Conservative interventions may have little effect on reducing diastasis of the rectus abdominis in postnatal women – A systematic review and meta-analysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) commonly occurs in pregnancy and postnatally. Physiotherapists routinely guide women in its management, although theeffectiveness of these treatments is unknown. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - March 3, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Deenika R. Benjamin, Helena J. Frawley, Nora Shields, Casey Peiris, Alexander T.M. van de Water, Andrea M Bruder, Nicholas F. Taylor Source Type: research
To assess the effects of cross-education on strength and motor function in post stroke rehabilitation: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Cross-education refers to the increase in motor output of the untrained limb following unilateral training of the opposite limb. Cross education has been shown to be beneficial in clinical settings. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - February 24, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Claire Smyth, Patrick Broderick, Peter Lynch, Helen Clark, Kenneth Monaghan Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
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Source: Physiotherapy - January 31, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
List of Reviewers, 2022
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Source: Physiotherapy - January 31, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Future-proofing the Profession: Physiotherapists ’ perceptions of their current and emerging role
As healthcare systems continue to modernise, physiotherapists are required to transform their practice to remain contemporary and meet future population needs. The study aims to gain an insight into physiotherapists ’ perceptions of their current and emerging future role. The intention is to develop an understanding of the physiotherapist’s role and how it can continue to evolve to support populations’ needs in more sustainable and innovative ways. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - December 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sandra Elaine Hartley, Hanane Ryad, Gillian Yeowell Source Type: research
Ventilator hyperinflation – what settings generate an expiratory flow rate bias?
To determine which mechanical ventilation settings influence the attainment of expiratory flow rate characteristics that may promote secretion mobilisation during ventilator hyperinflation (VHI). (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 23, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Peter Thomas, Jennifer Paratz Source Type: research
Physiotherapy post Vertebral Fragility Fracture: A Scoping Review
The incidence of vertebral fragility fractures (VFF) is rising, placing a major burden on individuals and health systems. No comprehensive picture of the research regarding physiotherapy exists for this patient cohort. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 18, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: C Cunningham, H Mc Laughlin, G O Donoghue Source Type: research
Physiotherapist Performed Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS): A Scoping Review of 209 Studies
Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a non-ionizing imaging technique that is emerging in physiotherapy practice. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 18, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Karen Strike, Anthony K.C. Chan, Monica R. Maly, Anastasia N.L. Newman, Patricia Solomon Source Type: research
Chest physiotherapy for mechanically ventilated children: a survey of current UK practice
This study describes chest physiotherapy practices for mechanically ventilated children in the UK and explores clinical decision making related to its delivery. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 17, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Emma Shkurka, Jo Wray, Mark J. Peters, Harriet Shannon Source Type: research
Quantification of Changes in Lung Aeration Associated With Physiotherapy Using Lung Ultrasound in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a novel and emerging tool for physiotherapists in ICU and may provide a way of monitoring lung aeration change in response to respiratory physiotherapy treatment during a patient ’s ICU stay. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 16, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Louise Hansell, Maree Milross, Anthony Delaney, Chung Mo Koo, David H Tian, George Ntoumenopoulos Source Type: research
Education and training interventions for physiotherapists working in dementia care: a scoping review
Physiotherapy plays a key role in many aspects of dementia care, most notably in maintaining mobility. However, there is a lack of dementia care training at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and more importantly, a paucity of evidence as to what constitutes effective dementia education and training for physiotherapists. The aim of this scoping review was to explore and map the evidence, both quantitative and qualitative, relating to education and training for physiotherapists. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 10, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Trish O ’ Sullivan, Joseph. G McVeigh, Suzanne Timmons, Tony Foley Source Type: research
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Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
What are the optimum training parameters of progressive resistance exercise for changes in muscle function, activity and participation in people with cerebral palsy? A systematic review and meta-regression
To explore the effect of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) on impairment, activity and participation of people with cerebral palsy (CP). Also, to determine which programme parameters provide the most beneficial effects. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 19, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Theofani A. Bania, Nicholas F. Taylor, Hsiu-Ching Chiu, Garyfallia Charitaki Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
Corrigendum to ‘Evaluation of a prehabilitation telephone service for patients with a cancer diagnosis: A pilot study’ [Physiotherapy 114, Supplement 1, February 2022, Page e8]
Authors regret that the original abstract publication showed an incorrect order of authors. Correct order is N. Broadbridge, A. Sack, as shown above. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 13, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: N. Broadbridge, A. Sack Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Assessing Cultural Competence: A Comparison of Two Measures and Their Utility in Global Learning Experiences Within Healthcare Education
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between two measures of cultural competence, one more widely used, the other designed for healthcare students. It was hypothesized that there would be strong correlations allowing educators to forgo one measure for the other based on utility, resources, and sustainability. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - September 21, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paula A. DiBiasio, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Heidi J. Eigsti Source Type: research
