Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 4 (2023)

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 4 (2023)

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Professional Theoretical

Article
Narrowing the physiotherapy knowledge-practice gap: faculty training beyond the health sciences
Sarah M. Schwab, Valéria Andrade, Tarcísio Santos Moreira, James T. Cavanaugh, Daniela V. Vaz & Paula L. Silva
Pages: 675-689
Published online: 23 Jan 2022
AbstractforNarrowing the physiotherapy knowledge-practice gap: faculty training beyond the health sciences | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Systematic Reviews

Review
The effect of Preoperative threshold inspiratory muscle training in adults undergoing cardiac surgery on postoperative hospital stay: a systematic review
Adele Cook MEng, Laura Smith, Callum Anderson, Nicole Ewing, Ashley Gammack BSc, Mark Pecover MSc, Nicole Sime PhD & Helen F. Galley PhD, FRCA, FFCIM
Pages: 690-703
Published online: 23 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe effect of Preoperative threshold inspiratory muscle training in adults undergoing cardiac surgery on postoperative hospital stay: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Open Access
Review
Qualitative research in physiotherapy: A systematic mapping review of 20 years literature from sub-Saharan Africa
Michael Kalu, Augustine Okoh, Chukwuebuka Okeke, Ebuka Anieto, Michael Ibekaku & Ukachukwu Abaraogu
Pages: 704-726
Published online: 29 Jan 2022
AbstractforQualitative research in physiotherapy: A systematic mapping review of 20 years literature from sub-Saharan Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Research Reports

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Changes in standing and walking time after multimodal physical rehabilitation in low grade degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a non-randomised pilot study
Shikha Jain MPT, Kriti Khanna MPT, Gautam M Shetty MBSS, MSOrth, Sanya Linjhara MPT, Abhay Nene MBSS, MSOrth, Disha Ashar MPT, MDT & CS Ram MSPT, MCA
Pages: 727-737
Published online: 13 Jan 2022
AbstractforChanges in standing and walking time after multimodal physical rehabilitation in low grade degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a non-randomised pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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The effect of an abdominopelvic exercise program alone VS in addition to postural instructions on pelvic floor muscle function in climacteric women with stress urinary incontinence. A randomized controlled trial
Laura Fuentes-Aparicio PT, PhD, Montserrat Rejano-Campo PT, MSc, Laura López-Bueno PT, PhD, Gráinne Marie Donnelly BSc Hons, PT & Mercè Balasch-Bernat PT,PhD
Pages: 738-749
Published online: 23 Jan 2022
AbstractforThe effect of an abdominopelvic exercise program alone VS in addition to postural instructions on pelvic floor muscle function in climacteric women with stress urinary incontinence. A randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Dizziness and balance outcomes after two different postoperative rehabilitation approaches following neck surgery: analyses of a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Anna Hermansen PhD, PT, Ann-Sofi Kammerlind PhD, PT, Johanna Wibault PhD, PT, Håkan Löfgren PhD, MD, Peter Zsigmond PhD, MD, Åsa Dedering PhD, PT, Birgitta Öberg PhD, PT & Anneli Peolsson PhD, PT
Pages: 750-760
Published online: 13 Feb 2022
AbstractforDizziness and balance outcomes after two different postoperative rehabilitation approaches following neck surgery: analyses of a multicenter randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access

Qualitative Research Reports

Report
Implementation of a municipality-based rehabilitation program for patients with neuritis vestibularis: lessons learned and derived snowball effects
Morten Villumsen PhD, PT, Anna Emilie Livbjerg PT, Bo Grarup PT, Christine Kjeldal Skram PT & Uffe Laessoe PhD, PT
Pages: 761-771
Published online: 23 Jan 2022
AbstractforImplementation of a municipality-based rehabilitation program for patients with neuritis vestibularis: lessons learned and derived snowball effects | Full Text | References | PDF (305.4 KB) | EPUB
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A survey of patient education practices and perceptions of physiotherapists: a mixed methods study
Abigail Grover Snook PT, PhD, Solveig A Arnadottir PT, PhD & Roma Forbes PT, PhD
Pages: 772-784
Published online: 11 Jan 2022
AbstractforA survey of patient education practices and perceptions of physiotherapists: a mixed methods study | Full Text | References | PDF (334.9 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapist perspectives of airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis
Lisa J Franks PT, James R Walsh PhD, PT, Kathleen Hall GradDip Cardiothoracic, Phty, MSc, PT, Julie A Adsett PhD, PT & Norman R Morris PhD
Pages: 785-793
Published online: 27 Jan 2022
AbstractforPhysiotherapist perspectives of airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis | Full Text | References | PDF (372.8 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapy students’ experiences of working with people with dementia during their clinical placements: a qualitative study
Susan Hunter PT, PhD, Michele Callisaya PT, PhD & Katherine Lawler PhD
Pages: 794-802
Published online: 18 Jan 2022
AbstractforPhysiotherapy students’ experiences of working with people with dementia during their clinical placements: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (300.3 KB) | EPUB
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Beyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain
Christopher Joyce DPT, PhD, Julie Keysor PT, PhD, Joel Stevans DC, PhD, Kelley Ready PhD, Eric J. Roseen DC, MSc & Robert B. Saper MD, MPH
Pages: 803-813
Published online: 27 Jan 2022
AbstractforBeyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain | Full Text | References | PDF (393.8 KB) | EPUB
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Physiotherapists’ role in physical activity promotion: Qualitative reflections of patients and providers
Jacob J. Corey BS, Celina H. Shirazipour PhD, Moni Fricke PhD, PT & Blair Evans PhD
Pages: 814-826
Published online: 06 Feb 2022
AbstractforPhysiotherapists’ role in physical activity promotion: Qualitative reflections of patients and providers | Full Text | References | PDF (371.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Descriptive Reports

