Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: NICE Guidance on Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management [NG65]
Publication date: Available online 30 August 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Carol McCrum (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - August 31, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Clinimetrics: The Neurological Fatigue Index for Multiple Sclerosis
Publication date: Available online 30 August 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Marc B Rietberg, Erwin EH van Wegen (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - August 31, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Two weeks of intensive sit-to-stand training in addition to usual care improves sit-to-stand ability in people who are unable to stand up independently after stroke: a randomised trial
ConclusionTwo weeks of intensive sit-to-stand training in addition to usual care improves sit-to-stand ability in people who are unable to stand up independently after stroke.Trial registrationANZCTR 12616001288415. (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 19, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
People with low back pain want clear, consistent and personalised information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies: a systematic review
ConclusionAvailable data suggest that the information needs of people with low back pain are centred around their desire for a diagnosis, potentially contributing to expectations for and overuse of imaging. People with low back pain expressed a strong desire for clear, consistent and personalised information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies, related to healthcare and occupational issues. To correct unhelpful beliefs and optimise delivery of evidence-based therapy, patient and healthcare professional education (potentially by an integrated public health approach) may be warranted. (Source: Jour...
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 19, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Recurrence of low back pain is common: a prospective inception cohort study
ConclusionRecurrence of low back pain is very common, with more than two-thirds of individuals having a recurrence within 12 months after recovery. Prognostic factors for a recurrence include exposure to awkward posture, longer time sitting, and more than two previous episodes. (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 15, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
DiTA: a database of diagnostic test accuracy studies for physiotherapists
Publication date: Available online 14 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Mark A Kaizik, Mark J Hancock, Robert D Herbert (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 15, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Incorporating hip abductor strengthening exercises into a rehabilitation program did not improve outcomes in people following total knee arthroplasty: a randomised trial
ConclusionSimilar improvements in muscle strength, functional performance and patient-reported outcomes were observed whether specific hip-strengthening exercises were incorporated or general functional exercises were continued instead as part of a postoperative rehabilitation program for participants after total knee arthroplasty.RegistrationANZCTR 12615000863538. (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 15, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Readers' Choice Award 2018
Publication date: Available online 13 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 14, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Shifting beliefs across society would lay the foundation for truly biopsychosocial care
Publication date: Available online 13 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): K Jane Chalmers, Victoria J Madden (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 14, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Family-assisted therapy empowered families of older people transitioning from hospital to the community: a qualitative study
ConclusionFamily-assisted therapy to augment usual physiotherapy care was a positive and empowering experience for patients and families in Transition Care. This study indicates that family-assisted therapy may increase opportunities for physical activity and, importantly, engage family in a meaningful activity that gives them a genuine role in the healthcare team.Trial registrationACTRN12616000565448. (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 14, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Self-dosed and pre-determined progressive heavy-slow resistance training have similar effects in people with plantar fasciopathy: a randomised trial
ConclusionSelf-dosed and pre-determined heavy-slow resistance exercise programs are associated with similar effects on plantar fasciopathy pain and other outcomes over 12 weeks. Advising people with plantar fasciopathy to self-dose their slow-heavy resistance training regimen did not substantially increase the achieved dose compared with a pre-determined regimen. These regimens are not sufficient to achieve acceptable symptom state in the majority of people with plantar fasciopathy.RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03304353. (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 14, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Research Note: Significance testing and hypothesis testing: meaningless, misleading and mostly unnecessary
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Rob Herbert (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 6, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Call for applications for membership of the Editorial Board
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 6, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Critically appraised paper: A 6-month experiential training program with coaching is effective in reducing fatigue and promoting physical activity among children with cancer [synopsis]
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Nora Shields (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 6, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Critically appraised paper: A 6-month experiential training program with coaching is effective in reducing fatigue and promoting physical activity among children with cancer [commentary]
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Journal of PhysiotherapyAuthor(s): Sarah L Grimshaw (Source: Journal of Physiotherapy)
Source: Journal of Physiotherapy - June 6, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
