abstract：OBJECTIVES:First point of contact physiotherapy (FPCP) provides patients direct access to a physiotherapist. Literature demonstrates efficacy of FPCP. Evidence has highlighted the need for cultural shifts from both patient and professional perspectives to optimise FPCP. This study explored stakeholder perceptions of pa...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Goodwin R,Moffatt F,Hendrick P,Timmons S,Chadborn N,Logan P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parkinson's is a common progressive neurological condition characterised by impairments of movement and balance; and non-motor deficits. It is now accepted that physical activity is a fundamental for people with Parkinson's (PwP), despite this PwP remain inactive. There is a social and financial drive to inc...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Hulbert SM,Goodwin VA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the minimal important difference (MID) for the London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale (LCADL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), focusing on the percentage of the total score (LCADL%total), using an anchor-based method in addition to distribution-based methods. ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Almeida Gulart A,de Araujo CLP,Bauer Munari A,Schneider BF,Dal Lago P,Mayer AF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Determine if outpatient physiotherapy care via telerehabilitation is as effective as in-person physiotherapy care after total hip replacement. DESIGN:Randomised, single-blind, controlled, non-inferiority clinical trial. SETTING:QEII Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy patients rece...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Nelson M,Bourke M,Crossley K,Russell T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine whether patients, diagnosed with the hypermobility type of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), with multidirectional shoulder instability (MDI) have increased humeral head translations compared to healthy controls and to describe the direction of the humeral...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Spanhove V,De Wandele I,Kjær BH,Malfait F,Vanderstukken F,Cools A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of dizziness. Extensive research has identified the best assessment and treatment manoeuvres for each subtype of BPPV. Education in vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is inconsistent. It is unclear if the evidence has been adopted by UK physiot...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Male AJ,Ramdharry GM,Grant R,Davies RA,Beith ID

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Worldwide there is a desire to diversify the physiotherapy workforce. However, limited research indicates that some student characteristics linked to under-representation in pre registration physiotherapy education have lower attainment and greater attrition. This study explored the relationship between in...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Norris M,Hammond JA,Williams A,Grant R,Naylor S,Rozario C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the disclosure decisions made in the workplace by physiotherapy staff with a specific learning difficulty (SpLD). DESIGN & SETTING:An exploratory qualitative design was used, which was informed by the social model of disability. The research was undertaken in North West England. It is presented a...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Yeowell G,Rooney J,Goodwin PC

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the influence of obesity on outcomes of exercise capacity and disease impact in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in response to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and to compare outcomes to those of normal weight and overweight counterparts. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis of ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Broderick J,Mc Grath C,Cullen K,Talbot D,Gilmor J,Baily-Scanlan M,O'Dwyer T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patient education is a critical part of physiotherapy practice however an empirically derived set of competencies for its use does not exist. This study aimed to generate a set of competencies for patient education in physiotherapy using a consensus approach. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:A Delphi study with two ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Forbes R,Mandrusiak A,Smith M,Russell T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) measures various aspects of postural control, but little data exist in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of this study was to determine the psychometrics of the BESTest in MS. DESIGN:Observational study. METHODS:21 ambulatory subjects with MS pa...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Potter K,Anderberg L,Anderson D,Bauer B,Beste M,Navrat S,Kohia M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME) is a chronic illness which can cause significant fatigue, pain and disability. Activity pacing is frequently advocated as a beneficial coping strategy, however, it is unclear whether pacing is significantly associated with symptoms in people with CFS/M...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Thompson DP,Antcliff D,Woby SR

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the factors associated with physical activity participation in adults with chronic cervical spine pain. METHODS:A systematic review was conducted including searches of PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE and CINAHL from inception to June 12th, 2016. Grey literature and reference checking was also undertake...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Mansfield M,Thacker M,Spahr N,Smith T

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This paper describes the development, content and delivery of a physiotherapist- led individualised, supervised and progressed exercise programme for use in a factorial randomised controlled trial testing treatments for subacromial impingement syndrome. METHODS:To develop the intervention, a survey of communit...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Stevenson K,Jackson S,Shufflebotham J,Roddy E,Foster NE

