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The effectiveness of hypnotherapy with physiotherapy: Pain intensity, functional disability, and psychological distress among patients with non-specific low back pain

Chronic Diseases Journal, 2016
BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated in previous investigations that non-specific low back pain is caused by multiple factors. Evidently, integrative therapies should be used in order to improve this disorder.
Nader Abazari, Isaac Rahimianboogar, Siavash Talepasand   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wearable Metamaterials with Embodied Intelligence for Programmable Control of Human Limbs Tremor

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Resulting from alternating muscle contractions, tremors can severely limit human ability to perform everyday tasks like walking or talking, due to their disruptive nature. Medication and surgery may not always effectively address tremor control. A wearable device embodying programmable smart metamaterials with adaptable intelligence to meet the demand ...
Braion Barbosa de Moura, Marcela R. Machado, Tanmoy Mukhopadhyay   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global response to physiotherapy services disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the level of preparedness for the next health emergency

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic was a global health emergency that severely impacted physiotherapy and other rehabilitation services. The purpose of this study is to describe mitigation strategies developed for physiotherapy service disruptions during ...
Heidi Kosakowski, Peter Skelton, Wouter De Groote, Jonathon Kruger, Flavio Salio   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soft Artificial Ciliary Brush with Integrated Haptic Feedback for Efficient Airway Mucus Cleaning

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A fundamental mucus cleaning mechanism is reported, which utilizes both artificial cilia mechanical sweeping and suction‐based mucus cleaning. A novel haptic feedback interface for the artificial cilia provides touch feedback on tissue contact, enhancing operator control and safety.
Zhongming Lyu, Yusheng Wang, Ruijian Ge, Darren Wang, Matthew Bacchetta, Caitlin T. Demarest, Fabien Maldonado, Xiaoguang Dong   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maintained physical activity and physiotherapy in the management of distal arm pain: a randomised controlled trial

RMD Open, 2019
Objectives The epidemiology of distal arm pain and back pain are similar. However, management differs considerably: for back pain, rest is discouraged, whereas patients with distal arm pain are commonly advised to rest and referred to physiotherapy.
Karen Walker-Bone, David Coggon, Gary J Macfarlane, Paul McNamee, Gareth T Jones, Kim Burton, Peter Heine, Candida McCabe, Alex McConnachie, Rachel Zhang, Daniel Whibley, Keith Palmer   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Proteomic Analysis of Golden Sputum Reveals Pulmonary Complement Activation During Acute Chest Syndrome in Children With Sickle Cell Disease

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is one of the most common severe complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). In recent years, a major role of inflammation and innate immunity has been evidenced, but ACS pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, and therapeutic options are limited.
Slimane Allali, Nabiha Sbeih, Rachel Rignault‐Bricard, Johanna Bruce, Morgane Le Gall, Claire Heilbronner, Noemie de Cacqueray, Sofia Angyalosy, Melissa Taylor, Joséphine Brice, Mariane de Montalembert, Martina Bevacqua, Emilie‐Fleur Gautier, Olivier Hermine, Thiago Trovati Maciel   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers towards evidence-based practice among physiotherapists in Malaysia

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2017
Background: Recently, there has been an increased need for all healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are effective and evidence based. This has led to more implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical settings.
Hannah C. Yahui BSc (Hons), Physiotherapy, Narasimman Swaminathan, MPTh   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Physiotherapy in Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Present Treatment Modalities [PDF]

, 2020
Danique L. M. Radder, Ana Lígia Silva de Lima, Josefa Domingos, S.H.J. Keus, Marlies van Nimwegen, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Nienke M. de Vries   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Respiratory Involvement in HIST1H1E‐Related Rahman Syndrome: A Case of Severe Mixed Apnea

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rahman syndrome (HIST1H1E‐related neurodevelopmental syndrome, OMIM #617537) is a rare autosomal‐dominant condition caused by truncating variants in the C‐terminal domain of the HIST1H1E gene. It is characterized by macrocephaly, hypotonia, craniofacial anomalies, and multisystem anomalies.
Nada Barakat, Marjolaine Champagne, Mathieu Bergeron, Philippe Dodin, Nadia Roumeliotis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patients’ perspectives of tele-physiotherapy in a Nigerian low-resource setting

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy
Background Tele-physiotherapy, as pertinent to tele-rehabilitation, can facilitate health care continuity and needs to be accepted by both the health care providers and patients.
Adesola C. Odole, Nse A. Odunaiya, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Omobola S. Akinola, Michael O. Ogunlana, Chidozie E. Mbada, Ezinne C. Ekediegwu, Aderonke O. Akinpelu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source