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United States : Wellness Medical Center Unveils New Website Cutting Edge Site Matches Boston Clinic's State-of-the-Art Physical Therapy Services. Website overview Dec 12, 2009 350
Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists differ in assessment of need for physical therapy after traumatic lower-extremity injury. Archer, Kristin R.; MacKenzie, Ellen J.; Castillo, Renan C.; Bosse, Michael J. Report Dec 1, 2009 12563
Magnesium for complex regional pain syndrome. Gaby, Alan R. Report Dec 1, 2009 338
On "A Functional Threshold for Long-Term Use of Hand and Arm Function Can Be Determined: Predictions From a Computational Model and Supporting Data From the Extremity Constraint-Induced Therapy Evaluation (EXCITE) Trial". Robertson, Eric K. Report Dec 1, 2009 477
Motor control exercise for chronic low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Costa, Leonardo O.P.; Maher, Christopher G.; Latimer, Jane; Hodges, Paul W.; Herbert, Robert D.; Ref Report Dec 1, 2009 11411
A functional threshold for long-term use of hand and arm function can be determined: predictions from a computational model and supporting data from the Extremity Constraint-Induced Therapy Evaluation (EXCITE) trial. Schweighofer, Nicolas; Han, Cheol E.; Wolf, Steven L.; Arbib, Michael A.; Winstein, Carolee J. Report Dec 1, 2009 6432
Quality of trials in Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. Elkins, Mark; Ada, Louise Editorial Dec 1, 2009 839
Hyperinflation using pressure support ventilation improves secretion clearance and respiratory mechanics in ventilated patients with pulmonary infection: a randomised crossover trial. Lemes, Daniela Aires; Zin, Walter Araujo; Guimaraes, Fernando Silva Report Dec 1, 2009 3769
During computing tasks symptomatic female office workers demonstrate a trend towards higher cervical postural muscle load than asymptomatic office workers: an experimental study. Szeto, Grace P.Y.; Straker, Leon M.; O'Sullivan, Peter B. Report Dec 1, 2009 4278
People with low back pain who have externalised beliefs need to see greater improvements in symptoms to consider exercises worthwhile: an observational study. Oliveira, Vinicius Cunha; Ferreira, Paulo H.; Ferreira, Manuela L.; Tiburcio, Leticia; Pinto, Rafael Report Dec 1, 2009 3501
Airway clearance physiotherapy improves quality of life in people with bronchiectasis. Dentice, Ruth Clinical report Dec 1, 2009 452
Cincinnati Orthopaedic Disability Index in canines. Valentin, Stephanie Dec 1, 2009 739
Management of spasticity in adults. Report Dec 1, 2009 427
Suctioning adult patients. Report Dec 1, 2009 275
A systems view of physical therapy care: shifting to a new paradigm for the profession. Kigin, Colleen Nov 1, 2009 1517
Academic difficulty and program-level variables predict performance on the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure: a population-based cohort study. Riddle, Daniel L.; Utzman, Ralph R.; Jewell, Dianne V.; Pearson, Stephanie; Kong, Xiangrong Nov 1, 2009 5934
A conceptual model of optimal international service-learning and its application to global health initiatives in rehabilitation. Pechak, Celia M.; Thompson, Mary Nov 1, 2009 7785
Associations of supported treadmill stepping with walking attainment in preterm and full-term infants. Luo, Hong-Ji; Chen, Pei-Shan; Hsieh, Wu-Shiun; Lin, Kwan-Hwa; Lu, Tung-Wu; Chen, Wei J.; Jeng, Suh-F Report Nov 1, 2009 7395
The Patient Goal Priority Questionnaire is moderately reproducible in people with persistent musculoskeletal pain. Asenlof, Pernilla; Siljeback, Kim Report Nov 1, 2009 5659
The best we can be is yet to come. Winstein, Carolee J. Report Nov 1, 2009 8632
We must see the possibilities. Ward, R. Scott Nov 1, 2009 1610
Factors influencing information seeking by physical therapists providing stroke management. Salbach, Nancy M.; Guilcher, Sara J.T.; Jaglal, Susan B.; Davis, David A. Report Oct 1, 2009 8092
Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review. Koppenhaver, Shane L.; Hebert, Jeffrey J.; Parent, Eric C.; Fritz, Julie M. Report Sep 1, 2009 11754
Duration of anaesthesia, type of surgery, respiratory co-morbidity, predicted V[O.sub.2]max and smoking predict postoperative pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery: an observational study. Scholes, Rebecca L.; Browning, Laura; Sztendur, Ewa M.; Denehy, Linda Clinical report Sep 1, 2009 5230
Did authors draw the right conclusion? Long, Audrey; May, Stephen Sep 1, 2009 649
