Self-reported questionnaires assessing body perception disturbances in adults with chronic non-cancer pain: a scoping review.

Introduction: Body perception disturbances (BPD) are well documented in certain chronic pain populations [e.g., complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)], while being far less studied in chronic pain as a general condition.

Factors Explaining the Severity of Acute Achilles Tendinopathy Among Runners: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Background: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a prevalent musculoskeletal injury among runners, accounting for approximately 10% of all running-related injuries. AT can result in persistent symptoms and impact the quality of life of runners. The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment questionnaire (VISA-A) is a widely used self-reported tool for assessing severity of AT.

Influence of CTG repeats from the human DM1 locus on murine gut microbiota.

Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is caused by a CTG repeat expansion in the 3' untranslated region of the DMPK gene. This expansion leads to the production of toxic RNA transcripts, which accumulate in the nucleus and interfere with normal RNA processing. DM1 affects a broad range of tissues and systems such as the skeletal muscle, the central nervous system, cardiac, visual, reproductive, and gastrointestinal (GI) system.

Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to explore the experiences of family caregivers of stroke survivors in Burkina Faso: a qualitative study.

Purpose: In Sub-Saharan Africa, family caregivers (FCs) almost systematically-and sometimes indefinitely-assist stroke survivors with activities of daily living and the stroke rehabilitation process. This study explored the experiences of FCs of stroke survivors in Burkina Faso.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with FCs recruited through convenience sampling.

Adoption and usability of a braille communication assistive device (CAD) for face-to-face and remote communication in two users with deafblindness.

Purpose: There are currently no best practice training methods with communication assistive devices (CAD) for individuals with deafblindness using a braille display notetaker connected to an iPhone. Therefore, to capture adoption and usability of braille CAD in clinic, the Technology development and evaluation model of Schulz et al. (2015) was applied.

Computer- and Smart-Tablet-Based Self-Administered Treatments in Chronic Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Systematic Review.

Background: In current clinical practice, resources remain limited and are insufficient to address the needs of people with chronic post-stroke aphasia. To improve access to speech therapy, self-administered therapies using computers or smart tablets are increasingly recommended. In addition to enabling more intensive and prolonged treatment, computer- and smart-tablet-delivered therapies can be highly enjoyable and motivating for patients.

Factors associated with upper extremity use after stroke: a scoping review of accelerometry studies.

Background: A discrepancy between the level of impairment at the upper extremity (UE) and its use in activities of daily life is frequently observed in individuals who have experienced a stroke. Wrist-worn accelerometers allow an objective and valid measure of UE use in everyday life. Accelerometer studies have shown that a wide range of factors beyond UE impairment can influence UE use.

Identifying Behavioral Change Techniques and Mode of Delivery in Yoga Interventions Across Five Neurological Conditions: A Scoping Review.

To identify behavior change techniques (BCTs) and the mode of delivery used in yoga interventions across five neurological conditions. This scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews. Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CENTRAL databases were searched, combining key terms for population and intervention.

Identifying priorities and developing collaborative action plans to improve accessible housing practice, policy, and research in Canada.

This article describes the development of priorities and actions to improve the state of research, policy, and practice related to accessible housing in Canada for persons with disability or with accessible housing needs. A modified Delphi approach with an expert cross-sectoral panel was used to gain convergence on a set of priorities for advancing the accessible housing field in Canada. This included circulating an anonymous pre-meeting survey (N = 49) followed by an in-person planning meeting (N = 45).

Impact of different foot orthoses on gait biomechanics in individuals with chronic metatarsalgia.

Background: Foot orthoses (FOs) are commonly prescribed to reduce pain and improve function in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, including those with chronic metatarsalgia (CM). Reducing the mechanical overload under the metatarsal heads during locomotion is the central point of the treatment for CM. Medially wedged FOs (MWFOs) with a metatarsal pad could further reduce pressure loading under the metatarsal heads and modify foot and ankle biomechanics compared to standard FOs (SFOs).

Effects of lifestyle activity level on anticipatory locomotor adjustments for pedestrian circumvention: an exploratory study.

Navigating public environments requires adjustments to one's walking patterns to avoid stationary and moving obstacles. It is known that physical inactivity induces alterations in motor capacities, but the impact of inactivity on anticipatory locomotor adjustments (ALA) has not been studied. The purpose of the present exploratory study was to compare ALAs and related muscle co-contraction during a pedestrian circumvention task between active (AA) and inactive young adults (IA).

Critical Evaluation of the 2016 SOSORT Clinical Guidelines on the Detection and Clinical Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the AGREE II Tool: A Chiropractic Perspective.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the methodological quality of the 2016 Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) guidelines for the detection and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Methods: A diverse group of experts, including practicing chiropractors, chiropractors with a Diplomate by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, chiropractors with PhD degrees, and chiropractors involved in teaching within chiropractic programs was invited to participate in the study. Experts independently evaluated the guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II tool.

Influence of Sudden Changes in Foot Strikes on Loading Rate Variability in Runners.

