Additional Physical Interventions to Conventional Physical Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials [PDF]
Parkinson's disease (PD) represents the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Currently, conventional physical therapy is complemented by additional physical interventions with recreational components, improving different motor conditions in ...
Heredia Rizo, Alberto-Marcos +4 more
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Introduction: Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a validated instrument that allows measuring clinical skills in health sciences students; thus, it is important to know the students’ level of satisfaction with this strategy, as well as ...
Hernán Andrés de la Barra-Ortiz +2 more
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Evaluation of breathing exercise in hormonal and immunological responses in patients undergoing abdominal surgery [PDF]
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of sustained deep inspiration in the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications, the hormonal and immunological responses in patients submitted to abdominal surgery.
Élida Mara Carneiro +5 more
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE IN OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequent rheumatic disease of adults and older age. A sedentary lifestyle is the primary cause of knee, hip, and spine OA. However, it also affects the hands and causes disability in everyday life.
Tatjana Zekić
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Kinesio taping: application and results on pain: systematic review
Kinesio taping is being increasingly used under several conditions; however, its hypoalgesic effect and mechanism of action do not show scientific results.
Dérrick Patrick Artioli +1 more
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Trends in the availability and usage of electrophysical agents in physiotherapy practices from 1990 to 2010: A review [PDF]
This is the Pre-print version of the Article. The official published version can be accessed from the link below - Copyright @ 2012 Maney PublishingBackground: The use of electrophysical agents has a historically important role in physiotherapy practice.
Alexandra Farrow +15 more
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Occupational therapy educational standards, established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), require students to demonstrate knowledge and use of the safe and effective application of physical agents.
Megan M. McLaughlin, Alfred G. Bracciano
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Patients' experiences of transitioning between different renal replacement therapy modalities : a qualitative study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Different kidney replacement therapy modalities are available to manage end-stage kidney disease, such as home-based dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation.
Combes, G +7 more
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Ethical Issues Linked to the Development of Telerehabilitation: A Qualitative Study
While telerehabilitation (TR) makes it possible to respond to many significant health system problems, TR still gives rise to debates, particularly concerning ethical issues.
Marin Guy +3 more
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Dancing, moving and writing in clinical supervision? Employing embodied practices in psychotherapy supervision [PDF]
Original article can be found at: http://www.sciencedirect.com Copyright ElsevierThis paper takes a new look at the methods of embodiment for psychotherapy supervision.
Meekums, B. +3 more
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