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Infographic: Systematic review found that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 weeks when compared to no intervention.
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bania et al 2023. The review concluded that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 weeks when compared to no intervention. Some findings are included in this infographic. …
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DiTA update (5 February 2024)
DiTA contains 2,401 records. In the 5 February 2024 update you will find: 2,145 reports of primary studies, and 256 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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PEDro update (5 February 2024)
PEDro contains 60,567 records. In the 5 February 2024 update you will find: 46,430 reports of randomised controlled trials (45,322 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 13,355 reports of systematic reviews, and 782 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
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Thank you to the 2023 volunteer PEDro raters
PEDro received assistance from a large number of volunteers during 2023. This includes PEDro raters. These physiotherapists have donated time and skills to confirm that articles are eligible for indexing in PEDro, apply search codes, and rate trials indexed in PEDro using the PEDro scale. PEDro extends a big vote of thanks to the following…
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World Cancer Day on 4 February
World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), working to unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. Inform your oncology clinical practice with PEDro. Sign up to receive up-to-date evidence delivered straight…
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (February 2024)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 5 February 2024.
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Searching PEDro
Enhance your searching skills to answer your clinical question. See the tips and videos from the YouAsk#PEDroAnswers campaign.
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PEDro World-Wide Journal Club
Interpret evidence with the experts through 5-steps. See the PEDro World-Wide Journal Club resources.
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Evidence In Your Inbox
PEDro keeps you up to date. Start 2024 by signing up to receive personalised evidence sent straight to your email inbox.
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PEDro training program
PEDro offers an online, self-paced training program for using the PEDro scale to rate randomised controlled trials. Access training at: https://training.pedro.org.au/
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (February 2024)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 5 February 2024.
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DiTA update (4 December 2023)
DiTA contains 2,444 records. In the 4 December 2023 update you will find: 2,172 reports of primary studies, and 272 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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Systematic review found that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 weeks, when compared to no intervention
This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects of progressive resistance exercise compared to either no intervention or an alternative intervention on strength, activity, and participation outcomes in people with cerebral palsy. Randomised controlled trials, pseudorandomised controlled trials, and randomised cross-over trials implementing progressive resistance exercise for people with any type of cerebral palsy were…
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Did you know all randomised controlled trials indexed on PEDro are rated by at least two PEDro raters?
We acknowledge and thank all 2023 volunteer PEDro raters for their valuable contribution!
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Infographic: Systematic review found that physical activity may improve cognitive functioning in people who had childhood cancer
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bernal et al 2023. The review concluded that physical activity may improve cognitive functioning in people who had childhood cancer. Some findings are included in this infographic. Bernal JDK, Recchia F, Yu…
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Funding is vital to sustain PEDro
Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisation, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. We thank Chartered Society of Physiotherapy who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year.
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PEDro update (4 December 2023)
PEDro contains 60,363 records. In the 4 December 2023 update you will find: 46,229 Reports of randomised controlled trials (45,034 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 13,360 reports of systematic reviews, and 774 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
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International Volunteers Day 2023 “If Everyone Did”!
Volunteers make an important contribution to PEDro for the benefit of the global physiotherapy community. We acknowledge and thank all 2023 PEDro committee members, satellite centres, and rater volunteers across the world. Interested in volunteering for PEDro? https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=RF8LJJJJXHK373EP
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (December 2023)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 4 December 2023.
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Funding is vital to sustain PEDro
Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisations. We thank Lietuvos Kineziterapeutų Draugija, Panhellenic Physiotherapists’ Association and AXXON Physical Therapy in Belgium who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year.
