Guidelines and Guidance Splinting for the prevention and correction of contractures in adults with neurological dysfunction This practice guideline provides specific recommendations to support clinical practice and decision- making in splinting when used as an intervention for adults with neurological conditions who have, or are at risk of, contractures. While primarily a tool to support occupational therapists and physiotherapists in their practice, this document will also be of interest to students, researchers, service users, commissioners and any others who wish to gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in this area Read CSP article on the guidelines. Back Download the imlementation tools for this guideline Full guideline document (PDF) the full practice guidance document Quick reference guide (PDF) a summary of the recommendations in the practice guidance Neurosplinting audit form (PDF) Implementation toolkit/audit form to be used in conjunction with the evidence- based practice guideline Feedback form (Microsoft Word) please download and complete this to review the guidance documents Neurosplinting CPD session (Microsoft PowerPoint) PowerPoint notes and group activities European Physiotherapy Guidelines for Parkinson's disease The European Physiotherapy Guideline for Parkinson's disease comes in four parts: The Guideline; Information for people with Parkinson's; Information for physicians; Development and scientific justification. Download your copy Click the link below to indicate of which parts you would like your personal copy. > To the European Guidelines application form The development was initiated and mainly sponsored by ParkinsonNet and the Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy. The Guideline Development Group represents professional physiotherapy associations from 19 European countries. People with Parkinson's disease were involved in the Guideline development from the outset and have contributed throughout the process. Journal articles Current Awareness Bulletin Physiotherapy February 2015
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Guidelines and Guidance Splinting for the prevention and correction of contractures in adults with neurological dysfunction This practice guideline provides specific recommendations to support clinical practice and decision-making in splinting when used as an intervention for adults with neurological conditions who have, or are at risk of, contractures. While primarily a tool to support occupational therapists and physiotherapists in their practice, this document will also be of interest to students, researchers, service users, commissioners and any others who wish to gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in this area Read CSP article on the guidelines. Back Download the imlementation tools for this guideline Full guideline document (PDF) the full practice guidance document Quick reference guide (PDF) a summary of the recommendations in the practice guidance Neurosplinting audit form (PDF) Implementation toolkit/audit form to be used in conjunction with the evidence-based practice guideline Feedback form (Microsoft Word) please download and complete this to review the guidance documents Neurosplinting CPD session (Microsoft PowerPoint) PowerPoint notes and group activities European Physiotherapy Guidelines for Parkinson's disease The European Physiotherapy Guideline for Parkinson's disease comes in four parts:
The Guideline;
Information for people with Parkinson's;
Information for physicians;
Development and scientific justification. Download your copy Click the link below to indicate of which parts you would like your personal copy. > To the European Guidelines application form The development was initiated and mainly sponsored by ParkinsonNet and the Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy. The Guideline Development Group represents professional physiotherapy associations from 19 European countries. People with Parkinson's disease were involved in the Guideline development from the outset and have contributed throughout the process.
Behavioural Therapy Neck-specific training with a cognitive behavioural approach compared with prescribed physical activity in patients with cervical radiculopathy: a protocol of a prospective randomised clinical trial. Dedering Å, Halvorsen M, Cleland J, Svensson M, Peolsson A. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Aug 12;15:274. Free PMC Article
Both aerobic exercise and cognitive-behavioral therapy reduce chronic fatigue in FSHD: an RCT. Voet N, Bleijenberg G, Hendriks J, de Groot I, Padberg G, van Engelen B, Geurts A. Neurology. 2014 Nov 18;83(21):1914-22.
Cardiovascular Cardiac rehabilitation for people with heart disease: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews. Anderson L, Taylor RS. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Dec 12;12:CD011273. Review.
