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Influence of shoulder strength on throwing velocity in handball (PhD Academy Award)
Innovative exercise for extrapulmonary benefits in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: feasibility, physiological responses and methodology (PhD Academy Award)
Reliability and validity of the Upper Limb Performance Assessment for functional prehension tasks in adults with stroke: A prospective study.
BackgroundManaging upper limb motor performance in daily living is a challenge for adults with stroke. Current assessments demonstrate limitations for evaluation of personalised activity performance in real environments.…
Towards global standards in stroke rehabilitation and recovery: An international evaluation of practice alignment
White Matter Diffusion Anisotropy and the Effects of Inpatient Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Analysis.
In Parkinson's disease (PD), compensatory increases in corticospinal tract (CST) fractional anisotropy (FA) occur early; whether pretreatment white matter integrity predicts rehabilitation responsiveness is unknown. To d…
Effects of Prism Adaptation on Left and Right Spatial Neglect in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Multi-Centred Randomized Controlled Trial.
To investigate the effects of prism adaptation (PA), using a left or right visual shift prism, in terms of improving left spatial neglect (LSN) or right spatial neglect (RSN) in patients after subacute stroke. This was a…
The variable stiffness orthosis: customizable mechanics for assistance and rehabilitation
Combined intermittent and continuous theta-burst stimulation of the primary motor cortices for upper-extremity motor recovery and cortical excitability in ischemic stroke:a randomized controlled trial
Clinical interpretation of cardiac troponin in athletes: From endurance exercise to exertional injury.
Exertional heat illness (EHI) and exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) are increasingly recognized causes of morbidity in competitive and tactical athletes. Cardiac troponin (cTn) elevation, traditionally viewed as a marker of…
The Impact of Sensory Manipulation on the Limit of Stability of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Aims To compare the limit of stability (LoS) in a group of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASDG) and with typical development (TDG), under different sensory conditions. Methods Fifty-nine particip…
Outcome measures used in studies of vestibular rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping review.
Objective We aimed to identify and map outcome measures used in studies evaluating the effects of vestibular rehabilitation in adults with stroke. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database were sea…
Brain-computer interface for upper limb functional recovery post-stroke: a meta-analysis of improvement in upper limb motor function and changes in neurophysiological markers.
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) has emerged as a promising intervention, facilitating recovery of upper limb motor function, enhancing associated neurophysiological markers, and improving activities of daily living (ADL) …
Effects of Adding Incentive Spirometry to Hospital-Based Cardiovascular Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Complications, Hospital Length of Stay, and Clinical-Functional Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study investigated the effects of combining incentive spirometry with cardiac rehabilitation compared with cardiac rehabilitation alone on postoperative pulmonary complications, clinical-functional recovery, and hos…
Osteoarthritis pain masterclass: Moving beyond structure to mechanism-based clinical reasoning.
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life worldwide. Although OA is commonly interpreted through a structural lens, pain severity is often only weakly related to…
Do dietary perceptions among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions correlate with lifestyle metrics and outcomes of the lifestyle medicine program?
Background Eating a whole-food, plant-predominant diet reduces chronic systemic inflammation, which can improve pain in people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. However, 85% of people have dietary perceptions that…
Measurement properties of a 300-m community-based walking test incorporating environmental walking demands in individuals with subacute stroke.
Background Performance-based assessments reflecting environmental walking demands remain limited in subacute stroke rehabilitation. Objective To evaluate the measurement properties of a 300-m Community-Based Walking Test…
Comparison of diaphragmatic endurance, trunk muscle endurance, and respiratory function in individuals with and without forward head posture: a case control study.
Introduction Forward head posture (FHP) is a common postural disorder. The aim of this study was to compare diaphragmatic endurance, trunk muscle endurance, and respiratory function in individuals with and without forwar…
Post-stroke smoking and mental health burden: sex-specific analysis of NHIS 2019-2023.
Background Behavioral health factors particularly depression/anxiety and smoking are common after stroke and directly influence secondary stroke prevention, rehabilitation engagement and outcomes, yet they remain under-i…
Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Stimulation Montages and Timing.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) initiated strictly within the acute ischemic stroke. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled t…
Beyond Conventional Therapy in Parkinson's Disease Patients: The Impact of Visual Feedback Training on Balance and Trunk Control - A Prospective Cohort Study.
BackgroundPostural instability and impaired balance are major contributors to disability and fall risk in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Technology-assisted rehabilitation based on visual biofeedback may enha…
A specific transcranial near-infrared stimulation parameter combination targeting the motor cortex improves cortical excitability and hemodynamics
Associations of motor recovery and perceived social support with participation-related outcomes in chronic stroke.
