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Longitudinal changes in serum taurine following acute traumatic spinal cord injury: a prospective pilot study of diagnostic performance and functional recovery.
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 w…
Implementing Cardiac Rehabilitation as a First-Line Treatment for Stable Angina Pectoris: PERSPECTIVES OF CARDIOLOGISTS AND PATIENTS.
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 b…
Diagnostic yield of borderline ECG changes and ectopic beats in football players.
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 interpretat…
Feasibility and acceptability of the breakfast group intervention BISTRo for stroke survivors in acute rehabilitation.
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.Setting…
Multimodal synthesis of neural correlates of motor imagery after spinal cord injury: a systematic review
Ipsilateral inhibitory rTMS restores interhemispheric motor cortex balance and reduces phantom limb pain: an exploratory longitudinal nTMS mapping study.
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,…
Falls in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A prospective study.
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, a…
Using physical literacy to understand physical activity after ACL reconstruction: A qualitative descriptive analysis.
To examine perceptions of physical literacy and physical activity (PA) and explore how components of physical literacy interact with PA participation in young adults with a history of ACLR. Qualitative descriptive analys…
Current Manual Therapy Practices in Pediatric Neurological Physiotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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 conduct…
Physical and mental health-related quality of life outcomes of non-pharmacological interventions in early multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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 CENTRA…
Office workers' perspectives on implementing active breaks supported by a digital intervention to alleviate spinal pain: a qualitative study.
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 ch…
Employers' perspectives on vocational rehabilitation for people with inflammatory arthritis: a qualitative study.
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 rehabilita…
Reproducibility of the posterior talar glide test: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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 i…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Severity and Cardiac Rehabilitation Utilization Following Myocardial Infarction.
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 cardi…
A Scoping Review of the Effects of E-Cigarette Use on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Lung Function in Young Adults.
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 u…
Postoperative Six-Minute Walk Distance Predicts Cardiovascular Mortality After Cardiac Surgery.
Supply Chain Break For Medications in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: A Risk-based Framework for Preparedness.
Pharmaceutical supply chain disruptions from pandemics, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflicts increasingly threaten medications central to rehabilitation practice. Rehabilitation pharmacotherapy is especially exp…
Examining Neuromuscular and Cortical Activity Over 1 Year Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Cross-sectional studies have indicated impaired neuromuscular and cortical activities following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, adaptations throughout the recovery process remain unclear. Theref…
Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2026).
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 eli…
Time-Domain HRV Metrics as Predictors of Concussion Recovery in Adolescents: A Boosted Tree Approach.
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 …
Association Between Danish Guideline Treatments for Breast Cancer and Physiotherapy-Relevant Late Effects: A Nationwide Cohort Study.
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 phys…
Distinct Self-Regulation Patterns Differentiate Runners by Recent Injury History and Current Injury Status: A Cross-Sectional Study of Australian Runners
Two Decades of Declining International Medical Graduate Representation in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Programs: A 2005-2025 Trend Analysis.
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 …
Outcomes of cardiovascular screening in professional female football players.
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 foo…
Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to Classify Upper Limb Outcome Measures in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Construct-Driven Perspective.
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…
Prehabilitation for patients undergoing metabolic/bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study using propensity score matching.
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 …
The Criteria and Design for Return-to-Play Following Muscle Injury in Football are Not Standardized: A Systematic Review Including Descriptive Analysis of RTP Criteria Distribution and Study Design Heterogeneity.
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…
Severity of Structural Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Does Not Impact Responsiveness to Exercise-Based Rehabilitation.
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 man…
Burnout and mental health in physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians: Current evidence, knowledge gaps, and a call for specialty-specific research.
Nonparetic forearm fracture and early upper-limb manual function outcomes after stroke rehabilitation.
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 f…
Ethical Conflicts and Educational Needs of Rehabilitation Clinicians in a Teaching Hospital in Malaysia.
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…
Virtual reality-assisted rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for small-to-medium supraspinatus tears: a prospective assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
Quality indicators for Spanish hospital-based physical therapy units: a feasibility and inter-rater reliability study.
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 uni…
Diagnostic accuracy of patient history and clinical examination to identify pathology in the lumbar spine of elite gymnasts with MRI as the reference standard
An International Survey of Physiotherapy Practice in Oncology: Service Provision, Education, and Research Needs From World Physiotherapy Member Organizations
Motor learning in children with movement difficulties: A modified Delphi study of influencing factors.