Foot strike patterns influence vertical loading rates during running. Running retraining interventions often include switching to a new foot strike pattern. Sudden changes in the foot strike pattern may be uncomfortable and may lead to higher step-to-step variability.

Do biopsychosocial factors predict the level of physical activity in individuals with persistent shoulder pain?

Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to compare the physical activity level between individuals with and without rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP), and, in individuals with RCRSP, investigate whether biopsychosocial factors are associated with the physical activity level.

Methods: Seventy-four participants with and 84 participants without RCRSP wore a fitness tracking watch for seven consecutive days to assess physical activity (step count, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)-minutes). Additionally, participants with RCRSP completed questionnaires on their level of pain, disability, and physical activity (short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire [IPAQ]), as well as on biopsychosocial factors, including resilience, stress, catastrophizing, anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and social support.

Enhancing adapted physical activity training for community organizations: co-construction and evaluation of training modules.

Community-based physical activity programmes benefit persons with disabilities. However, there is a lack of evidence-based tools to support kinesiologists' training in such programmes. This study aimed to co-create and evaluate physical activity training modules for community-based adapted physical activity (APA) programmes.

Theory-Informed Development of a Multicomponent Intervention to Implement Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations in the Management of Shoulder Pain.

Objective: Suboptimal primary health care management of shoulder pain has been reported in previous studies. Implementing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) recommendations using a theoretical approach is recommended to improve shoulder pain management. This study aims to identify determinants of implementing recommendations from shoulder CPGs to help develop an intervention based on the identified determinants.

Comprehensive analysis of total knee arthroplasty kinematics and functional recovery: Exploring full-body gait deviations in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Total Knee Arthroplasty has well-established success in relieving knee pain and improving function but patients do not reach functional levels of control groups after surgery and 20% of patients remain unsatisfied. To understand the different patient profiles and develop patient-specific approaches of care, functional phenotypes based on knee biomechanics during gait have been evaluated. To widen the understanding of patient's function, it seems crucial to consider the gait devieations at the whole body level.

Development of a Real-Time Wearable Humming Detector Device.

This study focuses on the development of a wearable real-time Humming Detector Device (HDD) aimed at enhancing the control of assistive devices through humming. As the need for portable user-friendly tools in assistive technology grows, the HDD offers a non-invasive solution to detect vocal cord vibrations. Vibrations, detected thanks to an accelerometer worn on the neck, are processed in real time using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to identify specific humming frequencies, which are then translated into commands for controlling assistive devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmission.

"How can we help you?": results of a scoping review on the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy.

Background: Physiotherapy is effective to reduce pain and improve the quality of life of people living with chronic pain. To offer high-quality physiotherapy services, these services must be patient-centred and respond to patients' needs. However, few studies seem to target patients' perceived needs, whereas more studies tend to focus on needs assessed by healthcare experts, which are not always in line with patients' perceived needs.

An environmental scan of limb loss rehabilitation centers across Canada.

Background: The clinical landscape of limb loss rehabilitation across Canada is poorly delineated, lacks standard rehabilitation guidelines, and is without a shared clinical database.

Objective: To address these gaps, the objective of the present study was to undertake an environmental scan of the rehabilitation centers across Canada that provide inpatient and/or outpatient services to the limb loss community.

Study Design: An environmental scan was conducted to describe the rehabilitation service structure, program services, and outcome measures of sites across Canada.

Navigating Unique Intersectional Experiences: LGBTQ+ Community Organisations Addressing Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities' Needs.

Background: This exploratory study aimed to enhance the understanding of practitioners' experiences within LGBTQ+ community organisations when providing interventions for LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities. Three specific objectives were outlined: to document the situations and challenges encountered by practitioners; to identify perceived needs among LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities and to elicit their suggestions for recommendations to improve services.

Method: A qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with 12 Québec-based LGBTQ+ community practitioners, underwent content analysis.

Four-Year Trajectories of Symptoms and Quality of Life in Individuals Hospitalized After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.

Objectives: To (1) detect distinct trajectories of symptoms and quality of life (QoL) over the first 4 years after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); (2) assess the relationship between symptom trajectory membership and QoL trajectory membership; and (3) identify participant characteristics associated with QoL trajectory membership.

Design: Prospective longitudinal cohort study. Assessments occurred at 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, and 48 months after mTBI.

Effect of Phasic Experimental Pain Applied during Motor Preparation or Execution on Motor Performance and Adaptation in a Reaching Task: A Randomized Trial.

Musculoskeletal conditions often involve pain related to specific movements. However, most studies on the impact of experimental pain on motor performance and learning have used tonic pain models. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of experimental phasic pain during the preparation or execution of a reaching task on the acquisition and retention of sensorimotor adaptation.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of a French version of the Measure of Stroke Environment (MOSE) in stroke survivors in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Purpose: To investigate the psychometric properties of the MOSE-Benin, a French-language version of the Measure of Stroke Environment (MOSE) for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Materials And Methods: The original English version of the MOSE has been translated into French following the guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation. The resulting questionnaire (MOSE-Benin) was administered to a convenience sample of participants recruited in Benin, a French-speaking country.