https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/ Newly published physiotherapy and rehabilitation research articles. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/manifestations-of-oral-muscle-mass-tongue-strength-and-endur-ccc2946dba82.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/manifestations-of-oral-muscle-mass-tongue-strength-and-endur-ccc2946dba82.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/longitudinal-changes-in-serum-taurine-following-acute-trauma-08669284354a.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/longitudinal-changes-in-serum-taurine-following-acute-trauma-08669284354a.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating neurological condition with limited reliable blood-based biomarkers for assessing injury severity and recovery. Taurine, a neuroprotective amino acid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has shown promising effects in experimental studies, but clinical evidence remains limited. Objective To investigate longitudinal changes in serum taurine concentrations following acute traumatic SCI, evaluate their diagnostic per https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/implementing-cardiac-rehabilitation-as-a-first-line-treatmen-da26f3a3c8d4.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/implementing-cardiac-rehabilitation-as-a-first-line-treatmen-da26f3a3c8d4.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a promising treatment for patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) and has been postulated as a safe and effective alternative to revascularization in low-risk patients. We assessed the barriers and facilitators for the implementation of CR for patients with SAP. We interviewed 12 clinicians (cardiologists and CR case managers) and 6 patients to assess perceived and expected barriers and facilitators in choosing CR as first-choice treatment for SAP in the Netherl https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/diagnostic-yield-of-borderline-ecg-changes-and-ectopic-beats-46439e4dc637.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/diagnostic-yield-of-borderline-ecg-changes-and-ectopic-beats-46439e4dc637.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT To evaluate the diagnostic yield and clinical implications of so-called 'borderline' ECG findings and ectopic beats in elite football players, in accordance with the 2017 International Criteria (IC17) for ECG interpretation in athletes. A total of 17 685 professional footballers (84.7% males) underwent cardiac screening including a 12-lead ECG and echocardiography between 2017 and 2024. Borderline ECG changes were classified according to the IC17. Supraventricular and ventricular ectopic beats w https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/feasibility-and-acceptability-of-the-breakfast-group-interve-01e7ab372e0e.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/feasibility-and-acceptability-of-the-breakfast-group-interve-01e7ab372e0e.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT ObjectiveTo examine the feasibility and acceptability of a co-designed breakfast group intervention, BISTRo, delivered within an acute stroke rehabilitation service.DesignMultisite mixed-methods feasibility study.SettingThree National Health Service stroke rehabilitation wards in the United Kingdom.ParticipantsSixteen stroke survivors and 53 multidisciplinary staff from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, nursing, and psychology.InterventionA structured b https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/multimodal-synthesis-of-neural-correlates-of-motor-imagery-a-572ba76b6967.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/multimodal-synthesis-of-neural-correlates-of-motor-imagery-a-572ba76b6967.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/ipsilateral-inhibitory-rtms-restores-interhemispheric-motor-d2c407ac0a1a.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/ipsilateral-inhibitory-rtms-restores-interhemispheric-motor-d2c407ac0a1a.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a debilitating condition associated with maladaptive neuroplastic changes following limb amputation. The prevailing neuromodulatory approach targets the deafferented contralateral motor cortex, yet interhemispheric imbalance is increasingly recognized as a central pathophysiological feature of PLP. We investigated whether inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the ipsilateral (unaffected) hemisphere could reduce PLP and induce measura https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/falls-in-people-with-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-a-prospec-bd07663b221e.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/falls-in-people-with-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-a-prospec-bd07663b221e.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness. Falls are common and may lead to dependence, reduced quality of life, higher healthcare costs, and death. Few studies have examined falls in ALS. Objectives To investigate the frequency of falls in individuals with ALS with and without functional ambulation, and to identify predictors of falls at three and six months among those with functional ambulation. Methods A longitu https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/current-manual-therapy-practices-in-pediatric-neurological-p-75de9d209b97.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/current-manual-therapy-practices-in-pediatric-neurological-p-75de9d209b97.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aims To describe Manual Therapy (MT) practices, clinical reasoning, and perceived effectiveness among Greek physiotherapists working with children with neurological disorders. