Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 40, Issue 7 (2024)

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 40, Issue 7 (2024)

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Research Reports

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Implementing circuit class training can increase therapy time and functional independence in people with stroke receiving inpatient rehabilitation: findings from a retrospective observational clinical audit
Imogen McDonell, Chris Barr & Maayken van den Berg
Pages: 1383-1389
Published online: 01 Feb 2023
AbstractforImplementing circuit class training can increase therapy time and functional independence in people with stroke receiving inpatient rehabilitation: findings from a retrospective observational clinical audit | Full Text | References | PDF (267.1 KB) | EPUB
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Personal belief on elastic tape and tape tension affect perceived performance, but not muscle activity and endurance
Jacky Lam BSc, PT, Peter Chan BEng, Maria Constantinou PhD, PT & Roy T.H. Cheung PhD, PT
Pages: 1390-1396
Published online: 03 Feb 2023
AbstractforPersonal belief on elastic tape and tape tension affect perceived performance, but not muscle activity and endurance | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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The effects of local calf vibration on balance, blood flow, and nerve conductivity in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a pilot study
Hamid R. Fateh, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Mahsa Sabziparvar, Sara Naybandi, Soofia Naghdi & Roshanak Honarpishe
Pages: 1397-1403
Published online: 13 Feb 2023
AbstractforThe effects of local calf vibration on balance, blood flow, and nerve conductivity in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (256.5 KB) | EPUB
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Overestimation associated with walking and balance function in individuals diagnosed with a stroke
Katsuya Sakai, Yuichiro Hosoi, Yusuke Harada, Yumi Ikeda & Junpei Tanabe
Pages: 1404-1411
Published online: 08 Feb 2023
AbstractforOverestimation associated with walking and balance function in individuals diagnosed with a stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (381.3 KB) | EPUB
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Immediate Neurophysiological effect of electrical stimulation via dry needling on H-reflex in post stroke spasticity
Ranim Al Amin, Ahmed S. Ali, Ibtissam M. Saab & Rami L. Abbas
Pages: 1412-1420
Published online: 27 Feb 2023
AbstractforImmediate Neurophysiological effect of electrical stimulation via dry needling on H-reflex in post stroke spasticity | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Are history of falls and fear of falling associated with mobility in community-dwelling older adults?
Camila Gonçalves BSc, PT, Mariana Alves Freitas BSc, PT, Amanda Lena Mendrano BSc, PT, Larissa Franciny de Souza BSc, PT, Laís Coan Fontanela BSc, PT, Bruno de Souza Moreira PhD, PT, Ana Lúcia Danielewicz PhD, PT & Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar PhD,PT
Pages: 1421-1427
Published online: 27 Mar 2023
AbstractforAre history of falls and fear of falling associated with mobility in community-dwelling older adults? | Full Text | References | PDF (499.5 KB) | EPUB
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An examination of first aid knowledge levels of physiotherapists
Hilal Aslan & Ertuğrul Demirdel
Pages: 1428-1435
Published online: 01 Mar 2023
AbstractforAn examination of first aid knowledge levels of physiotherapists | Full Text | References | PDF (623.5 KB) | EPUB
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The pain attitudes and beliefs scale for physiotherapists: development and psychometric assessment of the Spanish version among physiotherapy students
Mariano Gacto-Sánchez PhD, PT, José Antonio Lozano-Meca MSc, PT & Joaquina Montilla-Herrador PhD, PT
Pages: 1436-1446
Published online: 21 Mar 2023
AbstractforThe pain attitudes and beliefs scale for physiotherapists: development and psychometric assessment of the Spanish version among physiotherapy students | Full Text | References | PDF (621.2 KB) | EPUB
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Research Reports

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Immediate effects of trunk Kinesio Taping® on functional parameters in the acute stage of patients with mild stroke: A randomized controlled trial
Asalet Aybüke Güp PT & Banu Bayar PT PhD
Pages: 1447-1458
Published online: 21 Apr 2023
AbstractforImmediate effects of trunk Kinesio Taping® on functional parameters in the acute stage of patients with mild stroke: A randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (4.4 MB) | EPUB
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Qualitative Research Report

