Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 37, Issue 1 (2021)

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 37, Issue 1 (2021)

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Adherence to clinical practice guidelines for low back pain from a Dutch perspective
Rob A.B. Oostendorp PhD, PT, Hans Elvers MSc & Emiel van Trijffel PhD, PT
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 11 Dec 2020
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Qualitative Research Report

‘It takes time, but recovering makes it worthwhile’- A qualitative study of long-term users’ experiences of physiotherapy in primary health care
Anne Marit Mengshoel, Wenche Schrøder Bjorbækmo, Merja Sallinen & Astrid Klopstad Wahl
Pages: 6-16
Published online: 13 May 2019
Abstractfor‘It takes time, but recovering makes it worthwhile’- A qualitative study of long-term users’ experiences of physiotherapy in primary health care | Full Text | References | PDF (855.6 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
Patients’ experience regarding therapeutic person-centered relationships in physiotherapy services: A qualitative study
Jaume Morera-Balaguer, José M. Botella-Rico, Daniel Catalán-Matamoros, Olivia-Raquel Martínez-Segura, Marina Leal-Clavel & Óscar Rodríguez-Nogueira
Pages: 17-27
Published online: 19 Apr 2019
AbstractforPatients’ experience regarding therapeutic person-centered relationships in physiotherapy services: A qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (930.8 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapy treatment experiences of persons with persistent musculoskeletal pain: A qualitative study
Tommy Calner, Gunilla Isaksson & Peter Michaelson
Pages: 28-37
Published online: 27 May 2019
AbstractforPhysiotherapy treatment experiences of persons with persistent musculoskeletal pain: A qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (811.4 KB) | EPUB
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Research Report

Effect of physical exercise on physical performance and fall incidents of individuals living with dementia in nursing homes: a randomized controlled trial
Lindsey Brett PhD, PT, Paul Stapley PhD, Shahla Meedya PhD, RN, RM & Victoria Traynor PhD, RN
Pages: 38-51
Published online: 26 Mar 2019
AbstractforEffect of physical exercise on physical performance and fall incidents of individuals living with dementia in nursing homes: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Impairments in dyspnea, exercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors compared with healthy individuals: a cross sectional study
Meral Boşnak Güçlü PT, PhD, Gülşah Barğı PT, PhD & Gülsan Türköz Sucak MD, PhD
Pages: 52-63
Published online: 08 Apr 2019
AbstractforImpairments in dyspnea, exercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors compared with healthy individuals: a cross sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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The use of functional performance tests by primary health-care providers to determine walking ability with and without awalking device in community-dwelling elderly
Patcharawan Suwannarat PT, PhD, Supapon Kaewsanmung PT, MSc, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij PT, PhD & Sugalya Amatachaya PT, PhD
Pages: 64-72
Published online: 26 Apr 2019
AbstractforThe use of functional performance tests by primary health-care providers to determine walking ability with and without awalking device in community-dwelling elderly | Full Text | References | PDF (899.2 KB) | EPUB
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Physical function and performance measures of children and adolescents with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Cyntia Rogean De Baptista MD, Adriana H. Nascimento-Elias PhD, Beatriz Garcia, Amanda Testa BSPT, Paula Calori Domingues BSPT, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez PhD, Wilson Marques Jr PhD & Ana Claudia Mattiello-Sverzut PhD
Pages: 73-80
Published online: 03 May 2019
AbstractforPhysical function and performance measures of children and adolescents with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease | Full Text | References | PDF (630 KB) | EPUB
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Pediatric Glittre ADL-test in cystic fibrosis: Physiological parameters and respiratory mechanics
Ana Carolina Almeida MS, PT, Renata Maba Gonçalves Wamosy MS, PT, Norberto Ludwig Neto MD, Francieli Camila Mucha MS, PT & Camila Isabel Santos Schivinski PhD, PT
Pages: 81-88
Published online: 20 May 2019
AbstractforPediatric Glittre ADL-test in cystic fibrosis: Physiological parameters and respiratory mechanics | Full Text | References | PDF (630.8 KB) | EPUB
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Adoption of a research-based program for neck disorders implemented in primary care physiotherapy: a short- and long-term follow-up survey study
Siw Carlfjord PhD, PT, Maria Landén Ludvigsson PhD, PT, Anneli Peolsson PhD, PT & Gunnel Peterson PhD, PT
Pages: 89-98
Published online: 27 Apr 2019
AbstractforAdoption of a research-based program for neck disorders implemented in primary care physiotherapy: a short- and long-term follow-up survey study | Full Text | References | PDF (793.9 KB) | EPUB
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Comparison of maximal isometric forearm supination torque in two elbow positions between subjects with and without limited forearm supination range of motion
Gyeong-Tae Gwak BHSc PT, Ui-Jae Hwang PhD, PT, Sung-Hoon Jung PhD, PT, Jun-Hee Kim BHSc PT, Moon-Hwan Kim PhD, PT & Oh-Yun Kwon PhD, PT
Pages: 99-105
Published online: 15 May 2019
AbstractforComparison of maximal isometric forearm supination torque in two elbow positions between subjects with and without limited forearm supination range of motion | Full Text | References | PDF (962.7 KB) | EPUB
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Qualitative Research Report

Students and physiotherapists experience physiotherapy in particular ways: A phenomenologically oriented study
Sarah Barradell PT, Tai Peseta PhD & Simon Barrie PhD
Pages: 106-114
Published online: 23 May 2019
AbstractforStudents and physiotherapists experience physiotherapy in particular ways: A phenomenologically oriented study | Full Text | References | PDF (683.5 KB) | EPUB
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Exploring attitudes of physiotherapy students towards a community-based project used as a learning tool
Dania Qutishat PhD, PT, Jennifer Muhaidat PhD, PT, Maha Mohammad PhD, PT, Rasha Okasheh PhD, PT, Lara Al-Khlaifat PhD, PT & Emad Al-Yahya PhD, PT
Pages: 115-125
Published online: 27 May 2019
AbstractforExploring attitudes of physiotherapy students towards a community-based project used as a learning tool | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Descriptive Report

