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Assessing lower limb angles from sagittal plane images captured with a smartphone for post-stroke gait

Kitaji, Yu; Sato, Haruhiko; Ishida, Shinnosuke; Harashima, Hiroaki; Miyano, Satoshi

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

BACKGROUND:Clinical gait analysis of sagittal plane lower-limb kinematics using video images is a quantitative tool for clinicians. However, the reliability and validity of limb kinematics after stroke using video images has not been fully investigated.OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine the...

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Validity and reliability of proprioception tests with electrogoniometer and mobile application in patients with stroke

Takahashi, Aisuke; Kitsunai, Shun; Kawana, Hikaru; Furukawa, Katsuhiro

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-220702

BACKGROUND:Although proprioceptive impairment is observed in about half of patients with stroke and is a factor affecting functional recovery and length of hospital stay, there is a discrepancy in terms of its measurement methods between physiotherapy research and the clinical field. This study...

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The effects of focal muscle vibration on motor impairments in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review

Alashram, Anas Radi

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-230771

BACKGROUND:Motor impairments are common consequences in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). These impairments limit function independence and decrease activities of daily living. Focal muscle vibration (FMV) produces vibration signals affecting the central nervous system. No systematic review...

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Calisthenics versus Pilates training on glycemic control and body fat in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Kamat, Kinjol; Kage, Vijay; Sequeira, Sherin

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-220688

BACKGROUND:Physical activity plays an important role in management and preventing complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Effectiveness of Pilates on DM showed that there was improvement in glucose control. Presently, resistance training forms are becoming very popular for weight loss and...

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Misreporting study results in main texts and abstracts of randomized controlled trials published by physical therapy researchers (SPIN)

Saravan Kumar, J.; Prakash, V.; Hariohm, K.; Naveen Kumar, I.

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-230747

BACKGROUND:The distortion of truth or “spin” has become a major concern in various fields as it can affect the accuracy of research dissemination. Recognizing the extent of this issue in physiotherapy research is essential for promoting good-quality research and raising awareness.OBJECTIVE:This...

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Mobility following femoral neck fracture surgery: Does surgical treatment affect outcome?

McShane, Sarah; McCabe, Elaine; French, Helen; Hand, Eilis; Gilsenan, Deirdre;

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-220724

BACKGROUND:Hip fractures are a life changing injury for many; often patients sustaining a hip fracture do not regain their pre-injury function. Early rehabilitation improves patient outcomes (e.g. Mobility, independence & function).OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate whether...

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Effectiveness of muscle energy technique on the range of motion, flexibility, and function in musculoskeletal disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Hussein, Hisham M.; Alshdokhi, Maryam S.; Almuqati, Eman H.; Albjeedi, Amal M.; Aljbreen, Khayal N.;

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-230741

OBJECTIVES:Muscle energy technique (MET) is a voluntary contraction of a patient’s muscle in a predetermined direction, at varying levels of intensity. Its commonly used as a treatment option in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of MET in the...

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An examination of the operative and post-operative management of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis in Ireland

Carr, Emma; Spirtos, Michelle

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-230746

BACKGROUND:The trapeziometacarpal or first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is the second most common joint affected in osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand. Surgical intervention may be required when conservative measures fail to alleviate symptoms.OBJECTIVE:To investigate operative and post-operative...

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Ask me how I am, not only how much it hurts: Narratives of injured recreational runners

Festersen, Michael Krag; Mose, Caroline Broberg; Kloosterman, Anne Michelle; Sivesgaard, Heidi; Ramskov, Daniel;

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-220726

BACKGROUND:Running-related injuries (RRI) are common among recreational runners, but research exploring lived experiences of a RRI is limited.OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to explore the psychosocial aspects experienced by recreational runners hindered in usual running because of...

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Lumbar spine and hip motion angles are associated with movement direction of pain in patients with low back pain

Miyachi, Ryo; Sano, Ayaka; Tanaka, Nana; Tamai, Misaki; Miyazaki, Junya

2023 Physiotherapy Practice and Research

doi:10.3233/ppr-230744

BACKGROUND:The evaluation and treatment of patients with low back pain (LBP) often involve categorization based on movement direction. However, it is not certain whether the lumbar spine and hip motion angles are associated with movement direction in individuals with LBP.OBJECTIVE:The purpose of...

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