Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 7 (2023)

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 7 (2023)

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Professional Theoretical Article

Article
The theatre of depression: a role for physical therapy
Antonio J Varela & Ann Melvin
Pages: 1325-1341
Published online: 28 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe theatre of depression: a role for physical therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis

Review
Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle function and lower urinary tract symptoms in stroke patients: a systematic review
Xuan Zhang MSc, PT, Yiying Mai BSc, PT & Xiquan Hu PhD, MD
Pages: 1342-1354
Published online: 01 Mar 2022
AbstractforEffect of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle function and lower urinary tract symptoms in stroke patients: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (4.4 MB) | EPUB
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Review
Effects of therapeutic exercise on disease severity, balance, and functional Independence among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Stanley Winser PhD, MPT, BScPT, Ho Kwan Chan BScPT student, Wing Ki Chen BScPT student, Chung Yau Hau BScPT student, Siu Hang Leung BScPT student, Yee Hang Leung BScPT student & Umar Muhammad Bello PhD, MScPT, BScPT
Pages: 1355-1375
Published online: 25 Feb 2022
AbstractforEffects of therapeutic exercise on disease severity, balance, and functional Independence among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review with meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.6 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access

Research Reports

Report
Improved adherence to clinical guidelines for low back pain after implementation of the BetterBack model of care: A stepped cluster randomized controlled trial within a hybrid type 2 trial
Karin Schröder PhD, PT, Birgitta Öberg PhD, PT, Paul Enthoven PhD, PT, Henrik Hedevik MSc & Allan Abbott PhD, PT
Pages: 1376-1390
Published online: 01 Mar 2022
AbstractforImproved adherence to clinical guidelines for low back pain after implementation of the BetterBack model of care: A stepped cluster randomized controlled trial within a hybrid type 2 trial | Full Text | References | PDF (722 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Open Access
Report
Effectiveness of spinal mobilization and postural correction exercises in the management of cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial
Monika Rani & Jaspreet Kaur
Pages: 1391-1405
Published online: 09 Feb 2022
AbstractforEffectiveness of spinal mobilization and postural correction exercises in the management of cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (460.6 KB) | EPUB
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Report
Post-operative, inpatient rehabilitation after lung transplant evaluation (PIRATE): A feasibility randomized controlled trial
Benjamin J Tarrant B Physio, PhD, PT, Elizabeth Quinn BSc (Hon), PT Assistant, Rebecca Robinson B Sci (Hon), M Phty St, PT, Megan Poulsen B Health Sci, Master Physio Practice, PT, Louise Fuller B App Sci, PhD, PT, Greg Snell MBBS, FRACP, MD, Bruce R Thompson B App Sci, CRFS, FANZSRS, PhD, Brenda M Button Dip Phys, PhD, PT & Anne E Holland B App Sci, PhD, PT
Pages: 1406-1416
Published online: 22 Feb 2022
AbstractforPost-operative, inpatient rehabilitation after lung transplant evaluation (PIRATE): A feasibility randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (706.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Body functions and structure, activity, and participation limitations of adult cystic fibrosis patients under the international classification of functioning, disability, and health framework
Rabia Bagci MSc, PT, Naciye Vardar-Yagli PhD, PT, Melda Saglam PhD, PT, Ebru Calik Kutukcu PhD, PT, Deniz Inal-Ince PhD, PT, Fatma Sener PhD, PT & Ebru Damadoglu MD
Pages: 1417-1427
Published online: 22 Feb 2022
AbstractforBody functions and structure, activity, and participation limitations of adult cystic fibrosis patients under the international classification of functioning, disability, and health framework | Full Text | References | PDF (870.7 KB) | EPUB
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Report
Altered muscle strength and flexibility among a subgroup of women with chronic nonspecific low back pain: Cross-sectional case-control study
Sima Vatandoost MSc, PT, Rahman Sheikhhoseini PhD, PT, Behnam Akhbari PhD, PT, Mahyar Salavati PhD, PT, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi PhD, PT, Maryam Farhang MSc & Kieran O’Sullivan PhD, PT
Pages: 1428-1436
Published online: 23 Feb 2022
AbstractforAltered muscle strength and flexibility among a subgroup of women with chronic nonspecific low back pain: Cross-sectional case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (377.3 KB) | EPUB
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Qualitative Research Reports

Report
Conceptions of healthcare professionals about rehabilitees’ participation in goal setting in an acute hospital: A phenomenographic study
Tuulikki Alanko PhD,PT, Maarit Karhula PhD, OT, Teppo Kröger PhD, Arja Piirainen PhD, PT, Riku Nikander PhD, PT & Pirjo Vuoskoski PhD, PT
Pages: 1437-1448
Published online: 18 Feb 2022
AbstractforConceptions of healthcare professionals about rehabilitees’ participation in goal setting in an acute hospital: A phenomenographic study | Full Text | References | PDF (517.9 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
Report
Investigating the use of digital health tools in physiotherapy: facilitators and barriers
Sara Keel PhD, MA, Anja Schmid MA, Fabienne Keller MSc, PT & Veronika Schoeb PhD, MSc, PT
Pages: 1449-1468
Published online: 16 Mar 2022
AbstractforInvestigating the use of digital health tools in physiotherapy: facilitators and barriers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Descriptive Reports

