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Exercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important?
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2022 , Report)
Background: People with Parkinson’s (PwP) are suffering from reduced exercise capacity. However, little information is known about clinical correlates of exercise capacity in this population Objective: This study aimed to ...
Six Action Steps to Address Global Disparities in Parkinson Disease: A World Health Organization Priority
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American Medical Association
, 2022 , Article)
Importance: The Global Burden of Disease study conducted between 1990 and 2016, based on a global study of 195 countries and territories, identified Parkinson disease (PD) as the fastest growing neurological disorder when ...
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale
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Wiley
, 2022 , Article)
Background: The Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) has become the gold standard for evaluating different domains in Parkinson's disease (PD), and it is commonly used in clinical ...
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists toward sleep: A survey study.
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IOS Press
, 2022 , Article)
Sleep has been considered as a critical brain state that affects various body functions relevant to physiotherapy (PTs) practice such as motor learning and relearning, pain management, and cognitive function. Despite the ...
Exercise as effective as surgery in improving quality of life, disability, and pain for large to massive rotator cuff tears: A systematic review & meta-analysis
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Questions: To report the characteristics of exercise interventions and ascertain their effectiveness compared to surgery on quality of life, disability, and pain for people with large to massive rotator cuff tendon tears ...
International physical therapists consensus on clinical descriptors for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A Delphi study
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Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia
, 2022 , Article)
Background: There is a lack of standardized criteria for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Objective: To identify the most relevant clinical descriptors for diagnosing RCRSP. Methods: A Delphi study ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of a comprehensive education on low back pain treatment outcomes: A controlled clinical study.
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SAGE Publications
, 2022 , Article)
To investigate the effect of integrating an individualized, evidence-based low back pain comprehensive education package on low back pain treatment outcomes. Single-blind, controlled clinical study using the alternate ...
Lipid profile in Parkinson's disease: The potential role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
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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. ...
Should We Provide a Clinical Diagnosis for People with Shoulder Pain? Absolutely, Maybe, Never! The Ongoing Clinical Debate Between Leavers and Retainers
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Physiotherapy New Zealand
, 2022 , Other)
When trauma results in a fracture of one of the shoulder bones,
or a dislocation of one of the shoulder joints, providing a
diagnosis is acceptable practice. Similarly, providing a diagnosis
for the person seeking an ...
Post stroke health-related quality of life, stroke severity and function: A longitudinal cohort study
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Aosis publishing
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Health related quality of life (HRQoL) is a determinant of physical, social and emotional well-being post-stroke. Objectives: This study aimed to correlate self-reported HRQoL with activities of daily living ...