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 cont…
Effects of a Virtual Reality-Based Balance Training Program on Clinical Outcomes and Cortical Oscillatory Activity: A Combined Behavioral and EEG Study.
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 t…
Effects of balance training with electrical muscle stimulation on ankle joint muscle on sensory reweighting and motor strategy
Tailoring Resistance Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: An Intervention Systematic Review With Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Intensity and Volume
Is Reduced Spinal Range of Motion a Prognostic Factor for Pain Intensity, Disability, and Global Recovery in People With Specific or Non–Specific Spinal Pain? A Systematic Review
Low-Load Plyometric Training to Improve Running in Children With Generalised Joint Hypermobility: A Single Subject Research Design.
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 (usua…
Comparison of Synchronous Telerehabilitation and Face-to-Face Methods on Upper Extremity Function in Children with Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy.
Aims This study investigates whether synchronous telerehabilitation improves upper extremity function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (CP). Methods Children aged 6-12 with Manual Ability Classification System…
Can Mechanomyography and Heart Rate Be Used to Guide Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Delivery in the Non-Responsive Patient? A Cross-Sectional Study in Healthy Adults
Electromyographic Analysis of the Shoulder During Isokinetic External Rotation in Baseball Players With Pitching-Impaired Shoulders.
Context Researchers have shown that shoulder-rotator strength is lower in athletes with impaired throwing shoulders; however, the specific muscles that exhibit lower activity in these athletes remain unclear. Objective T…
Baseline Performance on Concussion Assessments of Athletes Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Context In the United States, more than 71 000 college students, many of whom participate in athletic programs, are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HoH). Although recent concussion consensus statements have recommended differ…
Characteristics of Athletic Trainers That Influence Personal Subjectivity in Medical Disqualification From Sport Following Concussion Discussions.
Context Patients may be considering stopping sport participation due to concussions with limited evidence to guide this decision. Athletic trainers (ATs) may play a role in discussions about pre-medical disqualification …
Effect of Hip Range of Motion Restrictions on Injury in Baseball Players: A Systematic Review.
Objective To determine whether restrictions in hip external rotation (ER) or internal rotation (IR) range of motion (ROM) are related to overall injury risk in baseball players. Data sources Three databases were systemat…
Personalizing Pain Management: Impact of Participant Characteristics on the Effectiveness of Complementary and Integrative Health Versus Standard Rehabilitation in Chronic Pain Treatment Among Active-Duty Service Members.
Importance By identifying which factors impact the physical function outcomes of pain therapies, health care providers can more effectively match therapies to individuals. This approach will ultimately improve the overal…
Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Pain: Current Management, Influence on Biopsychosocial Health, and Patient-Reported Satisfaction With Care.
Importance Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is common during pregnancy but referral rates to physical therapy and the influence of MSK pain management on satisfaction with prenatal care are unknown. Objective The objective was…
Effects of Virtual Reality Versus Whole-Body Vibration on Muscle Strength and Balance in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of virtual reality versus whole-body vibration on quadriceps muscle strength and balance in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.MethodsIn this assessor-blinded, parallel-group random…
Efficacy of real-time feedback exercise therapy in patients following total hip arthroplasty: a pilot cluster-randomized controlled trial
Telerehabilitation before and after lumbar spine surgery: A scoping review.
Although telerehabilitation has demonstrated effectiveness comparable to traditional face-to-face rehabilitation for low back pain and joint replacement, the lack of standardized protocols after lumbar spine surgery hind…
Preliminary effects of myofascial release on chest mobility and trunk impairment in patients with chronic stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Objective This study investigated the effects of myofascial release (MFR) on chest mobility, trunk impairment, and respiratory function in patients with chronic stroke. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, 20 par…
Sociodemographic Predictors of Postpresentation Delay to Pediatric ACL Reconstruction and Associated Intra-articular Injury Severity.
Background Delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in pediatric patients is associated with progressive intra-articular injury. Although disparities in access to orthopaedic care have been reported, it r…
External Validation of a Machine Learning Model for the Early Prediction of Upper-Limb Recovery After Stroke.
Background Reliable prediction of upper-limb recovery after stroke can support rehabilitation planning, yet few prognostic models have been tested beyond their development cohorts. External validation is essential to est…
Neuropsychological consequences three years post-covid-19 are persistent and have great impact on everyday activities.
