Intrasession reliability and influence of breathing during clinical assessment of lumbar spine postural control.

abstract：:Novel, short-lived upper limb tasks performed by young adults have been used to investigate the role of transversus abdominis (TrA) in maintaining postural stability. Little information exists concerning the behaviour of TrA in older adults during protracted postural challenges. The primary aim of this study was to de...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Fulton I,McEvoy M,Pieterse J,Williams M,Thoirs K,Petkov J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the test-retest reliability of measurements of grip strength obtained with the MicroFET 4 dynamometer. Measurements did not differ significantly between days and had high intraclass correlation coefficients (>.970). The technical error of measurement was low (< or =22.7 newtons). ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bohannon RW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify effects of kinesio taping (KT) in shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) when compared to sham taping applied in the same way with KT. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients were randomized as group 1 (n = 21) KT group and group 2 (n = 20) sham-taping group. Taping was applied every three days, thr...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Kocyigit F,Acar M,Turkmen MB,Kose T,Guldane N,Kuyucu E

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningiomas are the most common form of benign brain tumors in adults. Due to a wide range of symptom presentation, tumors can be difficult to diagnose. For physical therapists, it is important to be aware that brain tumors can mimic other diagnoses and present in conjunction with other musculoskeletal disor...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Pottkotter K,Briggs MS,Di Stasi S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of "breathing control" on sonographic diaphragmatic excursion. METHOD:A prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded study design involving 20 physiotherapy students; ten with knowledge of the breathing control technique (Group BC) and ten without (Group CON). All participants were ask...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Jones AYM PhD,Ngai SPC PhD,Ying MTC PhD,Morris NR PhD,Laakso EL PhD,Lee SWY PhD,Parry SM PhD

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise is an established treatment to alleviate pain and improve function among adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, long-term adherence to exercise is poor and effective approaches to support adherence are limited. Here, we report on an ancillary study to a randomized controlled trial (RCT) where the pri...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ledingham A,Cohn ES,Baker KR,Keysor JJ

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main goal was to investigate changes in muscle activity and joint moments related to step length (SL) symmetry improvements in individuals poststroke following repeated split-belt treadmill (SBT) walking. Twelve individuals with a first unilateral cerebral stroke presenting initial SL asymmetry (ratio = 1.10-2.05)...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Betschart M,McFayden BJ,Nadeau S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of physiotherapists' predictions of mobility for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Five physiotherapists and 47 patients from two SCI units were recruited. Two sets of predictions about mobility at 1 year were made for each patient shortly after the...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Harvey LA,Chu J,Adams R,Batty J,Barratt D,Kwok S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically determine the specific impact of therapeutic alliance (TA) on chronic musculoskeletal pain, identify factors influencing TA between physical therapists and patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, and determine the working definition of TA across studies. Data Sources: Databases, includin...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Kinney M,Seider J,Beaty AF,Coughlin K,Dyal M,Clewley D

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Longstanding gynecological pain affects large numbers of women in the Western world. Somatocognitive therapy (SCT), a hybrid of cognitive psychotherapy and physiotherapy, is an evidence-based approach that has been successfully applied in the treatment of women suffering from such disorders, for example ch...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Danielsen KG,Fougner M,Haugstad GK

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) is a method commonly used to reestablish neuromuscular control of the deep spine muscles among individuals with musculoskeletal problems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ADIM combined with simulated weight-bearing (SWB) activities in the facilitation of the...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Kim JS,Seok CH,Jeon HS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Treatment of chronic pain is challenging and there is often failure of recovery, with the need to look at different approaches in its management. Central mechanisms may contribute to chronicity (i.e. disturbance in body schema). Laterality judgment is dependent on body schema and can determine affected cen...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ravat S PT, MSc,Olivier B PT, PhD,Gillion N PT, MSc,Lewis F PT, MSc

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical therapy educators are challenged to emphasize the importance of social responsibility as a vital curricular element of professional development. Through reflection, students are able to identify core values, beliefs, and attitudes as part of the professional development process. The purpose of this study was ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Furze J,Black L,Peck K,Jensen GM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effect of respiratory physiotherapy among men with obstructive respiratory disorder, in relation to abdominal circumference (AC). METHODS:Quasi-experimental study including 26 men split into two groups according to AC(cm): 1) < 102 (ACrisk-free); and 2) ≥ 102 (ACrisk). Heart rate variability (HR...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Martinelli B,Pires Di Lorenzo VA,Quitério RJ,Ambrozin ARP,Arca EA,Jamami M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment prior to both individual and group interventions is fundamental to neurological physiotherapy practice. However, knowledge is limited regarding how assessments are carried out, particularly assessments conducted prior to group interventions, which have recently gained increasing attention in clinical resear...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Lahelle AF PT, MSc, PhD (candidate),Øberg GK PT, PhD,Normann B PT, PhD