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 61 physiotherapists practicing in Greece, using a 34-item questionnaire assessing practice patterns, effectiveness, and safety. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. Results MT was used by 55.7% of participants, primarily as an adjunct https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/physical-and-mental-health-related-quality-of-life-outcomes-3c9072648114.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/physical-and-mental-health-related-quality-of-life-outcomes-3c9072648114.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT ObjectiveTo determine the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on physical and mental health-related quality of life among adults with early diagnosed multiple sclerosis.Data sourcesPubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov and APA PsycINFO were searched from database inception to 8 July 2026.Review methodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing non-pharmacological interventions with control conditions in adults with early-st https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/impact-of-virtual-reality-based-task-oriented-training-for-e-54a6e40a9826.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/impact-of-virtual-reality-based-task-oriented-training-for-e-54a6e40a9826.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT BACKGROUND Stroke frequently causes persistent motor impairment and dependence in activities of daily living (ADL). Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive, repetitive, task‑specific training that may promote neuroplasticity. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of VR-based task-oriented training in enhancing motor function and ADL among patients during the subacute phase of stroke recovery. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eligible patients with stroke (April 2022-March 2024) were randomly allocated https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/office-workers-perspectives-on-implementing-active-breaks-su-7a62c0b876fa.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/office-workers-perspectives-on-implementing-active-breaks-su-7a62c0b876fa.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Work-related spinal pain is highly prevalent among office workers and contributes to disability and reduced productivity. Active breaks have shown benefits, but their integration into daily routines remains challenging. Objective To explore office workers' beliefs, expectations, and perceived barriers regarding a digital intervention designed to support active breaks at work for the management of work-related spinal pain. Methods Seventeen office workers from the University of Lleida, https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/employers-perspectives-on-vocational-rehabilitation-for-peop-21c772043174.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/employers-perspectives-on-vocational-rehabilitation-for-peop-21c772043174.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purpose To explore how employers support their employees with inflammatory arthritis (IA) to maintain their job, prevent sick leave and job loss. The study aimed to inform the development of a novel vocational rehabilitation offer, WORK-ON. Materials and methods A qualitative study using semi-structured individual interviews was performed with employer representatives. The analysis followed Kirsti Malterud's systematic text condensation. Results Thirteen interviews were performed from November 2 https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/reproducibility-of-the-posterior-talar-glide-test-a-systemat-d1e2735c9456.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/reproducibility-of-the-posterior-talar-glide-test-a-systemat-d1e2735c9456.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Objective The Posterior Talar Glide Test (PTGT) assesses ankle arthrokinematics and is recommended in the International Ankle Consortium's Rehabilitation-Oriented Assessment guidelines. This systematic review evaluated its intra-rater and inter-rater reproducibility in individuals with and without ankle sprain conditions. Methods Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase up to 11 July 2025. The protocol was prospectively registered in P https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-severity-and-cardiac-rehabili-8367719832c8.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-severity-and-cardiac-rehabili-8367719832c8.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purpose Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health behaviors and risk for cardiovascular disease, and PTSD may impair cardiovascular disease recovery. Whether PTSD severity is a barrier to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) use following a new myocardial infarction (MI) or revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting) is uncertain. Methods Eligible patients were identified from Veterans Health Administration historical medical record https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/a-scoping-review-of-the-effects-of-e-cigarette-use-on-cardio-d6be78431a91.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/a-scoping-review-of-the-effects-of-e-cigarette-use-on-cardio-d6be78431a91.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purpose The surge in e-cigarette use among young people worldwide has become a major public health issue. However, its impact on outcomes important to young people, such as cardiorespiratory fitness, is still not fully understood. This review aims to determine the effects of e-cigarette use on cardiorespiratory fitness in young people. Review methods A systematic search was conducted across PubMed and Embase to identify relevant studies. Original articles assessing the effects of e-cigarettes on https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/postoperative-six-minute-walk-distance-predicts-cardiovascul-57e7b8e1f849.