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DiTA update (14 October 2024)

DiTA contains 2,492 records. In the 14 October 2024 update you will find: 2,209 reports of primary studies, and 283 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests …

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PEDro update (14 October 2024)

PEDro contains 62,904 records. In the 14 October 2024 update you will find: 47,687 reports of randomised controlled trials (46,687 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 14,412 reports …

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Systematic review found the use of acupuncture improved pain and cervical spine extension range of motion compared to no acupuncture in people with whiplash associated disorder.

Whiplash associated disorder (WAD), caused by sudden cervical spine hyperflexion and hyperextension during motor vehicle accidents, is commonly associated with ongoing symptoms. This systematic review aimed to summarise and appraise the quality of the evidence …

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Funding is vital to sustain PEDro

Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisation. We thank our Bronze Partners Physiotherapy New Zealand and Félag Sjúkraþjálfara in Iceland who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year. Thank …

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Infographic: Systematic review found that preoperative respiratory muscle training reduces the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and pneumonia and length of hospital stay following open cardiac surgery

Systematic review found that preoperative respiratory muscle training reduces the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and pneumonia and length of hospital stay following open cardiac surgery. Read more on PEDro. Cursino de Moura JF, Oliveira …

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