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Global Health Competencies for Physiotherapist Education in the United States
This study's purpose was to develop GHC for United States (US)‐based physiotherapist education. MethodsWe developed an online survey using 30 GHC from a nursing study and 4 GHC that we developed. We recruited physiotherapists who were clinicians and/or faculty employed in the US, or who had been employed as clinicians and/or faculty in the US within the past 5 years to complete the survey. We examined descriptive data for Likert responses and used content analysis for analysis of open‐ended responses. The University of Texas at El Paso Institutional Review Board granted exempt status for the study. ResultsOne hundred...
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 26, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Celia M. Pechak, Jill D. Black Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Why Do Physiotherapists Do What They Do? A Study of Kuwaiti Physiotherapists
ConclusionThe findings of this study demonstrate that current physiotherapy practice in Kuwait is more reliant on undergraduate education and less on research evidence for the choice of treatment techniques. This has implications for undergraduate physiotherapy curricula, suggesting that evidence‐based practice must be keenly espoused. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 18, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Latifa Al‐Enezi, Stephen May Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Impact of Type ‐2 Diabetes Time Since Diagnosis on Elderly Women Gait and Functional Status
ConclusionType‐2 diabetes mellitus time since diagnosis has a negative impact on gait speed and step length, but not on functional status of the elderly women. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 17, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniela Maria Anjos, Bruno Moreira, Daniele Sirineu Pereira, Alexandra Miranda Assump ção Picorelli, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira, Renata Noce Kirkwood, Rosângela Corrêa Dias, Leani Souza Máximo Pereira Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Considering the Role of Physical Therapists Within the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Individuals With Eating Disorders: An International Survey of Expert Clinicians
DiscussionThis paper provides a first step towards understanding the role and value of physical therapists working with individuals with EDs. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 12, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Andy Soundy, Brendon Stubbs, Michel Probst, Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten, Liv Helvik Skjaerven, Daniel Catalan‐Matamoros, Davy Vancampfort Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Plantar Flexor Muscle Spasticity and Walking Speed in Stroke Patients
ConclusionBoth 30 min and 60 min of application of TENS are effective in reducing spasticity of ankle plantar flexors, improving walking ability and increase the effectiveness of task related training. Based on the effect size, we would recommend a longer duration application for the reduction of spasticity. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 12, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Darshan Laddha, G. Shankar Ganesh, Monalisa Pattnaik, Patitapaban Mohanty, Chittaranjan Mishra Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Increased Activation Amplitude Levels of Gluteus Medius in Women During Isometric and Dynamic Conditions Following a 4‐week Protocol of Low‐load Eccentric Exercises
ConclusionThe 4‐week exercise protocol was effective to increase the activation of the GMed middle and posterior subdivisions, improving also the capacity to generate strength as a whole muscle during the proposed tasks. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - August 10, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alexandre Carvalho Barbosa, Rafaela Aparecida Nunes Carvalho, Douglas Novaes Bonifácio, Fábio Luiz Mendonça Martins, Michelle Cristina Sales Almeida Barbosa Tags: Short Report Source Type: research

Treadmill Training or Progressive Strength Training to Improve Walking in People with Multiple Sclerosis? A Randomized Parallel Group Trial
DiscussionThe results indicate that task‐specific training by treadmill walking is a favourable approach compared with strength training to improve walking in persons with mild and moderate MS. Implications for Physiotherapy practice, this study adds knowledge for the decision of optimal treatment approaches in people with MS. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 25, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Siri Merete Brændvik, Teija Koret, Jorunn L. Helbostad, Håvard Lorås, Geir Bråthen, Harald Olav Hovdal, Inger Lise Aamot Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

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Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 2, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Comparison of Two Methods for Estimating Adjustable One‐Point Cane Length in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults
ConclusionOur results suggest that, even though both measures are reliable, cane length determined by WF distance is more appropriate to keep the elbow flexion angle within the standard recommendation. The minimal detectable change corresponds to approximately a hole in the cane adjustment. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Camila Thais Pinto Camara, Sandra Maria Sbeghen Ferreira Freitas, Waléria Paixão Lima, Camila Astolphi Lima, César Ferreira Amorim, Monica Rodrigues Perracini Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

A Qualitative Study into Egyptian Patients' Satisfaction with Physiotherapy Management of Low Back Pain
ConclusionThe therapeutic encounter between patients and therapists in an episode of back care is complex and reflects the multidimensional nature of patient satisfaction. Participants had several criteria according to which they evaluated the quality of care and were able to determine when these criteria were met or not during physiotherapy. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Nancy Ali, Stephen May Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Reliability of the Dutch translation of the Kujala Patellofemoral Score Questionnaire
ConclusionsThe results of the present study indicated that the test–retest reliability translated Dutch version of the Kujala Patellofemoral Score questionnaire is equivalent of the test–retest original English language version and has good internal consistency. Trial registration NTR (TC = 3258). Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: P. E. J. Ummels, A. F. Lenssen, M. Barendrecht, A. J. H. M. Beurskens Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Impact of Type‐2 Diabetes Time Since Diagnosis on Elderly Women Gait and Functional Status
ConclusionType‐2 diabetes mellitus time since diagnosis has a negative impact on gait speed and step length, but not on functional status of the elderly women. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniela Maria Anjos, Bruno Moreira, Daniele Sirineu Pereira, Alexandra Miranda Assumpção Picorelli, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira, Renata Noce Kirkwood, Rosângela Corrêa Dias, Leani Souza Máximo Pereira Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Physiotherapy for Patients on Awake Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review
Abstract Background and purposeExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as temporary life support in subjects with potentially reversible respiratory/cardiac failure. The principal purpose of this review was to assess the characteristics and potential advantages of physiotherapeutic interventions in subjects on awake ECMO support. MethodsSeven databases were interrogated: we searched titles, abstracts and keywords using the Medical Subject Headings terms ‘extracorporeal membrane oxygenation’ and ‘rehabilitation’ linked with the Boolean operator ‘AND’. Results and conclusionIn total, 216 citations were...
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Massimiliano Polastri, Antonino Loforte, Andrea Dell'Amore, Stefano Nava Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research

Psychological Predictors of Outcomes with Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Literature Review
ConclusionsAt present, there are a number of psychological variables that are associated with a poorer outcome with LSF. Higher levels of depression and lower scores on the SF‐36 MCS are the most commonly implicated. However, based on the results of the studies using single arm designs there is not enough evidence to determine which psychological variables are influential in predicting outcomes for LSF. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mark Wilhelm, Michael Reiman, Adam Goode, William Richardson, Christopher Brown, Daniel Vaughn, Chad Cook Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

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Source: Physiotherapy Research International - June 1, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Geert Verheyden Tags: Editorial Source Type: research