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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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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 +5 more
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Investigation into compliance with physiotherapy regimen in cystic fibrosis
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1990 A cross-sectional postal survey was conducted among 66 patients with cystic fibrosis and their parents to determine the nature and frequency of performance of chest physiotherapy, physical exercise and nebulization.
L. M. Davids, L. D. Henley
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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 +2 more
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The use of physiotherapy in nursing homes internationally: A systematic review.
PLoS ONE, 2019 BackgroundPhysiotherapy can improve functional ability, prevent falls and reduce pain for older adults in nursing homes. However, there are no legislations or guidelines that specify the parameters of physiotherapy required in nursing homes.
Lindsey Brett +3 more
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Pain and cardiorespiratory responses of children during physiotherapy after heart surgery
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2014 Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the occurrence of pain and changes in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and arterial oxygen saturation associated with physiotherapy in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
Adriana Sanches Garcia Araujo +3 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida +6 more
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Association Between Motor Pathway Damage and Motor Deficit in Upper and Lower Limb in People With MS
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Corticospinal tract damage is common in people with MS, but the degree of clinical symptoms varies. We hypothesize that corticospinal tract lesions are more extensive and severe in people with MS with motor impairments in both upper and lower limbs.
Mathilde Liffran +13 more
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Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2020 Context: High school career educators educate and counsel senior students on choice of career. The pursuit of a career in physiotherapy depends largely on the information available to the students.
Samuel Olufemi Bolarinde +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective This study aimed to investigate potential moderators influencing the effects of manual therapy and exercise therapy on pain and functional outcomes in individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis, using data from the MOA trial. This is a secondary analysis of data from the MOA trial that compares the clinical effectiveness of manual ...
Daniel Cury Ribeiro +2 more
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