Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 6 (2023)

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 39, Issue 6 (2023)

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Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis

Review
Does exercise therapy improve pulmonary function in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Anthony Rafferty MSc, PT, Neil Fleming PhD, Patrick Kiely MB, BCh, BAO, David Mockler HDipLIS & Sara Dockrell PhD, PT
Pages: 1095-1105
Published online: 17 Feb 2022
AbstractforDoes exercise therapy improve pulmonary function in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? | Full Text | References | PDF (816 KB) | EPUB
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Is it Possible to Reduce Pain-Related Fear in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials
Javier Martinez-Calderon PhD, PT, Mar Flores-Cortes MSc, PT, Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio BSN, PhD, Consolación Pineda-Galán PhD, PT, Maria Carmen García-Rios PhD, PT, Marcelino Torrontegui-Duarte PhD, DPM & Alejandro Luque-Suarez PT
Pages: 1106-1132
Published online: 24 Feb 2022
AbstractforIs it Possible to Reduce Pain-Related Fear in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Research Reports

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The effects of interferential electrical stimulation current on labor pain and duration of active phase of labor in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
Sahar Pak MSc, PT, Fariba Ghaderi PhD, PT, Abbas Soltani Somee PhD, PT, Mojgan Mirghafourvand , PhD, Mahin Kamalifard MSc & Mahsa Maghalian MSc
Pages: 1133-1140
Published online: 16 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe effects of interferential electrical stimulation current on labor pain and duration of active phase of labor in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Can assessment of disease burden and quality of life based on mobility level in patients with end-stage cancer provide an insight into unmet needs? An exploratory cross-sectional study
Yeliz Bahar- Ozdemir MD, Sefik Kaya MD, Nalan Akgul- Babacan MD, Tugce Al MD, Ece Albayrak MD, Nilufer Coskun MD & Gulseren Akyuz MD
Pages: 1141-1151
Published online: 31 Jan 2022
AbstractforCan assessment of disease burden and quality of life based on mobility level in patients with end-stage cancer provide an insight into unmet needs? An exploratory cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Exercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed hematologic malignancies: a cross-sectional study
Zeliha Celik PT, MSc, Meral Boşnak Güçlü PT, PhD & Zübeyde Nur Özkurt MD
Pages: 1152-1162
Published online: 07 Feb 2022
AbstractforExercise capacity, physical activity and quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed hematologic malignancies: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (770.5 KB) | EPUB
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Therapeutic climbing in Parkinson’s disease: Differences in self-reported health and well-being, feasibility and clinical changes
Lucia Gassner MSc, Peter Dabnichki PhD, Rochus Pokan MD, Michaela Schmoeger PhD, Ulrike Willinger MBA, PhD, Walter Maetzler MD, Hermann Moser MD, MSc & Heidemarie Zach MD, PhD
Pages: 1163-1177
Published online: 12 Feb 2022
AbstractforTherapeutic climbing in Parkinson’s disease: Differences in self-reported health and well-being, feasibility and clinical changes | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Treatment of Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy with an Intervertebral Foramen Opening Protocol: Pilot Study in a Hospital Emergency and In-patient Setting
Michael Shacklock Dip PT, MAppSc, FACP, Marinko Rade MSc (OrthMed), PhD, Siniša Poznic BPT, Anita Marčinko MD, Michael Fredericson MD, Heikki Kröger MD, PhD, Markku Kankaanpää MD, PhD & Olavi Airaksinen MD, PhD
Pages: 1178-1188
Published online: 06 Mar 2022
AbstractforTreatment of Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy with an Intervertebral Foramen Opening Protocol: Pilot Study in a Hospital Emergency and In-patient Setting | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium: a cross-sectional survey study
An De Groef PhD, PT, Ann Hallemans PhD, PT, Nick Gebruers PhD, PT, Jill Meirte PhD, PT, Wim Saeys PhD, PT, Steven Truijen PhD, PT, Vincent Haenen MSc, PT, Charlotte Johnson MSc, PT, Lotte Meert MSc, PT, Lies Peeters MSc, Erik Fransen PhD, Mira Meeus PhD, PT & Lies Durnez PhD, MD
Pages: 1189-1204
Published online: 12 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium: a cross-sectional survey study | Full Text | References | PDF (379.2 KB) | EPUB
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Changes in medial-to-lateral knee joint loading patterns assessed by Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry following supervised neuromuscular exercise therapy and patient education in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory cohort study
Julie Rønne Pedersen MSc, PT, Søren T. Skou PhD, PT, Ewa M. Roos PhD, PT, Najia Shakoor PhD, MD & Jonas Bloch Thorlund PhD
Pages: 1205-1214
Published online: 09 Feb 2022
AbstractforChanges in medial-to-lateral knee joint loading patterns assessed by Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry following supervised neuromuscular exercise therapy and patient education in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (517.8 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Qualitative Research Reports