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/postoperative-six-minute-walk-distance-predicts-cardiovascul-57e7b8e1f849.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/supply-chain-break-for-medications-in-physical-and-rehabilit-b1872a64c700.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/supply-chain-break-for-medications-in-physical-and-rehabilit-b1872a64c700.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pharmaceutical supply chain disruptions from pandemics, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflicts increasingly threaten medications central to rehabilitation practice. Rehabilitation pharmacotherapy is especially exposed because many core agents have narrow therapeutic windows, require cold-chain logistics, lack ready substitutes, or carry life-threatening consequences when abruptly interrupted. This analysis examines vulnerabilities across three rehabilitation medication categories: spastic https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/examining-neuromuscular-and-cortical-activity-over-1-year-fo-33efd568d883.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/examining-neuromuscular-and-cortical-activity-over-1-year-fo-33efd568d883.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cross-sectional studies have indicated impaired neuromuscular and cortical activities following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, adaptations throughout the recovery process remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to examine neuromuscular and cortical activity over the first year following ACL reconstruction. A prospective observational study was conducted, including 31 participants following ACL reconstruction (12 females, age: 25 ± 6 years, height: 173 ± 9 cm, mass: https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/mental-health-in-elite-athletes-international-olympic-commit-8948f89637a6.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/mental-health-in-elite-athletes-international-olympic-commit-8948f89637a6.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This consensus statement represents an update to Mental Health in Elite Athletes: International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement (2019) To advance a more standardised, evidence-based approach to mental health in elite athletes, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Group critically evaluated the current science via a systematic literature review, sought consensus using Delphi methodology and provided recommendations relevant to this topic. Key themes include that mental health https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/time-domain-hrv-metrics-as-predictors-of-concussion-recovery-262b53c43606.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/time-domain-hrv-metrics-as-predictors-of-concussion-recovery-262b53c43606.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Concussions in adolescents, especially in sports, represent a major public health issue due to prolonged recovery and diagnostic challenges compared to adults. Current clinical assessments often underestimate the true burden and recovery course, highlighting the need for objective physiological biomarkers. Objective To investigate heart rate variability (HRV) as a potential biomarker for monitoring concussion recovery in adolescents through both traditional statistics and machine lear https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/cardiac-rehabilitation-in-adults-with-congenital-heart-disea-2e6b9c7d01d6.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/cardiac-rehabilitation-in-adults-with-congenital-heart-disea-2e6b9c7d01d6.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aims Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an essential component of long-term care for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). This study provides novel patient-reported data on barriers to cardiac rehabilitation in ACHD, a population that has so far been insufficiently studied in this respect. The objective was to investigate knowledge, sources of information, barriers to access, and expectations regarding CR in ACHD and to analyse age-specific and sex-specific differences. Methods and results A https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/characteristics-of-tailored-text-messages-associated-with-in-2585da20652b.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/characteristics-of-tailored-text-messages-associated-with-in-2585da20652b.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Emerging data suggest that text message-based mobile health interventions may enhance physical activity levels in patients with cardiovascular disease enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation. The optimal characteristics of texts that lead to maximal patient engagement and drive meaningful behavioral change are not well understood. Objective This study aimed to understand how text- and participant-level characteristics impact physical activity levels after text delivery. Methods The VALENTI https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/association-between-danish-guideline-treatments-for-breast-c-c3ade8a4e760.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/association-between-danish-guideline-treatments-for-breast-c-c3ade8a4e760.