Objective Post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) is associated with persistent cognitive dysfunction and fatigue, but limited evidence is available regarding long-term outcomes beyond one year. Design Longitudinal follow-up asses…
Outcomes of rehabilitation following device-aided therapy start in parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial.
Objective To determine whether adding tailored primary care rehabilitation to Device-Aided Therapy in Parkinson's disease improves outcomes more than Device-Aided Therapy alone. Design Open randomized controlled interven…
Psychometric properties of loaded and unloaded timed stair tests in assessing people with knee osteoarthritis.
Objective To compare timed stair test performance between individuals with knee osteoarthritis and healthy older adults, examine reliability under loaded and unloaded conditions, explore correlations with functional meas…
Movement Behaviors and Quality of Life in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: A Study Based on the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.
Background and purpose The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines integrate recommendations on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep. Individuals in cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRPs) have specific…
Evaluating the impact of high dose inpatient rehabilitation gait training on post stroke physical activity: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Objective This secondary analysis aimed to determine if higher doses of inpatient step training affects physical activity levels 12 months post-stroke. A secondary aim sought to identify whether walking improvements duri…
Rapid Re-activation of Functionally Inhibited Hamstring Muscles via Real-Time EMG Visual Feedback in an Asymptomatic Masters Sprinter: A Case Report.
Background Masters athletes inevitably face age-related neuromuscular alterations, such as dynapenia, where the loss of muscle strength and power exceeds the loss of muscle mass. In sprinters, the selective loss of neura…
Exploring the experiences of individuals living with neurological conditions in UMove: a physiotherapy student-led physical activity program.
Introduction Physical activity engagement can improve wellbeing and social participation for individuals living with long-term neurological conditions. Student-led services enable healthcare access for those clinically u…
Defining the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID), Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS), and Maximal Outcome Improvement (MOI) values for individuals with acetabular dysplasia (AD) undergoing non-operative management.
Background The International Hip Outcome Tool 12 (iHOT-12) is commonly utilized to track outcomes in individuals with acetabular dysplasia (AD). Clinically important outcome values (CIOVs) of the iHOT-12 in individuals w…
Acute Effects of an Elastic Toe-Tube Exercise on Intrinsic Foot Muscle Size and Reactive Strength in Healthy Young Men: A Randomized Crossover Study.
Background Intrinsic foot muscles (IFMs) contribute to plantar stiffness regulation and force transmission during dynamic tasks. Although the short-foot exercise (SF-ex) is commonly prescribed to strengthen IFMs, its imm…
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Carpal Tunnel and Median Nerve.
The carpal tunnel is a fibro-osseous canal at the wrist that is formed by the retinaculum and bony structures. The superficial border is composed of the flexor retinaculum, the floor of the tunnel is formed by the carpal…
Integrating Oncology Into Entry-Level Physical Therapist Curricula
Integrating Obesity Education into Physiotherapy Curricula: A European Survey of Current Practice
The Enhanced Rehabilitation Programme for Significant Musculoskeletal Injuries From The Manchester Arena Bombing – A Process Evaluation Study Investigating Patients’ And Physiotherapists’ Experiences
The therapeutic exercise framework: an integrative approach to optimizing tissue capacity.
Background Selecting and modifying the most appropriate therapeutic exercises at the optimal therapeutic parameters for each individual patient is a skill that can be challenging to learn and apply effectively. In this p…
Effect of sensory-perceptual-motor training on activities of daily living and hand functions in unilateral cerebral palsy: a randomized control trial.
Purpose This study examines the impact of sensory-perceptual-motor training (SPMT) on hand functions as well as activities of daily living (ADLs) in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (U-CP). Materials and methods T…
Special Education Teachers' Perspectives on Collaboration with School-Based Physical Therapists.
Purpose This study explored special education teachers' (SETs) perceptions of collaboration with school-based physical therapists (SBPTs). Methods SETs who taught in the school year 2021 to 2022 completed a survey on par…
Letter of Response to Clarifying the Scientific Basis and Clinical Relevance of Dynamic Movement Intervention Therapy.