Report
The impact of standardized balance measurement on physical therapist decision-making in acquired brain injury: a survey
Marissa F. Lyon PT, DPT, PhD, Katy Mitchell PT, PhD, Ann Medley PT, PhD, Toni Roddey PT, PhD, FAAOMPT & Peggy Gleeson PT, PhD
Pages: 1469-1483
Published online: 21 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe impact of standardized balance measurement on physical therapist decision-making in acquired brain injury: a survey | Full Text | References | PDF (482 KB) | EPUB
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Report
The Greek version of shoulder rating questionnaire (SRQ): Translation, cultural adaptation, a reliability and validity study in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain
Areti Zoe Cheimonidou PT, PhD, Apostolos Stergioulas PT, PhD, Demetris Lamnisos PhD, Petros Galanis PhD & Dimitrios Stasinopoulos PT, PhD
Pages: 1484-1492
Published online: 25 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe Greek version of shoulder rating questionnaire (SRQ): Translation, cultural adaptation, a reliability and validity study in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain | Full Text | References | PDF (401.8 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Report
Are Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System scales responsive in patients attending physical therapy with foot and ankle diagnoses?
Christopher Neville PT, PhD, Judith Baumhauer MD, MPH & Jeff Houck PT, PhD
Pages: 1493-1503
Published online: 09 Feb 2022
AbstractforAre Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System scales responsive in patients attending physical therapy with foot and ankle diagnoses? | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Report
Cut-off values and sub-items of the Berg Balance Scale for walking-aid use in hospitalized older adults with a hip fracture: a retrospective analysis
Sota Kobayashi MSc, PT, Kazuhiro Miyata PhD, PT, Shuntaro Tamura PhD, PT, Ren Takeda PT & Hiroki Iwamoto MSc, PT
Pages: 1504-1512
Published online: 08 Feb 2022
AbstractforCut-off values and sub-items of the Berg Balance Scale for walking-aid use in hospitalized older adults with a hip fracture: a retrospective analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (640.2 KB) | EPUB
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Report
Distance learning in physiotherapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ satisfaction, perceived quality, and potential predictors of satisfaction
Mohammad Etoom PhD, PT, Kamal N. Aldaher MSc, Abrar AlAbed Abdelhaq PhD, Anoud Alawneh MSc, PT & Alia A. Alghwiri PhD, PT
Pages: 1513-1518
Published online: 23 Feb 2022
AbstractforDistance learning in physiotherapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ satisfaction, perceived quality, and potential predictors of satisfaction | Full Text | References | PDF (262.8 KB) | EPUB
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Report
Exercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important?
Hanan Khalil PhD, PT, Reem Rehan BSc, PT, Alham Al-Sharman PhD, PT, Ala’ S. Aburub PhD, PT, Mohammad Z. Darabseh PhD, PT, Mahmoud A. Alomari PhD, BSKin, Aseel Aburub PhD, PT & Khalid El-Salem MD, FAAN
Pages: 1519-1527
Published online: 22 Feb 2022
AbstractforExercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important? | Full Text | References | PDF (417.1 KB) | EPUB
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Is there a strong association between substantial injuries and previous injuries in adolescent elite athletes? A 1-year prospective cohort study
Frida Jönsson MSc, PT & Philip von Rosen PhD, PT
Pages: 1528-1535
Published online: 28 Feb 2022
AbstractforIs there a strong association between substantial injuries and previous injuries in adolescent elite athletes? A 1-year prospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (459.4 KB) | EPUB
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Case Reports

Case Report
Immediate effect of standing and sit-to-stand training on postural vertical for backward disequilibrium following stroke: a case report
Kazuhiro Fukata PhD, PT, Kazu Amimoto PhD, PT, Masahide Inoue MSc, PT, Daisuke Sekine MSc, PT, Yuji Fujino PhD, PT, Shigeru Makita PhD, MD & Hidetoshi Takahashi PhD, MD
Pages: 1536-1544
Published online: 12 Feb 2022
AbstractforImmediate effect of standing and sit-to-stand training on postural vertical for backward disequilibrium following stroke: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Repetitive facilitative exercise under continuous electrical stimulation for recovery of pure motor isolated hand palsy after infarction of the “hand knob” area: A case report
Takashi Hoei, Kazumi Kawahira, Megumi Shimodozono, Hidefumi Fukuda, Keizo Shigenobu, Tadashi Ogura & Shuji Matsumoto
Pages: 1545-1552
Published online: 21 Feb 2022
AbstractforRepetitive facilitative exercise under continuous electrical stimulation for recovery of pure motor isolated hand palsy after infarction of the “hand knob” area: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Metabolic and cardiopulmonary impact of aquatic exercise and nutritional guidance for four individuals with chronic motor incomplete spinal cord injury: a case series
Paula Richley Geigle PT, MS, PhD, Anna Ogonowska-Slodownik PT, MS, PhD, Joanne E Smith BA, BRT, CNP, Kylie James BHSc, OT, CNP & William H. Scott MA
Pages: 1553-1562
Published online: 23 Feb 2022
AbstractforMetabolic and cardiopulmonary impact of aquatic exercise and nutritional guidance for four individuals with chronic motor incomplete spinal cord injury: a case series | Full Text | References | PDF (376.9 KB) | EPUB
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