- Simplifying ICF Assessment for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury with Lower Limb Dysfunction Using Item Response Theory and Graphical Models. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 08. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: The 38-item ICF-based assessment tool demonstrated good structural validity and internal consistency. It holds significant potential for informing functional assessment and formulating individualized intervention strategies for this population.
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- External validation of the minimal important change in the Berg Balance Scale scores of patients hospitalized for subacute stroke. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 07. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: The 5-point BBS MIC was applicable for patients with subacute stroke in a rehabilitation unit.
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- Postural Instability and Fall Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Posturography and Video Head Impulse Test. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 06. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: Computerised posturography, particularly F2-F4 sway, identified balance impairment and increased fall risk in individuals with T2DM, especially those with DPN. Abnormal vHIT findings were rare and unrelated to falls, suggesting a limited role of vHIT-detectable vestibular dysfunction in this population.
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- "Additive Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Robotic Therapy for Upper Extremity Recovery After Chronic Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial". [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 06. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: The addition of rTMS or tDCS to robotic therapy did not result in superior outcomes compared with robotic therapy alone. These findings suggest that robotic therapy may be the primary driver of functional recovery, while the contribution of non-invasive brain stimulation appears limited.
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- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Dizziness, Balance, and Postural Stability in Adult Patients With Chronic Peripheral Vestibular Dizziness. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 05. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that rTMS may enhance VR outcomes and support its potential as a clinical application in patients with chronic vestibular dizziness.
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- Effects of a Structured Education and Exercise Program on Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters and Plantar Pressure in Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 05. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: An 8-week structured and supervised education plus exercise program significantly improved gait performance and promoted a more physiological plantar load redistribution in individuals with DPN. These findings support the integration of supervised exercise into multidisciplinary diabetic foot care programs, with potential implications for reducing ulcer risk and enhancing functional mobility.
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- FALLPREDICT: Predicting Fall-Related Health Care Encounters in Persons with Vascular Lower Limb Amputation Using Electronic Health Record Data. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 05. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: The FALLPREDICT model can be used for identifying patients at high risk of a future fall to help guide targeted fall intervention strategies.
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- Social Isolation and Loneliness After Brain Injury: What Can Be Done? A Guide for Individuals With Brain Injury. [Practice Guideline]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 05. [Online ahead of print]AP
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- 24h movement behavior trajectory and functional recovery after acute stroke: a prospective study. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 01. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that stroke survivors had different 24h movement behavior trajectories after acute stroke, and there was an increased risk of poor prognosis in the 24h movement behavior imbalance group or long-SLP increased-SB decreased-PA group. 24h movement behavior interventions can be developed accordingly.
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- Evaluating the impact of high dose inpatient rehabilitation gait training on post stroke physical activity: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 01. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: Higher walking doses at inpatient rehabilitation did not impact 12-month physical activity. Longitudinal analysis found a positive association with change in distance walked and 12-month physical activity levels, with a gain of 15.8 steps 12 months post-stroke per meter walked.
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- Designing the Home Environment to Support Aging in Place for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. [Practice Guideline]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 01. [Online ahead of print]AP
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- Wearable device-measured sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and incident symptomatic peripheral artery disease: a prospective cohort study of 87,490 adults. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jul 31. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: Higher SB is independently associated with higher symptomatic PAD risk, whereas greater MVPA was associated with lower risk. These findings underscore the potential importance of considering both MVPA promotion and sedentary time reduction in future PAD prevention.
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- Structured exercise training for fatigue management in multiple sclerosis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. [Review]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jul 30. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: Structured exercise training is associated with reductions in self-reported fatigue in MS. Cardiorespiratory exercise provides the most consistent review-level evidence, whereas resistance training shows a moderate pooled effect but greater heterogeneity. Aquatic, mind-body, neuromotor, and technology-mediated interventions are supported by limited or low-certainty evidence and should be considered complementary or hypothesis-generating. Substantial heterogeneity, incomplete exercise-dose reporting, and high overlap across reviews constrain definitive modality-specific prescriptions.
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- Remotely Monitored Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jul 30. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: For patients with IPF on maintained background antifibrotic therapy, an entirely home-based, remote monitoring-enabled PR program is feasible and produces meaningful increase in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Benefits may additionally include improving exercise tolerance and mitigating deterioration of QoL in this challenging, progressive disease.
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- Effects of Short-term High-intensity vs. Moderate-intensity Interval Training on Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Metabolic Health in Overweight or Obese Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence from China. [Journal Article]Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jul 30. [Online ahead of print]AP
- CONCLUSIONS: Short-term structured aerobic exercise, including HIIT and MIIT, improves cardiopulmonary fitness and metabolic health, supporting its integration into cardiac rehabilitation programs for overweight or obese patients with CVD.
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