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Meta-analysis of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for relief of spinal pain

The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis analysing the existing data on transcutaneous electrical nerve…

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Can community care workers deliver a falls prevention exercise program?

Almost half of older people receiving community care fall each…

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The predictive ability of the STarT Back Tool was limited in people with chronic low back pain

In people with chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP), what…

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Elements of integrated care approaches for older people: a review of reviews

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently proposed an Integrated Care…

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What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention

Low back pain is a very common symptom. It occurs…

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Myocardial Infarction Injury in Patients with Chronic Lung Disease Entering Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Myocardial infarction (MI) remains under-recognized in chronic lung disease (CLD)…

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Low back pain: a call for action

Low back pain is the leading worldwide cause of years…

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Contemporary Outcomes of ECMO used as Bridge to Lung Transplantation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), when used as bridge to lung…

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Outpatient physical therapy cardiovascular assessment: Physical therapist perspective and experience

Physical therapists are recognized healthcare providers who play an important…

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Prevention and treatment of low back pain: evidence, challenges, and promising directions

Many clinical practice guidelines recommend similar approaches for the assessment…

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Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Pain: Neurobiology, Assessment, and Treatment in Physical Therapist Practice

Among people with chronic pain, insomnia is highly prevalent, closely…

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Are older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis less active than the general population?

The aim of this study was to compare objectively-measured physical activity…

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Predicting 1 Repetition Maximum Using Handheld Dynamometry.

Isometric assessment of muscular function using a handheld dynamometer (HHD)…

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Runners with Patellofemoral Pain Exhibit Greater Peak Patella Cartilage Stress Compared to Pain-Free Runners

The purpose of this study is to determine whether recreational…

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Is core stability a risk factor for lower extremity injuries in an athletic population? A systematic review

The aim of this study was to research and summarize the…

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The success of return to sport after ulnar collateral ligament injury in baseball: a systematic review

Ulnar collateral ligament injury (UCLI) has significantly increased in overhead…

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Return to Sport in Athletes with Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy: Systematic Review

Midportion Achilles tendinopathy (AT) can cause long-term absence from sports…

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Effect of an Exercise Program on Lymphocyte Proliferative Responses of COPD Patients

Exercise training has been shown to reduce symptoms and exacerbations…

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A model to increase rehab adherence to home exercise in patients with varying levels of self-efficacy

Patient adherence to rehabilitation programmes is frequently low - particularly…

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Why prescribe exercise as therapy in type 2 diabetes? We have a pill for that!

The majority of T2D cases are preventable through a healthy…

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Rehabilitation: Common Problems and Solutions

There are numerous complications that can occur following a musculoskeletal…

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Anxiety and Depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Recognition and Management

Anxiety and depression are common in patients with chronic obstructive…

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