The effects of a laser-guided postural reeducation program on pain, neck active range of motion, and functional improvement in a 75-year-old patient with cervical dystonia.

abstract：:Objective: To assess predictors for adherence to a home-based pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) program supplemented with three physical therapy sessions in women with urinary incontinence (UI). Design: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of interventions to enhance self-efficacy with respect to PFME...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Sacomori C PT, PhD,Berghmans B PT, MSc, PhD,de Bie R PT, PhD,Mesters I PhD,Cardoso FL PhD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some respiratory muscles work in synergy with the pelvic floor (PF). Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by weak PF muscles and has been associated with worse pulmonary ventilation function in women. To date no studies have investigated the association between respiratory muscle strength and POP. This study a...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Azevedo IG,Sousa SLO,Viana ESR,Dantas DS,Maciel ÁCC,Da Câmara SMA

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent evidence has demonstrated that group-based physiotherapy interventions for musculoskeletal pain can have similar clinical outcomes compared to one-to-one treatment. This study qualitatively explored the experiences of individuals who participated in a physiotherapist-led group exercise class for people...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Barrett E,Hayes A,Kelleher M,Conroy C,Robinson K,O'Sullivan K,McCreesh K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: There is evidence that interventions based on a behavioral medicine approach to physical therapy (BMPI) are beneficial for older adults living with chronic pain; however, knowledge of the perceptions of older people regarding their participation in BMPI is lacking. Aim: The aim of this study was to describ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Cederbom S,Nortvedt L,Lillekroken D

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The ABILOCO-Kids is a parent-reported outcome measure that quantifies locomotion ability and has been reported to have satisfactory measurement properties. An Arabic version of the scale is needed for Arabic-speaking population. Objectiv...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Alnahdi AH,Alhusaini AA,Yousef B,Alshami A

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Forward flexed posture is an impairment in body structure commonly seen among older adults and those with pathologies such as ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis. Accurate measurement of forward flexed posture is important as it is related to pain, mobility limitations, and falls. Our purpose was to ex...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Tudini FT,Myers BJ,Bohannon RW

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose: The Multiple sclerosis walking scale-12 (MSWS-12) and the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) are two popular outcome measures applied widely for assessing self-perceived walking ability and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The present study aimed to examine responsiveness and...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Monjezi S,Molhemi F,Shaterzadeh Yazdi MJ,Salehi R,Mehravar M,Kashipazha D

更新日期：2020-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The present study aimed to assess proprioception of the knee to evaluate the effectiveness of backward walking for rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods: Patients (n = 52) who underwent ACL reconstruction in a single knee divided randomly into four experimental groups...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Shen M,Che S,Ye D,Li Y,Lin F,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-10-21 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：:Background: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services has specifically targeted total joint replacements with a retrospective bundled payment program called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model to improve collaboration between providers and decrease costs associated with the surgery and subseq...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bolt W PT, DPT,Wendland DM PT, DPT, PhD, CPed

更新日期：2020-03-01 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:Pain is a common symptom in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which negatively influences quality of life and psychological well-being. However, our understanding of how those with COPD interpret the experience of pain is very limited. OBJECTIVES:To explore how individuals with modera...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Lee AL BPhysio, MPhysio, PhD,Harrison SL BSci, MPT, PhD,Goldstein RS MB, ChB, FRCP(UK), FRCP(C), FCCP,Brooks D BSci, MSci, PhD

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing age, numbers, and complexity of care are potentially impacting physiotherapy service delivery for adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). PURPOSE:This study aimed to describe physiotherapy service provision, scope of practice, and skill mix in a large tertiary adult CF center, and determine if services...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Hall K,Maxwell L,Cobb R,Chambers R,Roll M,Bell SC,Kuys S

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been explored as a neuromodulatory tool to prime motor function in several neurological disorders. Studies using tDCS in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are limited. We investigated the safety, feasibility and effects of long-term tDCS in an individual...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Madhavan S PT, PhD,Sivaramakrishnan A PT, MS,Bond S MS,Jiang QL MD

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breathing retraining (BR) improves symptoms, psychological well-being and quality of life in adults with asthma; but there remains uncertainty as to mechanism of effect. One of the intuitively logical theories is that BR works through altering breathing pattern. There is currently no evidence, however, that BR does re...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Tehrany R BScPT, PhD MCSP,DeVos R BScPT, MCSP,Bruton A BScPT, PhD MCSP

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：: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：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：:The Acapella is a positive pressure device designed to assist mucociliary clearance. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Acapella in comparison to PEP mask therapy. Twenty-three participants with cystic fibrosis (CF) with a median age of 12 years (range 7-18 years), who were admitted to hospital for a res...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： West K,Wallen M,Follett J

更新日期：2010-04-22 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：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：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：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：: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：:In the original description of Asperger's disorder (AD), clumsiness was an associated feature. Several studies of children have shown deficits in motor control, whereas research regarding adults is scarce. The aim of the present study was to compare motor function in adults with AD, with a normal comparison group. Gro...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Sahlander C,Mattsson M,Bejerot S

更新日期：2008-03-01 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 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：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：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The increasing popularity of activity tracking devices presents an opportunity to monitor physical activity in patients after stroke. We sought to determine the reliability and accuracy of the Garmin Vivofit and Fitbit Zip for adults after stroke. METHODS:Twenty-four participants with stroke-induced...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Schaffer SD,Holzapfel SD,Fulk G,Bosch PR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00