The aims of this study were to identify methods used to facilitate high doses of upper limb practice in published trials, understand stakeholder perspectives of the barriers and enablers to these methods in hospital settings, and to synthesise findings to form an evidence-based action plan for rehabilitation professionals, service providers and adults living with an acquired brain injury. Open access article - no login required.
This study found strong socioeconomic gradients in 24-hour movement behaviours, with notable differences between weekdays/weekends and behaviour type/posture. These findings emphasise the need to consider socioeconomic position, behaviour type/posture and the day of the week when researching or designing interventions targeting working-age adults. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this systematic review is to determine the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on participation outcomes of children with cerebral palsy. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate if occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy interventions improve activity and participation for children and adolescents with functional neurological disorder. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to compare patients' importance ratings for fixed and generated activities. It also examined relationships among patients' ratings of activity importance, pain and physical function. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to explore participants' perceptions of the influence of common factors on physical therapy outcomes. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this review study was to systematically evaluate the role of exercise therapy in reducing respiratory symptoms in patients with COVID-19. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of shockwave therapy on pain and symptom severity for all types of patients with chronic patellar tendinopathy. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to explore the effectiveness of interventions for exercise in real-life settings on executive function in atypical children. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Mental well-being is associated with positive outcomes throughout the life course. This study aims to examine interventions delivered by allied health professionals (AHPs) to alleviate community stressors adversely impacting public mental health and well-being. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This systematic review aims to make explicit how therapists can optimise their collaboration with parents of young children with developmental disabilities, according to the perspectives of parents and therapists. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigated the effect of scapular stabilisation exercises on cervical posture and pain in patients with fibromyalgia. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study of 46 patients concludes that pelvic floor training should be included in rehabilitation programs to improve sexual function and pelvic floor dysfunctions for patients with pSS. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This commentary discusses the Cochrane Review 'Adjunctive therapies in addition to land-based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee', published by the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
There is emerging evidence that non-pharmacological interventions can improve hand function and performance of daily activities in individuals with a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of scapular postural correction while performing isometric chin tuck exercises for the improvement of neck pain, neck and shoulder alignment and superficial neck muscle activity in patients with chronic neck pain. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Exercise training is crucial for managing ankylosing spondylitis. We evaluated the effects of exercise with different levels of supervision on clinical outcomes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Depression, low mood and apathy can affect people with Parkinson’s disease, impacting on their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of one Popping For Parkinson’s dance session on the mood of people with Parkinson’s disease. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Movement behaviours (eg, sedentary behaviour (SB), moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light intensity physical activity (LIPA) and sleep) are linked to cognition, yet the relative importance of each component is unclear, and not yet explored with compositional methodologies. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.