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Breast cancer survival has improved substantially, yet many women continue to experience late effects that may require physiotherapy. Shoulder impairment, lymphedema, and fatigue are among the most common physiotherapy-relevant late effects following primary breast cancer treatment. Understanding how guideline treatments for breast cancer influence these impairments is essential for the early identification of high-risk patients and the development of targeted rehabilitation strategie https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/distinct-self-regulation-patterns-differentiate-runners-by-r-150c820de92f.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/distinct-self-regulation-patterns-differentiate-runners-by-r-150c820de92f.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/two-decades-of-declining-international-medical-graduate-repr-99d98b8580d7.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/two-decades-of-declining-international-medical-graduate-repr-99d98b8580d7.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Objective To evaluate trends of international medical graduates (IMGs) matching into U.S. physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs. Design This retrospective cohort study analyzed National Resident Matching Program data from 2005 to 2025. The primary outcome was the annual proportion of PM&R positions filled by IMGs. Secondary outcomes included temporal trends in match rates among IMGs, U.S. medical doctors (U.S. MDs), and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), identifying https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/outcomes-of-cardiovascular-screening-in-professional-female-50462452a114.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/outcomes-of-cardiovascular-screening-in-professional-female-50462452a114.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Objective To investigate the results of cardiac screening, prevalence of cardiac diseases and subsequent health outcomes among elite female football players in the UK. Methods Between 2000 and 2024, 3121 elite female football players underwent the English Football Association (FA) cardiac screening programme, comprising a health questionnaire, 12-lead ECG and echocardiogram. The FA registry was interrogated for screening findings, subsequent testing, diagnosis and cardiac morbidity or mortality, https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/applying-the-international-classification-of-functioning-dis-14126933a27d.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/applying-the-international-classification-of-functioning-dis-14126933a27d.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Introduction Accurate evaluation of upper limb recovery after stroke is essential for guiding rehabilitation targeting specific impairments and activity limitations. To achieve this, outcome measures must clearly reflect what they assess, whether neuromuscular impairments or activity limitations. However, classification of measures is not always clear-cut, which can lead to misinterpretation of recovery progress and reduce rehabilitation planning effectiveness. Problem Current classification pra https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/prehabilitation-for-patients-undergoing-metabolic-bariatric-ce955e535f8b.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/prehabilitation-for-patients-undergoing-metabolic-bariatric-ce955e535f8b.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Importance Multimodal prehabilitation improves outcomes in colorectal surgery, but its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness before metabolic and bariatric surgery are unknown. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a 6-week multimodal prehabilitation programme compared with standard preintervention education in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Design, setting, and participants Propensity score matched cohort observational study at Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/narrative-review-extracorporeal-shock-wave-therapy-for-pain-d480a8b5b202.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/narrative-review-extracorporeal-shock-wave-therapy-for-pain-d480a8b5b202.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on extracorporeal shock wave therapy for pain management in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, emphasizing its analgesic mechanisms, clinical applications, and safety. As a noninvasive physical therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy is increasingly used for pain relief in conditions such as chronic low back pain, plantar fasciopathy, knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injury, and myofascial pain syndrome. Its analgesic effects arise through mult https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/differences-in-cardiovascular-intensity-between-gait-trainin-2e457a63978f.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/differences-in-cardiovascular-intensity-between-gait-trainin-2e457a63978f.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to severe mobility impairments, necessitating intense rehabilitation to promote recovery and optimize outcomes. Overground robotic exoskeletons (ORE) are emerging gait training tools, but their capacity to elicit moderate-to-vigorous intensity (MVI) in subacute SCI is unclear. Objectives To compare the intensity of usual care (UC) and ORE gait training in patients with subacute, motor incomplete SCI and examine the relationship between training int https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/the-criteria-and-design-for-return-to-play-following-muscle-605fec1b62a5.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/the-criteria-and-design-for-return-to-play-following-muscle-605fec1b62a5.