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Physiotherapy Research International,Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2018. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 2, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

Water exercise in coronary artery disease patients, effects on heart rate variability, and body composition: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsThe WAET protocol improved the cardiac autonomic modulation of patients with CAD and can be considered as exercise training strategy in cardiac rehabilitation programs. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Elie Fiogb é, Rafaela Ferreira, Márcio Antônio Gonçalves Sindorf, Silvia Aparecida Tavares, Keiti Passoni Souza, Marcelo Cesar, Charles Ricardo Lopes, Marlene Aparecida Moreno Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Directional preference and functional outcomes among subjects classified at high psychosocial risk using STarT
ConclusionFindings suggest that interventions matched to DP are effective for managing high psychological risk patients and may provide physiotherapists with an alternative treatment pathway compared to managing similar patients with cognitive‐behavioural approaches. Stricter research designs are required to validate study conclusions. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mark W. Werneke, Susan Edmond, Michelle Young, David Grigsby, Brian McClenahan, Troy McGill Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The timing and extent of acute physiotherapy involvement following lung transplantation: An observational study
Abstract Background and purposePhysiotherapy “standard care” for the acute post lung transplant recipient has not yet been documented. We aimed to analyse how soon patients commence exercise and how much time is dedicated to this during physiotherapy sessions acutely post lung transplantation. MethodsProspective observational study of bilateral sequential and single lung transplant recipients for any indication, ≥18 years. Participants were observed during 6 physiotherapy sessions: 3 initial and 3 prior to acute inpatient discharge. Duration and content of each session was recorded, consisting of physical exercise a...
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Benjamin James Tarrant, Anne Holland, Caitlin Le Maitre, Rebecca Robinson, Monique Corbett, Janet Bondarenko, Brenda Button, Bruce Thompson, Greg Snell Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Living with multiple sclerosis: A Jordanian perspective
ConclusionsFindings of this study suggests that more attention should be given to the people with MS in Jordan. In particular, awareness about the disease should be improved among healthcare providers and the general public. Furthermore, rehabilitation services should be emphasized during the management of MS disease. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alham Al ‐Sharman, Hanan Khalil, Mohammad Nazzal, Nihaya Al‐Sheyab, Alia Alghwiri, Khalid El‐Salem, Mais AlDughmi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Aerobic exercise prior to task ‐specific training to improve poststroke motor function: A case series
DiscussionCombining aerobic exercise with task‐specific training may be a worthwhile therapeutic approach to improve upper limb motor function suitable for persons in the subacute or chronic phase after stroke. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: S.R. Valkenborghs, M.M. Visser, M. Nilsson, R. Callister, P. Vliet Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Faradic and Russian currents on plantar flexor muscle spasticity, ankle motor recovery, and functional gait in stroke patients
ConclusionAdding ES to exercises are associated with low to medium effect sizes (<0.5) in reducing spasticity and improving ankle ROM. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: G. Shankar Ganesh, Ranjita Kumari, Monalisa Pattnaik, Patitapaban Mohanty, Chittaranjan Mishra, Parminder Kaur, Anandhi Dakshinamoorthy Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The impact of staffing model in a 6 ‐day rehabilitation physiotherapy service
This study aims to determine the impact of staffing a weekend rehabilitation service with physiotherapists currently working in rehabilitation compared to acute hospital physiotherapists, on length of stay (LOS), functional independence and gait and balance, and to determine the impact on neurological, orthopaedic, and reconditioning diagnostic groups. MethodsA prospective cohort study with historical control was completed in a private, metropolitan Australian rehabilitation unit. All participants admitted to the rehabilitation unit over two, 20‐week periods in 2011 and 2012 were included. Weekend physiotherapy was provi...
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - January 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: E. L. Caruana, S.S. Kuys, J. Clarke, S.G. Brauer Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Frequency and circumstances of falls for people with Charcot –Marie–Tooth disease: A cross sectional survey
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Source: Physiotherapy Research International - December 28, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

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Source: Physiotherapy Research International - December 28, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

The effect of myofascial release and microwave diathermy combined with acupuncture versus acupuncture therapy in tension ‐type headache patients: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Physiotherapy Research International, EarlyView. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - December 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

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Source: Physiotherapy Research International - December 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

Biomechanical investigation of the modified Tardieu Scale in assessing knee extensor spasticity poststroke
Physiotherapy Research International,Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2018. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - November 17, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

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Physiotherapy Research International,Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2018. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - November 17, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research

The effectiveness of stabilising exercises in pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and after delivery: A systematic review
Physiotherapy Research International,Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2018. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - November 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research