New research
Carrying an unseen weight: the neuro-perceptual landscape of limb heaviness after stroke- a scoping review
Characteristics of Outpatient Care Settings Associated with Implementation Outcomes for a Group Physical Therapy Program
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)
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Network-oriented neurorehabilitation after stroke: a paradigmatic approach.
Stroke recovery increasingly demands a reconceptualization of the brain as a dynamic network system. This opinion paper advocates for a network-oriented neurorehabilitation paradigm, grounded in the understanding that fu…
Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training and Training Load Management Interventions for Reducing Injury and Attrition in Tactical Recruits: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries: A Scoping Review of Neuromotor Interventions in Acute Care.
Aims Acute care is essential for pediatric acquired brain injury (ABI), but finding precise guidelines for implementing and characterizing early neuromotor interventions is challenging. This scoping review explored the m…
Sensory Issues and Occupational Participation in Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review.
Aims People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience hypo- or hyperreactivity to sensory input. To date, sensory features of ASD have mostly been studied in children, with people over the age of 18 underreprese…
Routine physiotherapy outcome measures use for acute internal medicine: an implementation study.
Purpose To measure the implementability of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) and modified Iowa Level of Assistance Scale (mILOA) for internal medicine patients requiring physiotherapy. Ma…
Effectiveness of a Personalized Robot-Assisted Trunk and Lower Limb Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Objective To investigate the clinical effectiveness of a newly developed trunk-lower limb rehabilitation robot in patients with chronic stroke. Design Randomized controlled trial conducted at a rehabilitation center. For…
Efficacy and evidence certainty of traditional Chinese exercises for musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review of meta-analyses.
Objectives To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and exercise prescription parameters of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) on health outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and rigorously assess …
A systematic review of early neuroimaging and neurophysiological biomarkers for post-stroke mobility prognostication.
ObjectivePrognostication may help guide mobility rehabilitation planning and goal setting post-stroke. This systematic review aimed to examine the prognostic capacity of early neuroimaging and neurophysiological biomarke…
Beyond the Diagnosis: An Integrated Perspective on Strategic Dosing in Neurologic Motor Rehabilitation. A Scoping Review and Collaborative Viewpoint.
BackgroundCurrent neurorehabilitation often relies on static, diagnosis-driven protocols or generic exercise administration, contributing to suboptimal long-term outcomes. There is a clinical need for a cohesive, mechani…
Survey on stroke rehabilitation in Europe (SUSTAIN-EU) to evaluate European stroke rehabilitation services.
Objective This study aimed to assess the organization and delivery of post-stroke rehabilitation services across Europe, focusing on the role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians. Design and methods A cross…
Clinical factors associated with motor imagery ability in individuals with subacute stroke.
Objective To examine the associations of motor recovery stage, proprioceptive function, and working memory with motor imagery ability in patients with subacute stroke. Design Multicentre cross-sectional study. Subjects/p…
Mapping the commonalities of rehabilitation: using GUIDE-rehab to open the black box of programmes across diverse health conditions.
Objective Rehabilitation is a health strategy implemented with specific programmes across multiple health conditions. This study aimed to identify rehabilitation programmes' commonalities among health conditions and part…
Ethics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Stroke Rehabilitation.
Effects of functional versus conventional Physiotherapy-Based pain management on symptoms, psychological outcomes, and quality of life in women with Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) is a chronic pelvic pain condition characterized by urinary symptoms, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Given its biopsychosocial nature, physiotherapy approaches targ…
Foot-Targeted Rehabilitation for Pronation-Related Anterior Knee Pain: A Two-Phase Case-Control Study and Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy Versus Neuromuscular Training Each With Augmented Low-Dye Taping.
The mechanistic rationale for treating the foot in anterior knee pain (AKP) is well established in the biomechanics literature; however, translating it into a clinically actionable evidence-supported rehabilitation proto…
Efficacy of Integrating the Interactive Virtual Device (REAtouch®) into HABIT-ILE for Children with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial.
Implementing intensive motor skill learning interventions like Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) in clinical practice faces accessibility challenges. Integrating the interactive …
When algorithms don't care: physiotherapy and the post-professional turn.
Physiotherapy has long resisted the forces that restructured manufacturing, journalism, and finance. This resistance is ending. Drawing on Gilles Deleuze's prescient analysis of societies of control, this paper argues th…
Manifestations of Oral Muscle Mass, Tongue Strength, and Endurance in Patients with Stroke Across Varying Degrees of Swallowing Function: A Pilot Study
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…
Respiratory Function in Participants with Spinal Cord Injury of a Rehabilitation Center using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation.