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background and objective Return-to-play (RTP) decisions after muscle injury in professional football are complex, influenced by biological healing, functional recovery, and sport-specific demands. RTP models have evolved towards multifactorial and individualized frameworks; however, supporting evidence remains largely consensus-based. This systematic review aimed to describe RTP criteria and study design heterogeneity and integration within RTP frameworks in football. Methods This study was cond https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/severity-of-structural-lumbar-spinal-stenosis-does-not-impac-29dbd573f4e2.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/severity-of-structural-lumbar-spinal-stenosis-does-not-impac-29dbd573f4e2.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Importance Spine pain is a prevalent and costly condition affecting up to 85% of individuals throughout their lifetime, and spinal stenosis is one of the most debilitating sources of spine pain. Although conservative management is the first line of treatment for spinal stenosis, radiographically severe cases often are directly referred to surgical intervention due to the belief that conservative strategies delay necessary treatment. However, no studies support the premise that individuals with m https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/pulsed-radiofrequency-for-post-stroke-complications-from-neu-4bf8513b963b.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/pulsed-radiofrequency-for-post-stroke-complications-from-neu-4bf8513b963b.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purpose of review This review synthesizes the mechanisms, applications, and evidence gaps regarding pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in the rehabilitation of post-stroke complications to guide its standardized integration. Recent findings PRF, a minimally invasive neuromodulation technique, modulates neuronal excitability without thermal damage. Emerging evidence highlights multi-target effects, including improved microcirculation, suppressed neuroinflammation, and regulated neurotrophic factors. Cli https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/from-linear-rehabilitation-to-graded-stress-exposure-a-clini-e2d86516d0e5.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/from-linear-rehabilitation-to-graded-stress-exposure-a-clini-e2d86516d0e5.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains associated with a substantial risk of reinjury despite advances in surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols. Contemporary rehabilitation strategies primarily focus on restoring strength, range of motion, and neuromuscular control under controlled conditions. However, emerging evidence suggests that performance in standardized functional tests does not necessarily reflect an athlete's ability to https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/burnout-and-mental-health-in-physical-medicine-and-rehabilit-a40321ef811b.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/burnout-and-mental-health-in-physical-medicine-and-rehabilit-a40321ef811b.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/nonparetic-forearm-fracture-and-early-upper-limb-manual-func-48456626c294.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/nonparetic-forearm-fracture-and-early-upper-limb-manual-func-48456626c294.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper-limb recovery after stroke may be affected by conditions that restrict the use of the nonparetic limb during early rehabilitation. We evaluated whether nonparetic forearm fracture was associated with early manual function outcomes after inpatient stroke rehabilitation. This retrospective 1 : 3 matched cohort study included adults with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke admitted between January 2018 and November 2025. Patients with imaging-confirmed nonparetic forearm fracture treated with cons https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/ethical-conflicts-and-educational-needs-of-rehabilitation-cl-10044438b13d.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/ethical-conflicts-and-educational-needs-of-rehabilitation-cl-10044438b13d.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Objective To identify the ethical issues encountered by rehabilitation clinicians in routine clinical practice and explore their needs and preferences for ethics education. Design A descriptive survey study. Setting This study was conducted in an urban tertiary teaching hospital in a developing multicultural country. Participants A total of 152 rehabilitation clinicians participated in the study, with a response rate of 44%. Interventions Not applicable. Main outcome measure A total of 306 narra https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/virtual-reality-assisted-rehabilitation-after-arthroscopic-r-9f793abf077d.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/virtual-reality-assisted-rehabilitation-after-arthroscopic-r-9f793abf077d.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/agreement-of-the-2020-brazilian-society-of-cardiology-cardia-4aeadacaf5a1.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/agreement-of-the-2020-brazilian-society-of-cardiology-cardia-4aeadacaf5a1.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Cardiac risk stratification protocols are widely used in cardiac rehabilitation programs, but divergent classifications limit their applicability. In 2020, the Brazilian Society of Cardiology updated its protocol; however, its agreement with established protocols and inter-rater reliability in cardiac rehabilitation programs remain unclear. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the agreement between the 2020 Brazilian Society of Cardiology cardiac risk stratification protoco https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/an-international-survey-of-physiotherapy-practice-in-oncolog-0995c4c96aff.