Effectiveness of Preoperative Physical Therapy for Elective Cardiac Surgery Reed Humphrey and Daniel Malone PHYS THER February 2015 95:160-166 Extract
Does Cardiac Rehabilitation After an Acute Cardiac Syndrome Lead to Changes in Physical Activity Habits? Systematic Review Nienke ter Hoeve, Bionka M.A. Huisstede, Henk J. Stam, Ron T. van Domburg, Madoka Sunamura, and Rita J.G. van den Berg-Emons PHYS THER February 2015 95:167-179 Abstract
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation program in recently hospitalized patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction: rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial. Koifman E, Grossman E, Elis A, Dicker D, Koifman B, Mosseri M, Kuperstein R, Goldenberg I, Kamerman T, Levine-Tiefenbrun N, Klempfner R. Am Heart J. 2014 Dec;168(6):830-7.e1.
Chronic Pain Differences in the Course of Daily Activity Level Between Persons with and Without Chronic Pain Bart G. Raijmakers, MSc; Mieke G. Nieuwenhuizen, MSc; Heleen Beckerman, PhD; Sonja de Groot, PhD American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 94(2), 101-113 http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&MODE=ovid&NEWS=n&PAGE=fulltext&D=ovft&SEARCH=00002060-201502000-00002.an&SOURCE=etoc.ascii&SYNTAX=N
Sex Differences in Predicting Chronicity of Low-Back Pain After Acute Trauma Using Lumbar Muscle Area Hak Il Lee, MD; Seok Tae Lee, MD; MinYoung Kim, MD, PhD; Ju Seok Ryu, MD, PhD American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 94(2), 123-130 http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&MODE=ovid&NEWS=n&PAGE=fulltext&D=ovft&SEARCH=00002060-201502000-00004.an&SOURCE=etoc.ascii&SYNTAX=N
The impact of cortical remapping interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: A systematic review P.J. Daffada, N. Walsh, C.S. McCabe, S. Palmer Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p25–33
Novel continuous passive motion device for self-treatment of chronic lower back pain: a randomised controlled study L. Gavish, Y. Barzilay, C. Koren, A. Stern, L. Weinrauch, D.J. Friedman Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p75–81
Patterns of interaction between factors that enhance or inhibit recovery from chronic low back pain Vivien P. Nichols, Frances E. Griffiths, Shilpa Patel, and Sarah E. Lamb Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 3: 194-206. Summary
The optimal frequency of aquatic physiotherapy for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a randomised controlled trial Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas, Melanie White, Manuel González-Sánchez, and Raija Kuisma Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 4: 311-318. Summary
Chronic pain affects the whole person – a phenomenological study Tapio Ojala, Arja Häkkinen, Jaro Karppinen, Kirsi Sipilä, Timo Suutama, and Arja Piirainen Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 4: 363-371. Summary
Report of the NIH Task Force on Research Standards for Chronic Low Back Pain Richard A. Deyo, Samuel F. Dworkin, Dagmar Amtmann, et al. PHYS THER February 2015 95:e1-e18; Abstract Back Pain Beliefs Are Related to the Impact of Low Back Pain in Baby Boomers in the Busselton Healthy Aging Study Darren Beales, Anne Smith, Peter O'Sullivan, Michael Hunter, and Leon Straker PHYS THER February 2015 95:180-189 Abstract
Efficacy of the McKenzie Method in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Protocol of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Alessandra Narciso Garcia, Lucíola da Cunha Menezes Costa, Mark J. Hancock, et al. PHYS THER February 2015 95:267-273 Abstract
Diabetes Safety of Aerobic Exercise in People With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Single-Group Clinical Trial Patricia M. Kluding, Mamatha Pasnoor, Rupali Singh, et al. PHYS THER February 2015 95:223-234 Abstract