Is there sufficient evidence? Graham, H. Kerr; Thomason, Pam Sep 1, 2009 346
Complex decongestive physiotherapy for pretibial myxoedema. Szolnoky, Gyozo; Barsony, Krisztina Sep 1, 2009 714
Regression analysis for prediction: understanding the process. Palmer, Phillip B.; O'Connell, Dennis G. Clinical report Sep 1, 2009 3247
Addressing cardiovascular risk as part of physical therapist practice- what about practice recommendations for physical therapists? Scherer, Susan Clinical report Sep 1, 2009 2316
Neuropathic pain: an evidence-based update. Claydon, Leica Sarah Report Jul 1, 2009 5624
Evaluation of outcomes in patients with neck pain treated with thoracic spine manipulation and exercise: a case series. Carpenter, Kristin J.; Mintken, Paul E.; Cleland, Joshua A. Clinical report Jul 1, 2009 6674
Outcome measures in cardiopulmonary physical therapy: focus on the late life function and disability instrument (LLFDI). LaPier, Tanya Kinney; Mizner, Ryan Report Jun 1, 2009 3448
Muscle strengthening is not effective in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Scianni, Aline; Butler, Jane M.; Ada, Louise; Teixeira-Salmela, Luci F. Report Jun 1, 2009 4819
Some benefit from physiotherapy intervention in the subgroup of patients with severe ankle sprain as determined by the ankle function score: a randomised trial. van Rijn, Rogier M.; van Heest, Jos A.C.; van der Wees, Philip; Koes, Bart W.; Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita Jun 1, 2009 4972
People with low back pain typically need to feel 'much better' to consider intervention worthwhile: an observational study. Ferreira, Manuela Loureiro; Ferreira, Paulo Henrique; Herbert, Robert Dale; Latimer, Jane Report Jun 1, 2009 3648
Arthroscopic surgery provides no additional benefit over physiotherapy and medication for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Hagen, Birger Kare Report Jun 1, 2009 433
Manual therapy interventions for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review. Reiman, Michael P.; Harris, Jonathan Y.; Cleland, Joshua A. Report Mar 1, 2009 8804
Service user and carer involvement in physiotherapy practice, education and research: getting involved for a change. Jones, Diana; Stephens, John; Innes, Wendy; Rochester, Lynn; Ashburn, Ann; Stack, Emma Mar 1, 2009 4937
After partial knee replacement, patients can kneel, but they need to be taught to do so: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Jenkins, C.; Barker, K.L.; Pandit, H.; Dodd, C.A.F.; Murray, D.W. Report Mar 1, 2009 976
Passive mobilisation of shoulder region joints plus advice and exercise does not reduce pain and disability more than advice and exercise alone: a randomised trial. Chen, Judy F.; Ginn, Karen A.; Herbert, Robert D. Report Mar 1, 2009 5359
Pain and dorsiflexion range of motion predict short- and medium-term activity limitation in people receiving physiotherapy intervention after ankle fracture: an observational study. Lin, Chung-Wei Christine; Moseley, Anne M.; Herbert, Robert D.; Refshauge, Kathryn M. Report Mar 1, 2009 4879
The self-reported aggravating activities of people with chronic non-specific low back pain do not involve consistent directions of spinal movement: an observational study. Wand, Benedict M.; Hunter, Rebecca; O'Connell, Neil E.; Marston, Louise; McAuley, James Report Mar 1, 2009 4092
Lumbar spinal stenosis: diagnosis and treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Brauer, Sandra Mar 1, 2009 285
Focusing on the evidence in spinal cord injury. Ross, Jack Mar 1, 2009 428
Primary care physiotherapy in the Emergency Department. Nall, Cathy Brief article Mar 1, 2009 306
Multifaceted strategies may increase implementation of physiotherapy clinical guidelines: a systematic review. van der Wees, Philip J.; Jamtvedt, Gro; Rebbeck, Trudy; de Bie, Rob A.; Dekker, Joost; Hendriks, Eri Dec 1, 2008 6073
Early physiotherapy intervention in an Accident and Emergency Department reduces pain and improves satisfaction for patients with acute low back pain: a randomised trial. Lau, Polly Mo-Yee; Chow, Daniel Hung-Kay; Pope, Malcolm Henry Report Dec 1, 2008 5405
An advice and exercise program has some benefits over natural recovery after distal radius fracture: a randomised trial. Kay, Sandra; McMahon, Margaret; Stiller, Kathy Report Dec 1, 2008 5524
Expert therapists use specific clinical reasoning processes in the assessment and management of patients with shoulder pain: a qualitative study. May, Stephen; Greasley, Alison; Reeve, Sarah; Withers, Sarah Report Dec 1, 2008 4395
