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Development of the BOOST intervention for older adults with neurogenic claudication




This paper provides a detailed description of the rationale and development of the BOOST (Better Outcome for Older Adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention.





Keywords:


Neurogenic claudication, Spinal Stenosis, Exercise, Randomised control trial, Intervention


Category: Physiotherapist

Lymphedema: Physiotherapeutic management and rehabilitation




This systematic review summarizes current evidence in the literature and presents the latest strategies and methods for lymphedema, including CDT, complementary and other alternative therapies.





Keywords:


Lymphedema, rehabilitation, treatment, CDT, compression


Category: Physiotherapist

Understanding patient- and caregiver reported factors contributing to readmission




This study will discuss patient and care giver reported post discharge factors to recovery leading to readmission.





Keywords:


Readmission, patient-centred, hospital discharge, barriers to recovery.


Category: Physiotherapist

Influence of Fear Avoidance Beliefs on Long Term Work Absence




This study investigates the influence of fear avoidance beliefs on long- term sickness absence.





Keywords:


Fear Avoidance Beliefs, Long- term Sickness, Musculoskeletal pain


Category: Physiotherapist

Management of Foot and Ankle Disorders using Braces and Orthotics




This article summarizes orthotics used for the treatment of commonly encountered foot and ankle pathologies.





Keywords:


Braces, orthotics, conservative management


Category: Physiotherapist

Understanding Dystonia

This article covers recent advances in clinical classification, genetics and underlying pathophysiology to provide a better understanding of this condition and important tools for the clinician to guide diagnosis and management. Keywords: Botulinum toxin, dystonia, syndromes, hyperkinetic movement …
Category: Physiotherapist

Best-Evidence for the management of Chronic Pain Part 3: Low Back Pain

Taking into account the scale and costs of CLBP (Chronic Low Back Pain) access to up-to-date, evidence- based information to assist healthcare professionals in treatment decision making is imperative. This paper provides an overview of best evidence non- invasive rehabilitation for CLBP. Keywords: …
Category: Physiotherapist

Best-Evidence for the management of Chronic Pain Part 2: Cancer Treatment



This paper provides a state-of-the-art overview of the best evidence rehabilitation modalities for patients having persistent pain during and following cancer treatment.





Keywords: Cancer, pain, rehabilitation, exercise

Category: Physiotherapist

Best-Evidence for the management of Chronic Pain Part 1: Paediatric Pain

The following review describes the current state of the art of rehabilitation approaches to treat persistent pain in children and adolescents. Several emerging areas of interventions are also highlighted to guide future research and clinical practice. Keywords: Chronic pain, children pain rehabilit…
Category: Physiotherapist

Using Mobile Stroke Units to improve Stroke Services in Rural and Underserved Settings

Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) can provide a valuable pre-hospital resource to rural and remote settings where patients may not have easy access to in-hospital stroke care. This article explores how MSU programmes can be adapted to local needs. Keywords: Mobile stroke unit, rural health, pre-hospital, t…
Category: Physiotherapist