Gerontology A multicentre, pragmatic, parallel group, randomised controlled trial to compare the clinical and cost-effectiveness of three physiotherapy-led exercise interventions for knee osteoarthritis in older adults: the BEEP trial protocol (ISRCTN: 93634563). Foster NE, Healey EL, Holden MA, et al.; BEEP trial team. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Jul 27;15:254. Free PMC Article
Postmenopausal weight change and incidence of fracture: post hoc findings from Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study and Clinical Trials Carolyn J Crandall, Vedat O Yildiz, Jean Wactawski-Wende, et al. BMJ 2015;350:h25 http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h25?etoc=
Aerobic exercise increases hippocampal volume in older women with probable mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial Lisanne F ten Brinke, Niousha Bolandzadeh, Lindsay S Nagamatsu, et al. Br J Sports Med 2015;49:248-254 [Abstract]
Smoking status and its relationship with exercise capacity, physical activity in daily life and quality of life in physically independent, elderly individuals R. Mesquita, C.G. Gonçalves, D. Hayashi, V. de S.P. Costa, et al. Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p55–61
Effect of Early Rehabilitation by Physical Therapists on In-hospital Mortality After Aspiration Pneumonia in the Elderly Ryo Momosaki, Hideo Yasunaga, Hiroki Matsui, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Kiyohide Fushimi, Masahiro Abo Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p205–209
Gender perspective on fear of falling using the classification of functioning as the model Petra Pohl, Christina Ahlgren, Ellinor Nordin, Anders Lundquist, and Lillemor Lundin-Olsson Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 3: 214-222. Summary
Patient-Reported Outcomes Associated With Use of Physical Therapist Services by Older Adults With a New Visit for Back Pain Sean D. Rundell, Karen J. Sherman, Patrick J. Heagerty, Charles Mock, and Jeffrey G. Jarvik PHYS THER February 2015 95:190-201 Abstract Effect of different types of exercise on postural balance in elderly women: a randomized controlled trial. de Oliveira MR, da Silva RA, Dascal JB, Teixeira DC. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2014 Nov-Dec;59(3):506-14.
Neurology/Stroke Physical activity and exercise after stroke: review of multiple meaningful benefits. Saunders DH, Greig CA, Mead GE. Stroke. 2014 Dec;45(12):3742-7.. Review. Randomized controlled trial of early rehabilitation after intracerebral hemorrhage stroke: difference in outcomes within 6 months of stroke. Liu N, Cadilhac DA, Andrew NE, et al. Stroke. 2014 Dec;45(12):3502-7.
Early Inpatient Rehabilitation Admission and Stroke Patient Outcomes Hua Wang, PhD; Michelle Camicia, MSN, CRRN; Magaret DiVita, PhD; et al. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 94(2), Pages: 85-100 http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&MODE=ovid&NEWS=n&PAGE=fulltext&D=ovft&SEARCH=00002060-201502000-00001.an&SOURCE=etoc.ascii&SYNTAX=N
Functional Electrical Stimulation–Assisted Active Cycling—Therapeutic Effects in Patients With Hemiparesis From 7 Days to 6 Months After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Petra Bauer, Carmen Krewer, Stefan Golaszewski, Eberhard Koenig, Friedemann Müller Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p188–196 Use of a Standardized Assessment to Predict Rehabilitation Care After Acute Stroke Joel Stein, Janet Prvu Bettger, Alyse Sicklick, Robin Hedeman, Zainab Magdon-Ismail, Lee H. Schwamm Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p210–217 Comparing the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale With the Mini-BESTest and Berg Balance Scale to Assess Postural Control in Patients With Parkinson Disease Christian Schlenstedt, Stephanie Brombacher, Gesa Hartwigsen, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p218–225
Circuit class therapy and 7-day-week therapy increase physiotherapy time, but not patient activity: early results from the CIRCIT trial. English C, Bernhardt J, Hillier S. Stroke. 2014 Oct;45(10):3002-7.
