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Systematic review found that app-based interventions can reduce pain and improve physical function in adults with osteoarthritis, with no significant increase in adverse events

Introduction This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects of app-based interventions compared to usual care or no intervention on pain, physical function, quality of life, safety, and cost-effectiveness in people with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects …

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PEDro update (7 September 2026)

PEDro contains 70,384 records. In this update you will find: 52,061 reports of randomised controlled trials (50,044 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 17,462 reports of systematic reviews, …

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Systematic review found that for adults with stroke, modified constraint induced movement therapy may improve upper-limb function compared to conventional therapy

Approximately 55-75% of people experience reduced upper limb function following stroke. Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) involves using the affected limb intensively over multiple weeks, while restricting the use of the non-affected limb. Intensive, …

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This Systematic review found that early rehabilitation 48-72hours post ICU admission or initiation of mechanical ventilation can improve clinical outcomes in patients

Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) requiring mechanical ventilation often experience functional decline and complications attributable to reduced activity. Early rehabilitation could potentially improve functional outcomes and length of stay (LOS) in these patients, …

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