Physiotherapy

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Cardiovascular / respiratory physiotherapy
Cash textbook of general and medical and surgical conditions for physiotherapists
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy: clinical science and evidence based practice
Physiotherapy for burns and plastic reconstruction of the hand
Physiotherapy for children
Physiotherapy in orthopaedics : a problem solving approach
Physiotherapy in respiratory care: an evidence based approach
Practical evidence based physiotherapy
Recent advances in physiotherapy
Tidy’s Physiotherapy

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Response to Letter to the Editor On: “Economic Impact of Digital Musculoskeletal Care versus In-person Physical Therapy: A U.S. Claims Analysis of Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes”

We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Letter to the Editor regarding our recent publication “Economic Impact of Digital Musculoskeletal Care Versus In-person Physical Therapy: A US Claims Analysis of Health Care Utilization and Outcomes”.

Author: Ana P. Pereira, Andrea M. Seet, Dora Janela, Akshat Pradhan, Anabela C Areias, Beatriz Domingues, Virgílio Bento, Vijay Yanamadala, Steven P Cohen, Fernando Dias Correia, Luke Belz, Fabíola Costa

Letter to the Editor On “Economic Impact of Digital Musculoskeletal Care Versus In-person Physical Therapy: A US Claims Analysis of Health Care Utilization and Outcomes”

The recent study by Pereira et al.1 contributed to an important and growing area of study. It’s good to see data on the potential impact of digital health treatments for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns. These tools have tremendous potential and can address many barriers in healthcare, such as access and cost. But the design of the study does not support the claims made by the authors.

Author: Zachary Walston

Leisure-time physical activity and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nationwide cohort study

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide according to the World Health Organization’s 2021 report, claiming three million lives annually 1. In Taiwan, COPD also ranks among the top ten causes of death, with over 5,000 fatalities each year 2. Furthermore, COPD causes significant health damage, impairs quality of life, and increases medical expenses3,4.

Author: Chun-Chieh Wang, Yu-Yen Chen, Yung-Feng Yen, Shang-Jung Wu, Yi-Sheng Chou, Chu-Chieh Chen, Yu-Kai Lin, Chien-Liang Chen, Li-Fei Hsu, Yun-Ju Lai

Examining Pain Subgroups One and Five Years After Spinal Cord Injury: The Importance of Depression in Chronic Pain

This study aimed to 1) replicate pain/depression clusters among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) as found by Wilson et al.1; 2) examine demographic differences among pain/depression clusters one (Y1) and five (Y5) years post-injury; 3) predict evolution to chronic pain syndrome (CPS) subgroup at Y5.

Author: Chelsea G. Ratcliff, Rafael Bravo, Aila Malik, Claudia Pedroza, Radha Korupolu

Physical Therapy Reduced the Risk of Microvascular Complications in the Musculoskeletal Disorders Population with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Physical therapy (PT) constitutes an essential component in the management of musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) and is generally classified into active and passive modalities.1,2 Active PT includes interventions such as strength training, aerobic exercise, facilitation techniques, and balance training, which directly involve patients in movements and tasks that improve mobility and physical function. Recent studies have increasingly emphasized the potential utility of active PT in the comprehensive management of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),3 particularly in alleviating both musculoskeletal and metabolic dysfunctions.

Author: Yuan-Liang Wen, Ke-Ting Pan, Chun-Cheng Liao, Hui-Wen Yang, Sheng-Yin To, Senyeong Kao, Li-Ting Kao

The Effect of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training versus Inspiratory Muscle Training on Trunk Control and Respiratory Functions in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and a significant contributor to long-term disability.1 Sensory and motor impairments following a stroke lead to limitations in activity and participation.2 Loss of trunk control is common among stroke patients and significantly affects recovery.3 Decreased trunk muscle strength and impaired proprioception disrupt trunk control, negatively impacting postural stability.4

Author: Yunus Emre Tütüneken, İpek Yeldan, Hatice Yelda Yildiz

In-hospital Physical Activity Predicts Swallowing Function at Discharge in Patients with Hip Fracture: A Prospective Study in Convalescent Rehabilitation Wards (1) Running head In-Hospital Activity Predicts Swallowing

The global incidence of hip fractures continues to rise due to population aging, posing a significant public health challenge. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, the number of hip fractures worldwide is projected to nearly double by 20501. Hip fractures are a major cause of gait dysfunction; only 40.4% of patients who were independently ambulatory indoors before injury regain independent gait one year post-fracture2. These impairments lead to a decline in activities of daily living (ADL), decreased quality of life, and an increased risk of complications such as recurrent falls, prolonged hospitalization, and institutionalization.

Author: Kenichiro Maekawa, Toshiya Nishiwaki, Takuma Yagi, Sota Kobayashi, Kota Amakasu, Natsumi Kamada, Araki Saito, Tatsuro Inoue

Understanding and Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in Caregivers of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury and Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

To establish the reliability and validity of measures from the TBI-CareQOL measurement system in care partners of individuals with comorbid TBI and PTSD and to compare HRQOL between care partners of individuals with TBI with and without PTSD.

