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View article: Seas the Day—Older Adults and People With Disability Seek Health and Wellbeing Benefits Through Beach Activities: An Australian Community Survey
Seas the Day—Older Adults and People With Disability Seek Health and Wellbeing Benefits Through Beach Activities: An Australian Community Survey Open
Objective In Australia, the beach is a favoured destination for recreational activities linked to physical, psychological, and social health benefits. Unfortunately, older people and people with disability face barriers to beach access tha…
View article: Active release techniques <sup>®</sup> reduces stiffness in the medial gastrocnemius measured using elastography
Active release techniques <sup>®</sup> reduces stiffness in the medial gastrocnemius measured using elastography Open
Introduction This study examined the effect of a single treatment of Active Release Techniques (ART ® ) on resting stiffness of the medial gastrocnemius (MG), resting tension of the triceps surae unit, plantar-flexion strength, and active …
View article: Fractured care? Exploring Australian paramedics’ approach to neck of femur fractures – a cross-sectional survey
Fractured care? Exploring Australian paramedics’ approach to neck of femur fractures – a cross-sectional survey Open
Introduction Neck of femur (NOF) fractures are a common injury, particularly in older patients. Pre-hospital treatment guidelines are largely absent, and little is known about how Australian paramedics manage this potentially life-threaten…
View article: Exploring the Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences of Individuals With Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography of Qualitative Studies
Exploring the Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences of Individuals With Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography of Qualitative Studies Open
Importance This study systematically examines the effects of tendinopathy on patients’ quality of life and investigates their experiences with rehabilitation. Objective This study aimed to synthesize qualitative research exploring the beli…
View article: Shoulder girdle neoplasm misdiagnosis and clinical manifestations: A scoping review
Shoulder girdle neoplasm misdiagnosis and clinical manifestations: A scoping review Open
Introduction The aim of this review is to outline the clinical presentation of patients with shoulder girdle neoplasm to help differentiate it from frozen shoulder contracture syndrome (FSCS) as well as quantify misdiagnosis rates in the l…
View article: Physiotherapy practices in the clinical assessment of lateral elbow tendinopathy: An international survey
Physiotherapy practices in the clinical assessment of lateral elbow tendinopathy: An international survey Open
Background and Purpose Understanding physiotherapy practices is important to identify variations from empirical evidence and highlight requirements for training. This survey explored international physiotherapy practices for assessment of …
View article: Isokinetic Shoulder Strength and its Associations to Injury in Tactical Populations: A Critical Review
Isokinetic Shoulder Strength and its Associations to Injury in Tactical Populations: A Critical Review Open
The aim of this review is to evaluate existing isokinetic testing protocols for the shoulder in tactical occupations, document their shoulder strength profiles, and determine any associations to shoulder injury. Four electronic databases w…
View article: The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint
The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint Open
View article: The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint
The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint Open
This study examined the immediate effects of multidirectional elastic tape (MET) on passive ankle joint torque in healthy adults. A randomised crossover trial evaluated four tape conditions (no-tape-NT, low-tension-LT, medium-tension-MT, a…
View article: Fixed-intensity exercise tests to measure exertional dyspnoea in chronic heart and lung populations: a systematic review
Fixed-intensity exercise tests to measure exertional dyspnoea in chronic heart and lung populations: a systematic review Open
Introduction Exertional dyspnoea is the primary diagnostic symptom for chronic cardiopulmonary disease populations. Whilst a number of exercise tests are used, there remains no gold standard clinical measure of exertional dyspnoea. The aim…
View article: Tides of Change—Barriers and Facilitators to Beach Accessibility for Older People and People with Disability: An Australian Community Survey
Tides of Change—Barriers and Facilitators to Beach Accessibility for Older People and People with Disability: An Australian Community Survey Open
The beach is Australia’s most popular recreational destination with participation in beach-based activities associated with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. Unfortunately, access to beach environments is not possible for many…
View article: Maximal Lower Limb Strength in Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Maximal Lower Limb Strength in Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Open
Objective To investigate whether lower limb strength is reduced in people with patellar tendinopathy (PT) compared with asymptomatic control individuals or the asymptomatic contralateral limb. Data Sources MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web …
View article: The impact of a targeted education package on the knowledge, attitudes, and utilisation of patient reported outcome measures amongst chiropractors in Australia
The impact of a targeted education package on the knowledge, attitudes, and utilisation of patient reported outcome measures amongst chiropractors in Australia Open
View article: The impact of a targeted education package on the knowledge, attitudes, and utilisation of patient reported outcome measures amongst chiropractors in Australia.
