner syndrome community.<br /><br />Dr. Heather Vincent presents a study on specific joint patterns and muscle strengthening activity in predicting the risk of multiple falls in older adults. The study found that individuals with pain at multiple joint sites, particularly the ankle, knee, and neck, had the highest risk of multiple falls over a four-year period. Regular participation in muscle strengthening and endurance activities was found to reduce the risk of falls. These findings have implications for fall prevention strategies in older adults with osteoarthritis pain.
Keywords
rehabilitation
adaptive sports
activity limitations
fall injury
back pain rehabilitation
lymphedema
multiple falls
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