Attending to biographical disruption: the experience of rehabilitation following tetraplegia due to spinal cord injury John A. Bourke, E. Jean C. Hay-Smith, Deborah L. Snell, and Gerben DeJong Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 4: 296-303. Summary
A qualitative description of falls in a neuro-rehabilitation unit: the use of a standardised fall report including the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) to describe activities and environmental factors Alessia Saverino, Amy Moriarty, Khadija Rantell, Denise Waller, Rachael Ayres, and Diane Playford Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 4: 355-362. Summary
Short-term Cortical Plasticity Associated With Feedback-Error Learning After Locomotor Training in a Patient With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Amanda E. Chisholm, Sue Peters, Michael R. Borich, Lara A. Boyd, and Tania Lam PHYS THER February 2015 95:257-266 Abstract Effects of gait training with a cane and an augmented pressure sensor for enhancement of weight bearing over the affected lower limb in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled pilot study Kyoungsim Jung, Young Kim, Yuri Cha, Tae-Sung In, Young-Goo Hur, and Yijung Chung Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 135-142 Abstract
Orthopaedics/ Musculoskeletal Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Aviroop Biswas, BSc; Paul I. Oh, MD, MSc; Guy E. Faulkner, PhD; et al. Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(2):123-132. http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleID=2091327
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a blended exercise intervention for patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Kloek CJ, Bossen D, Veenhof C, van Dongen JM, Dekker J, de Bakker DH. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Aug 8;15:269. Free PMC Article
Exercises to improve function of the rheumatoid hand (SARAH): a randomised controlled trial Dr Sarah E Lamb, Esther M Williamson, Peter J Heine, et al.,on behalf of the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand Trial (SARAH) Trial Team Lancet, Volume 385, No. 9966, p421–429, 31 January 2015 Physical impairments and activity limitations in people with femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review Laura E Diamond, Fiona L Dobson, Kim L Bennell, Tim V Wrigley, Paul W Hodges, Rana S Hinman Br J Sports Med 2015;49:230-242 [Abstract] Accelerometer-based measures in physical activity surveillance: current practices and issues Željko Pedišić, Adrian Bauman Br J Sports Med 2015;49:219-223 [Abstract]
The influence of intraoperative factors and postoperative rehabilitation compliance on the integrity of the rotator cuff after arthroscopic repair Shahrulazua Ahmad, Mark Haber, Desmond J. Bokor Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, February 2015, 24(2), p229–235
Clinical Tests of Ankle Plantarflexor Strength Do Not Predict Ankle Power Generation During Walking Michelle Kahn, B App Sci; Gavin Williams, PhD, FACP American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 94(2), Pages: 114-122 http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&MODE=ovid&NEWS=n&PAGE=fulltext&D=ovft&SEARCH=00002060-201502000-00003.an&SOURCE=etoc.ascii&SYNTAX=N
Measuring rehabilitation outcome in post-acute hip fractured patients Avital Hershkovitz, Riki Brown, Arie Burstin, and Shai Brill Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2015: 158-164. Summary Economic evaluation of a brief Education, Self-management and Upper Limb Exercise Training in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (EXTRA) programme: a trial-based analysis Victoria L. Manning, Billingsley Kaambwa, Julie Ratcliffe, et al. Rheumatology 2015 54: 302-309 [Abstract]
Risk factors for chronic disability in a cohort of patients with acute whiplash associated disorders seeking physiotherapy treatment for persisting symptoms Esther Williamson, Mark A. Williams, Simon Gates, Sarah E. Lamb Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p34–43 Preliminary evaluation of dorsal muscle activity during resisted cervical extension in patients with longstanding pain and disability following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery A. Peolsson, M. Peolsson, G. Jull, T. Löfstedt, J. Trygg, S. O’Leary Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p69–74
Management of Rotator Cuff Tears Christopher C. Schmidt, Claudius D. Jarrett, Brandon T. Brown Journal of Hand Surgery, February 2015, 40(2), p399–408
Efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Mental Imagery, and Phantom Exercise Training on Phantom Limb: A Randomized Controlled Trial Stefano Brunelli, Giovanni Morone, Marco Iosa, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p181–187 Pilot Randomized Trial of Progressive Resistance Exercise Augmented by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Walking Aids
Susan Coote, Lonan Hughes, Gary Rainsford, Conor Minogue, Alan Donnelly Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p197–204 Dorsiflexion Assist Orthosis Reduces the Physiological Cost and Mitigates Deterioration in Strength and Balance Associated With Walking in People With Multiple Sclerosis James V. McLoughlin, Stephen R. Lord, Christopher J. Barr, Maria Crotty, Daina L. Sturnieks Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p226–232.e1 Knee Extensor and Flexor Muscle Power Explains Stair Ascension Time in Patients With Unilateral Late-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study Anu M. Valtonen, Tapani Pöyhönen, Mikko Manninen, Ari Heinonen, Sarianna Sipilä Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p253–259 Exploratory Study of Physical Activity in Persons With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Elisabeth Anens, Margareta Emtner, Karin Hellström Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p260–268 Hip Stiffness Patterns in Lumbar Flexion- or Extension-Based Movement Syndromes Jason Zafereo, Raymond Devanna, Edward Mulligan, Sharon Wang-Price Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p292–297 Visual Scapular Dyskinesis: Kinematics and Muscle Activity Alterations in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Andrea Diniz Lopes, Mark K. Timmons, Molly Grover, Rozana Mesquita Ciconelli, Lori A. Michener Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2015, 96(2), p298–306 The Epley (canalith repositioning) manoeuvre for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Hilton MP, Pinder DK. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Dec 8;12:CD003162. Review. An integrated approach in a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy. Pasotti S, Magnani B, Longa E, Giovanetti G, Rossi A, Berardinelli A, Tupler R, D'Antona G. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 15;15:155. Efficacy of a modern neuroscience approach versus usual care evidence-based physiotherapy on pain, disability and brain characteristics in chronic spinal pain patients: protocol of a randomized clinical trial. Dolphens M, Nijs J, Cagnie B, Meeus M, Roussel N, Kregel J, Malfliet A, Vanderstraeten G, Danneels L. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 8;15:149. Free PMC Article Web-based therapeutic exercise resource center as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort pilot study. Brooks MA, Beaulieu JE, Severson HH, Wille CM, Cooper D, Gau JM, Heiderscheit BC. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 17;15:158. Free PMC Article Neuromuscular training and muscle strengthening in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a protocol of randomized controlled trial. Rabelo ND, Lima B, Reis AC, Bley AS, Yi LC, Fukuda TY, Costa LO, Lucareli PR. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 16;15:157. Free PMC Article Effects of strengthening, stretching and functional training on foot function in patients with diabetic neuropathy: results of a randomized controlled trial. Sartor CD, Hasue RH, Cacciari LP, Butugan MK, Watari R, Pássaro AC, Giacomozzi C, Sacco IC. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Apr 27;15:137. Free PMC Article
Perceptions of using videogames in rehabilitation: a dual perspective of people with multiple sclerosis and physiotherapists Anette Forsberg, Ylva Nilsagård, and Katrin Boström Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 4: 338-344. Summary
An Investigation of Cervical Spinal Posture in Cervicogenic Headache Peter K. Farmer, Suzanne J. Snodgrass, Anthony J. Buxton, and Darren A. Rivett PHYS THER February 2015 95:212-222 Abstract Is the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists’ rehabilitation guideline better than standard care when applied to Bankart-operated patients? A controlled study Lars Damkjær, Tom Petersen, and Birgit Juul-Kristensen Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 154-164 Abstract The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tai-Yuan Chuang, Kwang-Hwa Chang, Chien-Hua Wu, Po-Wei Lin, and Wen-Yen Hsu Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 184-195 Abstract Exercise testing and training in people with Huntington’s disease H Dawes, J Collett, K Debono, et al. Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 196-206 Abstract
Exercise therapy for spondyloarthritis: a systematic review. O'Dwyer T, O'Shea F, Wilson F. Rheumatol Int. 2014 Jul;34(7):887-902. Review.