Reliability and minimal detectable change of the mini-BESTest in adults with spinal cord injury in a rehabilitation setting
Audrey Roy PT, MSc, Johanne Higgins OT, PhD & Sylvie Nadeau PT, PhD
Pages: 126-134
Published online: 03 Jun 2019
AbstractforReliability and minimal detectable change of the mini-BESTest in adults with spinal cord injury in a rehabilitation setting | Full Text | References | PDF (837.7 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapists’ views, perceived knowledge, and reported use of psychosocial strategies in practice
Christina Driver BSc (Hons), PhD Candidate, Geoff P. Lovell PhD, BSc (Hons) & Florin Oprescu PhD, MBA, MD
Pages: 135-148
Published online: 14 Mar 2019
AbstractforPhysiotherapists’ views, perceived knowledge, and reported use of psychosocial strategies in practice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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An exploratory content analysis of how physiotherapists perceive barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with disability
Nora Shields PhD, PT, Andrea M. Bruder PhD, PT & Stacey L. Cleary PhD, PT
Pages: 149-157
Published online: 07 Jun 2019
AbstractforAn exploratory content analysis of how physiotherapists perceive barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with disability | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Barriers to participation in center-based cardiac rehabilitation programs and patients’ attitude toward home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs
Samaneh Bakhshayeh PhD (candidate), Masoumeh Sarbaz PhD, Khalil Kimiafar PhD, Farveh Vakilian MD & Saeid Eslami PharmD, PhD
Pages: 158-168
Published online: 03 Jun 2019
AbstractforBarriers to participation in center-based cardiac rehabilitation programs and patients’ attitude toward home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs | Full Text | References | PDF (779 KB) | EPUB
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Sensorimotor synchronization in patients with mechanical neck disorders
Amy Connell BSc, Victoria Galea PhD, Anita Gross MSc, PT & Tim Rogers MSc, PT
Pages: 169-176
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforSensorimotor synchronization in patients with mechanical neck disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (757.5 KB) | EPUB
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Interrater agreement and reliability of clinical tests for assessment of patients with shoulder pain in primary care
Adri T Apeldoorn, Marjolein C Den Arend, Ruud Schuitemaker, Dick Egmond, Karin Hekman, Tjeerd Van Der Ploeg, Steven J Kamper, Maurits W Van Tulder & Raymond W Ostelo
Pages: 177-196
Published online: 22 Mar 2019
AbstractforInterrater agreement and reliability of clinical tests for assessment of patients with shoulder pain in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Reliability and precision of single frequency bioelectrical impedance assessment of lower extremity swelling following total knee arthroplasty
Brian J. Loyd DPT, PhD, Kristine Burrows MPH, Jeri E. Forster PhD, Scott K. Stackhouse PT, PhD, Craig Hogan MD & Jennifer E. Stevens-Lapsley PT, PhD
Pages: 197-203
Published online: 29 May 2019
AbstractforReliability and precision of single frequency bioelectrical impedance assessment of lower extremity swelling following total knee arthroplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (638.7 KB) | EPUB
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The reliability and concurrent validity of a new iPhone® application for measuring active lumbar spine flexion and extension range of motion in patients with low back pain
Mohammadreza Pourahmadi PhD, PT, Elnaz Momeni BSc, PT, Negar Mohseni BSc, PT, Hamid Hesarikia MD, Ali Ghanjal PhD, PT & Alireza Shamsoddini PhD
Pages: 204-217
Published online: 13 May 2019
AbstractforThe reliability and concurrent validity of a new iPhone® application for measuring active lumbar spine flexion and extension range of motion in patients with low back pain | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and reliability of the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) – Brazilian version
Bruna Reclusa Martinez, Juliana Cassani De Oliveira, Kamila Verlene Soares Gomes Vieira & Liu Chiao Yi
Pages: 218-223
Published online: 20 Mar 2019
AbstractforTranslation, cross-cultural adaptation, and reliability of the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) – Brazilian version | Full Text | References | PDF (542.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Case Report

Case Report
Functional rehabilitation of a person with transfemoral amputation through guided motor imagery: a case study
Rebecca Matalon PT, DPT, Jane E. Freund PT, DPT, NCS & Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
Pages: 224-233
Published online: 31 May 2019
AbstractforFunctional rehabilitation of a person with transfemoral amputation through guided motor imagery: a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (888.4 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Effects of stepping practice with postural support on gross motor abilities of a pre-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy: A case report
Kristen E. Snarski
Pages: 234-241
Published online: 29 May 2019
AbstractforEffects of stepping practice with postural support on gross motor abilities of a pre-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (822.5 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapist management of a patient with spastic perineal syndrome and subsequent constipation: a case report
Shankar Ganesh & Mritunjay Kumar
Pages: 242-251
Published online: 15 Apr 2019
AbstractforPhysiotherapist management of a patient with spastic perineal syndrome and subsequent constipation: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (923.1 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical Technical Note

Quantifying step length using two-dimensional video in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
Margot Stricker SPT, Daniel Hinde SPT, Andrew Rolland SPT, Niki Salzman SPT, Althea Watson PT, MS, NCS & Thomas Gus Almonroeder PT, DPT, PhD
Pages: 252-255
Published online: 21 Mar 2019
AbstractforQuantifying step length using two-dimensional video in individuals with Parkinson’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (396.6 KB) | EPUB
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