Handicap-related problems in mothers of children with physical impairments

1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan L. Wallander ◽  
Daniel S. Marullo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Impairments

scholarly journals A review of computer vision-based approaches for physical rehabilitation and assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bappaditya Debnath ◽  
Mary O’Brien ◽  
Motonori Yamaguchi ◽  
Ardhendu Behera
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Human Motion ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Human Motion Analysis ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
The Past ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Assessment Research ◽  
Vision Application

AbstractThe computer vision community has extensively researched the area of human motion analysis, which primarily focuses on pose estimation, activity recognition, pose or gesture recognition and so on. However for many applications, like monitoring of functional rehabilitation of patients with musculo skeletal or physical impairments, the requirement is to comparatively evaluate human motion. In this survey, we capture important literature on vision-based monitoring and physical rehabilitation that focuses on comparative evaluation of human motion during the past two decades and discuss the state of current research in this area. Unlike other reviews in this area, which are written from a clinical objective, this article presents research in this area from a computer vision application perspective. We propose our own taxonomy of computer vision-based rehabilitation and assessment research which are further divided into sub-categories to capture novelties of each research. The review discusses the challenges of this domain due to the wide ranging human motion abnormalities and difficulty in automatically assessing those abnormalities. Finally, suggestions on the future direction of research are offered.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Treatment Patterns of Physical Impairments in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (16) ◽  
pp. 2621-2629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. Cheville ◽  
Andrea B. Troxel ◽  
Jeffrey R. Basford ◽  
Alice B. Kornblith
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Functional Independence Measure ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Score ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Rehabilitation Intervention

Purpose Physical impairments cause profound functional declines in patients with cancer. Although common rehabilitation measures can address many impairments, the extent of their delivery is unknown. We studied these issues by quantifying physical impairments in patients with metastatic breast cancer and by assessing how they are addressed. Patients and Methods A consecutive sample of 163 community-dwelling patients with metastatic breast cancer was stratified by Karnofsky performance score and administered the Medical Outcomes Study Physical Function Subscale and the Older Americans Resource Study Activities of Daily Living subscales. Cancer-related physical impairments were identified through a physical examination, the 6-Minute Walk Test, and the Functional Independence Measure Mobility Subscale. Patients were questioned regarding the nature, type, and setting of treatments for impairments. Physical rehabilitation needs were determined through a consensus process involving physiatrists and physical/occupational therapists specializing in cancer. Results Ninety-two percent of patients (150 of 163) had at least one physical impairment. Among 530 identified impairments, 484 (92%) required a physical rehabilitation intervention and 469 (88%) required physical therapy (PT) and/or occupational therapy (OT). Only 30% of impairments requiring rehabilitation services and 21% of those requiring PT/OT received treatment. Impairments detected during hospitalization were overwhelmingly more likely to receive a rehabilitation intervention (odds ratio [OR] = 87.9; 95% CI, 28.5 to 271.4), and PT/OT (OR = 558.8; 95% CI, 187.0 to 1,669.6). Low socioeconomic and minority status were significantly associated with nontreatment. Conclusion Remediable physical impairments were prevalent and poorly addressed among patients with metastatic breast cancer, drastically so in the outpatient setting. Undertreatment was particularly prominent among minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.

scholarly journals People with chondropathy have greater physical impairments than those without following hip arthroscopy

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. S274 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Kemp ◽  
A.G. Schache ◽  
M. Makdissi ◽  
M.G. Pritchard ◽  
K.M. Crossley
Keyword(s):  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Physical Impairments

Preliminary testing by adults of a haptics-assisted robot platform designed for children with physical impairments to access play

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 242-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isao Sakamaki ◽  
Kim Adams ◽  
Maria Fernanda Gomez Medina ◽  
Javier Leonardo Castellanos Cruz ◽  
Nooshin Jafari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Preliminary Testing ◽  
Robot Platform

Assessment of Health Risks in Musicians of the Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra, Ljubljana, Slovenia

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Rajko Črnivec
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Performance Ability

This study consisted of medical examination and comparison of results obtained in 70 musicians from the Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra, Ljubljana. The main goals of the study were to identify performance-related musculoskeletal disorders, to assess the health status and working capacity of the musicians, and to propose measures for improved protection of their health. The results were compared with results obtained in a control group of 28 marketing workers at Philip Morris Enterprise, Ljubljana. Musculoskeletal problems of the studied group of Slovene musicians were compared with problems of 109 musicians of the Berlin Opera Orchestra examined at the Institute of Occupational Health, Berlin, Germany. We identified performance-related diseases (inflammatory and degenerative skeletal disorders and minor occupational hearing impairments) that were most frequent. A significant proportion of performing musicians had overuse syndrome, caused by excessive use of the extremities and characterized by cumulative microtrauma exceeding human physiologic limits, and dermatologic problems, such as finger calluses and “fiddler’s neck.” The most frequent musculoskeletal problems were due to repetitive motion, unphysiologic postures (isometric strain on the affected muscles), and prolonged sitting position during performances. The highest level of musculoskeletal disorders was noted in the double bass and cello sections, followed by violin, viola, woodwind, and brass players. The severity of physical impairments and restricted ability to perform music were correlated with age, duration of classical music performance, and total length of service. In the group of Slovenian musicians, the incidence of health problems in general was twice as high as in the control group, whereas the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders was six times as high as that in the control group. Health status of the musicians in terms of moderate and severe physical impairments was worse than in the control group. Measures for improved health protection and better performance ability were proposed.

