Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: Recent submissions
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Effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy: A systematic literature review
( Foundation for Rehabilitation Information , 2020 , Article)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy. Data sources: Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, PEDro and SPORTDiscus from inception ... -
Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: Does the type of exercise influence the outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article)Introduction Lifetime prevalence of shoulder pain is 70%, and approximately 50% of people with shoulder pain will experience pain for more than a year. Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is the most common shoulder ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
Reframing how we care for people with persistent non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain. Suggestions for the rehabilitation community
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Other)There have been repeated calls to re-evaluate how clinicians provide care for people presenting with persistent non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions. One suggestion is to move away from the ‘we can fix and cure you’ ... -
Advanced practice in physiotherapy: a global survey
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Advanced practice in physiotherapy represents a development in the practice of physiotherapy and has developed in different ways around the world. There is growing evidence to support advanced physiotherapy ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists toward sleep: A survey study.
( 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 ... -
Convergent and criterion-related validity of the short form of the International Physical Activity and the Incidental and Planned Physical Activity Questionnaires in people with multiple sclerosis
( IOS Press , 2021 , Article)BACKGROUND: Assessing physical activity (PA) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) is essential to follow-up the recommended PA level. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Incidental and ... -
Exercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important?
( 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
( 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
( 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 ... -
"It's disappointing and it's pretty frustrating, because it feels like it's something that will never go away." A qualitative study exploring individuals' beliefs and experiences of Achilles tendinopathy.
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common and often persistent musculoskeletal disorder affecting both athletic and non-athletic populations. Despite the relatively high incidence there is little insight into the impact and ... -
Lower Limb Kinetic Asymmetries in Professional Soccer Players With and Without Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Nine Months Is Not Enough Time to Restore "Functional" Symmetry or Return to Performance
( SAGE Publications , 2020 , Article)Residual between-limb deficits are a possible contributing factor to poor outcomes in athletic populations after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Comprehensive appraisals of movement strategies utilized ... -
Why do tendon researchers overlook the patient's psychological state? The review with no papers.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Other)Exercise or loading interventions remain the conservative treatment of choice in the management of tendinopathy.1 However, as many as 60% of individuals experience continued symptoms, while up to a quarter of patients ... -
Better reporting standards are needed to enhance the quality of hop testing in the setting of ACL return to sport decisions: a narrative review.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article Review)There is a lack of consistency in return to sport (RTS) assessments, in particular hop tests to predict who will sustain a reinjury following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Inconsistent test battery content ... -
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 ...