Objective To observe the respiratory function of individuals participating in a rehabilitation program with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Design Cross-sectional study. Setting A tertiary care hospital offe…
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,…
Clinically interpretable prediction models of stroke functional outcomes: A national cohort study of adults in inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the US.
Objective To predict self-care and mobility function at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation for adults with stroke using only variables from the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PA…
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…
Experiences of telehealth e-mentoring within postgraduate musculoskeletal physical therapy education in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Background E-mentoring has emerged as a novel educational strategy in postgraduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with potential to support development of advanced practice capabilities. However, evidence regarding its c…
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…
Head-to-Head Comparison of the Prognostic Value of Actual Versus Percent Predicted 6-Minute Walk Distance in Patients With Heart Failure.
Purpose The 6-minute walk test is a powerful prognostic tool to predict mortality in heart failure (HF). We sought to assess whether the use of percent predicted 6-minute walk test distance (%6MWD) allows for enhancing t…
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…
Improved Functional Independence Associated with Canine Assisted Intervention During Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Real-World Observational Study Using Inverse Probability Weighting.
Objective To evaluate the association between canine-assisted intervention (CAI) and functional independence among patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation. Design Retrospective cohort study SETTING: Inpatient Rehabil…
Foot exercise plus education versus brief advice for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET Trial): a feasibility randomised controlled trial.
Background Despite foot muscle strengthening being a target of exercise interventions for plantar heel pain (PHP) no study has measured foot muscle outcomes, and existing research is limited by a lack of control (no trea…
Distinct Self-Regulation Patterns Differentiate Runners by Recent Injury History and Current Injury Status: A Cross-Sectional Study of Australian Runners
Competency frameworks for primary care rehabilitation professionals: a scoping review of global practices and implications for developing countries.
Purpose Integrated rehabilitation eases chronic mobility dependence, yet competency frameworks struggle to be implemented in resource-limited regions. To map global competency frameworks for primary care rehabilitation p…
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…
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Cardiac rehabilitation programme accreditation and certification: Comparing international practices, mapping standards, benchmarks, and future directions - A scoping review.
Aims Programme accreditation and certification are key mechanisms for standardising, assuring, and continuously improving the quality of cardiac rehabilitation. Comparative evidence on existing accreditation and certific…
Rehabilitation needs of older adults with cognitive impairment following ischemic stroke: a qualitative study.
Aim To explore the self-reported experiences of older adults with post-stroke cognitive impairment following ischemic stroke and their needs for cognitive and functional recovery, rehabilitation information, psychologica…
The future of high-dose, high-intensity neurorehabilitation: Consensus-based core recommendations from the fourth Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.
Objective Convergent evidence indicates that high-dose, high-intensity rehabilitation (HDHI) improves outcomes beyond usual care after stroke, yet implementation remains limited. While questions of optimal dose, timing, …
Brain-computer interface training for motor recovery after stroke.
Rationale Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Motor dysfunction is a highly prevalent and disabling consequence of stroke. Brain-computer interface (BCI) training has emerged as a promi…
Concurrent validity and reliability of an artificial intelligence-assisted physiotherapy assessment system for maximal mouth opening, cervical, and shoulder range of motion in patients with oral cancer.
Accurate assessment of joint range of motion (ROM) and maximal mouth opening (MMO) is essential in the rehabilitation of patients with oral cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the concurrent validity and reliability of …
Electrical Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise Versus Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Background Chronic nonspecific neck pain (CNSNP) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. Its etiology is multifactorial, and it constitutes a leading cause of work absenteeism and a significant …
Elastic tape as an add-on strategy to potentiate pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in nonobese males with moderate-to-very severe COPD: A randomised clinical trial.
Background and objective Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves exercise capacity but has limited effects on ventilatory constraints in severe COPD. Application of elastic tape (ET) is a potential adjunctive strategy tha…
Can nursing students boost exercise therapy in a subacute ward? An implementation study.
Objectives To determine the feasibility, uptake, safety, effectiveness and acceptability of nursing students and allied health assistants (AHAs) delivering additional exercise sessions during inpatient geriatric rehabili…
Promoting the use of evidence (PROMOTE) in upper limb stroke rehabilitation: protocol for a multicentre, cluster-randomised, phase IV implementation trial.
Introduction Fewer than half of patients receive evidence-based upper limb rehabilitation after stroke. Implementation science interventions may improve use of guidelines by clinicians; however, it is not yet known wheth…
Effectiveness of Multidomain Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction by Patient Frailty: Prespecified Subgroup Analysis of the PIpELINe Trial.
