Patient Self-Assessment of Walking Ability and Fracture Risk in Older Australian Adults
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52675
Abstract: Key Points Question Are adults aged 45 years and older with a walking ability limitation at a higher fracture risk compared with same-age adults without a walking limitation? Findings In this cohort study with 238 969… read more here.
Keywords: fracture risk; limitation; risk; walking ability ... See more keywords
Joint effect of cognitive decline and walking ability on incidence of wandering behavior in older adults with dementia: A cohort study
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5714
Abstract: Wandering behavior is one of the most troublesome behavioral disturbances in dementia. Inconsistent associations between physical function and wandering behavior were reported, and the effect of cognitive decline may be different according to walking ability.… read more here.
Keywords: wandering behavior; walking ability; behavior older; effect cognitive ... See more keywords
Serum creatinine to cystatin C ratio reflects preoperative and early postoperative walking ability in older patients with hip fracture.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12940
Abstract: BACKGROUND The sarcopenia index (SI), calculated as the ratio of serum creatinine to cystatin C levels, reflects skeletal muscle mass and strength. Patients with hip fracture (HF) and sarcopenia have poor functional outcomes, and many… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative walking; serum creatinine; early postoperative; ability ... See more keywords
Walking ability in patients with glioblastoma: prognostic value of the Berg Balance Scale and the 10 meter walk test
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2579-5
Abstract: Primary brain tumors frequently cause considerable functional impairments and the survival time when diagnosed with glioblastoma is 14.6 months. The aim of this study was to examine if baseline postural control and walking ability in patients… read more here.
Keywords: walking ability; ability; balance scale; berg balance ... See more keywords
Influence of surgical quality (according to postoperative radiography) on mortality, complications and recovery of walking ability in 1425 hip fracture patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.037
Abstract: PURPOSE Influence of surgical quality (as evaluated in the post-surgical radiographic control) on mortality, complications and recovery of walking ability in patients older than 64 years with hip fracture. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective observational study… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; hip; mortality; walking ability ... See more keywords
Effects of Action Observation Therapy with Limited Visual Attention on Walking Ability in Stroke Patients.
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DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2021.1874861
Abstract: In this study, we compared the effects of action observation therapy (AOT) on the walking ability of stroke patients between videos with limited visual attention (body part videos) and a video with the whole body… read more here.
Keywords: observation therapy; effects action; walking ability; stroke patients ... See more keywords
Cut-off score of the modified Ashworth scale corresponding to walking ability and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2037753
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To determine the optimal cut-off score for the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) corresponding to unfavorable outcomes for mobility and walking ability. Methods The level of plantar flexor muscle spasticity and the 10-meter walking… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; cut; spasticity; walking ability ... See more keywords
Stroke survivors with limited walking ability have unique barriers and facilitators to physical activity
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2453639
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Canada. Approximately 73% of stroke survivors experience limited walking ability, requiring a gait aid or assistance. Physical activity is important for secondary stroke… read more here.
Keywords: walking ability; physical activity; limited walking; stroke survivors ... See more keywords
Effect of hydrokinesitherapy on balance and walking ability in post-stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013763
Abstract: Introduction: Brain stroke is the second most common cause of death and major cause of disability in adults, representing a huge burden on patients and their families. Hydrokinesitherapy, a type of physical rehabilitation, may be… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; walking ability; balance walking;
Nusinersen helps restore walking ability in childhood spinal muscular atrophy
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DOI: 10.1111/ped.13867
Abstract: Mari Sugimoto, Kaori Aiba, Norihisa Koyama, Kenji Yokochi and Hisahide Nishio Department of Pediatrics, Toyohashi Municipal Hospital, Toyohashi, Aichi, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Seirei-Mikatahara General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Department of Community Medicine and Social Healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; nusinersen helps; helps restore; restore walking ... See more keywords
Eating Chocolate to Improve Muscle Health and Walking Ability in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease.
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DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.120.316614
Abstract: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is rising in worldwide along with population aging. Patients with PAD experience chronic leg ischemia that impairs walking ability. Obstruction to distal blood flow to leg muscle due to atherosclerotic lesions… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; peripheral artery; artery disease; walking ability ... See more keywords