scholarly journals A Web-Based and Print-Delivered Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults: Pretest-Posttest Intervention Study Comparing Delivery Mode Preference and Attrition

10.2196/13416 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. e13416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Maria Boekhout ◽  
Denise Astrid Peels ◽  
Brenda Angela Juliette Berendsen ◽  
Catherine Bolman ◽  
Lilian Lechner
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Delivery Modes ◽  
Participant Characteristics ◽  
The Web

Background Web-based interventions can play an important role in promoting physical activity (PA) behavior among older adults. Although the effectiveness of these interventions is promising, they are often characterized by low reach and high attrition, which considerably hampers their potential impact on public health. Objective The aim of this study was to identify the participant characteristics associated with the preference for a Web-based or a printed delivery mode and to determine whether an association exists between delivery modes or participant characteristics and attrition in an intervention. This knowledge may enhance implementation, sustainability of participation, and effectiveness of future interventions for older adults. Methods A real-life pretest-posttest intervention study was performed (N=409) among community-living single adults who were older than 65 years, with physical impairments caused by chronic diseases. Measurements were taken at baseline and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to assess demographic and behavioral characteristics (age, gender, body mass index, educational attainment, degree of loneliness, and PA level), as well as psychosocial characteristics (social support for PA, modeling, self-efficacy, attitude, and intention) related to delivery mode preference at baseline and attrition after 3 months. Results The printed delivery mode achieved higher participation (58.9%, 241/409) than the Web-based delivery mode (41.1%, 168/409). Participation in the Web-based delivery mode was associated with younger age (B=–0.10; SE 0.02; Exp (B)=0.91; P<.001) and higher levels of social support for PA (B=0.38; SE 0.14; Exp (B)=1.46; P=.01); attrition was associated with participation in the Web-based delivery mode (B=1.28; SE 0.28; Exp (B)=3.58; P<.001) and low educational attainment (B=–0.53; SE 0.28; Exp (B)=0.59; P=.049). Conclusions A total of 41% of the participants chose the Web-based delivery mode, thus demonstrating a potential interest of single older adults with physical impairments in Web-based delivered interventions. However, attrition was demonstrated to be higher in the Web-based delivery mode, and lower educational attainment was found to be a predictor for attrition. Characteristics predicting a preference for the printed delivery mode included being older and receiving less social support. Although Web-based delivery modes are generally less expensive and easier to distribute, it may be advisable to offer a printed delivery mode alongside a Web-based delivery mode to prevent exclusion of a large part of the target population. Trial Registration Netherlands Trial Register NTR2297; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/2173 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-DOI: 10.2196/resprot.8093

scholarly journals Let them go! Compassionate release for disabled prisoners with chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 public health emergency

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Schotland
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Ethnic Discrimination ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Critical Disability Studies ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Serious Illness ◽  
Cognitive Limitations

Inmates with disabilities are at high risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 due to crowded and unsanitary conditions. The punishment for serious crimes is incarceration—not exposure to a dangerous, contagious virus. Prisoners have human rights, notwithstanding the loss of most of their civic rights. Critical Disability Studies draws attention to multiple and overlapping injustices and oppressions. Prisoners with disabilities often suffer from race and ethnic discrimination, poverty, trauma, multiple physical impairments, mental illness, and/or cognitive limitations. This essay calls for action to accelerate compassionate release of disabled inmates, many of whom are at high risk for COVID-19, and offers recommendations for improving conditions of confinement for disabled inmates who remain incarcerated.

scholarly journals Clinical experiences with a convertible thermoplastic knee-ankle-foot orthosis for post-stroke hemiplegic patients

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kakurai ◽  
M. Akai
Keyword(s):  
Gait Training ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Recovery Stage ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthosis ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Walking Pattern ◽  
Accepted Practice ◽  
Foot Orthosis

As rehabilitation for post-stroke hemiplegic patients has become widely accepted practice, there has been an increase in patients who are more difficult to treat. In the prescription rationale of orthoses for hemiplegics, the knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) for the lower limb has generally been underestimated because of its inhibitory effect on the normal walking pattern and also its interference with gait training. The authors had an experience of 28 hemiplegics with severe physical impairments who were fitted with a convertible plastic KAFO. Among these patients, there were 11 cases in which the KAFO was replaced by an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) within 1.5 to 8 months (average 4 months) following initial prescription when they were able to control their knee actively. Ambulatory capability in these patients was superior to that of the remaining KAFO group. The Barthel index of the AFO group patients was higher than the KAFO group (p<0.01). However neither age, sex, severity of hemiplegia, starting time of rehabilitation following onset of stroke, time of fitting with the orthosis, nor the functional recovery stage were critical factors between the two groups, only the incidence of major complications affected ambulatory capability.

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