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Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Validity of the Hughston Clinic Knee Questionnaire in Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2010
Aim: To examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal convergent and discriminant validity and the sensitivity to change of the Hughston Clinic Knee Questionnaire (HCQ) in young adults with meniscal repair. Method: Seventeen young adults completed the HCQ
Yong Hao Pua PhD, Cheng Kuan Lim MSci (Physiotherapy), MSc (Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy)   +1 more
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Australian critical care nursing professionals' attitudes towards the use of traditional “chest physiotherapy” techniques

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2017
Background: Chest physiotherapy techniques, such as percussion, postural drainage, and expiratory vibrations, may be employed in a critical care setting.
Clint J. Newstead, BPhysio (Hons), Jack A. Seaton, BPhysio (Hons), Catherine L. Johnston, PhD, MAppSc (Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy), BAppSc (Physiotherapy)   +2 more
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Patient satisfaction with physiotherapy services in an Asian country: A report from Sri Lanka

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2014
Patient satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality of care provided to recipients of health services. In Sri Lanka, there is a dearth of research on patient satisfaction, particularly in the arena of physiotherapy services.
Thilini Tennakoon, BSc (Physiotherapy), Piyanjali de Zoysa, PhD   +1 more
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The 3-Month Effectiveness of a Stratified Blended Physiotherapy Intervention in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2022
BackgroundPatient education, home-based exercise therapy, and advice on returning to normal activities are established physiotherapeutic treatment options for patients with nonspecific low back pain (LBP).
Tjarco Koppenaal, Martijn F Pisters, Corelien JJ Kloek, Remco M Arensman, Raymond WJG Ostelo, Cindy Veenhof   +5 more
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Strategies to integrate physiotherapists into primary health care in South Africa

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2023
Background: Health services are inaccessible in low-income countries. The National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, linked to primary health care (PHC), was introduced in South Africa to improve access to health services.
Sholena Narain, Desmond Mathye
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Effect of Physiotherapy with Visual Tools (Cards) on Gross Motor Skills for Children Aged 4 Years

Reabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija, 2019
Background. Motor development delay is a term used to describe children who exhibit insuffcient motor coordination skills in comparison with that expected for their chronological age and intellect.
Brigita Stančikaitė, Brigita Liutkutė
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Relationship between time of referral for physiotherapy and length of stay after stroke in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: a retrospective study

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2022
Background Despite the known benefits of physiotherapy, the relationship between its time of referral and the length of stay (LOS) of stroke patients in developing countries has been understudied.
A. Aderonmu Joseph, O. Obembe Adebimpe
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Feasibility and Safety of Active Physiotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit for Intubated Patients with Malignancy

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023
Objectives: Physiotherapy leads to improvements in critically ill patients who receive mechanical ventilation. However, cancer patients have not been included in previous studies on this subject.
N. Gautheret, C. Bommier, A. Mabrouki, V. Souppart, A. S. Bretaud, E. Ghrenassia, J. Le Roy, J. Lambert, E. Azoulay, V. Lemiale   +9 more
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Bioelectrical impedance analysis and change disability post physiotherapy for patients with lower back pain attending rehabilitation care unit in Erbil

Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background and objective: Determining the relationship between body compartments and Lower Back Pain (LBP) will increase our understanding about how body compartments can affect LBP disability.
Reem Burkan Aldhahi, Dler Qader Omer, Sherwan Rahman Sulaiman   +2 more
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Characteristics and determinants of community physiotherapy utilization and supply

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Demand for Physiotherapy is on the rise due to increasing ageing population and consequent disability and morbidity. However, the costs of healthcare in developing countries are rising, and healthcare resources are limited making the supply of
Chidozie Mbada, Abraham Olawuyi, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Adesola C. Odole, Abiola O. Ogundele, Francis Fatoye   +5 more
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