Chinese translation and validation of the Oxford Knee Scale for patients with knee osteoarthritis
Conclusion The Chinese translated version of OKS is a reliable and valid instrument for clinical evaluation in Chinese reading patients with knee osteoarthritis. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - May 10, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Acute effects of different foam rolling volumes in the interset rest period on maximum repetition performance
Conclusion For the purposes of performance and likely adaptation, interset FR seems to be detrimental to a person's ability to continually produce force, and should not be applied to the agonist muscle group between sets of knee extensions. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - May 7, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effects of the Bad Ragaz Ring Method on muscle activation of the lower limbs and balance ability in chronic stroke: A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion The Bad Ragaz Ring method may be beneficial for improving balance and leg muscle activation of chronic stroke patients. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - April 21, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Reliability of novice physiotherapists for measuring Cobb angle using a digital method
Conclusion A digital Cobb’s method had excellent reliability when used by a novice health professional rater. The findings confirm the ease of using this method to detect and monitor kyphosis in general hospitals, clinics, or research facilities. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - March 31, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Hip joint torques in type II diabetes with and without neuropathy
Conclusions Torque related parameters in patients with type II diabetes with or without peripheral neuropathy, are different from healthy subjects. As a result, patients with diabetes especially with peripheral neuropathy are more susceptible of injury and disability in lower limbs. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - March 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Relationship between dynamic balance and spatiotemporal gait symmetry in hemiplegic patients with chronic stroke
Conclusion Thus, control of dynamic balance abilities is related to the magnitude of temporal gait symmetry. This observation suggests that rehabilitation strategies that improve dynamic balance may enhance temporal gait symmetry in post-stroke patients. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - March 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Scapular and rotator cuff strengthening in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy
Publication date: December 2017 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 37 Author(s): Dimitrios Stasinopoulos (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - March 7, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers towards evidence-based practice among physiotherapists in Malaysia
Conclusion Physiotherapists in Malaysia had a positive attitude towards EBP and are inclined towards implementing evidence into their clinical practice. They are interested in attending courses to improve their knowledge and skills in EBP. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - February 28, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Combined transcranial and trans-spinal direct current stimulation in chronic headache: A feasibility and safety trial for a novel intervention
Conclusion These data suggest that combined tDCS and tsDCS intervention is safe and feasible, and may improve headache frequency in patients with chronic primary headache disorders. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - February 23, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Reliability and validity of a force-instrumented treadmill for evaluating balance: A preliminary study of feasibility in healthy young adults
Conclusion The results demonstrated that all balance evaluations using the force-instrumented treadmill were reliable, and that the Motor Control Test evaluation was moderately correlated with the EquiTest. Therefore, the use of a force-instrumented treadmill in balance evaluations might provide a certain level of value to clinical practice. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - February 4, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Australian critical care nursing professionals' attitudes towards the use of traditional “chest physiotherapy” techniques
Conclusions Nurses working in critical care commonly utilised traditional chest physiotherapy techniques. Further research is required to investigate the reasons why nursing professionals might assume responsibility for the provision of chest physiotherapy techniques, and if their application of these techniques is consistent with evidence-based recommendations. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - February 3, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Evaluation of psychometric properties of Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment scale in subjects with knee osteoarthritis
Conclusion The findings indicate that the POMA is a valid and reliable tool to assess balance and gait impairments in people with OA knee. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - November 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Assessment of functional capacity and sleep quality of patients with chronic heart failure
Conclusion Patients with heart failure demonstrated lower functional capacity and poorer sleep quality. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - November 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effectiveness of robotic-assisted gait training in stroke rehabilitation: A retrospective matched control study
Conclusion The results suggested that RAGT can provide stroke patients extra benefits in terms of ambulation, mobility, and balance. However, in the aspect of basic activities of daily living, the effect of RAGT on stroke patients is similar to that of traditional physiotherapy. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - November 9, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Non-communicable diseases are the biggest challenges of the 21st century: What is the physiotherapist's role in global health?
Publication date: Available online 5 November 2016 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal Author(s): Veronika Schoeb (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - November 5, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