Patients apply excessive weight when instructed to partially weight-bear but with biofeedback can learn to correct this. Elkins, Mark Report Dec 1, 2008 373
Neuromuscular training reduces the risk of leg injuries in female floorball players. Hush, Julia Report Dec 1, 2008 397
Physiotherapy reduces the risk of deformational plagiocephaly in infants who have a preferred head position when lying supine. Agent, Penny Report Dec 1, 2008 380
Self-Administered Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs. Dec 1, 2008 741
A case of near fatal laryngospasm. Paratz, Jennifer D.; Thomas, Peter J. Dec 1, 2008 1156
Is there a difference in airway clearance practices between children with non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis? Butler, Sarah G.; Hill, Louisa J.; Harrison, Julie; Reed, Peter; Nikora, Gwen; Takai, Coral; Byrnes, Report Nov 1, 2008 4490
Ethical review of physiotherapy research. Anderson, Lynley; Pickering, Neil Nov 1, 2008 4793
Mulligan's mobilisation with movement: a review of the tenets and prescription of MWMs. Hing, Wayne; Bigelow, Renee; Bremner, Toni Report Nov 1, 2008 13910
The future of functional outcome measures in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. McLean, Kendra Report Nov 1, 2008 1458
Oxygenation and static compliance is improved immediately after early manual hyperinflation following myocardial revascularisation: a randomised controlled trial. Blattner, Clarissa; Guaragna, Joao Carlos; Saadi, Eduardo Report Sep 1, 2008 3660
Cost and utilisation of healthcare resources during rehabilitation after ankle fracture are not linked to health insurance, income, gender, or pain: an observational study. Lin, Chung-Wei Christine; Haas, Marion; Moseley, Anne M.; Herbert, Robert D.; Refshauge, Kathryn M. Report Sep 1, 2008 5104
Physiotherapy added to GP care results in long-term improvements for sciatica. Hush, Julia Report Sep 1, 2008 425
A growing web resource of physiotherapy exercises: www.physiotherapyexercises.com. Mudge, Suzie Report Sep 1, 2008 728
No difference between postural exercises and strength and fitness exercises for early, non-specific, work-related upper limb disorders in visual display unit workers: a randomised trial. van Eijsden-Besseling, Marjon D.; Staal, J. Bart; van Attekum, Antonius; de Bie, Rob A.; van den Heu Report Jun 1, 2008 5826
Sitting spinal posture in adolescents differs between genders, but is not clearly related to neck/shoulder pain: an observational study. Straker, Leon M.; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Smith, Anne J.; Perry, Mark C.; Coleman, Jemma Survey Jun 1, 2008 4583
No difference in cost-effectiveness of intensive group training for chronic back pain compared with usual physiotherapy care. Hush, Julia Jun 1, 2008 389
The Functional Rating Index. Jun 1, 2008 760
Some conservative strategies are effective when added to controlled mobilisation with external support after acute ankle sprain: a systematic review. Bleakley, Chris M.; McDonough, Suzanne M.; MacAuley, Domhnall C. Report Mar 1, 2008 10498
A high-intensity lumbar extensor strengthening program is little better than a low-intensity program or a waiting list control group for chronic low back pain: a randomised clinical trial. Harts, Chris C.; Helmhout, Pieter H.; de Bie, Rob A.; Staal, J. Bart Report Mar 1, 2008 5650
No difference between wearing a night splint and standing on a tilt table in preventing ankle contracture early after stroke: a randomised trial. Robinson, Wendy; Smith, Robyn; Aung, Ohnmar; Ada, Louise Report Mar 1, 2008 4092
Incidence and severity of shoulder pain does not increase with the use of circuit class therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation: a controlled trial. English, Coralie; Hillier, Susan; Stiller, Kathy Report Mar 1, 2008 3733
Short-term beneficial effects of physiotherapy exercise after knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. Jamtvedt, Gro; Hagen, Kare Birger Report Mar 1, 2008 412
Manipulative therapy or NSAIDS do not provide additional benefit to quality baseline care for acute back pain. Hush, Julia Report Mar 1, 2008 414
Breathing and relaxation training improves respiratory symptoms and quality of life in asthmatic adults. Agent, Penny Report Mar 1, 2008 326
Stroke: clinical guidelines for acute stroke management. Brauer, Sandra Mar 1, 2008 399