Background Frailty is common among older patients surviving myocardial infarction, is associated with adverse outcomes, and is often perceived as a barrier to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). The aim of this study is to dete…
EMPATH protocol: Randomized, double-blind trial of an Engaging and Mobile Prism Adaptation Treatment for spatial neglect in Home and rehabilitation settings.
Background Spatial neglect is a common attentional condition post-stroke linked to poor rehabilitation outcomes. Prism adaptation, though a promising intervention, is not yet widely used clinically due to various barrier…
From Task Executor to Decision-Maker: Competency Transfer in Oncology Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Nurses-A Descriptive Phenomenological Study.
Background and objective Outcome-based education (OBE) is increasingly used to develop advanced nursing competencies, yet how these competencies transfer into complex clinical practice-particularly in oncology cardiopulm…
Clinical Outcomes of Phased Rehabilitation Nursing Combined With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Patients With Acute Cerebral Infarction.
Background This study retrospectively analysed the clinical outcomes of phased rehabilitation nursing combined with mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression and neurological deficit severity in patients with acut…
Preoperative Tongue and Swallowing Prehabilitation Improves Early Postoperative Functional Recovery following Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Controlled Pilot Study.
Objective Postoperative functional impairment, including reduced tongue strength and swallowing efficiency, is common following oral andmaxillofacial surgery. Prehabilitation strategies targeting oral function may enhanc…
Combined activity-based therapy and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation as an intensification and supplemental approach for upper limb sensorimotor recovery: a randomised controlled trial protocol for in-patients with subacute spinal cord injury.
Introduction Activity-based therapy (ABT) delivers intensive, repetitive sensorimotor stimulation to enhance neuroplasticity after spinal cord injury. ABT has demonstrated synergistic benefits with cervical transcutaneou…
The Combined Efficacy of Adjunctive Psychological Interventions and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Background Depression and anxiety exacerbate the pernicious cycle of dyspnea, inactivity, and deconditioning in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a well-proven man…
A Web-Based Pedometer-Mediated Intervention Maintains Benefits After Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study.
Rationale The optimal content and delivery method of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) maintenance programs are unknown. We developed a web-based, pedometer-mediated intervention, based on the Behavioral Theory of Self-Regul…
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…
Addressing Gaps in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Evaluation of a Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Platform.
Background Traditional brick-and-mortar pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs remain substantially underutilized, with only 2.7% of Medicare beneficiaries completing PR within 12 months following a COPD exacerbation hos…
Feasibility of the Aktivplan Digital Health Intervention for Supporting Regular Physical Activity Following Phase II Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Study (ACTIVE-CaRe Pilot).
Background Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) often struggle to develop and maintain heart-healthy physical activity habits, even after completing a cardiac rehabilitation program. Digital tools offer opportuniti…
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…
Internet of Things-Enabled Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Advanced Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professional and Patient Perspectives.
Objective This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals' and patients' perceptions and experiences of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) among advanced lung cancer patients undergoing c…
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…
Effects of brain-computer interface-based training on post-stroke lower limb rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Background Lower-limb motor dysfunction after stroke severely compromises mobility and quality of life. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, which employs a "central-peripheral-central" closed-loop to promote neuro…
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…
Unveiling the hidden dynamics: patellar support tissue alterations in post-stroke rehabilitation.
Background This study sought to evaluate the thickness of supportive bands and ligaments surrounding the patella in post-stroke patients, with the objective of informing tailored rehabilitation interventions. This is nec…
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…
Gender differences in post-stroke cognitive outcomes in rehabilitation: insights from MoCA domain index scores.
Recent literature revealed gender differences in both motor and cognitive deficits after stroke. Women appear to be at a greater disadvantage in terms of recovery, probably for biological and social factors. This post-ho…
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…
Shockwave Therapy or Acupoint Stimulation Combined With Physiotherapy for Spasticity and Motor Function in Post-Stroke Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Stroke frequently causes spasticity and motor impairment, reducing independence. Non-invasive treatments like radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and acupoint-based transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation …
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…
A study on the effect of posture-recognition-based mirror visual feedback therapy on balance function and activities of daily living in patients with poststroke neglect.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of posture-recognition-based mirror visual feedback therapy (MVFT) on the degree of neglect, balance function, and activities of daily living in patients with poststroke neglec…
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…
Integrative conservative rehabilitation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomized controlled trial of traditional Chinese manual therapy combined with Schroth training.
Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that can lead to postural imbalance, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. While Schroth exercises are established a…
A Compensatory-Topology and Relay-Gating Graph Network for multimodal stroke rehabilitation assessment.
Accurate assessment of motor function is central to stroke rehabilitation. However, automated assessment remains challenging because task completion must be distinguished from compensatory movement, and skeletal and iner…
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…