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 …
Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have muscular weakness, fatigue, ataxia and balance impairments. This can often negatively contribute to their walking ability, especially walking speed. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects 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 …
Over 4 in 10 adults over the age of 60 will undergo abdominal surgery at some point in their life, 30% of which will experience post operative complications. Prehabilitation aims to reduce recovery time and …
Ankle fractures are common injuries that often require open reduction and internal fixation surgery. Post-operative rehabilitation protocols traditionally recommend late weight-bearing to avoid complications. Recently, early weight-bearing has been explored as an alternative approach to …
Idiopathic scoliosis is a S-shaped curvature of the spine, defined as having a Cobb angle of 10 degrees or more. Without treatment, progressive spinal deformities can limit cardiorespiratory function, coordination, balance, and quality of life. …
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. …
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 …
