An observational study of Australian private practice physiotherapy consultations to explore the prescription of self ‐management strategies
ConclusionPhysiotherapists regularly spend time prescribing self‐management strategies such as exercise, advice, and the use of heat or ice to patients receiving treatment linked to a range of injury locations. This suggests that self‐management is considered to be an important adjunct to in‐clinic physiotherapy. The practice implications of this are that clinicians should reflect on how self‐management strategies can be used to maximize patient outcomes, and whether the allocation of consultation time to self‐management is likely to optimize patient adherence to each strategy. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kerry Peek, Mariko Carey, Lisa Mackenzie, Robert Sanson ‐Fisher Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Smartphone use addiction can cause neck disability
(Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sami S. AlAbdulwahab, Shaji John Kachanathu, Mohammed Saleh AlMotairi Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Aquatic therapy for people with persistent knee pain: A feasibility study
(Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Suzanne McIlroy, Lesley Sayliss, Paul Browning, Lindsay M. Bearne Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research
Smoking and orthopaedic surgery: Does the evidence support rationing of care?
(Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kunal Kulkarni, St John Karssiens, Holly Massie, Hemant Pandit Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Preoperative education prior to elective knee arthroplasty surgery does not change patient outcomes
Abstract
Enhanced recovery programmes have improved outcomes following elective arthroplasty surgery. There are few studies assessing the role of patient education. In our enhanced recovery programme, all patients are offered the chance to attend a preoperative education class. Not all patients attend, enabling a comparison of outcomes. We have published data demonstrating that patients undergoing hip arthroplasty have improved outcomes. In the present article, we present data for total knee arthroplasty. Using a prospectively collected database, we identified all patients undergoing elective primary total knee arthroplast...
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lawrence Stephen Moulton, Peter A. Evans, Ian Starks, Tony Smith Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A narrative review of musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity and back associated with the interface between occupational tasks, feet, footwear and flooring
Abstract
At least 50% of workers are exposed to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to spending prolonged hours standing at work. There is a lack of information regarding issues with the feet, solutions to the problem, and links between MSD, feet, footwear and flooring. The present article provides a narrative review of the research in this area, based on 31 papers. Workers who stand for large proportions of the working day had a level of MSD considerably greater than a normal population. Muscle co‐activation, blood pooling, muscle fatigue and individual characteristics are all associated with MSD. Altering f...
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jennifer Anderson, Anita E Williams, Christopher J Nester Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research
Arthritis management in primary care – A study of physiotherapists' current practice, educational needs and adherence to national guidelines
ConclusionsPTs reported a lower degree of confidence and the assumption of fewer roles in managing patients with RA compared with OA. There was good adherence to the national guidelines for almost all the treatment modalities listed. Even so, the results indicate a need for education, especially in chronic inflammatory arthritis care. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Siv Folkhammar Andersson, Stefan Bergman, Elisabet Welin Henriksson, Ann Bremander Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Patient and researcher perspectives on facilitating patient and public involvement in rheumatology research
(Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Judith Pollock, Karim Raza, Arthur G. Pratt, Helen Hanson, Stefan Siebert, Andrew Filer, John D. Isaacs, Christopher D. Buckley, Iain B. McInnes, Marie Falahee Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research
Patient goals in rheumatoid arthritis care: A systematic review and qualitative synthesis
ConclusionPatients' goals when receiving care for RA are multidimensional and span several facets of everyday life. Goals for RA care should be collaboratively developed between patients and providers, with particular attention to the patient's life context and priorities. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Elizabeth Hulen, Ayla Ervin, Allison Schue, Gina Evans ‐Young, Somnath Saha, Edward H. Yelin, Jennifer L. Barton Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research
The role of enjoyment in exercise for people with arthritis: Four different viewpoints from a Q ‐methodology study
ConclusionThese findings provide information about the role that enjoyment plays in motivating people with arthritis to exercise, although enjoyment of exercise was not expressed by all participants. People with arthritis who share these viewpoints on exercise enjoyment may require different forms of advice regarding feasible and enjoyable exercise. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 30, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Julia R. Kibblewhite, Roisin S. M. Hegarty, Simon Stebbings, Gareth J. Treharne Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
What impact does written information about fatigue have on patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases? Findings from a qualitative study
ConclusionsThis study indicated that written information can make a difference to how people think about fatigue and may also prompt behaviour change. However, context appeared to be important: it seems likely that the research process played a part and that the impact of the booklet may have been less if read in isolation. Aspects of the research appearing to facilitate impact could be integrated into routine care, providing a pragmatic (relatively low‐cost) response to an unmet need. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - November 17, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ruth I. Hart, Wan ‐Fai Ng, Julia L. Newton, Katie L. Hackett, Richard P. Lee, Ben Thompson Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
No abstract is available for this article. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - September 7, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
The symptom matrix: Using a formalism ‐based approach to address complex syndromes systematically
This article presents a formalism‐based approach to describing syndromes. This approach offers a more systematic way of representing signs and symptoms, to aid in diagnosis and classification of complex, heterogeneous and little understood syndromes.
To illustrate this approach, Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome – Hypermobility Type is used as a worked example. This approach can also be applied to other syndromes in both clinical and educational settings, to assist with research, diagnosis, choice of treatment or intervention and nosology revision. (Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jennifer D. Skillen Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
In their own words: A short report of patients' experiences of recovering from total knee replacement
(Source: Musculoskeletal Care)
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sylvia Gautreau, Catherine Aquino ‐Russell, Odette N. Gould, Michael E. Forsythe Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research
Treatment effectiveness and fidelity of manual therapy to the knee: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
Abstract
Manual therapy (MT) is a commonly used treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) but to date only one systematic review has explored its effectiveness. The purpos e of the present study was to perform a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the literature, to determine the effectiveness and fidelity of studies using MT techniques in individuals with knee OA. Relevant studies were assessed for inclusion. Effectiveness was measured using effect sizes, and methodological bias and treatment fidelity were both explored. Effect sizes were calculated using standardized mean differences (SMD) based on pooled data dependin...
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paul Salamh, Chad Cook, Michael P. Reiman, Charles Sheets Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