Growing Our Impact and Advancing Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Joint Associations of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden With Executive Performance, Balance, and In-Hospital Falls in Patients With Subacute Supratentorial Ischemic Stroke Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Objective To examine the joint associations of magnetic resonance imaging-based total cerebral small vessel disease burden and sleep-disordered breathing with Stroop-based executive performance, balance, and in-hospital …
An Environmental Scan of Canadian Physiotherapy Dry Needling Regulations
Models Containing the Braden Scale Predict Activities of Daily Living Improvement in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Single Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
Background and purpose This study sought to develop and validate a predictive model integrating the Braden scale to forecast the recovery of activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Addit…
Physiotherapy’s Philosophical Phobia Will Be Its Demise
Impacts of ankle sprain on functional performance in under-20 soccer players: a cross-sectional study.
Objectives To compare functional and biomechanical parameters related to ankle mobility, neuromuscular control, and dynamic balance in under-20 soccer players with and without a history of lateral ankle sprain. Study des…
High‐intensity interval training vs. moderate‐intensity continuous training in COVID ‐19 survivors ( COVIDEX ): A randomized clinical trial on feasibility and short‐term efficacy
Background High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) have been widely studied in individuals with chronic conditions. However, no studies have compared these two exercise m…
Inpatient rehabilitation admission for a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy status post Achilles tendon release.
Characteristics and Specific Aspects of the Therapeutic Alliance in Physiotherapy Care: A Qualitative Study in France.
Background and purpose Therapeutic alliance (TA) refers to mutuality and congruence concerning the bonds, goals, and tasks shared between the physiotherapist and patient. It relies on positive connections through partner…
Does low back pain improve following supervised patient education and exercise therapy targeting hip osteoarthritis symptoms? a longitudinal cohort study of 5,014 patients
Do Socioeconomic Factors Impact Neuropsychomotor Development But Not Quality of Life in Preterm Infants?
Aims To evaluate quality of life (QoL) and neuropsychomotor development (NPMD) in preterm infants, compare different socioeconomic contexts, and identify associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional observationa…
Clinical and biomechanical recovery trajectories during anti-gravity treadmill-assisted rehabilitation after complex lower-limb articular fractures: a prospective pilot cohort study.
Purpose While previous research has established the clinical applicability of anti-gravity treadmill (AGT)-assisted rehabilitation after lower-limb fracture fixation, longitudinal biomechanical recovery in patients with …
Mapping the Education Researcher Trajectory: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Identity and Community in the GAMER Program.
Importance Development of education researchers in physical therapy has been historically overlooked despite the success of clinical researcher development programs. The Grant writing and Mentorship in Education Research…
Hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review exploring efficacy and optimal technique.
Objective Patients with adhesive capsulitis are often referred for conservative management, including corticosteroid injection or hydrodilatation of the glenohumeral joint. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the ef…
Post-discharge kinesiophobia trajectories and rehabilitation outcomes in post-stroke hemiplegia.
Background Kinesiophobia may reduce participation in post-stroke rehabilitation and impede functional recovery, but its course after discharge and its clinical significance remain unclear. This study identified 6-month t…
Exploring physiotherapists' experiences of implementing robot assisted gait training in a National Health Service inpatient neurorehabilitation setting: a qualitative study.
Purpose To explore physiotherapists' experiences of implementing robot assisted gait training (RAGT) in a National Health Service (NHS) inpatient neurorehabilitation setting. Evidence of the efficacy of RAGT is growing, …
The effect of targeted upper cervical musculoskeletal management on the frequency and burden of migraine headache in adults - a single cohort pilot study.
Research progress on horticultural therapy in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a narrative review.
Background Post‑stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) affects 64%-75% of stroke survivors, severely limiting daily independence and rehabilitation engagement. Conventional interventions often yield suboptimal outcomes due t…
Wearable ankle activity monitor overestimates energy expenditure during ecological walking tasks in individuals with stroke and healthy adults.
Assessment of physical activity intensity is essential for guiding rehabilitation after stroke. Wearable activity monitors are used to estimate energy expenditure during walking; however, their validity in stroke populat…
Early clinical and functional predictors of functional recovery after hemorrhagic stroke: a scoping review.
Individuals with hemorrhagic stroke are frequently left with disability. There are gaps in knowledge in prognostication of recovery after hemorrhagic stroke. This scoping review aims to characterize predictive value of c…
Hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: patient experiences, disability and implications for rehabilitation.
The diagnosis and management of hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HSD/hEDS) are a healthcare challenge because of the wide array of symptoms, lack of diagnostic biomarkers, and evol…
What do people with Parkinson's think about telerehabilitation? A thematic analysis of patient interviews.
ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the facilitators and barriers to engagement in telerehabilitation programmes among people with Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, we examined whether the exercise modality (dance or…
Inter-rater agreement of a pathophysiology-derived clinical assessment tool for complex regional pain syndrome type I in physiotherapy: an explorative study
Implementation, feasibility and optimization of a web- and mobile-supported semi-automated shoulder rehabilitation system (WMSSR): a prospective consecutive interventional cohort study
Contralesional plantar peripheral electrical stimulation combined with contralesional posterior parietal cortex repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation promotes lower-limb motor recovery in stroke patients with hemiparesis: a randomized, double-blind, factorial controlled trial
Effectiveness of an AI-based home exercise app for rehabilitation of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A randomized controlled trial.
Background Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain contributes to disability and healthcare use. Although therapeutic exercise is first-line treatment, limited supervision and adherence may reduce its effectiveness; digital r…
Biopsychosocial predictors of functional recovery in chronic low back pain following physiotherapy: A survival analysis study.
Background Functional recovery following physiotherapy in individuals with chronic low back pain varies considerably and may be influenced by biological, psychological, behavioral, and social characteristics. Few studies…
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Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Task-Oriented Training for Enhancing Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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 neuroplastici…
Cardiac rehabilitation in adults with congenital heart disease: care situation, barriers, and patient-reported outcomes.
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,…
Characteristics of Tailored Text Messages Associated With Increased Physical Activity Among Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollees: Secondary Analysis of a Microrandomized Trial.
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 characteri…
Narrative review: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for pain management in musculoskeletal rehabilitation: Mechanisms, clinical applications, and safety.
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…
Differences in Cardiovascular Intensity Between Gait Training Approaches After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury-A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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 trai…
Pulsed Radiofrequency for Post-Stroke Complications: From Neuromodulation to Functional Recovery.
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. Re…
From Linear Rehabilitation to Graded Stress Exposure: A Clinical Framework for Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
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. Contempo…
Agreement of the 2020 Brazilian Society of Cardiology cardiac risk stratification protocol in cardiac rehabilitation programs: a cross-sectional study.
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 proto…
Exploring expectations of music interventions in pulmonary rehabilitation: a cross-sectional survey protocol.
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 …
Effectiveness, Efficacy, and Safety of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Following Valve Replacement or Repair: Protocol for a Systematic Review.
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 ful…
Weight-bearing exercise intensity and physiotherapy outcomes in older Nigerian women with osteoporosis: a multicenter a cross-sectional study.
Weight-bearing exercise intensity in older Nigerian women with osteoporosis was mainly determined by age, not sociodemographic factors. Higher intensity was associated with better physiotherapy outcomes, highlighting the…
A wearable sensor-based kinematic dataset collected under standardized rehabilitation tasks from 120 post-stroke patients.
Stroke frequently results in long-term motor impairments, making effective rehabilitation essential for functional recovery. However, the development of intelligent rehabilitation systems is hindered by the lack of large…
Clinical Application of Wearable Devices in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review of Safety, Feasibility, and Adherence.
Background/objectives Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability worldwide. Wearable devices have shown potential in supporting rehabilitation, yet evidence on their safety, feasibility, and adherence remains fragme…
Patient-reported outcomes as markers and predictors of functional recovery in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are widely used in musculoskeletal rehabilitation to assess pain, physical function, disability, health-related quality of life, psychological status, and patient-perceived recov…
Evaluation of Large Language Models in Generating Physical Exercise Rehabilitation Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders Across Multiple Clinical Scenarios.
Background: Artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are emerging as transformative technologies in medicine. However, their ability to develop physical exercise rehabilitation programs and provide insigh…
Variability in United States online rehabilitation protocols after open and endoscopic hip abductor repair.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate readily accessible U.S. based online physical therapy protocols for open and endoscopic hip abductor repairs and to assess the variability in post-operative rehabilitatio…
Retrospective study of effectiveness of high versus low intensity robotic gait training in combination with physiotherapy for pediatric cerebral palsy patients.
Introduction Children with cerebral palsy exhibit impaired gross motor function, particularly in standing and walking abilities. Robot-assisted gait training using the Lokomat device has emerged as an established interve…
Exploring delta/alpha and theta/alpha ratios as longitudinal treatment-response biomarkers in post-stroke rehabilitation.
Introduction Post-stroke motor recovery relies on rebalancing of network connectivity, yet objective biomarkers for longitudinal monitoring remain limited. The delta/alpha ratio (DAR) is an established quantitative elect…
Association between activities of daily living and the introduction of home-visit medical care in patients with stroke discharged from a convalescent rehabilitation ward.
