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Physiotherapists’ management of paediatric patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A scoping review
Clarifying Reporting Inconsistencies and Interpretation of Timing Effects in Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation
Operational AI Adoption in U.S. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: Organizational Selection and Domain Heterogeneity, 2021-2024.
To examine Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, market, and regional characteristics associated with operational AI adoption across three functional domains and breadth of use. Retrospective cohort study using multivaria…
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Physical Therapy Utilization in Home Health and Outpatient Settings: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Importance Home health and outpatient physical therapy are important for recovery after lower extremity joint replacement (LEJR), yet their use may be influenced by social determinants of health (SDOH). Objective The obj…
Adding the short, digital PainSMART-educational strategy whilst patients with musculoskeletal pain wait for primary care physiotherapy: A randomised controlled trial
Effects of device-guided craniocervical muscle training in subacute whiplash: a preliminary randomized controlled trial.
Background Road Traffic Injuries affect more than 50 million people each year. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions resulting from these injuries, affecting up to 83% o…
Effects of Aquatic Tai Chi and Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment-Based Virtual Reality Training on Rehabilitation in Patients with Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Objective To compare aquatic Tai Chi (ATC) and Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN)-based virtual reality (VR) gait training in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) and characterize differences in thei…
Robot-Assisted Gait Training for Adult Neurological Rehabilitation in Acute National Health Service Settings: Physiotherapists’ Perceptions Before Implementation
Not Just Faster Horses: Telerehabilitation as a Necessary Evolution in Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation of Athletes With Hamstring Strain Injury: SONAFE-Brazil Clinical Practice Guideline
Patients' perceptions of diet and exercise interventions for knee osteoarthritis and barriers to optimal treatment.
Background Changing diet and exercise behaviors are first-line lifestyle interventions to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA), but many patients fail to adhere to recommended guidelines. Objective To determine the perceptions…
Female Soccer Players at High Risk of Injury Maintain Improved Knee Abduction Load Six Months After Neuromuscular Training Program
Movement differences persist beyond return to play during walking, jogging and running following sport-related concussion
Predicting functional outcomes following surgical intervention and inpatient rehabilitation stay in children with cerebral palsy.
Background The ability to predict functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy (CP) after surgical procedures and a subsequent inpatient rehabilitation unit (IRU) stay is limited based on current literature. Objec…
Clinical Decision Making in Pediatric Physiotherapy: A Scoping Review.
Aims Clinical decision making (CDM) in pediatric physiotherapy is complicated by developmental variability, family-centered care, and age-appropriate child participation. This scoping review mapped the literature to iden…
Autonomic Dysfunction After Pediatric Concussion: A Scoping Review.
PurposeA concussion is a common injury in children and adolescents. Despite how common these brain injuries are, relatively little is known about the underlying pathophysiology of pediatric concussion. This scoping revie…
Two-year ultrasound follow-up of patellar tendon, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in collegiate athletes: Persistence of sonographic abnormalities and symptom development.
Purpose To prospectively evaluate sonographic changes of the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, and plantar fascia in a cohort of collegiate athletes over multiple seasons. Methods Longitudinal sonographic assessment was …
Activity and participation after transient ischemic attack: a scoping review.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is traditionally regarded as a condition with full recovery. However, emerging evidence suggests that some individuals experience residual symptoms, limiting their activity and participati…
Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Knee, Hip and Hand Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Imaging and Clinical Factors Associated With Return to Play and Recurrence After Quadriceps Muscle Strain Injury.
Background Limited information is available about factors that impact prognosis after quadriceps muscle strain injury, particularly injuries involving the rectus femoris. This study aims to determine whether baseline cli…
Prestroke Rehabilitation Reserve and Mobility and Self-Care Outcomes After Incident Stroke Across Four International Aging Cohorts.
Objective To examine whether lower multidimensional prestroke rehabilitation reserve was associated with adverse mobility/self-care status after incident stroke. Design Harmonized longitudinal cohort study. Setting Popul…
Optimizing upper extremity rehabilitation in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: adjunctive strategies and an integrative framework.
Purpose Intensive, motor learning-based interventions such as constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual training improve upper extremity outcomes in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy, yet required ef…
Defining mental health physiotherapy: an international qualitative study of experts in mental health physiotherapy
Investigating the mental health of elite-level coaches to guide early intervention (PhD Academy Award).
2026 Update: Inter-Association Consensus Statement Recommendations for Developing a Plan to Recognize and Refer Student-Athletes With Psychological Concerns at the Collegiate Level—An Executive Summary
Selective differences in eccentric inter-limb mechanics during single-leg vertical jump six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Objectives To investigate inter-limb eccentric mechanical characteristics during the single-leg countermovement jump (SLCMJ) six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and secondarily to explore m…
Physical therapists as first-contact providers for musculoskeletal disorders: comparing beliefs across chiropractors, nurse practitioners, Physical therapists, and physician assistants.
Objectives Physical therapists (PTs) are increasingly being integrated into first-contact roles for musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), but various barriers exist to full implementation. Several barriers may arise from th…
Prospective validation of a non-invasive bedside protocol for tracheostomy decannulation in acquired brain injury with otolaryngologic concordance.
Background Decannulation of tracheostomy in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) is challenging and often requires endoscopic airway assessment. A reliable noninvasive bedside protocol could support decision-maki…
Return to sports after robotic-assisted versus conventional total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of the current evidence
Application of non-invasive electroencephalogram-based brain-computer interfaces in post-stroke hand function rehabilitation
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
The use of eHealth in primary physiotherapy care: a mixed-method study.
