Physiotherapy, June 2015

Articles

  • Effects of ventilator vs manual hyperinflation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials

    Systematic review
    Authors: A. Anderson, J. Alexanders, C. Sinani, S. Hayes, M. Fogarty Pages: 103-110 See more

  • Physiotherapeutic interventions before and after surgery for degenerative lumbar conditions: a systematic review

    Systematic review
    Authors: S.J. Gilmore, J.A. McClelland, M. Davidson. Pages: 111-118 See more

  • An introduction to patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in physiotherapy

    Discussion
    Authors: D.G. Kyte, M. Calvert, P.J. van der Wees, R. ten Hove, S. Tolan, J.C. Hill. Pages: 119-125 See more

  • Development of an exercise intervention to improve cognition in people with mild to moderate dementia: Dementia And Physical Activity (DAPA) Trial, registration ISRCTN32612072

    Article
    Authors: Deborah Brown, Katie Spanjers, Nicky Atherton, Janet Lowe, Louisa Stonehewer, Chris Bridle, Bart Sheehan, Sarah E. Lamb. Pages: 126-134 See more

  • Reference values of maximum walking speed among independent community-dwelling Danish adults aged 60 to 79 years: a cross-sectional study

    Original research
    Authors: S. Tibaek, N. Holmestad-Bechmann, T.B. Pedersen, S.M. Bramming, A.K. Friis. Pages: 135-140 See more

  • Does the Incremental Shuttle Walking Test require maximal effort in healthy subjects of different ages?

    Original research
    Authors: Cristiane Golias Gonçalves1, Rafael Mesquita1, Daniela Hayashi, Myriam Fernanda Merli, Laís Silva Vidotto, Karen Barros Parron Fernandes, Vanessa S. Probst. Pages: 141-146 See more

  • Upper extremity impairments, pain and disability in patients with diabetes mellitus

    Original research
    Authors: K.M. Shah, B.R. Clark, J.B. McGill, M.J. Mueller Pages: 147-154 See more

  • Effect of burst TENS and conventional TENS combined with cryotherapy on pressure pain threshold: randomised, controlled, clinical trial

    Original research
    Authors: L.B. Macedo, A.M. Josué, P.H.B. Maia, A.E. Câmara, J.S. Brasileiro Pages: 155-160 See more

  • Reliability and validity of the L test in participants with chronic stroke

    Original research
    Authors: J.S. Kim, D.Y. Chu, H.S. Jeon. Pages: 161-165 See more

  • Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence in men with cystic fibrosis

    Original research
    Authors: Angela T Burge, Anne E Holland, Margaret Sherburn, John Wilson, Narelle S Cox, Tshepo M Rasekaba, Rachael McAleer, Judith M Morton, Brenda M Button. Pages: 166-170 See more

  • Improvement in upper leg muscle strength underlies beneficial effects of exercise therapy in knee osteoarthritis: secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial

    Original research
    Authors: J. Knoop, M.P.M. Steultjens, L.D. Roorda, W.F. Lems, M. van der Esch, C.A. Thorstensson, J.W.R. Twisk, S.M.A. Bierma-Zeinstra, M. van der Leeden, J. Dekker. Pages: 171-177 See more

  • “If I can get over that, I can get over anything”—understanding how individuals with acute whiplash disorders form beliefs about pain and recovery: a qualitative study

    Original research
    Authors: Esther Williamson, Vivien Nichols, Sarah E. Lamb. Pages: 178-186 See more

  • Acceptability of the aquatic environment for exercise training by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with physical comorbidities: Additional results from a randomised controlled trial

    Original research
    Authors: Renae J. McNamara, Zoe J. McKeough, David K. McKenzie, Jennifer A. Alison. Pages: 187-192 See more

  • Criterion validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: comparison with the SenseWear Armband

    Original research
    Authors: M. Tierney, A. Fraser, N. Kennedy Pages: 193-197 See more

  • An investigation of the relationship between ethnicity and success in a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree programme in the UK

    Original research
    Authors: Annabel Williams, Meriel Norris, Elizabeth Cassidy, Sandra Naylor, Louise Marston, Pam Shiers. Pages: 198-203 See more

  • Age-related changes in physical functioning: correlates between objective and self-reported outcomes

    Original research
    Authors: Lisa Alcock, Thomas D. O’Brien, Natalie Vanicek. Pages: 204-213 See more

  • Low- and high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation have no deleterious or teratogenic effects on pregnant mice

    Original research
    Authors: L.M. Yokoyama, L.A. Pires, E.A. Gonçalves Ferreira, R.A. Casarotto. Pages: 214-218 See more

  • Clinical incidents involving students on placement: an analysis of incident reports to identify potential risk factors

    Original research
    Authors: J.E. Gaida, S. Maloney, K. Lo, P. Morgan. Pages: 219-225 See more

  • Perceptions of physiotherapists about their role in health promotion at an acute hospital: a qualitative study

    Original research
    Authors: S. Walkeden, K.M. Walker. Pages: 226-231 See more

  • A randomized controlled trial comparing McKenzie therapy and motor control exercises on the recruitment of trunk muscles in people with chronic low back pain: a trial protocol

    Original research
    Authors: Mark H. Halliday, Paulo H. Ferreira, Mark J. Hancock, Helen A. Clare. Pages: 232-238 See more

  • Body position influences the maximum inspiratory and expiratory mouth pressures of young healthy subjects

    Short communication
    Authors: Rui Costa, Nádia Almeida, Fernando Ribeiro. Pages: 239-241 See more

  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapists’ use of psychological interventions: a systematic review of therapists’ perceptions and practice

    Systematic review
    Authors: Jenny Alexanders, Anna Anderson, Sarah Henderson et al. Pages: 95-102 See more