Takaoka T, Kasai F, Ikai T. Association between activities of daily living and the introduction of home-visit medical care in patients with stroke discharged from a convalescent rehabilitation ward. Jpn J Compr Rehabil S…
Safety of cardiac rehabilitation following cerebrovascular accident: a systematic review.
Context The brain is highly vulnerable to circulatory disruptions, including cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke). Stroke survivors can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Objectives This systematic review eval…
Early Integration of Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Improves Functional Outcomes in Stroke Patients: A Prospective Pragmatic Study and Nested Case-Control Analysis.
Background Chinese medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) is widely used in post-stroke rehabilitation in Southeast Asia. However, evidence on its effectiveness and optimal timing remains inconclusive. This study aim…
Comparing the effectiveness of home-based and center-based cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized clinical trial.
Purpose Center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is the standard of care for patients with cardiovascular disease. However, access limitations have led to increased interest in home-based alternatives. This study aimed t…
Clinical and cost effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with post-tuberculosis lung disease in Kyrgyzstan: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Rationale Tuberculosis (TB) is a major worldwide cause of disability, with TB survivors experiencing a significant and often underrecognized burden, and approximately half going on to develop post-tuberculosis lung disea…
Impact of Narrative Nursing and Cognitive Behavioral Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function and Anxiety in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
Objective Alzheimer's disease (AD) progressively impairs cognitive function and quality of life (QoL). Patients frequently experience anxiety, which may accelerate cognitive decline. This study aimed to investigate the e…
Systematic Documentation of Physiotherapy Practice During Usual Care and High-Intensity Gait Training in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation.
Background Usual care (UC) in stroke rehabilitation is often insufficiently documented, limiting evaluation of interventions such as high-intensity gait training (HIGT). Objective To describe physiotherapy delivery in UC…
Retrospective observational analysis of limitations in activities of daily living in a large cohort of patients with clinical obesity.
Background A recent definition of clinical obesity emphasises the presence of age-adjusted limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs). Early identification of ADL limitations and factors negatively influencing the …
Mental simulation practices in stroke rehabilitation reorganize brain connectivity: a systematic review.
Background and purpose Stroke is a leading cause of disability, associated with impaired motor function and brain connectivity. Mental Simulation Practices (MSP), including Motor Imagery, Mirror Therapy and Action Observ…
Integrating sleep and circadian health into cardiac rehabilitation: A narrative review and practical framework for implementation.
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) aims to enhance cardiovascular health and quality of life, as well as survival through structured exercise training, lifestyle education, cardiovascular risk factor management, and psychosocia…
Survival, Recorded Disability, and Neurorehabilitation After Advanced Endovascular Stroke Care in Kazakhstan: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Background : Advanced endovascular procedures are increasingly used for ischemic stroke, but real-world evidence from middle-income settings remains limited, particularly regarding survival, disability, and neurorehabili…
Robot-assisted gait training using a robotic exoskeleton during inpatient rehabilitation in acute Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
A woman in her early 60s with acute Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) developed rapidly progressive tetraparesis and respiratory failure requiring non-invasive ventilation. Following intravenous immunoglobulin and medical st…
Safety of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Acute Exacerbations of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Multicentre Study.
Background and objective The safety of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) during acute exacerbations of interstitial lung disease (AE-ILD) remains uncertain. Utilising a real-world, multicentre clinical context, this study in…
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on implementing postoperative care alongside Phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation: a descriptive qualitative study.
Background Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) implement postoperative patient care alongside Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR). Yet, HCPs' experiences, including e…
Contemporary physiotherapy interventions for balance rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Children with Down syndrome commonly present with impaired balance and postural control due to musculoskeletal, sensory, and neuromotor deficits, which may negatively affect functional mobility and participation in daily…
Biotechnical rehabilitation system with virtual reality and feedback for motor recovery.
This study presents a biotechnical rehabilitation system for improving motor recovery in post-stroke patients with lower extremity paresis. The system integrates virtual reality (VR)-based therapy, real-time muscle fatig…
Eighteen-Year Trends in Motor Recovery During Inpatient Rehabilitation After Ischemic Stroke.
Background Trends in functional recovery after ischemic stroke within inpatient rehabilitation settings are not well-described. This study evaluated 18-year trends in functional motor improvement among adults receiving i…