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Body mass index, pain, female sex, and age have been reported as predictors of physical activity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). However, no reports have examined the psychological factors associated with physical activity in people with LSS. Purpose: To use psychological assessments to iden...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Minetama M,Kawakami M,Teraguchi M,Kagotani R,Mera Y,Sumiya T,Nakagawa M,Yamamoto Y,Matsuo S,Sakon N,Nakatani T,Kitano T,Nakagawa Y

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Publicly funded community-based physical therapy (PT) services in Canada's most populous province of Ontario were partially delisted, or deinsured, in April 2005. Two previous studies examined the short-term effects from the client and provider perspectives; and in this study, we follow up with participants from these...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Paul J,Park L,Ryter E,Miller W,Ahmed S,Cott CA,Landry MD

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose was to explore the feasibility of whole body vibration (WBV) on polio survivors with/without post-polio syndrome (PPS) by studying its effects on walking speed (10-m walk test), endurance (2-min walk test), pain severity/interference (Brief Pain Inventory [BPI]), sleep quality (Pittsburg Sleep Quali...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Da Silva CP,Szot CL,deSa N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Chronic pain management is a challenging area of practice for new graduate physiotherapists entering the workforce. Understanding the readiness and experience of new graduates entering this area of practice is important for informing requirements for preparation for practice.Objective: The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Forbes R,Ingram M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrotherapy and whirlpool are used to increase skin blood flow and warm tissue. However, recent evidence seems to show that part of the increase in skin blood flow is not due to the warmth itself but due to the moisture content of the heat. Therefore, two series of experiments were accomplished on 10 subjects with an...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Petrofsky J,Gunda S,Raju C,Bains GS,Bogseth MC,Focil N,Sirichotiratana M,Hashemi V,Vallabhaneni P,Kim Y,Madani P,Coords H,McClurg M,Lohman E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiotherapists are well placed to help people adjust and engage meaningfully with the world following major weight loss. Recent research indicates that the body size a patient has lived with for years can continue to affect movement and perception even after largescale weight loss. This article explores this discrep...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Natvik E,Groven KS,Råheim M,Gjengedal E,Gallagher S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ashworth Scales are the most widely used tests to assess the severity of muscle spasticity. These scales offer qualitative and subjective information; consequently, there are issues concerning validity and reliability. This article presents the results of a study comparing interrater reliability of the original and of...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ansari NN,Naghdi S,Moammeri H,Jalaie S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled study was to investigate the effects of the addition of Pilates-based exercises to standard exercise programs performed after total knee arthroplasty on quality of life and balance. METHOD:Forty-six volunteers were divided into two groups. The control group (...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Karaman A,Yuksel I,Kinikli GI,Caglar O

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The primary purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a14-week aquatic exercise program on gross motor function and walking endurance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The secondary purpose was to evaluate changes in functional strength, aerobic capacity and balance. METHOD:A prospec...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Fragala-Pinkham MA,Smith HJ,Lombard KA,Barlow C,O'Neil ME

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patient perceived level of force is commonly used to regulate exercise load. This study determined the accuracy of perceived force as a method of regulating exercise load for the cervical flexors and extensors. METHODS:Thirty healthy individuals performed submaximal isometric cervical flexion and extension e...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： O'Leary S PT, PhD,Cush AM PT,Ng WYW PT,Taanevig C PT,Tan JE PT,McPhail SM PT, PhD

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Impairment of global and regional pulmonary ventilations is a well-known consequence of general anesthesia. Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) or incentive spirometry (IS) is commonly prescribed, albeit their efficacy is poorly demonstrated. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of PEP and IS o...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Reychler G,Uribe Rodriguez V,Hickmann CE,Tombal B,Laterre PF,Feyaerts A,Roeseler J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes and evaluates initial steps of a gender-sensitive, youth-friendly group intervention model designed for teenage girls and young women who experience stress-related or psychosomatic problems. Fifty-four young women (16-25 years of age) participated in a gender-sensitive physiotherapy stress manag...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Strömbäck M,Wiklund M,Salander Renberg E,Malmgren-Olsson EB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical education has long been accepted as integral to the education of physiotherapy students and their preparation for professional practice. The clinical environment, through practice immersion, situates students in a powerful learning context and plays a critical role in students' construction of professional kn...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Patton N,Higgs J,Smith M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benefit of exercise for breast cancer-treated women is well documented. However, studies of cardiovascular fitness training for women with breast cancer-related arm lymphedema are rare. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of intensive pole walking on arm lymphedema in women treated for breast ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Jönsson C,Johansson K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The rotator cuff muscles are subject to age-related changes, but the effect of aging on glenohumeral joint stability is poorly understood. Objectives: This study aimed to compare glenohumeral joint translation in asymptomatic young and older people. Methods: Twenty young (23.6 ± 5.3 years) and twenty older...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Rathi S,Taylor NF,Green RA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00