Comparison of Spinal Manipulation Methods and Usual Medical Care for Acute and Subacute Low Back
Paediatrics The effectiveness of combined bracing and exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on SRS and SOSORT criteria: a prospective study. Negrini S, Donzelli S, Lusini M, Minnella S, Zaina F. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Aug 6;15:263. Free PMC Article Habitual Physical Activity of Independently Ambulant Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: Are They Doing Enough? Louise E. Mitchell, Jenny Ziviani, and Roslyn N. Boyd PHYS THER February 2015 95:202-211 Abstract
Physiotherapy Practice Addition of motivational interventions to exercise and traditional Physiotherapy: a review and meta-analysis N. McGrane, R. Galvin, T. Cusack, E. Stokes Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p1–12
Intermediate Care pathways for musculoskeletal conditions – Are they working? A systematic review A. Hussenbux, D. Morrissey, C. Joseph, C.M. McClellan Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p13–24 Australian physiotherapists’ priorities for the development of clinical prediction rules for low back pain: A qualitative study Robin Haskins, Peter G. Osmotherly, Erica Southgate, Darren A. Rivett Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p44–49 Relative utility of a visual analogue scale vs a six-point Likert scale in the measurement of global subject outcome in patients with low back pain receiving physiotherapy N.J. Harland, M.J. Dawkin, D. Martin Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p50–54 Comparison of referrals for lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging from physiotherapists, primary care and secondary care: how should referral pathways be optimised? V. Parmar, L. Thompson, H. Aniq Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p82–87 Goal setting, using goal attainment scaling, as a method to identify patient selected items for measuring arm function Stephen Ashford, Diana Jackson, Lynne Turner-Stokes Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p88–94 Effectiveness of an interactive postgraduate educational intervention with patient participation on the adherence to a physiotherapy guideline for hip and knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial Wilfred Peter, Philip J. van der Wees, John Verhoef, et al. Disability and Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 37, No. 3: 274-282. Summary Student Perceptions and Understanding of Client-Therapist Interactions Within the Inpatient Acute Care Environment: Qualitative Study Lorna M. Hayward, Kristin C. Greenwood, Matthew Nippins, and Alicia Canali PHYS THER February 2015 95:235-248 Abstract Physical Therapist Practice in the Emergency Department Observation Unit: Descriptive Study Laura Plummer, Sowmya Sridhar, Marianne Beninato, and Kristin Parlman PHYS THER February 2015 95:249-256 Abstract A study of the inter-rater reliability of a test battery for use in patients after total hip replacement Lone Ramer Mikkelsen, Søren Mikkelsen, Kjeld Søballe, Inger Mechlenburg, and Annemette Krintel Petersen Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 165-174 Abstract A study of the 200-metre fast walk test as a possible new assessment tool to predict maximal heart rate and define target heart rate for exercise training of coronary heart disease patients Jean-Marie Casillas, Charles Joussain, Vincent Gremeaux, et al. Clin Rehabil February 2015 29: 175-183 Abstract Quality of physical therapy from a patient's perspective; factor analysis on web-based survey data revealed three dimensions on patient experiences with physical therapy. Scholte M, Calsbeek H, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MW, Braspenning J. BMC Health Serv Res. 2014 Jun 18;14:266. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-266. Free PMC Article
Respiratory Differences in patient outcomes between a 6, 7 and 8 week pulmonary rehabilitation programme: A service evaluation Leanne Andrews, Ruth Barlow, Izzie Easton Physiotherapy, March 2015, 101(1), p62–68 Associations between physical activity and 30-day readmission risk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nguyen HQ, Chu L, Amy Liu IL, et al. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2014 Jun;11(5):695-705.