Purpose To explore how Danish physiotherapists use eHealth modalities in musculoskeletal primary care and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to their implementation. Materials and methods A mixed-methods stu…
Patient perspectives on adherence to a virtual multimodal (P)REHABILITATION program in gastrointestinal cancer: a theory-driven qualitative behavioural analysis.
Purpose This qualitative study explored barriers and facilitators to adherence among participants of a virtual multimodal (p)rehabilitation program for gastrointestinal cancer surgery and investigated how these aligned w…
Reliability and validity of the Upper Limb Performance Assessment for functional prehension tasks in adults with stroke: A prospective study.
BackgroundManaging upper limb motor performance in daily living is a challenge for adults with stroke. Current assessments demonstrate limitations for evaluation of personalised activity performance in real environments.…
Clinical interpretation of cardiac troponin in athletes: From endurance exercise to exertional injury.
Exertional heat illness (EHI) and exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) are increasingly recognized causes of morbidity in competitive and tactical athletes. Cardiac troponin (cTn) elevation, traditionally viewed as a marker of…
The Impact of Sensory Manipulation on the Limit of Stability of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Aims To compare the limit of stability (LoS) in a group of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASDG) and with typical development (TDG), under different sensory conditions. Methods Fifty-nine particip…
Outcome measures used in studies of vestibular rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping review.
Objective We aimed to identify and map outcome measures used in studies evaluating the effects of vestibular rehabilitation in adults with stroke. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database were sea…
Brain-computer interface for upper limb functional recovery post-stroke: a meta-analysis of improvement in upper limb motor function and changes in neurophysiological markers.
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) has emerged as a promising intervention, facilitating recovery of upper limb motor function, enhancing associated neurophysiological markers, and improving activities of daily living (ADL) …
Effects of Adding Incentive Spirometry to Hospital-Based Cardiovascular Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Complications, Hospital Length of Stay, and Clinical-Functional Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study investigated the effects of combining incentive spirometry with cardiac rehabilitation compared with cardiac rehabilitation alone on postoperative pulmonary complications, clinical-functional recovery, and hos…
Osteoarthritis pain masterclass: Moving beyond structure to mechanism-based clinical reasoning.
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life worldwide. Although OA is commonly interpreted through a structural lens, pain severity is often only weakly related to…
Do dietary perceptions among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions correlate with lifestyle metrics and outcomes of the lifestyle medicine program?
Background Eating a whole-food, plant-predominant diet reduces chronic systemic inflammation, which can improve pain in people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. However, 85% of people have dietary perceptions that…
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…
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Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Review of Its Value and Clinical Impact.
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a structured, multidisciplinary secondary-prevention intervention combining supervised exercise training, risk-factor modification, psychosocial support, and patient education. Decades of t…
Construction of an evidence-based exercise rehabilitation protocol for older adults undergoing heart valve intervention: A modified delphi study.
Background Patients undergoing interventional treatment (e.g., TAVR) are predominantly older adults characterized by frailty and multiple comorbidities. While exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation is beneficial, existing…
2026 Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline From the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Aim The "2026 Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery" replaces the 2016 "Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery." This updated guideline is intended to provide a comprehensive, up-to-dat…
Effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Background Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently experience postural instability, dizziness, and impaired eye-head-body coordination, which reduce mobility and quality of life (QoL). Vestibular rehabilitation …
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…
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 …
Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction in Older Adults Undergoing Outpatient Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of long-term care needs in Japan; therefore, rehabilitation is essential. Although patient satisfaction is an important indicator of care quality, factors a…
More than Rehabilitation: The Role of Contextual Factors in Pain Perception and Recovery: What the Physiotherapy Literature Reports-A Narrative Review with a Systematic Search Strategy.
Background : Pain is a multidimensional experience shaped not only by nociceptive input but also by cognitive, emotional, and social processes. In musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation, outcome variability among patients …
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 …
Cardiac Rehabilitation-Current Paradigms and Challenges Across the Cardiovascular Continuum.
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a central component of optimized secondary prevention. Since their inception, CR programmes have progressively evolved. These incorporate several components in a multidisciplinary setting, …
Dynamics of Circulating Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Selenoprotein P in Subacute Stroke Patients Undergoing High-Intensity Interval Training-Based Neurorehabilitation: A Pilot Observational Study.
Background/Objectives: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and antioxidant networks mediated by Selenoprotein P (SEPP1) are core drivers of structural neuroplasticity and blood-brain barrier integrity, yet their co-…
Acute Sector Cancer Physiotherapy Service Provision and Workforce.
Aim This audit aimed to quantify cancer physiotherapy workforce and services across the acute cancer services and to examine current priorities, barriers and facilitators to service delivery. Methods A cross-sectional su…
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…
Adaptive Control of Lower-Limb Assistive Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation Using Deep Reinforcement Learning.
Lower-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons have the potential to improve gait recovery after stroke by providing intensive and repetitive training. However, conventional control strategies often rely on fixed control paramet…
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…
Preconception cardiac rehabilitation: a structured narrative review and conceptual framework for maternal cardiovascular health and fetal growth.
Cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, and many pregnancy-related cardiovascular deaths are potentially preventable. Cardio-obstetrics has advanced preconception counseling, mu…
Robot-assisted integrated cognitive-motor rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
Background Cognitive and motor impairments are major determinants of functional independence after stroke. While robot-assisted training is effective for motor recovery, its impact on cognitive function through integrate…
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…
Ethnic Differences in Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrolment, Participation, and Mortality: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Auckland, New Zealand.
Background/Objectives : Ethnic inequities in cardiovascular disease and healthcare access are well recognised worldwide, but it is unclear whether these inequities translate into differences in cardiac rehabilitation par…
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…
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…