Short-term effects on outcomes related to the mechanism of intervention and physiological outcomes but insufficient evidence of clinical benefits for breathing control: a systematic review. Lewis, Lucy K.; Williams, Marie T.; Olds, Tim Report Dec 1, 2007 6584
Four weeks of daily stretch has little or no effect on wrist contracture after stroke: a randomised controlled trial. Horsley, Sally A.; Herbert, Robert D.; Ada, Louise Report Dec 1, 2007 4888
Trunk stabilisation exercises reduce sternal separation in chronic sternal instability after cardiac surgery: a randomised cross-over trial. Ansary, Doa El-; Waddington, Gordon; Adams, Roger Report Dec 1, 2007 4200
Physiotherapy decision making in acute cardiorespiratory care is influenced by factors related to the physiotherapist and the nature and context of the decision: a qualitative study. Smith, Megan; Higgs, Joy; Ellis, Elizabeth Report Dec 1, 2007 4381
Physiotherapy intervention in intensive care is safe: an observational study. Zeppos, Litsa; Patman, Shane; Berney, Susan; Adsett, Julie A.; Bridson, Julie M.; Paratz, Jennifer D Clinical report Dec 1, 2007 4010
Cueing training in the home improves mobility in Parkinson's disease. Staal, Bart Report Dec 1, 2007 500
Parkinson's disease. Brauer, Sandra Dec 1, 2007 344
Fostering clinician-led research. Brauer, Sandra G.; Haines, Terry P.; Bew, Paul G. Editorial Sep 1, 2007 1466
A novel weight-bearing strengthening program during rehabilitation of older people is feasible and improves standing up more than a non-weight-bearing strengthening program: a randomised trial. Olivetti, Lynette; Schurr, Karl; Sherrington, Catherine; Wallbank, Geraldine; Pamphlett, Patricia; K Sep 1, 2007 5441
In private practice, informed consent is interpreted as providing explanations rather than offering choices: a qualitative study. Delany, Clare M. Sep 1, 2007 4924
Additional exercise does not change hospital or patient outcomes in older medical patients: a controlled clinical trial. de Morton, Natalie A.; Keating, Jennifer L.; Berlowitz, David J.; Jackson, Bruce; Lim, Wen K. Report Jun 1, 2007 5048
Soft tissue shoulder injuries. Brauer, Sandra Jun 1, 2007 364
Traumatic brain injury. Brauer, Sandra Jun 1, 2007 318
Caution urged on concept of lumbar instability. Schneider, Gregory Brief article Jun 1, 2007 245
The end of physiotherapy. Poulis, Ioannis Editorial Jun 1, 2007 1843
A Saturday physiotherapy service may decrease length of stay in patients undergoing rehabilitation in hospital: a randomised controlled trial. Brusco, Natasha K.; Shields, Nora; Taylor, Nicholas F.; Paratz, Jennifer Report Jun 1, 2007 5012
Sitting training early after stroke improves sitting ability and quality and carries over to standing up but not to walking: a randomised controlled trial. Dean, Catherine M.; Channon, Elizabeth F.; Hall, Jillian M. Report Jun 1, 2007 4416
High-fidelity patient simulation in physiotherapy education. Blackstock, Felicity C.; Jull, Gwendolen A. Editorial Mar 1, 2007 2810
Therapeutic exercise in physiotherapy practice is beneficial: a summary of systematic reviews 2002-2005. Taylor, Nicholas F.; Dodd, Karen J.; Shields, Nora; Bruder, Andrea Report Mar 1, 2007 8000
No model of clinical education for physiotherapy students is superior to another: a systematic review. Lekkas, Peter; Larsen, Thomas; Kumar, Saravana; Grimmer, Karen; Nyland, Leah; Chipchase, Lucy; Jull, Report Mar 1, 2007 6682
The Mapleson C circuit clears more secretions than the Laerdal circuit during manual hyperinflation in mechanically-ventilated patients: a randomised cross-over trial. Hodgson, Carol; Ntoumenopoulos, George; Dawson, Heather; Paratz, Jennifer Clinical report Mar 1, 2007 4284
The quantity of early upright mobilisation performed following upper abdominal surgery is low: an observational study. Browning, Laura; Denehy, Linda; Scholes, Rebecca L. Clinical report Mar 1, 2007 4133
Position of undergraduate students' thumbs during mobilisation is poor: an observational study. Buckingham, Gerard; Das, Rebekah; Trott, Patricia Report Mar 1, 2007 3319
Physiotherapy interventions improve tennis elbow with superior long-term outcomes to corticosteroid injections. Jamtvedt, Gro; Hagen, Kare Birger Clinical report Mar 1, 2007 478
Community physiotherapy results in effective self-management of knee pain. Hush, Julia Clinical report Mar 1, 2007 720
Professional strategies in work-related practice: an exploration of occupational and physical therapy roles and approaches. Lysaght, Rosemary; Wright, JoAnne Survey Mar 1, 2005 6329

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