Sports Medicine Comparison of Physical Impairment, Functional, and Psychosocial Measures Based on Fear of Reinjury/Lack of Confidence and Return-to-Sport Status After ACL Reconstruction Trevor A. Lentz, Giorgio Zeppieri, Jr, Steven Z. George, et al. Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 345-353 Abstract Meniscal Root Tears: A Classification System Based on Tear Morphology Christopher M. LaPrade, Evan W. James, Tyler R. Cram, et al. Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 363-369 Abstract In Vivo Measurement of Localized Tibiofemoral Cartilage Strains in Response to Dynamic Activity E. Grant Sutter, Margaret R. Widmyer, Gangadhar M. Utturkar, et al. Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 370-376 Abstract
Do Patients Return to Sports and Work After Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Matthias Bülhoff, Peter Sattler, Thomas Bruckner, Markus Loew, Felix Zeifang, and Patric Raiss Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 423-427 Abstract
Biomechanical Analysis of Articular-Sided Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear and Repair Teruhisa Mihata, Michelle H. McGarry, Yoko Ishihara, et al. Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 439-446 Abstract Training Activities and Injuries in English Youth Academy and Schools Rugby Union Deborah S. Palmer-Green, Keith A. Stokes, Colin W. Fuller, et al. Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 475-481 Abstract
Assessing the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training Programs in Reducing the Incidence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review J. Herbert Stevenson, Chad S. Beattie, Jennifer B. Schwartz, and Brian D. Busconi Am J Sports Med February 2015 43 482-490 Abstract American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) position statement: interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound in sports medicine Jonathan T Finnoff, Mederic M Hall, Erik Adams, David Berkoff, Andrew L Concoff, William Dexter, Jay Smith Br J Sports Med 2015;49:145-150 [Abstract][Full text][PDF][Supplementary Data][Request permissions]
FREE Anterior cruciate ligament injury alters preinjury lower extremity biomechanics in the injured and uninjured leg: the JUMP-ACL study Benjamin M Goerger, Stephen W Marshall, Anthony I Beutler, et al. Br J Sports Med 2015;49:188-195 [Abstract
Women’s Health Does general exercise training before and during pregnancy influence the pelvic floor “opening” and delivery outcome? A 3D/4D ultrasound study following nulliparous pregnant women from mid-pregnancy to childbirth Kari Bø, Gunvor Hilde, Jette Stær-Jensen, Franziska Siafarikas, Merete Kolberg Tennfjord, Marie Ellstrøm Engh Br J Sports Med 2015;49:196-199 [Abstract] Mechanical devices for urinary incontinence in women. Lipp A, Shaw C, Glavind K. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Dec 17;12:CD001756. Review.
News items Lack of exercise responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit have found a brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death.
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19 February 2015 - 8:45pm Scottish and Northern Ireland students win the Big Idea competition with funding campaign Student reps from Scotland and Northern Ireland have won a Dragon’s Den-style competition, thanks to an idea that aims to improve funding for physio students.
18 February 2015 - 3:36pm NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens challenges physios to help end barriers between health professions Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, said the health service still has the same ‘disciplinary chunking of expertise and activities’ that have been around for decades.
18 February 2015 - 11:00am Searching for physio data gets ‘simpler and quicker’ Searching for information, evidence and knowledge has been made easier for CSP members with the launch of a new service.
18 February 2015 - 9:48am Workout at Work Day 2015: register your event It’s time to brush up on those desk-based exercises and encourage your colleagues and employers to sign up for Workout at Work Day 2015 (W@WD).
12 February 2015 - 7:33am Physios promote daily activities to speed-up recovery on ‘winter pressures’ reablement ward Physiotherapists are helping older patients stay active, recover faster and get home earlier in a ‘winter pressures’ reablement ward.
11 February 2015 - 3:44pm NHS England’s IT chief outlines five-year drive for digitised healthcare
NHS England’s director of strategic systems and technology wants to see ‘click and collect’ services being used in health and social care.
11 February 2015 - 2:07am CSP concern at lack of rehab for patients with COPD Responding to an extensive audit of care for COPD patients by the Royal College of Physicians, Prof Karen Middleton, chief executive of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, said:
9 February 2015 - 11:35am Researchers focus on how physios’ attitudes and beliefs affect patients with back pain Researchers are looking for 90 physiotherapists in the UK who treat patients with back pain. They want to assess how practitioners’ attitudes, beliefs and communication styles affect patients.
9 February 2015 - 5:01am New research on back pain triggers 'very important' New research on back pain triggers published today by the George Institute for Global Health and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, contains important information for the public and clinicians alike, according to a leading physiotherapist.
6 February 2015 - 11:51am Inquiry into cerebral palsy highlights need for early diagnosis and faster access to physiotherapy Children with cerebral palsy should be diagnosed more quickly and receive interventions such as physiotherapy much earlier.
6 February 2015 - 7:00am Physios urged to join network to boost excellence in Parkinson’s care Physiotherapists are being urged to join a new network that aims to develop excellence in the care of patients with Parkinson’s.
