New-graduate physiotherapists' readiness for practice and experiences of managing chronic pain; a qualitative study.

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

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：:This study has explored the experience of body awareness in patients with chronic pain as well as possible changes in this phenomenon as a consequence of Norwegian psychomotor physiotherapy (NPMP), were explored in the present study. Four focus group interviews were performed. Two groups consisted of patients on waiti...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Dragesund T,Råheim M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to use a questionnaire based on the discrepancy model to assess the factors contributing to satisfaction and dissatisfaction with private outpatient physiotherapy services in Sydney; to test the applicability of the "consumer model" to physiotherapy practice, and to identify the criteria ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Knight PK,Cheng AN,Lee GM

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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：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：:Chronic pain is prevalent in the western world; however fear of pain often has a greater impact than the degree of initial injury. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between knowledge of the neurophysiology of pain and fear avoidance in individuals diagnosed with chronic pain. Twenty-nine people wit...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Fletcher C,Bradnam L,Barr C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past few years concerns have been rising about the use of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). We explored obstacles among Belgian physiotherapists to the implementation of EBP in clinical work. We used a qualitative research strategy based on five focus groups, organised between October 2004 and May 2005. Purposef...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Karin H,Filip S,Jo G,Bert A

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:This study was performed to examine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire which assesses manual functions of children with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). A cross sectional survey study design and Rasch analysis were used to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Öksüz Ç,Alemdaroglu I,Kilinç M,Abaoğlu H,Demirci C,Karahan S,Yilmaz O,Yildirim SA

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：: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 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：:Introduction: The aim of this study is to assess whether Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) improves musculoskeletal pain, movement quality, psychological function, and quality of life. Methods: The effects of BBAT in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) were studied in a randomized controlled trial. Forty-one patien...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bravo C,Skjaerven LH,Espart A,Guitard Sein-Echaluce L,Catalan-Matamoros D

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The effects of preoperative respiratory muscle training (RMT) on postoperative complications in patients with pulmonary resection have recently attracted the attention of researchers. More studies are obviously needed to clarify the effects of RMT after pulmonary resection. The aim of this study was to evalua...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Taşkin H PT, MSc,Telli Atalay O PT, PhD,Yuncu G MD,Taşpinar B PT, PhD,Yalman A PT,Şenol H MSc

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Sensitization mechanisms are thought to play a role in the perception of pain in people with cluster headache. No study has investigated the relation between the spatial extent of pain in cluster headache and measures of sensitization or other clinical features. Objective: Our aim was to investigate if the s...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Fuensalida-Novo S,Palacios-Ceña M,Falla D,Cuadrado ML,Guerrero ÁL,Cescon C,Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C,Barbero M

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The Milwaukee brace had been a standard of nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis since 1954. Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing protocol was most effective for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. However, Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing showed an impact on psychosocial functioning of the patients. Moreover,...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Maruyama T,Takesita K,Kitagawa T,Nakao Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Lower limb amputation (LLA) alters the sensorimotor control systems. Despite the self-reports of increased attention during mobility, the interaction between mobility and cognitive control mechanisms is not fully understood.Objective: Concurrently evaluate walking performance and prefrontal cortical (PFC) ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Schack J,Pripp AH,Mirtaheri P,Steen H,Güler E,Gjøvaag T

更新日期：2020-05-05 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：:The generalized anxiety is characterized by long-term psychological and physiological discomfort. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions have been extensively examined, whereas knowledge is scant regarding other professional perspectives. This article focuses on the physiotherapeutic perspective on anxiet...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Danielsson L,Hansson Scherman M,Rosberg S

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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：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

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：: Background: Physiotherapists (PTs) are responsible for the prevention and promotion of physical and mental health. Their beliefs toward mental illness (MI) are important to disclose stigmatization. Purpose: To investigate the b...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Yildirim M,Balci B

更新日期：2021-01-21 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：:Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in sports including a significant failure rate following reconstruction. The iliotibial band (ITB) is an important stabilizer of the lateral portion of the knee and also an important lateral rotator of the tibia. Both the tensor fascia lata (TFL) and gluteus maximus...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Cibulka MT,Bennett J

更新日期：2020-03-01 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