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The balancing act - Physiotherapists’ experiences of managing rugby-related concussion in the community
Danielle M. Salmon PhD, Marelise Badenhorst PhDPT, Gisela Sole PhDPT, S. John Sullivan & Johna Register-Mihalik PhD, LAT, ATC
Pages: 1459-1476
Published online: 30 Jan 2023
AbstractforThe balancing act - Physiotherapists’ experiences of managing rugby-related concussion in the community | Full Text | References | PDF (745.1 KB) | EPUB
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Developing a core competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: A qualitative study
Andrews K. Tawiah PhD, PT, Emma Stokes PhD, PT, Marguerite Wieler PhD, PT, François Desmeules PhD, PT, Laura Finucane MSc, FMACP, FCSP, Jeremy Lewis PhD, FCSP, Jonathan Warren DHSc, PT, Katie Lundon PhD, PT, Tim Noblet PhD, PT, Caitriona Cunningham PhD, PT & Linda J. Woodhouse PhD, PT
Pages: 1477-1491
Published online: 30 Jan 2023
AbstractforDeveloping a core competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: A qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (474.7 KB) | EPUB
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“I feel like this is an area where one can feel a lot of satisfaction”: Physiotherapy students’ preferences for their prospective area of practice
Nilly Waiserberg MSc, PT, Michal Katz Leurer PhD, PT & Paula Feder-Bubis PhD
Pages: 1492-1500
Published online: 24 Jan 2023
Abstractfor“I feel like this is an area where one can feel a lot of satisfaction”: Physiotherapy students’ preferences for their prospective area of practice | Full Text | References | PDF (437.8 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Virtual multidisciplinary pain treatment: Experiences and feedback from children with chronic pain and their caregivers
Danielle Ruskin PhD, Monique Tremblay PhD, Klaudia Szczech BSc, Brittany N Rosenbloom PhD, Giulia Mesaroli MSc PT, Naiyi Sun MD & Lisa N D’Alessandro MN, RN
Pages: 1501-1521
Published online: 07 Feb 2023
AbstractforVirtual multidisciplinary pain treatment: Experiences and feedback from children with chronic pain and their caregivers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Lived experiences of physical therapists treating traumatic knee injury using integrated psychological training (MOTIFS): a qualitative interview study
Niklas Cederström PhD, Eva Ageberg PhD, PT & Simon Granér PhD
Pages: 1522-1536
Published online: 13 Feb 2023
AbstractforLived experiences of physical therapists treating traumatic knee injury using integrated psychological training (MOTIFS): a qualitative interview study | Full Text | References | PDF (6.4 MB) | EPUB
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Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists’ working with First Nations Australians
Curtley Nelson, Allison Mandrusiak & Roma Forbes
Pages: 1537-1550
Published online: 21 Feb 2023
AbstractforPerceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists’ working with First Nations Australians | Full Text | References | PDF (368.2 KB) | EPUB
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Working as a physiotherapist in a rapid response team: ‘An emotional rollercoaster’
Rosalie V Barrett & Clair Hebron
Pages: 1551-1567
Published online: 15 Mar 2023
AbstractforWorking as a physiotherapist in a rapid response team: ‘An emotional rollercoaster’ | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Reasons for declining participation in an exercise-based trial among older women with breast cancer receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment – a qualitative interview study
Høgni Hammershaimb Andersen PT MSc, Marta Kramer Mikkelsen PhD, RN, Christina Enemark Obarzanek MSc, Camilla Paludan Msc & Dorte Nielsen DMSc, MD
Pages: 1568-1578
Published online: 09 Mar 2023
AbstractforReasons for declining participation in an exercise-based trial among older women with breast cancer receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment – a qualitative interview study | Full Text | References | PDF (573.6 KB) | EPUB
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Exploration of the contribution of physiotherapy students to the delivery of health services: a qualitative study
Susan Stoikov PhD, BPhty (Hons), MPH, Lyndal Maxwell PhD, MAppSc (Phty), BAppSc (Phty), Kassie Shardlow BPhty, Mark Gooding BPhty (Hons), Jane Butler PhD, MEd, DipPhty & Suzanne Kuys PhD, BPhty (Hons)
Pages: 1579-1587
Published online: 07 Mar 2023
AbstractforExploration of the contribution of physiotherapy students to the delivery of health services: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (329.4 KB) | EPUB
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Systematic Review

Systematic Review
The application of virtual reality to home-based rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jie Hao, Biying Huang, Andréas Remis & Zhengting He
Pages: 1588-1608
Published online: 27 Feb 2023
AbstractforThe application of virtual reality to home-based rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Descriptive Report

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Online activity – A beaming good initiative! Delivering alternative exercise opportunities for people with cystic fibrosis
L Morrison, G McCrea & S Palmer
Pages: 1609-1615
Published online: 21 Feb 2023
AbstractforOnline activity – A beaming good initiative! Delivering alternative exercise opportunities for people with cystic fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (316.6 KB) | EPUB
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Professional Theoretical Article

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Adaptive behavior and mastery motivation in children with physical disabilities
Alyssa LaForme Fiss PT, PhD, Lisa A. Chiarello PT, PhD, FAPTA, Lin-Ya Hsu PT, PhD & Sarah Westcott McCoy PT, PhD, FAPTA
Pages: 1616-1627
Published online: 27 Feb 2023
AbstractforAdaptive behavior and mastery motivation in children with physical disabilities | Full Text | References | PDF (498.2 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report

Case Report
Effect of robot-assisted stair climbing training as part of a rehabilitation program to improve pulmonary function, gait performance, balance, and exercise capacity in a patient after severe coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
June Sung Lee, Chang Yoon Baek, Hyeong Dong Kim & Dong Yeong Kim
Pages: 1628-1634
Published online: 08 Feb 2023
AbstractforEffect of robot-assisted stair climbing training as part of a rehabilitation program to improve pulmonary function, gait performance, balance, and exercise capacity in a patient after severe coronavirus disease 2019: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Gait analysis of individuals with specific low back pain undergoing surgery: case series report with one and six-month follow-up
Amanda Santos, Mariana Felipe Silva, Eduarda Hirle dos Santos, Carla Tassiana Silva, Karen Obara, Shigueo Bonilha Oda, Aline Cristina Carrasco & Jefferson Rosa Cardoso
Pages: 1635-1645
Published online: 09 Mar 2023
AbstractforGait analysis of individuals with specific low back pain undergoing surgery: case series report with one and six-month follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (360.1 KB) | EPUB
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