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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 ...
Providing value-based care as a physiotherapist
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Despite millions spent in research funding, studies, and guidelines, outcomes involving musculoskeletal care continue to decline. The purpose of this Viewpoint is to describe value-based care and to suggest ...
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 ...
Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Part 2 - Research priorities on conditions affecting the young person's hip
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction Primary cam morphology is highly prevalent in many athlete populations, causing debilitating hip osteoarthritis in some. Existing research is mired in confusion partly because stakeholders have not agreed on ...
Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the king’s Parkinson’s disease pain scale
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Taylor & Francis
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: Pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a highly prevalent non-motor symptom occurring in this population. The King’s PD Pain Scale (KPPS) was developed to assess pain in people with PD. This study aimed to provide a ...
Core competencies for physiotherapists working with refugees: a scoping review
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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, ...
Participant characteristics are poorly reported in exercise trials in tendinopathy: A systematic review
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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 ...
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
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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. ...