Background Participation after stroke is shaped by motor recovery and contextual factors within the ICF framework. Although social support is considered an important environmental factor, its association with participati…
Red flags for extracranial vertebral artery dissections in patients with neck pain: a scoping review.
Objectives Neck pain is common and generally benign, but in rare cases it may be the early symptom of vertebral artery dissection (VAD). To date, no published secondary analysis addressing red flags for VADs in patients …
The Role of Physical Activity in Oral Cancer Recovery:A Systematic Review.
Importance Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone in cancer rehabilitation, yet evidence in oral cancer remains limited and heterogeneous, despite the significant functional impairments and morbidity associated with tre…
Analysis of Home-Based Rehabilitation Robotics: Lessons Learned from Nationwide Direct-to-Consumer Deployment.
Introduction Millions of stroke survivors in the US have sensory-motor impairments that significantly impact quality of life and place a long-term burden on families, communities, and the healthcare system. Neurorehabili…
Effect of a multidisciplinary intensive outpatient rehabilitation program on plasma neurofilaments and myokines in Parkinson’s disease: an exploratory analysis
Association of proximity to greenspaces and back pain in older men and women: Analysis of data from two cohort studies.
Background Access to greenspace (eg, parks) may improve aspects of physical and mental health that are known biopsychosocial contributors to back pain. However, little is known about the association between access to gre…
Intensive, Multi-Technology Rehabilitation Programme for Chronic Stroke Survivors: Outcomes of a Phase I Single-Arm Repeated-Measures Study.
Background Effective rehabilitation interventions are needed to support recovery in people living with long-term post-stroke disability. Cocreation has been proposed as a method for enhancing the acceptability of technol…
Academic belonging and department satisfaction among undergraduate physiotherapy students: a cross-sectional study.
Introduction Academic belonging is an important component of students' educational experience and may be particularly relevant in physiotherapy education, where learning requires theoretical knowledge, practical skills, …
Therapeutic Exercise Protocol During Hospitalization in Pediatric Oncohematological Patients: Randomized Clinical Trial.
Background Leukemias, lymphomas, and central nervous system tumors are among the most common pediatric cancers and may lead to motor deficits, impaired balance, reduced muscle strength, fatigue, and decreased functional …
Have conflicts of interest in manual therapy trials for low back pain been transparent? A meta-epidemiological review.
Importance Accurate disclosure of conflicts of interest (COI) is vital for trust and transparency in clinical research, but few studies have evaluated these disclosures in the manual therapy literature. Objective The pri…
The lateral jump-landing test: A novel dynamic postural control test with dual-task in athletes with an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at return-to-sport.
Objective To evaluate the reliability of the Lateral Jump Landing Test (LJLT), a novel dynamic postural control test incorporating a dual-task component, in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) …
Cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation for upper extremity functional rehabilitation in stroke survivors: a meta-analysis of parallel randomized controlled trials.
Background Upper extremity motor dysfunction is common after stroke. Based on the inter-hemispheric inhibition model, cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (c-tDCS) applied over the contralesional primary moto…
Exploring readiness to patient-centered goal-setting in stroke Rehabilitation-A qualitative study.
Purpose This study aims to explore perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers, and physiotherapists on goal-setting in stroke rehabilitation. Materials and methods A qualitative study included in-depth interviews with …
Aquatic Exercise for Pain Intensity and Mechanical Pain Sensitivity in Women Surviving Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effectiveness of Group-based Vestibular Rehabilitation in Adults With Central or Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.
Background and purpose Vestibular dysfunction causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues, reducing quality of life. Its high prevalence highlights the need for efficient, equitable management, such as group-based reha…
Comparative Efficacy of Body Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, and Auricular Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Objective To compare the efficacy of body acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and auricular acupuncture on motor, functional, and neurological recovery after stroke. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …
Development and external validation of quality indicators for Neurorehabilitation Units: The REHABest Delphi study.
ObjectiveTo develop a consensus-based framework of quality indicators for Neurorehabilitation Units.DesignDelphi consensus study with two-phase external validation.SettingExpert consultation and external validation were …
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Versus Conventional Rehabilitation on Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living After Stroke: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
BackgroundAlthough telerehabilitation is an increasingly popular method for delivering physiotherapy remotely, its efficacy compared with traditional in person therapy for stroke patients remains uncertain.ObjectiveThis …