Browsing Rehabilitation medicine by Subject "Physical therapy"
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Development of A Classification of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorders Based on Clinical Subgroups
Background. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurological disorder that is typically diagnosed in school-age children and effects approximately 5-10% of school-age children in US. Children with DCD often ... -
A Gradual vs. Sudden Introduction to Novel Locomotor Task Requirements: Consequences for Motor Learning, Balance Control and Cognitive Demand
(2013-02-25)The physical rehabilitation of individuals with lower limb loss has traditionally been guided by a device driven paradigm, with much less attention, if any, allocated to the manner in which established motor learning ... -
In-home Assessment of Turning and Transitions using Inertial Sensors in Older Adults with Dementia and Older Caregivers
University of Washington Abstract In-home Assessment of Turning and Transitions using Inertial Sensors in Older Adults with Dementia and Older Caregivers Jasjit Kaur Deol Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Ellen McGough, ... -
Initial Development of a Patient-Reported Item Bank to Assess Mobility of People Who Use Lower Limb Orthoses
Item banks are contemporary health survey instruments used to efficiently measure patient-reported outcomes that may be difficult to observe in a clinical or research setting. Item banks designed specifically for measuring ... -
LGBTQ+ Considerations Related to Physical Therapy: A Qualitative Study in Washington State
There is little known of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and other sexual and gender minorities’ (LGBTQ+) experiences and recommendations related to physical therapy services. The LGBTQ+ community ... -
NeuroGame Therapy for the Improvement of Ankle Control in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
Background Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of permanent movement and posture disorders occurring from non-progressive injury to the fetal or developing brain. CP affects 3-4 per 1,000 children in the United States ... -
Neuromodulation through Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Restoration and Rehabilitation after Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in permanent neurological deficits. The limited physical function impacts quality of life and socioeconomic engagement. Up to now, we have no effective interventions to restore impaired ... -
Physical Performance in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
Background and Purpose. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis dependent end stage renal disease (ESRD-D) are associated with reduced physical performance and functional mobility, though associated factors are not well ... -
Preliminary Development of the Hand and Arm Function Measure for People with Neurological Conditions
Background: Many people with neurological conditions experience difficulty with their hands and arms. Measures for assessing hand and arm function with sound psychometric properties are needed. Understanding patient/client’s ... -
Rehabilitation Processes in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Context of Shifting Policy
The purpose of this dissertation is to explore relationships between Medicare policy, rehabilitation practice, and patient outcomes within the fragmented and complex Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) industry. United by a ... -
Sensory Integration for Postural Control during Stance on Compliant Surfaces
Background. Both Sides Up (BOSU) balls are often used in sports rehabilitation as a form of `somatosensory training'. Memory foam is often used in neurologic rehabilitation as a method of disrupting the somatosensory ... -
Spinal Neuromodulation and Gait Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy: From Laboratory to Community
Abstract Spinal Neuromodulation and Gait Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy: From Laboratory to Community Siddhi R. Shrivastav Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Chet T. Moritz Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, ...