The impact of a targeted education package on the knowledge, attitudes, and utilisation of patient reported outcome measures amongst chiropractors in Australia. Open
Background: Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) have been shown to be valid and reliable indicators of health status and treatment outcomes, however, the current knowledge, understanding, and utilisation of PROMs within the Australia…
View article: Oceans of opportunity for universal beach accessibility: An integrated model for health and wellbeing in people with disability
Oceans of opportunity for universal beach accessibility: An integrated model for health and wellbeing in people with disability Open
View article: Clinical activity profile of physiotherapy students in a regional student-led musculoskeletal clinic: A retrospective study
Clinical activity profile of physiotherapy students in a regional student-led musculoskeletal clinic: A retrospective study Open
The study aimed to quantify the clinical activity profile of physiotherapy students within a regional student-led musculoskeletal clinic. A retrospective clinical audit examined all occasions of service (OOS) delivered during 2018. Demogra…
View article: Clinicians’ perceived value and demographic factors that predict the utilisation of patient reported outcome measures for low back pain amongst chiropractors in Australia
Clinicians’ perceived value and demographic factors that predict the utilisation of patient reported outcome measures for low back pain amongst chiropractors in Australia Open
View article: An Investigation of Maximal Strength of the Upper Limb Bilaterally in Individuals With Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
An Investigation of Maximal Strength of the Upper Limb Bilaterally in Individuals With Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Open
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is evidence of bilateral upper limb strength deficits in individuals with unilateral lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). Methods The electronic databases Medline via Ovid, PubM…
View article: Factors associated with student satisfaction within a regional student-led physiotherapy clinic: A retrospective qualitative study
Factors associated with student satisfaction within a regional student-led physiotherapy clinic: A retrospective qualitative study Open
Clinical education requires students to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills into real-life clinical environments. Most clinical education opportunities remain within metropolitan hospitals where student education is often secondary …
View article: An evidence-based evaluation of mobile health apps for the management of individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy using a systematic review framework
An evidence-based evaluation of mobile health apps for the management of individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy using a systematic review framework Open
Background: Better access to evidence-based health information via mobile health apps could assist in information sharing, screening for severity/triage, and improving early intervention for individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET…
View article: Pre-Hospital Immobilisation for Neck of Femur Fractures in Australia - a Break in the Evidence
Pre-Hospital Immobilisation for Neck of Femur Fractures in Australia - a Break in the Evidence Open
Neck of femur (NOF) fractures present a significant challenge for healthcare systems and are associated with major complications and high mortality. Hospital clinical pathways aim to improve care and optimise outcomes for individuals susta…
View article: Targeted Achilles Tendon Training and Rehabilitation Using Personalized and Real-Time Multiscale Models of the Neuromusculoskeletal System
Targeted Achilles Tendon Training and Rehabilitation Using Personalized and Real-Time Multiscale Models of the Neuromusculoskeletal System Open
Musculoskeletal tissues, including tendons, are sensitive to their mechanical environment, with both excessive and insufficient loading resulting in reduced tissue strength. Tendons appear to be particularly sensitive to mechanical strain …
View article: Increasing level of neuromusculoskeletal model personalisation to investigate joint contact forces in cerebral palsy: A twin case study
Increasing level of neuromusculoskeletal model personalisation to investigate joint contact forces in cerebral palsy: A twin case study Open
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Freehand 3-D Ultrasound Provide Similar Estimates of Free Achilles Tendon Shape and 3-D Geometry
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Freehand 3-D Ultrasound Provide Similar Estimates of Free Achilles Tendon Shape and 3-D Geometry Open
View article: Finding the sweet spot via personalised Achilles tendon training: the future is within reach
Finding the sweet spot via personalised Achilles tendon training: the future is within reach Open
Musculoskeletal tissues, including tendon, are sensitive to their mechanical environment, with both excessive and insufficient loading resulting in reduced tissue strength. Although further research is required to elucidate the specific lo…
View article: Three‐dimensional morphology and volume of the free Achilles tendon at rest and under load in people with unilateral mid‐portion Achilles tendinopathy
Three‐dimensional morphology and volume of the free Achilles tendon at rest and under load in people with unilateral mid‐portion Achilles tendinopathy Open
New Findings What is the central question of this study ? The aim was to determine the effect of mid‐portion Achilles tendinopathy (MAT) on free Achilles tendon three‐dimensional morphology and volume at rest and under load in people with …
View article: PREDICT-CP: study protocol of implementation of comprehensive surveillance to predict outcomes for school-aged children with cerebral palsy
PREDICT-CP: study protocol of implementation of comprehensive surveillance to predict outcomes for school-aged children with cerebral palsy Open
Objectives Cerebral palsy (CP) remains the world’s most common childhood physical disability with total annual costs of care and lost well-being of $A3.87b. The PREDICT-CP (NHMRC 1077257 Partnership Project: Comprehensive surveillance to P…
View article: The tendinopathic Achilles tendon does not remain iso-volumetric upon repeated loading: insights from 3D ultrasound
The tendinopathic Achilles tendon does not remain iso-volumetric upon repeated loading: insights from 3D ultrasound Open
Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (MAT) alters the normal three-dimensional (3D) morphology of the Achilles tendon (AT) at rest and under a single tensile load. However, how MAT changes the 3D morphology of AT during repeated loading remai…
View article: Proximal Achilles Tendon Longitudinal Elongation and Strain for the Contralateral and Tendinopathic Sides
Proximal Achilles Tendon Longitudinal Elongation and Strain for the Contralateral and Tendinopathic Sides Open
Proximal Achilles Tendon Longitudinal Elongation and Strain for the Contralateral and Tendinopathic Sides
View article: Immediate Effect of Exercise on Mechanical and Morphological Properties of the Human Achilles Tendon in Vivo
Immediate Effect of Exercise on Mechanical and Morphological Properties of the Human Achilles Tendon in Vivo Open
The Achilles tendon is the strongest, yet most commonly injured tendon in the human body. Repeated or sustained loading of the Achilles tendon during exercise could induce transient changes in gross mechanical and morphological properties …