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To survey the quality of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for chronic respiratory diseases relevant to physiotherapy practice using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation version II instrument (AGREE II) and to evaluate the inter-rater reliability of AGREE II. DESIGN:Observationa...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Uzeloto JS,Moseley AM,Elkins MR,Franco MR,Pinto RZ,Freire APCF,Ramos EMC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine whether people who are within 31days of stroke onset are able to produce controlled lower limb movement, and phasic activity in antagonistic lower limb muscle groups, during Upright Pedalling (UP). DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Acute stroke unit within a University Hospital. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Hancock NJ,Shepstone L,Rowe P,Myint PK,Pomeroy VM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early mobilisation is prescribed after cardiac surgery to prevent postoperative complications, decrease length of hospital stay, and augment return to daily activities. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the evidence for the effects of early mobilisation in patients after cardiac surgery on length of hospital stay, func...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Ramos Dos Santos PM,Aquaroni Ricci N,Aparecida Bordignon Suster É,de Moraes Paisani D,Dias Chiavegato L

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related changes in the trunk (abdominal and lumbar multifidus) muscles and their impact on physical function of older adults are not clearly understood. OBJECTIVES:To systematically summarise studies of these trunk muscles in older adults. DATA SOURCES:Cochrane Library, Pubmed, EMBASE and CINAHL were s...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Cuellar WA,Wilson A,Blizzard CL,Otahal P,Callisaya ML,Jones G,Hides JA,Winzenberg TM

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Collaborative goal setting is an integral component of treatment planning for adults with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). However, due to the unique challenges for these individuals, identifying a process for goal setting that is advantageous for all can be problematic. This study aimed to evaluate collaborat...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Hartley SE,Stockley RC

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of three slow expiratory airway clearance techniques (ACTs). DESIGN:Randomised crossover trial. SETTING:Tertiary hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-one outpatients with bronchiectasis and chronic sputum expectoration. INTERVENTIONS:Autogenic drainage (AD), slow expiration with glottis o...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Herrero-Cortina B,Vilaró J,Martí D,Torres A,San Miguel-Pagola M,Alcaraz V,Polverino E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The culture of current clinical practice calls for collaboration between therapists and patients, sharing power and responsibility. This paper reports on the findings of a qualitative study of exercise prescription for patients with NSCLBP, taking into account issues such as decision making and how this acco...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Stenner R,Swinkels A,Mitchell T,Palmer S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of kinesiotape, non-elastic tape, and soft brace on segmental foot kinematics during drop landing in subjects with chronic ankle instability and healthy subjects. DESIGN:Controlled study with repeated measurements. SETTING:Three-dimensional motion analysis laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:T...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Kuni B,Mussler J,Kalkum E,Schmitt H,Wolf SI

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incomplete descriptions of interventions are a common problem in reports of randomised controlled trials. To date no study has evaluated the completeness of the descriptions of physiotherapy interventions. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the completeness of the descriptions of physiotherapy interventions in a random...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Yamato TP,Maher CG,Saragiotto BT,Hoffmann TC,Moseley AM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is an urgent need to improve the care of older people at risk of falls or who experience falls in mental health settings. The aims of this study were to evaluate the individual falls risk assessment tools adopted by National Health Service (NHS) mental health trusts in England and healthcare boards in ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Narayanan V,Dickinson A,Victor C,Griffiths C,Humphrey D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether musculoskeletal pain (pain severity and number of chronic pain sites; single or multisite) is associated with balance confidence over and above previously established risk factors. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Ten community sites (five day centres, two sheltered housing schemes...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Stubbs B,Schofield P,Patchay S,Leveille S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical decision-making regarding diagnosis and management largely depends on comparison with healthy or 'normal' values. Physiotherapists and researchers therefore need access to robust patient-centred outcome measures and appropriate reference values. However there is a lack of high-quality reference data...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： McKay MJ,Baldwin JN,Ferreira P,Simic M,Vanicek N,Hiller CE,Nightingale EJ,Moloney NA,Quinlan KG,Pourkazemi F,Sman AD,Nicholson LL,Mousavi SJ,Rose K,Raymond J,Mackey MG,Chard A,Hübscher M,Wegener C,Fong Yan A,Refsh