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Multifactorial influences on successful health outcomes for an adolescent with Prader-Willi syndrome: a qualitative case study
Nicole Campbell DPT, Scott Van Zant PT, PhD & Joyce Lammers PT, PhD
Pages: 1215-1223
Published online: 31 Jan 2022
AbstractforMultifactorial influences on successful health outcomes for an adolescent with Prader-Willi syndrome: a qualitative case study | Full Text | References | PDF (268 KB) | EPUB
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Acceptability of Dance PREEMIE (a Dance PaRticipation intervention for Extremely prEterm children with Motor Impairment at prEschool age) from the perspectives of families and dancer teachers: a reflexive thematic analysis
Kate L. Cameron PT, PhD, Cassie E. McDonald PT, BPT (Hons), Kim Allison PT, PhD, Jennifer L. McGinley PT, PhD, Jeanie L. Cheong MBBS, MD & Alicia J. Spittle PT, PhD
Pages: 1224-1236
Published online: 03 Feb 2022
AbstractforAcceptability of Dance PREEMIE (a Dance PaRticipation intervention for Extremely prEterm children with Motor Impairment at prEschool age) from the perspectives of families and dancer teachers: a reflexive thematic analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (407.8 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Ethical competence - exploring situations in physiotherapy practice
Kati Naamanka PT, MNSc, PhD, Riitta Suhonen RN, PhD, Anna Tolvanen PT, MNSc & Helena Leino-Kilpi RN, PhD
Pages: 1237-1248
Published online: 14 Feb 2022
AbstractforEthical competence - exploring situations in physiotherapy practice | Full Text | References | PDF (455.4 KB) | EPUB
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Descriptive Reports

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Graded peak cycle ergometer test for cognitively impaired patients with Parkinson’s disease: a pilot study
André Hürlimann BSc, PT, Manuela Pastore-Wapp PhD, Judith van Beek MSc, PT, Mark A. Hirsch PhD, FACRM, Erwin E.H. van Wegen PhD & Tim Vanbellingen PhD, PT
Pages: 1249-1256
Published online: 09 Feb 2022
AbstractforGraded peak cycle ergometer test for cognitively impaired patients with Parkinson’s disease: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (539.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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The relationship between thoracic posture and ultrasound echo intensity of muscles spanning this region in healthy men and women
Tamara Prushansky PhD, PT, Lihi Kaplan-Gadasi BPT & Jason Friedman PhD
Pages: 1257-1265
Published online: 07 Feb 2022
AbstractforThe relationship between thoracic posture and ultrasound echo intensity of muscles spanning this region in healthy men and women | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Prevalence and consequences of concurrent dizziness on disability and quality of life in patients with long-lasting neck pain
Mari K. Knapstad PT, PhD, Tove Ask PT, PhD, Jan S. Skouen MD, PhD, Frederik K. Goplen MD, PhD & Stein Helge G. Nordahl MD, PhD
Pages: 1266-1273
Published online: 12 Feb 2022
AbstractforPrevalence and consequences of concurrent dizziness on disability and quality of life in patients with long-lasting neck pain | Full Text | References | PDF (366.4 KB) | EPUB
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Improvement in postural alignment is associated with recovery of mobility after complex acquired brain injury: An observational study
Simon J. Mills PhD, PT, Shylie Mackintosh PhD, PT, Michelle N. McDonnell PhD, PT & Dominic Thewlis PhD
Pages: 1274-1286
Published online: 02 Feb 2022
AbstractforImprovement in postural alignment is associated with recovery of mobility after complex acquired brain injury: An observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (6.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Laser-Pointer assisted angle reproduction test (LP-ART): reliability, performance, and correlation with shoulder pain and disability in patients with subacromial pain syndrome
Isabela Forcin Favaro PT, Jaqueline Martins PT, MS, Denise Martineli Rossi PT, PhD, Eduardo de Lima Boarati PT, MS, Mayra Felippe de Morais PT & Anamaria Siriani Oliveira PT, PhD
Pages: 1287-1296
Published online: 08 Feb 2022
AbstractforLaser-Pointer assisted angle reproduction test (LP-ART): reliability, performance, and correlation with shoulder pain and disability in patients with subacromial pain syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Improving the recognition of cervical arterial dissection in clinical practice: investigation of a five criteria diagnostic support tool
Lucy C. Thomas PhD, MMedSc, PT, Trent Seth MPhtySt, PT, Andrew Der MPhtySt, PT, Ken Ho MPhtySt, PT, Lene Eide MPhty (Musc), MPhty (Sports), PT, Stine Roenaas MPhty (Musc), PT & Julia Treleaven PhD, PT
Pages: 1297-1304
Published online: 31 Jan 2022
AbstractforImproving the recognition of cervical arterial dissection in clinical practice: investigation of a five criteria diagnostic support tool | Full Text | References | PDF (421.6 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Risk Stratification for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications following Major Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Surgery – development of the PPC Risk Prediction Score for Physiotherapists Clinical Decision-making
Janne Hastrup Jensen PT, MSc, Lotte Sørensen PT, PhD student, Sebastian Breddam Mosegaard PhD & Inger Mechlenburg DMSc, PhD
Pages: 1305-1316
Published online: 01 Mar 2022
AbstractforRisk Stratification for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications following Major Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Surgery – development of the PPC Risk Prediction Score for Physiotherapists Clinical Decision-making | Full Text | References | PDF (627.9 KB) | EPUB
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Live and video observations of scapular dyskinesis in individuals with nonspecific neck pain: A reliability study
Nipaporn Wannaprom MSc, PT, Supatcha Konghakote MSc, PT, Rungtawan Chaikla BSc, PT & Sureeporn Uthaikhup PhD, PT
Pages: 1317-1323
Published online: 16 Feb 2022
AbstractforLive and video observations of scapular dyskinesis in individuals with nonspecific neck pain: A reliability study | Full Text | References | PDF (759.3 KB) | EPUB
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