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：: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：: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: 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：: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：: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：:Objective: To compare the segmental and extrasegmental hypoalgesic effects of TENS, IFC and Aussie current on pressure pain threshold (PPT) during and after stimulation in healthy subjects. The second objective was to compare the sensory comfort related to electrical stimulation. Material and Methods: 120 healthy subj...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Rampazo da Silva ÉP,Silva VRD,Bernardes AS,Matuzawa F,Liebano RE

更新日期：2019-08-12 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：OBJECTIVES:The objective of the study was to investigate student and practice educator evaluations of practice placements using a structured 2 to 1 supervision and implementation model. DESIGN:Cross-sectional pilot study set in clinical sites providing placements for physiotherapy students in Ireland. PARTICIPANTS:St...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Alpine LM,Caldas FT,Barrett EM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: This paper arises from a larger study exploring early professional socialization across five professions: physiotherapy, nursing; dentistry; pharmacy; and medicine. Purpose: To explore the process of physiotherapy student professional identity development and the evolution of expectations and views of inte...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Harman K,Sim M,LeBrun J,Almost J,Andrews C,Davies H,Khalili H,Sutton E,Price S

更新日期：2019-07-11 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: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：: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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability of glenohumeral internal rotation (GIR) range of motion (ROM) and pressure measurements among four measurement methods: (1) Manual stabilization of the humeral head and coracoid process (MSHC) without applying consistent pressure (ACP) to bot...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Hwang UJ,Kwon OY,Jeon IC,Jung SH,Kim MH

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose was to explore the feasibility of whole body vibration (WBV) on polio survivors with/without post-polio syndrome (PPS) by studying its effects on walking speed (10-m walk test), endurance (2-min walk test), pain severity/interference (Brief Pain Inventory [BPI]), sleep quality (Pittsburg Sleep Quali...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Da Silva CP,Szot CL,deSa N

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The patient was referred to an outpatient physical therapy clinic for lumbar radiculopathy by a primary care physician and subsequently referred for imaging due to suspicion of cervical myelopathy. The case highlights the clinical reasoning of the physical therapist differentiating between lumbar stenosis,...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Mansfield CJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 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

abstract：:Physiotherapists are well placed to help people adjust and engage meaningfully with the world following major weight loss. Recent research indicates that the body size a patient has lived with for years can continue to affect movement and perception even after largescale weight loss. This article explores this discrep...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Natvik E,Groven KS,Råheim M,Gjengedal E,Gallagher S

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：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：: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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this article is to describe the delivery and acceptability of a short, structured training course for critical care physiotherapy and its effects on the knowledge and skills of the participants in Sri Lanka, a lower-middle income country. METHODS:The two-day program combining short didactic sessi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Tunpattu S,Newey V,Sigera C,De Silva P,Goonarathna A,Aluthge I,Thambavita P,Perera R,Meegahawatte A,Isaam I,Dondorp AM,Haniffa R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Visual and proprioceptive cues are important for body orientation to maintain correct posture. This study investigated the effects of exercise training on subjective visual, postural, and haptic perception of verticality in patients with scoliosis. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Thirty-two female adolescents with modera...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Yagci G,Yakut Y,Simsek E

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：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: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：: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：:Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS) causes auditory and vestibular symptoms. Following surgical repair of the dehiscence, patients often experience dizziness and imbalance. This case report describes a postoperative vestibular exercise program, focusing on the principles of central compensation and habituation, ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Carender WJ,Grzesiak M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine how risks and benefits of cervical spine manipulation (CSM) were framed and discussed in the context of mentorship and their impact on the perception of safe practice of CSM in clinical physiotherapy settings. A multi-method qualitative approach was employed, including a document a...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Yamamoto K,Condotta L,Haldane C,Jaffrani S,Johnstone V,Jachyra P,Gibson BE,Yeung E

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：: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：: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：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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of "breathing control" on sonographic diaphragmatic excursion. METHOD:A prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded study design involving 20 physiotherapy students; ten with knowledge of the breathing control technique (Group BC) and ten without (Group CON). All participants were ask...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Jones AYM PhD,Ngai SPC PhD,Ying MTC PhD,Morris NR PhD,Laakso EL PhD,Lee SWY PhD,Parry SM PhD

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain perception is influenced by several cognitive and behavioral factors of which some identified as mediators are important in pain management. We studied the mediating role of control over pain and ability to decrease pain in relation to functional self-efficacy, catastrophizing, and pain-related disability in pati...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Söderlund A PhD,Sandborgh M PhD,Johansson AC PhD

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aquatic therapy can lead to improved mobility and health in individuals with various conditions. This case report looks at an activity-specific aquatic therapy targeting gait for a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). CASE REPORT:The patient participated in an individualized aquatic therapy ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Wall T,Falvo L,Kesten A

更新日期：2017-04-01 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: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