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Perspective of Indian parents on physiotherapy rehabilitation in pediatric oncology: a qualitative phenomenological study protocol [PDF]

Frontiers in Oncology
BackgroundAdvances in pediatric oncology treatment have had a positive impact on the childhood cancer survival rates across the world. Despite this, children who are receiving treatment can experience treatment related physical impairments such as ...
Dhanush Kotian, Asir John Samuel
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Physiotherapy in Indian communities: a brief review [PDF]

Health Promotion Perspectives, 2017
Background: Importance of community rehabilitation in India has been emphasized in previous research. There is ample research that has been published for different communities in the country.
Pavithra Rajan
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Are the Menstrual Characteristics Similar in Adolescent and Adult Women with Cerebral Palsy?

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2023
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the menstrual-health characteristics of adult and adolescent women with cerebral palsy. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study included 74 women who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Hanife Dogan, Duygu Turker, Ozge Coban, Merve Basol Goksuluk, Nuriye Ozengin, Necmiye Un Yildirim   +5 more
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Observation using thermography of post-operative reaction after fascial manipulation®

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2019
Introduction and objective Fascia Manipulation® is one of the methods focusing on the deep fascia. The assumption is that fascial manipulation is carried out on precisely determined points – coordination centres (cc), and on a limited area so as the ...
Joanna Fidut-Wrońska, Kamil Chołuj, Justyna Chmiel, Katarzyna Pikto - Pitkiewicz, Piotr Majcher   +4 more
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Access to physiotherapy services in South African settings: stretching a hand to under-resourced communities with students as agents of change

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023
BackgroundPhysiotherapy is a healthcare profession that enhances human functioning and prevents further disability. In addition to this physiotherapy promotes health, wellbeing and the prevention of diseases.
Kganetso Sekome, Laeeqa Sujee, Lauren Tomes, Sonti Pilusa   +3 more
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Athletes’ expectations about physiotherapy in sports injury rehabilitation in greater Accra region [PDF]

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2019
Background: Physiotherapists play a key role in sports injury rehabilitation within the sports healthcare team. A strong athlete–physiotherapist relationship is necessary for effective treatment and shaping of athletes’ expectations of injury ...
Jonathan Quartey, Selorm Afidemenyo, Samuel Koranteng Kwakye   +2 more
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Perception of the role of physical and rehabilitation medicine among physiotherapy students

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018
Objective: To determine how the role of physical and rehabilitation medicine specialists in healthcare is perceived by physiotherapy students. Design: Cross-sectional observational study.
Piotr Tederko, Marek Krasuski, Marek Łyp, Anna Cabak, Dariusz Białoszewski, Iwona Stanisławska, Beata Tarnacka   +6 more
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The Effects of Ankle Sprain on Balance Tests in Adolescent Volleyball Players with Previous History of Ankle Sprain

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014
Objectives: To investigate the impact of having previous history of inversion ankle sprain on balance tests in adolescent volleyball players. Methods: Fourty-five adolescent volleyball players with mean age of 15.26±1.03 participated in our study. Twenty-
Ceyda Sarıal, Abdulhamıt Tayfur, Beyza Kap, Dılara Donder, Ozum Melıs Ertuzun, Volga Bayrakcı Tunay   +5 more
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The usefulness of isometric protocol for foot flexors and extensors in assessing the effects of 16-week rehabilitation regiment in poststroke patients

BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2019
Background Ankle joint function in a paretic limb has a fundamental impact on mobility. Return of joint function is a measure of early poststroke physical rehabilitation.
Ewa Chlebuś, Agnieszka Wareńczak, Margaret Miedzyblocki, Przemysław Lisiński   +3 more
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AWARENESS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AMONG GENERAL PRACTITIONERS: A PILOT STUDY

International Journal of Physiotherapy, 2017
Background: Physiotherapy is a form of rehabilitation science which helps to make a difference in an individual’s ability to live an active and healthy lifestyle. For many physiotherapists working in India, the primary source of reference is a physician.
Priti Agni, Sneha Battin
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