Inter-observer reliability of trained physiotherapists on the Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit Chilean-Spanish version.

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：: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：CONTEXT:Health practitioner registration boards require health professionals to evaluate and maintain "fitness to practice" (FTP). This encompasses the professional behavior, clinical competence, and freedom from impairment required for safe and effective service provision. We developed and implemented policies to prom...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Lo K,Curtis H,Francis-Cracknell A,Maloney S,Nickson W,Bearman M,Keating JL

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：:Study Design: Case Series. Background: Shoulder pain is a prevalent problem in health care. Traditionally, treatment is based on a pathoanatomical diagnosis determined through the use of special tests. The validity of these special tests is questionable and minimal evidence exists to support these tests to guide treat...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Somerville K,Walston Z,Marr T,Yake D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous pathologic conditions of the shoulder result in loss of range of motion with lateral rotation being one of the most affected movements. Therefore, it is essential to know the reliability of the methods to measure this motion from a treatment evaluation perspective. The purpose of this study was to examine the...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Piotte F,Gravel D,Nadeau S,Moffet H,Bédard C

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：: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：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：: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：:The relationship between subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) and altered scapular movement has been previously reported. The purpose of this review was to determine the effect of interventions that focus on addressing scapular components to improve shoulder pain, function, shoulder range of motion (ROM), and muscle stren...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Saito H,Harrold ME,Cavalheri V,McKenna L

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：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：:Little is known about the predictors of success on the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE), the requirement for licensure in most Canadian jurisdictions. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between educational factors and the performance of Canadian educated physic...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Miller PA,Cooper MA,Eva KW

更新日期：2010-01-01 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

abstract：:The interview of a patient attending physical therapy is the cornerstone of the physical examination, diagnosis, plan of care, prognosis, and overall efficacy of the therapeutic experience. A thorough, skilled interview drives the objective tests and measures chosen, as well as provides context for the interpretation ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Diener I,Kargela M,Louw A

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：: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：: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: 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: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：: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:The objective of the present study was to investigate loading of the operated leg during quiet standing and sit-to-stand (STS) movement for 1 year after total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS:One hundred and fifty-eight patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis (OA) who had undergone unilateral primary THA ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Miura N PT, BS,Tagomori K PT, BS,Ikutomo H PT,Nakagawa N PT, PhD,Masuhara K MD, PhD

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:The purpose of this paper is to provide an argument for the place of mixed methods research across practice settings as an effective means of supporting evidence-based practice in physiotherapy. Physiotherapy practitioners use both qualitative and quantitative methods throughout the process of patient care-from histor...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Shaw JA,Connelly DM,Zecevic AA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our report describes the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on independent gait recovery in a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). CASE DESCRIPTION:The patient was a 31-year-old male, household ambulator (ai...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Nogueira F,Shirahige L,Brito R,Monte-Silva K

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Among older adults, low back pain (LBP) is common, costly, and disabling. Trunk muscle training (TMT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) have both been found to be effective in reducing LBP, but studies among older adults have been limited. An 83-year-old female with left-sided chronic LBP participated in...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Pugliese JM,Sions JM,Velasco TO,Hicks GE

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:In 2004, Mälardalen University, Sweden, introduced a new undergraduate entry-level physiotherapy program. Program developers constructed the curriculum with behavioral medicine content that reflected the contemporary definition and values of the physiotherapy profession aligning it with current best practices, evidenc...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Sandborgh M,Dean E,Denison E,Elvén M,Fritz J,Wågert PVH,Moberg J,Overmeer T,Snöljung Å,Johansson AC,Söderlund A

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00