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View article: On “Physical Therapists in Primary Care in the United States: An Overview of Current Practice Models and Implementation Strategies” O'Bright K, Peterson S. <i>Phys Ther</i>. 2024;104(12):pzae123. 10.1093/ptj/pzae123
On “Physical Therapists in Primary Care in the United States: An Overview of Current Practice Models and Implementation Strategies” O'Bright K, Peterson S. <i>Phys Ther</i>. 2024;104(12):pzae123. 10.1093/ptj/pzae123 Open
O'Bright K and Peterson S. (Phys Ther. 2024;104(12):pzae123) present well-established models, such as the First Contact Practitioner and triage-based systems, which empower physical therapists to serve as frontline providers addressing the…
View article: Multidimensional Assessment of Physical Function for People in Dialysis: The Rehabilitation in Hemodialysis Area Centro Toscana (REACT) Study
Multidimensional Assessment of Physical Function for People in Dialysis: The Rehabilitation in Hemodialysis Area Centro Toscana (REACT) Study Open
Background: Physical performance is poorly addressed in dialysis patients, due to several clinical and organizational barriers. In this study we investigated the physical functional status of a cohort of dialysis patients, using a multidim…
View article: A decade of growth: preserving the original meaning of research for physiotherapists
A decade of growth: preserving the original meaning of research for physiotherapists Open
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View article: Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Long Head of Biceps Tenotomy: A Safe and Effective Treatment in Elderly
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Long Head of Biceps Tenotomy: A Safe and Effective Treatment in Elderly Open
Introduction. Patients with painful shoulder and long head of the biceps (LHB) tendinopathy are candidates for shoulder arthroscopy or other major procedures. However, for patients with comorbidities or to old, a minimally invasive LHB ten…
View article: A three-year update on guidelines for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke
A three-year update on guidelines for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke Open
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View article: Implementation of community physiotherapy in primary care: one-year results of an on-call physiotherapy service
Implementation of community physiotherapy in primary care: one-year results of an on-call physiotherapy service Open
Background Primary health care systems have a key role in meeting health needs of community, including function. The aim of this paper is to describe the population involved in the Community Physiotherapist project and their health outcome…
View article: Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review
Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Robotic therapy (RT) has been internationally recognized for the motor rehabilitation of the upper limb. Although it seems that RT can stimulate and promote neuroplasticity, the effectiveness of robotics in restoring cognitive …
View article: Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews
Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews Open
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted arm therapy (RAT) has been used mainly in stroke rehabilitation in the last 20 years with rising expectations and growing evidence summarized in systematic reviews (SRs). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to pr…
View article: Physiotherapy as part of primary health care, Italy
Physiotherapy as part of primary health care, Italy Open
Our model facilitated the provision of rehabilitative care in the community, preventing the exacerbation of chronic conditions and meeting the population health needs in non-hospital environments. The model overcame the typical lack of int…
View article: The German version of the Nottingham Clavicle Score is a reliable and valid patient‐reported outcome measure to evaluate patients with clavicle and acromioclavicular pathologies
The German version of the Nottingham Clavicle Score is a reliable and valid patient‐reported outcome measure to evaluate patients with clavicle and acromioclavicular pathologies Open
Purpose The Nottingham Clavicle Score (NCS) is a patient‐reported outcome measure developed to evaluate treatment results of clavicle, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joint pathologies. Valid, reliable and user‐friendly translations…
View article: Reliability of the PEDro scale: comparison between trials published in predatory and non-predatory journals
Reliability of the PEDro scale: comparison between trials published in predatory and non-predatory journals Open
Background Lack of effective peer-review process of predatory journals, resulting in more ambiguity in reporting, language and incomplete descriptions of processes might have an impact on the reliability of PEDro scale. The aim of this inv…
View article: Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness
Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness Open
Upper extremities limitation is a common functional impairment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Novel technological devices are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to support motor function improvement and the quantitative …
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference
Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference Open
WG2.2 synthesis might help clinicians, researchers, and all rehabilitation stakeholders to address the use of RAT in the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan, to guide the allocation of resources and define clinical protocols and indications…
View article: Barriers to evidence-based practice implementation in physiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Barriers to evidence-based practice implementation in physiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background To review and meta-analyse the evidence about the prevalence of barriers to evidence-based practice (EBP) reported in physiotherapy. Methods Two independent investigators conducted an extensive electronic search in EMBASE, PubMe…
View article: Systematic review of guidelines to identify recommendations for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke
Systematic review of guidelines to identify recommendations for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke Open
This systematic review has identified many opportunities to modernize and otherwise improve stroke patients' upper limb robotic therapy. Rehabilitation assisted by robot or electromechanical devices for stroke needs to be improved in clini…
View article: Publication productivity of Allied Health Professions in an Italian Local Health Authority: prevalence and bibliometric analysis.
Publication productivity of Allied Health Professions in an Italian Local Health Authority: prevalence and bibliometric analysis. Open
In the Local Health Authority under investigation, publication productivity of AHPs workers was found to be low, although it is increasing over time, with no significant differences among units. Further investigations should be carried out…
View article: Generalizability of Results from Randomized Controlled Trials in Post-Stroke Physiotherapy
Generalizability of Results from Randomized Controlled Trials in Post-Stroke Physiotherapy Open
Purpose: The randomized controlled trial (RCT) is considered a reliable experimental design, able to detect the effect of an intervention. However, a criticism frequently levelled at RCTs by clinicians is their lack of generalizability. Th…
View article: Mobilization of the contralateral limb in Slump position: effects on knee extension in healthy adult subjects.
Mobilization of the contralateral limb in Slump position: effects on knee extension in healthy adult subjects. Open
The contralateral mobilization in Slump position increases the ipsilateral knee extension ROM. Further research is required to confirm that the knee increment ROM was due to the neural component.
View article: Are they publishing? A descriptive cross-sectional profile and bibliometric analysis of the journal publication productivity of Italian physiotherapists
Are they publishing? A descriptive cross-sectional profile and bibliometric analysis of the journal publication productivity of Italian physiotherapists Open
Despite the low prevalence of faculty members and the reduced availability of PhD programs in Italy (forcing some students to study abroad), the quantity and quality of journal productivity is growing fast, and an increasing number of phys…