Browsing Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation by Publisher "Elsevier"
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Changes in dietary habits and eating behaviors during COVID-19 induced confinement: A study from Jordan
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to evaluate dietary habits (DH) and eating behaviors (EB) among adults during confinement induced by COVID-19 in Jordan. Method: In this cross-sectional study, an online survey designed to assess ... -
Commonly used clinical criteria following ACL reconstruction including time from surgery and isokinetic limb symmetry thresholds are not associated with between-limb loading deficits during running
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesWe included objective measures of gait and functional assessments to examine their associations in athletes who had recently commenced running after ACL reconstruction. DesignCross-sectional. SettingSports medicine. ... -
Concurrent validity and within-session reliability of gait kinematics measured using an inertial motion capture system with repeated calibration
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)IntroductionWearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) enable gait analysis in the clinic, but require calibrations that may affect subsequent gait measurements. This study assessed concurrent validity and within-session ... -
Core competencies for physiotherapists working with refugees: a scoping review
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)ObjectiveTo summarise the existing knowledge base that can inform the development of a core competency profile for physiotherapists to support and deliver rehabilitation services to refugees. MethodIn this scoping review, ... -
Does isometric exercise result in exercise induced hypoalgesia in people with local musculoskeletal pain? A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Objective: The aim of this review was to investigate if exercise induced hypoalgesia (EIH) occurs following isometric muscle contraction in people with local musculoskeletal symptoms. Design: Systematic review. Data sources: ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality interventions in the management of musculoskeletal pain: a state-of-the-art review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background: Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive technology, which transports the user to a three-dimensional ‘virtual world’ and is increasingly used as an innovative treatment modality in various aspects of healthcare. ... -
Lipid profile in Parkinson's disease: The potential role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested as increased tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neurocognitive function. ... -
Motor Control Exercises Compared to Strengthening Exercises for Upper- And Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The purpose of this review was to compare the efficacy of motor control exercises (MCEs) to strengthening exercises for adults with upper- or lower-extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Methods: Electronic searches ... -
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy After COVID-19: Time for a New “Normal”
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)In late 2019, a previously unknown coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19), was reported in Wuhan, China. Similar to the polio virus epidemic, the fear, uncertainty, and collective response associated ... -
Participant characteristics are poorly reported in exercise trials in tendinopathy: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)ObjectiveTo evaluate the reporting of eligibility criteria and baseline participant characteristics in randomised controlled trials investigating the effects of exercise interventions in tendinopathy. MethodsRandomised ... -
Posterior shoulder tightness; an intersession reliability study of 3 clinical tests
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Background: Although posterior shoulder tightness (PST) has been associated with shoulder pathology and altered glenohumeral joint kinematics, uncertainty remains regarding its cause and definition. To understand the ... -
Rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Describing home exercise adherence and the use of behavior change interventions to promote home exercise adherence: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background: A home exercise program (HEP) is integral in the management of rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). There are many methods of measuring HEP adherence and many possible interventions to promote HEP ...
