It has been proposed that dry cupping can improve musculoskeletal pain. The mechanisms are currently unknown and it is possible that treatment efficacy is as a result of the placebo effect. This systematic review aimed …
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common childhood disability characterised by motor impairments that affect mobility and functional skills. Rehabilitation programs aim to improve fitness, mobility, and participation through interventions such as fitness, strength and mobility …
Recovery of walking in people following stroke is often the main goal for patients, which is primarily achieved with forward walking training. It is hypothesised that the use of backward walking training may better improve …
This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of upper cervical (C0/1, C1/2, or C2/3) mobilization/manipulation compared to sham or other inventions on pain, mouth opening and pressure pain thresholds in adults with temporomandibular joint …
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common surgical treatment for many types of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. However, people undergoing CABG surgery have a high-risk of developing post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs). This systematic …
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation exercise programs on dynamic balance in people more than 6 months post-stroke. Recovery of balance and postural control after stroke is a major predictor of …
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and severe symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Prevalence ranges between 50 to 90% and is associated with decreased quality of life. This systematic review aimed to estimate the …
Systematic review found that in office workers with chronic neck pain there is very low certainty evidence that strengthening exercise improves neck pain and disability compared to no intervention. Neck pain is a common in …
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. Read more on PEDro. …
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 …
