Maximum tolerable daily dose of mirror movement therapy ankle exercises after stroke: an early phase dose screening study
Mirror movement therapy may reduce lower limb motor impairment after stroke. The dose is unknown. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 3, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sarah Bajuaifer, Michael J. Grey, Nicola J Hancock, Elizabeth Chandler, Valerie M Pomeroy Source Type: research
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Source: Physiotherapy - October 28, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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Source: Physiotherapy - October 28, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Assessing impaired bed mobility in patients with Parkinson ’s disease: a scoping review
Although most patients with Parkinson ’s disease (PD) experience difficulties in bed mobility, evidence on the suitability of the methods for assessing impaired bed mobility in PD are lacking. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 28, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Seira Taniguchi, Ariko Yamamoto, Nicholas D'cruz Tags: Review Source Type: research
The use of creative case studies to explore non-verbal and non-ambulant children and young people ’s well-being.
The aim of this paper is to describe and critically analyse creative research methods, exploring how these can offer ways to enable non-verbal and non-ambulant children and young people with cerebral palsy, to express their views about their well-being. The context of this research explored their choices for recreational activities, seeking to understand how their level of participation impacted upon their well-being. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 27, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Dawn Pickering, Paul Gill, Carly Reagon Source Type: research
Comments on: “The Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Individuals with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
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Source: Physiotherapy - October 19, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hern án Andrés de la Barra Ortiz, Mariana Arias Avila, Richard Eloin Liebano Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to Comments on: “The Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Individuals with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
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Source: Physiotherapy - October 18, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yu-Hua Xie, Man-Xia Liao, Freddy MH Lam, Yue-Ming Gu, Lin-Rong Liao, Marco Y.C. Pang Source Type: research
The National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome Pathway: implications for physiotherapists
Cauda equina syndrome results from compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots in the thecal sac of the lumbar spine. Prompt diagnosis and emergency treatment is vital to avoid disability from nerve damage, including irreversible loss of bowel and bladder control, lower limb paralysis and chronic pain. National guidance has been published by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) initiative, in conjunction with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the British Association of Spinal Surgeons [1]. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 18, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: John T. Williams, Helen Lister, Bahram Fakouri, Jaykar R. Panchmatia Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Physiotherapy for people with dementia: a Call to Action for the development of clinical guidelines
Dementia is a leading cause of disability and dependency worldwide, with major physical, psychological, social, and economic impacts on individuals, families, carers, and society [1]. Population ageing will see the number of people living globally with dementia rise substantially, from approximately 57 million cases in 2019, to a projected 153 million cases in 2050 [2]. The physical, cognitive, and functional disability associated with dementia equates to enormous costs of care globally, with informal care provision accounting for approximately 50% of the estimated US$1.3 trillion dementia cost in 2019 [3,4]. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 14, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: CJ Evans, M van den Berg, LK Lewis Source Type: research
Video Analysis of Communication by Physiotherapists and Patients in Video Consultations: A Qualitative Study using Conversation Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid implementation of video consultations across physiotherapy services. While patients and physiotherapists often report positive experiences with this remote service model, they are also concerned that physiotherapists cannot lay hands on the patients. This can make it difficult to conduct a high-quality physical examination and have the patient perform exercises safely. While there is an extensive and fast-growing body of research on video consultations, to our knowledge, no study has used micro-analytic methods to investigate how video consultations are actually being delivered and ho...
Source: Physiotherapy - October 14, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lucas M Seuren, Anthony Gilbert, Gita Ramdharry, Jackie Walumbe, Sara E Shaw Source Type: research
Development and feasibility of an exercise training program in primary care for patients with COPD experiencing an acute exacerbation
Starting rehabilitation soon after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is crucial to diminish the detrimental effects of this acute event on muscle function. However, uptake in outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation is low. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 4, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Marieke Wuyts, Fien Hermans, Sofie Breuls, Stephanie Everaerts, Eric Derom, Wim Janssens, Heleen Demeyer, Thierry Troosters Source Type: research
Physiotherapy Students Are Underprepared To Work With People Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Study
To 1) explore physiotherapy students ’ experience in caring for people with dementia; 2) develop a rich understanding of their perceived preparedness to work with people with dementia upon graduation; and 3) identify opportunities to improve dementia education from the perspectives of students. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 4, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Stephen M QUICK, Katherine LAWLER, Michelle M SHANNON, Sze-Ee SOH, Jennifer L MCGINLEY, Casey L PEIRIS, David A SNOWDON, Michele L CALLISAYA Source Type: research
Normative values and prediction equations for the modified incremental step test in healthy adults aged 18 to 83 years
To establish normative values and reference equations for predicting the number of steps and oxygen consumption (VO2) from the modified incremental step test (MIST) in healthy adults aged 18 to 83 years. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 4, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniel Pereira do Amaral, Jos é Anderson, Natielly Soares Correia, Karina Couto Furlanetto, Simone Dal Corso Source Type: research
The provision and impact of rehabilitation provided by Physiotherapists in children and young people with congenital heart disease following cardiac surgery: A scoping review
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk of delayed motor development with increased risk for those requiring cardiac surgical intervention. We conducted a scoping review to identify the provision and impact of physiotherapy-delivered rehabilitation in children and young people with CHD following cardiac surgery. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - September 29, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Stephanie L Clarke, Natalie C Milburn, Julie C Menzies, Nigel E Drury Source Type: research
Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support
Disparities in research publications are common in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation fields [1]. A small proportion of published research arises from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), [1,2] home to 85% of the world's population. Systems-level, institutional-level, and individual-level factors contribute to these disparities. With urgent and unified actions, global health and the standard of physiotherapy research in LMICs can be improved and strengthened. In this editorial, we will discuss the challenges encountered by researchers from LMICs in conducting and publishing high-quality research and propose po...
Source: Physiotherapy - September 29, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Saurab Sharma, Arianne Verhagen, Mark Elkins, Jean-Michel Brism ée, George D. Fulk, Jakub Taradaj, Lois Steen, Alan Jette, Ann Moore, Aimee Stewart, Barbara J. Hoogenboom, Anne Söderlund, Michele Harms, Rafael Zambelli Pinto Source Type: research