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/an-international-survey-of-physiotherapy-practice-in-oncolog-0995c4c96aff.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/motor-learning-in-children-with-movement-difficulties-a-modi-2ee40f1fe7a0.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/motor-learning-in-children-with-movement-difficulties-a-modi-2ee40f1fe7a0.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT ObjectiveTo identify key factors influencing motor learning in children with motor difficulties and to examine the level of agreement and disagreement among paediatric physiotherapists regarding these factors within contemporary and conventional paradigms.DesignA three-round modified Delphi study using online questionnaires.ParticipantsThe study included 16 experienced paediatric physiotherapists in the first round, of whom 14 (87.5%) completed all three rounds.Main MeasuresIn Round 1, experts i https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effects-of-a-virtual-reality-based-balance-training-program-1179eae04a77.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effects-of-a-virtual-reality-based-balance-training-program-1179eae04a77.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background: Stroke-related balance and mobility deficits often persist despite conventional rehabilitation. Virtual reality (VR)-based training may improve functional recovery. This study examined whether short-term VR training enhances clinical mobility outcomes and whether accompanying electroencephalography (EEG) changes reflect global cortical adaptations. Methods: In a prospective single-group repeated-measures study, 28 subacute stroke survivors completed 12 VR sessions over 4 weeks. Outco https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effects-of-balance-training-with-electrical-muscle-stimulati-e2d5cde3a0c3.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effects-of-balance-training-with-electrical-muscle-stimulati-e2d5cde3a0c3.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/tailoring-resistance-exercise-for-knee-osteoarthritis-an-int-8c4203a75da8.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/tailoring-resistance-exercise-for-knee-osteoarthritis-an-int-8c4203a75da8.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/is-reduced-spinal-range-of-motion-a-prognostic-factor-for-pa-a408c416cce8.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/is-reduced-spinal-range-of-motion-a-prognostic-factor-for-pa-a408c416cce8.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/exploring-expectations-of-music-interventions-in-pulmonary-r-1a4835a2cb08.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/exploring-expectations-of-music-interventions-in-pulmonary-r-1a4835a2cb08.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Introduction Music interventions by listening to recorded music have been associated with the alleviation of breathlessness and the improvement of physical outcomes in the context of pulmonary rehabilitation. Results of these studies, however, should be interpreted carefully since study protocols have been heterogeneous and findings inconsistent. Studies are subject to selection bias and the effect of music interventions is assumed to depend partly on a placebo effect, increasing effectiveness w https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effectiveness-efficacy-and-safety-of-home-based-cardiac-reha-e24ebcb0d80f.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/effectiveness-efficacy-and-safety-of-home-based-cardiac-reha-e24ebcb0d80f.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended following valve replacement or repair procedures (VRPs), yet participation remains suboptimal among patients undergoing VRPs. Home-based CR (HBCR), including both fully digital and hybrid (mix of HBCR and center-based CR [CBCR]) models, may improve access and uptake. Although prior systematic reviews have examined HBCR in general populations receiving CR, none have specifically considered HBCR among patients who have undergone VRPs-an expandi https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/quality-indicators-for-spanish-hospital-based-physical-thera-10e8fd9bb9ba.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/quality-indicators-for-spanish-hospital-based-physical-thera-10e8fd9bb9ba.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and inter-rater reliability of a set of 22 quality indicators and to identify quality problems in the clinical practice of hospital-based physical therapy units. Methods An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, multicentre study with a mixed approach was conducted in three hospitals in Spain. Twenty-two indicators (nine management and thirteen clinical) were evaluated and refined according to the feasibility of the available da https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/low-load-plyometric-training-to-improve-running-in-children-dc68c4f07f4c.html https://physio-research-tracker.pages.dev/articles/low-load-plyometric-training-to-improve-running-in-children-dc68c4f07f4c.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aim Investigate the effect of an intervention for children with Generalized Joint Hypermobility (pgGJH) on running performance, participation, and kinesiophobia. Methods Single subject research design with baseline (usual care, 4-6 weeks), intervention (10 weeks), withdrawal (usual care, 6 weeks) and a six-month follow-up. Children with a Beighton score ≥6/9 undertook an individualized low-load plyometric program of 10 once/week group sessions, and a home program. The primary outcome measure was