Ann Phys Med Rehabil. 2023;2(1):APMR-02-1008 | Open Access

One Case of Spontaneous Massive Pneumothorax Treated by Channel Tendon Therapy

Li Zhang, Jinghua Wu, Bixia Wu and Wenbin Zheng

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common and frequently-occurring disease in clinic. In the treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax, Western medicine is the main method, and a small amount of pneumothorax is treated conservatively, including Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. This article introduces a case of spontaneous massive pneumothorax, which was significantly cured by Channel Tendon Therapy. Read more

CASE REPORT Updated Mar 02, 2023   PDF

Ann Phys Med Rehabil. 2022;2(1):APMR-02-1007 | Open Access

Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Perception of Health Belief Among Collegiate Girls

Priyanka Band Jothi Prasanna K

Osteoporosis is a systematic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. The adverse effects include morbidity, loss of functional independence and high risk of fractures. The most common risk factors include menopause, low mineral bone density, hereditary, age, poor calcium intake, sedentary lifestyle etc., It is a geriatric disease with an adolescent onset. In ... Read more

RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 08, 2021   PDF

Ann Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;1(2):APMR-02-1006 | Open Access

Indoor Air and the Future of Living Environments

Eduardo de Oliveira Fernandes

EDITORIAL Updated Oct 07, 2021   PDF

Ann Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;1(1):APMR-01-1004 | Open Access

Energy Spectrum CT Differential Diagnosis of Idiopathic Calcification and Ossification of Adult Intervertebral Disc: A Report of Three Cases

Xiaolin Wu, Wenbin Cong, Hongfei Xiang, Guoqing Zhang, Zhu Guo and Bohua Chen

Background: Calcification of adult intervertebral disc is a rare clinical disease, and its imaging diagnosis directly affects the formulation of the operation plan. In this study, three cases are used to illustrate that the application of energy spectrum CT as the preoperative diagnosis can better reflect the pathological situation and structure of the focus, further helping with preoperative judgment. Read more

CASE REPORT Updated Jun 24, 2021   PDF

Ann Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;1(1):APMR-01-1003 | Open Access

The Effect of in-Hospital Physiotherapy on Handgrip and Physical Activity Level after Cardiac Valve Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jinxiu Chen, Tianfang Zhang, Wangxiao Bao, Guiying Zhao and Zuobing Chen*

Objectives: Patients who undergo cardiac valve surgery undertake routine physiotherapy. Despite its routine use, influences on physical recovery after surgery have not yet been shown. The object of this study was to research whether 5-days physiotherapy could improve the in-hospital physical activity level after cardiac valve surgery. Design: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Cardiothoracic surgery department at a university ... Read more

RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 12, 2020   PDF