PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the body structure and morphological characteristics of Tunisian elite handball players, and to determine the effect of these variables on functional and physical performance levels. METHODS A sample of 42 male handball players (mean age 21.98±3.24 years; training duration 12 years) at international level was submitted to a test battery compri...

This study investigated whether the commonly observed higher prevalence of physical disability among women is due to higher incidence rates or to other factors such as selective mortality or poor recovery. Methods included observed measures of prevalent lower body physical disability and potential risk factors at baseline (1989-1991) and 4-year follow-up of 2,025 community-dwelling adults aged ...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to address the ability of the recovery locus of control scale (RLOC) and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) to predict physical functioning among stroke patients. In addition, the best predictors within the subdomains of the RLOC and PTSS were also investigated. METHODS A total of 147 stroke patients aged 33-85 years who had intact cognitive functioning...

BACKGROUND In the routine setting of the 20-bed orthopaedic ward of a regional hospital in Netherlands, we developed, implemented, and evaluated a new, function-tailored perioperative care pathway for patients receiving total knee replacement (TKR), aimed at faster functional recovery by reduction of inactivity and stimulation of self-efficacy of the patients. METHODS To assess effectiveness,...

Neuronal loss as a consequence of brain injury, stroke and neurodegenerative disorders causes functional impairments ranging from cognitive impairments to physical disabilities. Extensive rehabilitation and training may lead to neuroprotection and promote functional recovery, although little is known about the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving this event. To investigate the underlying m...

damage to musculoskeletal system of half of face cause loose symmetry of face, change in facial expression and effects on daily activities such as speaking, eating, drinking and cause social problems. the aim of this paper is to investigate rehabilitation treatment, which published in english language during last 60 decades and choose a suitable intervention for patients with facial nerve palsy...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prognosis factors in Mexican patients with Bell's palsy. MATERIAL AND METHODS DESIGN We designed a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive, and observational analysis. Two hundred and fifty one patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy at the National Institute of Rehabilitation were included. We studied the sociodemographic characteristics, seasonal occurrence, sidedn...

Burkholderia thailandensis is used in the laboratory as a surrogate of the more virulent B. pseudomallei. Since inhalation is believed to be a natural route of infection for B. pseudomallei, many animal studies with B. pseudomallei and B. thailandensis utilize the inhalation route of exposure. The aim of the present study was to quantify the recovery efficiency of culturable B. thailandensis fr...

this paper describes laboratory scale experiments examining the impact of microwave irradiation on the granular activated carbon (gac) exposed to toluene, a common organic vapor frequently released into work environment as well as outdoor. a stream containing 300 ppm toluene was supplied and passed through the granular activated carbon. the saturated adsorbent was placed in a quartz glass react...