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate construct validity of linear encoder measurement of sit-to-stand performance power in older people by showing associations with relevant functional performance and physiological parameters. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Movement laboratory of a geriatric rehabilitation clinic. PARTIC...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Lindemann U,Farahmand P,Klenk J,Blatzonis K,Becker C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is set to rise in physiotherapy. PROMs provide additional 'patient-centred' data which is unique in capturing the patient's own opinion on the impact of their disease or disorder, and its treatment, on their life. Thus, PROMs are increasingly used by clinicians to g...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Kyte DG,Calvert M,van der Wees PJ,ten Hove R,Tolan S,Hill JC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator hyperinflation (VHI) and manual hyperinflation (MHI) are thought to improve secretion clearance, atelectasis and oxygenation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation. However, to the authors' knowledge, a systematic review of their relative effectiveness has not been undertaken previously. OBJE...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Anderson A,Alexanders J,Sinani C,Hayes S,Fogarty M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the evidence of pre-operative exercise, known as 'prehabilitation', on peri- and postoperative outcomes in adult surgical populations. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:CENTRAL, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and PEDro were searched from 1950 to 2011. METH...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Santa Mina D,Clarke H,Ritvo P,Leung YW,Matthew AG,Katz J,Trachtenberg J,Alibhai SM

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the immediate effect of a suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique on: (a) neck pain, (b) elbow extension range of motion during the upper limb neurodynamic test of the median nerve (ULNT-1), and (c) grip strength in subjects with cervical whiplash; and determine the relationships between key...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Antolinos-Campillo PJ,Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A,Rodríguez-Blanco C,Heredia-Rizo AM,Espí-López GV,Ricard F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore why patients with simple mechanical back pain seek urgent care. DESIGN:Qualitative Exploratory Inquiry based on the principles of Grounded Theory. SETTING:Urgent Care. METHODS:Data collection by semi-structured interview. PARTICIPANTS:Eleven patients presenting to urgent care (Accident and emer...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Stafford V,Greenhalgh S,Davidson I

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence has emerged supporting the value of loaded exercises for rotator cuff tendinopathy but there are barriers that might prevent implementation of this intervention in the real-world. The purpose of this study was to explore these potential barriers with participants involved in a pilot randomised contr...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Littlewood C,Malliaras P,Mawson S,May S,Walters S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe changes in physical activity levels related to health-enhancing physical activity guidelines during and after adjuvant chemotherapy in a cohort of Swedish patients with breast cancer. DESIGN:Exploratory clinical prospective longitudinal study with 6 and 12 months of follow-up. PARTICIPANTS:Fort...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Johnsson A,Johnsson A,Johansson K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Examine systemic and central hemodynamic responses following McKenzie lumbar flexion and extension mobility exercises performed in lying (FIL and EIL). DESIGN:Crossover experimental study. SETTING:Clinical laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:Healthy male volunteers (n=25) (mean(SD) age: 28(3)years; range 21 to 34). ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Al-Obaidi SM,Asbeutah A,Al-Sayegh N,Dean E

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Negative attitudes to disability among physiotherapy students in paediatric placements might be addressed by providing clinical placement opportunities for students early in their course. The aim of this qualitative research study was to explore what physiotherapy students reported learning from an innovativ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Shields N,Bruder A,Taylor NF,Angelo T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the physiotherapy service provided when therapists' decisions are guided by an evidence-based protocol with usual care (i.e. patient management based on therapists' clinical decisions). DESIGN:Exploratory, controlled, pragmatic sequential time block clinical trial. SETTING:Level 3 surgical unit ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Hanekom S,Louw QA,Coetzee AR

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic dance on cardiorespiratory fitness in pregnant women. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:Sixty-two primiparous women with a mean age of 30.6 [standard deviation (SD) 3.7] years randomised to exercise (n=34) and (n=28) control groups. INTERVENTION:Two a...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Halvorsen S,Haakstad LA,Edvardsen E,Bø K

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Problem Based Learning (PBL) has been integrated into a range of health education curricula; however there is limited research evaluating the application of skills developed through PBL in clinical practice. AIM:This study aimed to provide evidence of how skills gained through PBL are applied in practice by...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Gunn H,Hunter H,Haas B

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility of a robotic mobility device for infants using alternative control interfaces aimed at promoting early self-initiated mobility, and to assess the effects of a training protocol and robot experience. DESIGN:Observational and pre-post quantitative case studies. SETTING:Standardised,...

journal_title：Physiotherapy

authors： Larin HM,Dennis CW,Stansfield S

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00