Effect of applying consistent pressure to the stationary and the moving arm on measurement reliability of glenohumeral internal rotation range of motion.

abstract：:The hospitals' outpatient clinics for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are important in the health care. Research regarding physiotherapy in such clinics is limited. The purpose was to investigate how PwMS perceive movement during single sessions of physiotherapy in a hospital's outpatient clinic, and what do the...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Normann B,Sørgaard KW,Salvesen R,Moe S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) presents with both musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory pathophysiological manifestations. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may be a useful intervention to address deficits in respiratory and functional status. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 25-year-old male with AS initially sought treatment for lo...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Wong ML,Anderson RG,Garcia K,Housmann EM,McHale E,Goldberger GS,Cahalin LP

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to evaluate the influence of breathing when measuring lumbar postural control during a clinical progressive lumbar stabilization test (LST) and to estimate the intrasession reliability of the LST. The lumbar postural control index was calculated by using a biofeedback pressure unit. The LST...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Lafond D,Dimmock M,Champagne A,Descarreaux M

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：:Objective: We examined the effects of three different shoulder positions on the electromyography (EMG) activity of the posterior oblique sling and pelvic rotational angle during right prone hip extension (PHE). Methods: Fifteen healthy males (mean age, 25.4 ± 1.2 years) participated in this study. Three different left...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ha SM,Jeon IC

更新日期：2019-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on joint position sense (JPS) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) subjects. METHODS:Thirty subjects with knee OA (40-60 years old) using non-random sampling participated in this study. In order to evaluate the absolute error of repositioning ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Shirazi ZR,Shafaee R,Abbasi L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Vulvar edema is a condition rarely reported and without defined treatment that may result in functional limitation. The aim of the report is to describe a case series of patients with disabling vulvar edema of different etiologies that were treated with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and multi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Pinto e Silva MP,Bassani MA,Miquelutti MA,Marques Ade A,do Amaral MT,de Oliveira MM,Ferreira Nde O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muscle wasting in critical illness has been identified as a major clinical concern which can lead to persistent muscle weakness, impede recovery and limit physical function and quality of life in survivors. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been suggested as an alternative to active exercise in...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Williams N,Flynn M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the present study was to compare the effects of continuous ultrasound (CUS) with pulsed ultrasound (PUS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, parallel group study, 40 patients (10 losses) with CRS participated. Patients received either continuou...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ansari NN,Fathali M,Naghdi S,Hasson S,Jalaie S,Rastak MS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:External hemipelvectomy (EHP) is an uncommon procedure involving surgical amputation of the lower extremity and hemipelvis. Soft tissue sarcomas of the pelvis are rare and accompanied by a high risk of disease progression after surgical intervention. The purpose of this case report is to describe...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Schaal Wilson RE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Touch, while ubiquitous and ever present in the practice of physiotherapy, is conspicuously absent from physiotherapy-related research. Based on a theoretical perspective inspired by phenomenology, this article explores and elaborates on the meaning and significance of touch in the practice of physiotherapy. The resea...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bjorbækmo WS,Mengshoel AM

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Purpose: To verify the effects of 12, 24, 36 hippotherapy sessions over time on postural balance while sitting in children with cerebral palsy as well the effects of treatment after one interruption period of 45 days. Methods: Hippotherapy program with a twice-weekly treatment with a total of 13 children aged 5-10 yea...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Moraes AG PT, MSc,Copetti F PhD,Ângelo VR BS,Chiavoloni L BS,de David AC PhD

更新日期：2020-02-01 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 effectiveness of exercise programs for chronic low back pain (CLBP) is dependent upon patient adherence which is problematic to measure accurately. This cross-sectional observational study aimed to compare patient-reported levels of adherence with physiotherapists' perceptions of patient adherence; and to explore ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Peek K,Carey M,Mackenzie L,Sanson-Fisher R

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manual therapy has proven to be a benefit in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), but the effects of the method of Mulligan's mobilization with movement (MWM) have yet to be explored in knee OA. As a first step, this case series investigated MWM's immediate and short-term benefits over three occasions of treatm...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Takasaki H,Hall T,Jull G

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：: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：:Physical function is an important outcome in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to establish the reliability, validity, and the "minimal detectable change" (MDC) of several common tests used in renal rehabilitation and research. In a repeated measures design, 41 patients with CKD not requiring dialysis (stage 3b t...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Wilkinson TJ PhD,Xenophontos S MSc,Gould DW PhD,Vogt BP PhD,Viana JL PhD,Smith AC PhD,Watson EL PhD

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose: The Groningen Meander Walking time (GMW-sec) test has not been clinically validated as a feasible assessment to test functional mobility skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the concurrent validity of the GMW-sec test with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in older adults with dement...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Lee HS,Ko M,Park SW,Braden H

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) often have an imbalance in muscle function in the lateral flexors of the neck, and the need for a valid and reliable assessment tool to determine muscle function in these muscles is essential. The lateral uprighting response is used to examine and to strengthen the st...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ohman AM,Nilsson S,Beckung ER

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Many individuals with stroke express desires to resume activities involving deep knee flexion, such as daily living, work-related, and sports activities. However, training methods for improving deep flexion activities have not commonly been reported in the stroke rehabilitation literature. The pu...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Hariohm K,Prakash V

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unexplained infertility (UI) is a difficult diagnosis in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. This report describes TENS treatment as an adjunct therapy for a 30-year-old woman with long-standing UI who was scheduled to undergo ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. She had three...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Salsabili N,Ansari NN,Berjis K,Sedighi A,Salsabili H

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To determine the effects of an exercise intervention on physical performance and reported fall incidents among individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of the physical activity on physical performance and reported fall in...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Brett L,Stapley P,Meedya S,Traynor V

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is regarded as a modern lifestyle problem, causing illness, stigma, discrimination, and psychological problems. To help patients avoid these problems, physiotherapists increasingly engage in lifestyle programs specialized in weight loss. OBJECTIVE:To explore how physiotherapists' encounters with pat...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Groven KS,Heggen K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Oxygen uptake (V̇O2) kinetics have been shown to be slowed in adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) during heavy-intensity cycling and maximal exercise testing. Objectives: This study investigated V̇O2 kinetics in adolescents with CF compared to control adolescents (CON) during a treadmill-walking exercise...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Combret Y,Medrinal C,Prieur G,Robledo Quesada A,Gillot T,Gravier FE,Bonnevie T,Lamia B,Le Roux P,Reychler G

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose: Limited research exists regarding physical therapy management for patients with cervical dystonia (CD). The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical management of a patient with CD using manual techniques, cervical traction, and laser-guided postural reeducation. Case Description...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bradley B,Haladay D

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is growing evidence that speed-based exercise training benefits people with Parkinson's disease (PD). The present study investigates the effects of a single session of volitional, high-speed cycling intervals on a battery of timed functional tests selected for their relevance to the symptom of bradykinesia. Ten ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Uygur M,Bellumori M,LeNoir K,Poole K,Pretzer-Aboff I,Knight CA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to assess the interobserver reliability of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), which consists of 14 items that evaluate body balance during daily activities. The assessment was made by physiotherapists with extensive or little clinical experience in noninstitutionalized e...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： de Figueiredo KM,de Lima KC,Cavalcanti Maciel AC,Guerra RO

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00