Demographic and geographical variability in physiotherapy provision following hip and knee replacement. An analysis from the National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
Original research
Authors: Toby O. Smith, Jack R. Dainty, Emma M. Clark, Michael R. Whitehouse, Andrew J. Price, Alex J. MacGregorPages: 001–11See more
Towards more homogenous and rigorous methods in sham-controlled dry needling trials: two Delphi surveys
Original research
Authors: Felicity A. Braithwaite, Julie L. Walters, G. Lorimer Moseley, Marie T. Williams, Maureen P. McEvoyPages: 012–23See more
Low-level laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis
Review
Authors: W.K.W. Cheung, I.X.Y. Wu, R.W.S. Sit, R.S.T. Ho, C.H.L. Wong, S.Y.S. Wong, V.C.H. ChungPages: 024–35See more
Comparison of virtual reality rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease: a randomised controlled trial
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Authors: C. Pazzaglia, I. Imbimbo, E. Tranchita, C. Minganti, D. Ricciardi, R. Lo Monaco, A. Parisi, L. PaduaPages: 036–42See more
Effectiveness of expiratory muscle strength training on expiratory strength, pulmonary function and cough in the adult population: a systematic review
Review
Authors: Lucy Templeman, Fiona RobertsPages: 043–51See more
Development of a functional rehabilitation intervention for post knee arthroplasty patients: COmmunity based Rehabilitation post Knee Arthroplasty (CORKA) trial
Original research
Authors: J. Room, M. Batting, K.L. BarkerPages: 052–64See more
Is pelvic floor muscle training effective for symptoms of overactive bladder in women? A systematic review
Review
Authors: K. Bo, A.C.N.L. Fernandes,T.B. Duarte,L.G.O. Brito, C.H.J. FerreiraPages: 065–76See more
Physiotherapist administered, non-invasive ventilation to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients following elective upper abdominal surgery; a before-and-after cohort implementation study
Original research
Authors: Jane Lockstone, Selina M. Parry, Linda Denehy, Iain K. Robertson, David Story, Scott Parkes, Ianthe BodenPages: 077–86See more
Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: which patients require postoperative physiotherapy?
Original research
Authors: P. Agostini, S.T. Lugg, K. Adams, T. Smith, M. Kalkat, P.B. Rajesh, R.S. Steyn, B. Naidu, A. Rushton, E. BishayPages: 087–93See more
Cognitive factors are associated with disability and pain, but not fatigue among physiotherapy attendees with persistent pain and fatigue
Original research
Authors: Dave P. Thompson, Deborah Antcliff, Steve R. WobyPages: 094–100See more
Is a model of stratified exercise therapy by physical therapists in primary care feasible in patients with knee osteoarthritis? : a mixed methods study
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Authors: J. Knoop, M. van der Leeden, M. van der Esch, M. de Rooij, W.F. Peter, K.L. Bennell, M.P.M. Steultjens, A. Hakkinen, L.D. Roorda, W.F. Lems, J. DekkerPages: 101–110See more
Promotion of physical activity for adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of UK multi disciplinary cystic fibrosis teams
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Authors: S. Denford, K.A. Mackintosh, M.A. McNarry, A.R. Barker, C.A. WilliamsPages: 111–118See more
Attributes of physiotherapy continence clinicians: a qualitative perspective
Original research
Authors: Susan C. Slade, Jean Hay-Smith, Sally Mastwyk, Meg E. Morris, Helena FrawleyPages: 119–127See more
Matching the perceived benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for chronic musculoskeletal pain against Patient Reported Outcome Measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
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Authors: Peter W. Gladwell, Fiona Cramp, Shea PalmerPages: 128–135See more
Is strength training feasible for young people with Prader-Willi syndrome? A phase I randomised controlled trial
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Authors: Nora Shields, Kim L. Bennell, Jessica Radcliffe, Nicholas F. TaylorPages: 136–144See more
Effects of ventilation mode and manual chest compression on flow bias during the positive end- and zero end-expiratory pressure manoeuvre in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised crossover trial
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Authors: B.L.R. Amaral, A.B. de Figueiredo, D.M. Lorena, A.C.O. Oliveira, N.C. Carvalho, M.S. VolpePages: 145–153See more
PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study
Original research
Authors: Kay Cooper, Patricia Schofield, Blair H. Smith, Susan KleinPages: 154–162See more
The application of psychologically informed practice: observations of experienced physiotherapists working with people with chronic pain
Original research
Authors: Diarmuid Denneny, Annina Frijdal (nee Klapper), Nadia Bianchi-Berthouze, Jim Greenwood, Rebecca McLoughlin, Katrine Petersen, Aneesha Singh, Amanda C. de C. WilliamsPages: 163–173See more
The effect of exercise on high-level mobility in individuals with neurodegenerative disease: a systematic literature review
Review
Authors: Moira Smith, Ruth Barker, Gavin Williams, Jennifer Carr, Ronny GunnarssonPages: 174–193See more
Evaluation instruments for physical therapy using virtual reality in stroke patients: a systematic review
Review
Authors: Fernanda Araújo Felipe, Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho, Érika Ramos Silva, Nayara Gomes Lima Santos, Patrícia Almeida Fontes, Akeline Santos de Almeida, Diogo Costa Garção, Paula Santos Nunes, Adriano Antunes de Souza AraújoPages: 194–210See more
On item difficulty in the modified Iowa Level of Assistance Scale
Correspondence
Authors: Franco Franchignoni, Maria Grazia Benedetti, Andrea GiordanoPages: 211–212See more
Response to letter to the Editor re ‘Advocacy for the use of the modified Iowa Levels of Assistance Scale for clinical use in patients after hip replacement: an observational study’
Response to letter to the Editor re ‘Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adapted Index of Self-Efficacy (PRAISE) tool predicts reduction in sedentary time following pulmonary rehabilitation in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)’
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Authors: Anne E. Holland, Athina Liacos, Christine F. McDonald, Ajay Mahal, Catherine J. Hill, Annemarie L. Lee, Angela T. Burge, Rosemary Moore, Caroline Nicolson, Paul O’Halloran, Narelle S. Cox, Aroub Lahham, Rebecca Gillies, et al.Pages: 217–218See more