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 …
Some findings are included in this infographic. Fernandez-Perez P, Leiros-Rodriguez R, Marques-Sanchez MP, Martinez-Fernandez MC, de Carvalho FO, …
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Santos et al 2023. The review concluded that moderate certainty evidence that “stand-alone” exercise is acceptable to pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain and prevents episodes of low …
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Molloy et al. 2024. The review concluded that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation does not affect all-cause mortality in people with heart failure. Some findings are included in this …
Some findings are included in this infographic. Access the full summary in the PEDro blog Yao …
