Pilot upper limb rehabilitation programme for stroke patients utilising transcranial direct current stimulation
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): K.H. Wong , L.O.L. Ho , B.L.C. Wong , B.P.W. Lai , P.Y.H. Poon , M.K.Y. Mak (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a structured physical rehabilitation programme for a Chinese population with depressive disorders
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): P.Y.K. Lo , P.M.Y. Lau , R.M.W. Chau , R.M.K. Ng , A.W.K. Tsang , K.M. Ng , C.T. Chan , M.M.Y. Lam , F.L.W. Tang , P.W.L. Lau (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Implementation of a breathlessness management programme with an incentive handheld fan as a nonpharmacological approach in dyspnoea management in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): C.H. Wong , H.W.A. Ching , W.Y. Chan , W.T. Chen , Y.H.P. Poon (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effects of a context-specific physiotherapy exercise programme on enhancing balance performance and balance confidence in people with Parkinson's disease—A randomised controlled trial
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): I.S. Wong-Yu Is , M.K. Mak (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Validity of the mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in identifying fallers among individuals with stroke: Comparison with eight other balance and mobility tests
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): L.-R. Liao , C.S.L. Tsang , M.Y.C. Pang (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effectiveness of virtual reality in balance training in stroke rehabilitation: A pilot study
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): R.T.K. Chow , A.C.M. Chan , J.M.C. Tong (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Greek adaptation and validation of the Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Severity Scale
In conclusion, the Greek version of PFPS Severity Scale is a reliable and valid measure when administered to patients with PFPS. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effect of external and internal focus of attention on acquisition, retention, and transfer phase of motor learning in Parkinson's disease
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): Charu Kakar , Nayeem Zia , Stuti Sehgal , Suman Khushwaha The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of external focus of attention and internal focus of attention in different phases of motor learning in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Twenty-four patients (17 men and 7 women) with idiopathic PD participated in the study. The participants were randomly assigned to either the internal focus of attention group (n = 12) or the external focus of attention group (n = 12). The task was to thro...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Balance performance in children with unilateral and bilateral severe-to-profound-grade hearing impairment
The objective of this study was to investigate the balance performance in a cohort of children with severe to profound grade hearing impairment. Twenty-eight children (14 girls) aged 6 to 11 years old who had unilateral (6) or bilateral (22) severe to profound grade sensorineural hearing impairment were assessed using the Bruininks–Oseretsky test of Motor Proficiency (BOT2), Pediatric Functional Reach Test (FRT), Pediatric Version of Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction of Balance (P-CTSIB), Test of Postrotary Nystagmus (PRN). Parental functional concern was also collected. Friedman test was used to compare the performa...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effect of foot position during sit-to-stand training on balance and upright mobility in patients with chronic stroke
In conclusion, asymmetrical foot position during STS training resulted in improved balance and upright mobility in patients with chronic stroke as compared to the symmetrical foot position. (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Community reintegration in stroke survivors: Relationship with motor function and depression
This study explored the association of community reintegration with motor function and post-stroke depression (PSD). Ninety community-dwelling stroke survivors with mean age of 58.3 ± 7.8 years participated in this study. Participants were 56 men and 34 women attending the physiotherapy clinics of selected hospitals in southwestern Nigeria. Motor function was assessed using the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS), PSD by the Hamilton Depression Scale, and community reintegration by the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI). The mean RNLI, MAS, and PSD scores were 57.3 ± 23.5, 34.9 ± 10.9, and 9.4 ± 4.8, respecti...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
A new method of interpreting the centre of gravity location using the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance: A reliability study
This study tests the inter- and intra-rater reliability of a new method of interpreting centre of gravity (COG) location results of the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (mCTSIB) tested on the NeuroCOM Balance Master™ (BM). Sixty-three women (40--80 years) were randomly selected from a cohort of 500 women from the Longitudinal Assessment of Women (LAW) study. Start location of COG, as provided diagrammatically in the BM test results, for each of the four tests (firm surface, eyes open and closed; foam surface, eyes open and closed) was subjectively allocated by two raters (blinded to one another) t...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Exercise testing and training in chronic childhood conditions
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): Tim Takken , Erik H. Hulzebos Physical fitness is an important element of clinical exercise physiology. It is a multidimensional concept that has been defined as a set of attributes that people possess or achieve to perform physical activity. Many children with a chronic condition or disability have a hypoactive lifestyle. However, physical fitness and physical activity is just as, or even more, important in children with chronic conditions as in healthy children. Therefore, children with a chronic condition should ...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Community reintegration after stroke
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2 Author(s): Marco Y.C. Pang (Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal)
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Regression equations to predict 6-minute walk distance in Chinese adults aged 55–85 years
This study aimed to develop regression equations to predict the 6MWD for a Hong Kong Chinese population. Fifty-three healthy individuals (25 men, 28 women; mean age = 69.3 ± 6.5 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. Each participant performed two 6-minute walk tests (6MWTs) in accordance with a standard protocol. Heart rate (HR) was continuously monitored throughout the 6MWTs and the maximum HR was recorded. Measurements from the 6MWT that resulted in the highest 6MWD were used for regression analysis. The mean 6MWD was 563 ± 62 m and was significantly correlated with age (r = −0.62), height (r =...
Source: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - October 12, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