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Validity and reliability of the NIH Toolbox® Standing Balance Test As compared to the Biodex Balance System SD
Alexander Peller PT, DPT, Rishi Garib PT, DPT, Emily Garbe PT, DPT, Daniel Komforti PT, DPT, Chett Joffe PT, DPT, Adonis Magras PT, DPT, Ashleigh Trapuzzano PT, DPT, GCS, Matt S. Stock PhD, CSCS & Nicole T. Dawson PT, Ph.D, GCS
Pages: 827-833
Published online: 23 Jan 2022
AbstractforValidity and reliability of the NIH Toolbox® Standing Balance Test As compared to the Biodex Balance System SD | Full Text | References | PDF (837.3 KB) | EPUB
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of breathlessness beliefs questionnaire
Hulya Nilgun Gurses PT PhD, Seda Saka PT PhD, Melih Zeren PT PhD & Mehmet Bayram MD
Pages: 834-839
Published online: 18 Jan 2022
AbstractforValidity and reliability of the Turkish version of breathlessness beliefs questionnaire | Full Text | References | PDF (217.6 KB) | EPUB
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Determinants of functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy in three different environments: A registry-based study
Maysoun Saleh PhD, PT, Nihad A. Almasri PhD, PT & Sana M. N Abu-Dahab PhD, OTR
Pages: 840-850
Published online: 03 Feb 2022
AbstractforDeterminants of functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy in three different environments: A registry-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Meaningful and experiential learning in a fascial approach in practice education in the degree of physiotherapy: A pilot study at a Spanish University
María De la Casa Almeida, Carmen M. Suárez Serrano & Elena Guichot Muñoz
Pages: 851-864
Published online: 19 Jan 2022
AbstractforMeaningful and experiential learning in a fascial approach in practice education in the degree of physiotherapy: A pilot study at a Spanish University | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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The effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Semra Oğuz PT, PhD, Gamze Ertürk PT, MSc, Mine Gülden Polat PT, PhD & Hülya Apaydın PhD, MD
Pages: 865-872
Published online: 18 Jan 2022
AbstractforThe effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Note
Prescribing walking training in interstitial lung disease from the 6-minute walk test
Atsuhito Nakazawa MD, MSc, Leona M. Dowman MD, Narelle S. Cox PT, PhD, Danny J. Brazzale BAppSci, Christine F. McDonald MD, PhD, Catherine J. Hill PT, PhD, Annemarie Lee PT, PhD & Anne E. Holland PT, PhD
Pages: 873-877
Published online: 24 Jan 2022
AbstractforPrescribing walking training in interstitial lung disease from the 6-minute walk test | Full Text | References | PDF (273.9 KB) | EPUB
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Patient involvement in medical decisions: a survey of shared decision making during physical therapy consultations
Obinna Chinedu Okezue MSc, PT, Emeka Collins Agbo BMR, PT, Jeneviv Nene John MSc, PT & Davidson Okwudili John MSc, PT
Pages: 878-886
Published online: 24 Jan 2022
AbstractforPatient involvement in medical decisions: a survey of shared decision making during physical therapy consultations | Full Text | References | PDF (284.2 KB) | EPUB
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Validation and reproducibility of the Glittre activities of the daily living test for evaluation of functional capacity after a stroke
Glaucio Carneiro Costa MSc, PT, Simone Dal Corso PhD, PT, Soraia Micaela Silva PhD, PT, Amanda da Conceição Teodosio MSc, PT, Rosane Simada Pelosi PT, Virginia Do Carmo Elício PT, Anderson José PhD, PT, Raphael Ritti Dias PhD, João Carlos Ferrari Corrêa PhD, PT & Fernanda Ishida Corrêa PhD, PT
Pages: 887-894
Published online: 26 Feb 2022
AbstractforValidation and reproducibility of the Glittre activities of the daily living test for evaluation of functional capacity after a stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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