4 February 2015 - 3:38pm Physio-led service saves money and helps patients get home faster after knee replacements Physiotherapists in Cheshire are using an innovative ‘discharge class’ to cut costs and reduce the length of hospital stays for patients who have had total knee replacements.
29 January 2015 - 10:36am CSP calls on members to become e-mentors to future physiotherapists The CSP is encouraging physiotherapy staff to volunteer as e-mentors to young people who are interested in a physiotherapy career.
29 January 2015 - 9:00am Karen Middleton: NHS England guides are ‘blueprints’ for transforming long-term care CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has described a set of NHS England handbooks as ‘blueprints for transforming the way we support people with long-term conditions’.
27 January 2015 - 9:33am Updated guidance aims to spread best practice on splinting for contractures Physios and occupational therapists have collaborated on guidelines about working with patients who have, or are at risk of having, contractures.
26 January 2015 - 2:19pm Physio wins Arthritis Research UK £1,000 prize for research into osteoarthritis foot pain A physiotherapist has been awarded £1,000 for research he conducted into foot pain caused by osteoarthritis.
23 January 2015 - 9:46am Arthritis Research UK offers travel and training awards to improve MSK skills
A major charity is offering up to £2,000 for training in musculoskeletal (MSK) health and up to £250 for travel to MSK related events.
22 January 2015 - 9:53am NHS England innovation programme will add value to physio services, says CSP NHS England is inviting up to 20 health pioneers – including physio staff – to join a programme to develop and scale up their innovations across the health service.
22 January 2015 - 9:36am CSP launches guidance for members on the ‘last resort’ of whistleblowing Physiotherapy staff considering blowing the whistle on patient safety should seek advice from their CSP employment relations specialist and may need legal advice.
21 January 2015 - 5:27pm Physios get first competence framework for palliative care An expert on palliative care has welcomed the publication of the only profession-specific competency framework for physiotherapists working in palliative care.
19 January 2015 - 9:52am Physiotherapists create Europe-wide guidance on Parkinson’s Physiotherapists from 19 European countries have joined forces to produce evidence-based guidance about the treatment and care of people with Parkinson’s.
15 January 2015 - 11:48am Sport England campaigns to get women exercising A campaign has been launched to tackle the barriers that stop millions of women from taking exercise and getting fit.
15 January 2015 - 11:18am Five NHS hospitals adopt ESCAPE Pain arthritis self-management scheme The ESCAPE Pain programme to improve the self-management of arthritis through exercise has been adopted by five NHS hospitals.
Evidence updates Wiegersma M, Panman CM, Kollen BJ, et al. Effect of pelvic floor muscle training compared with watchful waiting in older women with symptomatic mild pelvic organ prolapse: randomised controlled trial in primary care. BMJ. 2014 Dec 22;349:g7378. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g7378. (Original) http://plus.mcmaster.ca/EvidenceUpdates/MMA.aspx?ArticleID=61803 Fransen M, McConnell S, Harmer AR, et al. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jan 9;1:CD004376. (Review) http://plus.mcmaster.ca/EvidenceUpdates/MMA.aspx?ArticleID=61933
van der Heijden RA, Lankhorst NE, van Linschoten R, et al. Exercise for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jan 20;1:CD010387. (Review) http://plus.mcmaster.ca/EvidenceUpdates/NewArticles.aspx?Page=1&ArticleID=62092#Data
Gross A, Kay TM, Paquin JP, et al. Exercises for mechanical neck disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jan 28;1:CD004250. (Review) http://plus.mcmaster.ca/EvidenceUpdates/NewArticles.aspx?Page=1&ArticleID=62261#Data
Department of Health publications Guidance: Ebola: advice for allied health professionals in secondary care 13 February, 2015 at 04:27pm
[Updated: Updated guidance.] Guidance and advice for allied health professionals in secondary healthcare settings who encounter patients with Ebola virus disease (EVD). Guidance: Ebola: advice for allied health and social care professionals in community settings 13 February, 2015 at 04:27pm [Updated: Updated guidance.] Guidance and advice for allied health and social care professionals who encounter patients with Ebola virus disease (EVD).
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