Physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in Nigeria —A survey of self-reported treatment preferences
Conclusion There was a poor consensus among the physiotherapists in Nigeria on how knee OA is managed compared with contemporary clinical guidelines and recommendations which emphasized application of core modalities, such as therapeutic exercises, patients' education, and weight control over passive modalities. Some areas of practice are in line with contemporary guidelines, while some were in conflict with evidence-based practice. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 27, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Exercise training and postural correction improve upper extremity symptoms among touchscreen smartphone users
Conclusion Postural correction combined with a selected exercise training programme improved the hand grip, key pinch grip strength, and upper extremity disability and symptoms associated with smartphone use among university students. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - September 8, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Systematic review of published studies on aquatic exercise for balance in patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and hemiplegia
Conclusion Aquatic exercises may be effective at improving balance impairment in patients with hemiplegia and multiple sclerosis. There is a need for further research investigating its effect on Parkinson's disease before encouraging the use of aquatic exercises. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - August 9, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of a thoracic kyphotic assessment tool measuring distance of the seventh cervical vertebra from the wall
Conclusion C7WD is valid and reliable, thus it can be used to promote the standardisation of kyphosis measures among PHC members. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - August 9, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Promotion of healthy nutrition in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey of practices and barriers among physiotherapists in southeast Nigeria
Conclusion Although physiotherapists consider it important to incorporate diet counselling in their daily clinical practice, development and implementation of strategies to improve physiotherapists' diet counselling knowledge, competence, skills, and practice are warranted. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - August 9, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Establishment of a normative database of drivers ’ job demands for a valid functional assessment of fitness for driving
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 33, Issue 2 Author(s): Y.H.P. Poon, W.K.R. To, C.W. Tse, Y.F. Ly, K.P. Kwok, M.Y.A.B. Suen (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on unilateral neglect of acute stroke patients: A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion The current study findings indicated that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may be beneficial in decreasing the unilateral neglect of stroke patients. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Musculoskeletal pain in postmenopausal women —Implications for future research
Publication date: June 2016 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 34 Author(s): Arnold Y.L. Wong (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy: Can it be used for the management of any calcific tendinopathy?
Publication date: Available online 9 May 2016 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal Author(s): Stasinopoulos Dimitrios (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - May 9, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Musculoskeletal pain in postmenopausal women—Implications for future research
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2016 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal Author(s): Arnold Y.L. Wong (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - April 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effect of muscle energy technique and static stretching on pain and functional disability in patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion Muscle energy technique was better than stretching technique in improving pain and functional disability in people with mechanical neck pain. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - April 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
A validation study of a smartphone application for functional mobility assessment of the elderly
Conclusion We cross-validated the newly developed smartphone application with the laboratory-based reference condition during the examination of FTSTS and TUG test performance in healthy elderly. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - April 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Relationship between self-efficacy, beliefs, and physical activity in inflammatory arthritis
Conclusion People with IA have decreased levels of PA. Beliefs about PA are associated with levels of self-report PA and EE in this population. These data provide a useful signpost for guiding and designing interventions to improve PA levels in IA populations by altering beliefs about PA. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - January 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
The effect of mirror therapy on balance ability of subacute stroke patients
Conclusion We conclude that mirror therapy may be beneficial in improving balance ability among subacute stroke patients. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - January 27, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Transverse oscillatory pressure in management of cervical radiculopathy: A randomised controlled study
Conclusion It can be concluded that TOP reduces pain faster in patients with cervical radiculopathy. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - November 21, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