Author: Madison Fansher, Jonathan P. Troost, Walker M. Barnes, Jennifer A. Miner, Christopher M. Graves, Angelle M. Sander, Noelle E. Carlozzi

Toward a Methodological Framework for Assessing Self-Awareness of Fall Risk in Older Adults

Falls are a significant public health concern among older adults, often resulting in injury, hospitalization, and reduced independence. While physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments are well-established risk factors, growing attention is being paid to the role of self-awareness in fall prevention. However, literature often conflates self-awareness of fall risk-the ability to accurately reflect on one’s functional abilities-with perceived fall risk, the subjective sense of vulnerability to falling.

Author: Galit Yogev Seligmann, Noa Givon Schaham

Measurement Properties of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ-10) in Individuals with Chronic Shoulder Pain

Self-efficacy was originally defined as an individual’s belief in their capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce specific achievements [1]. Pain-related self-efficacy beliefs have been explored in studies to explain a range of behaviors and aspects of the pain experience [2–4]. For example, in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to perform certain activities despite pain [5].

Author: Paula Baccarini Medina, Jaqueline Martins Priuli, Carolina Matiello Souza, Vinicius Sacioti Vaz, Marcela Camargo Tozzo, Anamaria Siriani de Oliveira

British Journal of Sports Medicine ( Full Text available for some articles)

Dissemination and implementation of injury prevention interventions: a scoping review for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Author: Patterson, B. E., McKay, C. D., Critchley, M. L., Lutz, D., Cowan, S. M., Kolesky, N., White, V., Ezzat, A. M., Ross, A. G., Adams, W. M., Ageberg, E., Ardern, C. L., Badenhorst, M., Coventry, M., Dube, M.-O., Emmonds, S., Gracias, L. J., Hayden, K. A., Lindblom, H., Moller, M., Holm Moseid, C., Harrington (Quinn), N., Sugimoto, D., Verhagen, E., Yung, K. K., Zondi, P. C., Emery, C. A., Crossley, K. M., Owoeye, O. B. A.

Prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors for upper extremity injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Author: Heming, E. E., Gibson, E. S., Friesen, K. B., Martin, C. L., Martin, M., Asker, M., Blauwet, C., Bullock, G. S., Fredriksen, H., Galarneau, J.-M., Hayden, K. A., Lee, J. H., Mosler, A. B., Myklebust, G., Pluim, B. M., Thornton, J. S., Whittaker, J. L., Whiteley, R., Crossley, K. M., Moller, M., Emery, C. A.

Prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors for concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and girl/or Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Author: Shill, I. J., Shepherd, H. A., Eliason, P. H., Kolstad, A. T., Heyward, O., Martens, G., Peek, K., Soligon, C. A., King, M. G., West, S. W., Ahmed, O. H., Blauwet, C. A., Broglio, S., Chintoh, A., Galarneau, J.-M., Hayden, K. A., Hendricks, S., Makdissi, M., Palmer, D., Sick, S., Whittaker, J. L., Crossley, K. M., Schneider, K. J., Emery, C. A.

Gender- and/or sex-specific considerations for sport-related injury: a concept mapping approach for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Author: Crossley, K. M., Haberfield, M. J., Ross, A. G., Gracias, L. J., Bruder, A. M., Whittaker, J. L., Chintoh, A., Thornton, J. S., Davenport, M. H., Mountjoy, M., Hayman, M., Patterson, B. E., Blauwet, C. A., Verhagen, E., van den Berg, C., Okoth, C. A., Bolling, C., Janse van Rensburg, D. C., Casey, E., Constantini, N. W., Adom-Aboagye, N. A. A., Tomas, R., Tsukahara, Y., Emery, C. A., Dijkstra, H. P., Donaldson, A.

Prevention strategies for lower extremity injury: a systematic review and meta-analyses for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Author: Bullock, G. S., Räisänen, A. M., Martin, C., Martin, M., Galarneau, J.-M., Whittaker, J. L., Losciale, J. M., Bizzini, M., Bourne, M. N., Dijkstra, H. P., Dube, M.-O., Hayden, A., Girdwood, M., Hägglund, M., McLeod, S., Mkumbuzi, N. S., Mosler, A. B., Murphy, M. C., Myklebust, G., Moller, M., Ocarino, J. M., Owoeye, O. B. A., Palmer, D., Pasanen, K., Rio, E. K., Thorborg, K., van Middelkoop, M., Verhagen, E., Warden, S. J., Whalan, M., Crossley, K. M., Emery, C.

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The Intensive Stroke Cycling for Optimal Recovery and Economic Value Trial: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial

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Feasibility and Usability of an Omnidirectional Treadmill–Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Game: A Mixed–Methods Feasibility Study

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