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Systematic review found that physical activity may improve cognitive functioning in people who had childhood cancer.
Individuals affected by childhood cancer may experience long-term cognitive impairments. Although exercise has been recommended for other cancer-related symptoms, the effect of physical activity on cognitive functioning in those affected by childhood cancer remains unknown. This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects of physical activity interventions compared to no intervention or usual care on…
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PEDro now contains 60,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved a new milestone. There are now 60,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro.
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Infographic: Systematic review found that physical exercise interventions showed significant effects on the reduction in depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Kim et al 2023. The review concluded that physical exercise interventions showed significant effects on the reduction in depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson’s Disease. Some findings are included in this infographic. Kim R, Lee TL, Lee H, Ko DK, Jeon B, Kang N. Effects of exercise…
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World COPD day on 15 November
This year’s Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) theme is ‘Breathing is Life – Act Earlier’. World COPD Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world. Inform your COPD clinical practice with PEDro. Sign up…
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PEDro satellite centres contribute to developing the PEDro and DiTA databases. Meet PEDro Singapore.
Earlier this year the PEDro Steering committee announced the global expansion of the PEDro and DiTA databases and launched the PEDro satellite centres. The four satellite centres that are currently contributing to the maintenance of the PEDro and DITA databases are PEDro Canada (Université de Sherbrooke), PEDro OsloMet, PEDro Brazil, PEDro Singapore. The PEDro Steering…
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DiTA update (6 November 2023)
DiTA contains 2,440 records. In the 6 November 2023 update you will find: 2,169 reports of primary studies, and 271 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 (6 November 2023)
PEDro contains 60,230 records. In the 6 November 2023 update you will find: 46,097 Reports of randomised controlled trials (44,808 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 13,359 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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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (November 2023)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 6 November 2023.
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Systematic review found that physical exercise interventions showed significant effects on the reduction in depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, which results in both motor and non-motor impairments. Depression is one of the most common non-motor symptoms for people with Parkinson’s Disease, ranging from 20-50%, with a 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis finding an overall prevalence of 38%. Depression in Parkinson’s Disease has been associated with worse motor symptoms,…
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Infographic: Systematic review found that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Zhang et al 2023. The review concluded that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Some findings are included in this infographic. …
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DiTA update (9 October 2023)
DiTA contains 2,434 records. In the 9 October 2023 update you will find: 2,164 reports of primary studies, and 270 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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Next DiTA update (October 2023)
The next DiTA update is on 9 October 2023.
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Today is International Translation Day!
PEDro is a global resource of over 59,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. The PEDro website is currently available in 17 languages and the monthly PEDro newsletters, blogs and social media posts are available in English and Portuguese. This would not be possible without our volunteer translators. This International Translation Day we would…
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Systematic review found that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Interventions were varied and the certainty of the evidence was not assessed.
Commonly occurring pregnancy complications include gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Evidence to date regarding the effects of exercise on pregnancy complications and outcomes is inconsistent. This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects of aerobic exercise during pregnancy compared to usual care on gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Six databases were searched for…
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Online PEDro training
No matter where you live, you can access online training with PEDro. To participate, simply subscribe and login to the training session whenever it is convenient for you. Online training is currently available in English and Portuguese. The training includes video instruction, examples and opportunities to practice and obtain feedback for using the PEDro scale.…
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Infographic: Systematic review found that home-based rehabilitation is not different from centre based rehabilitation for improving impairments and activity limitations in adults with stroke.
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Nascimento et al 2022. The review concluded that the location where exercises take place is less important than the amount and type of exercise. This may have implications for people with limited access to healthcare facilities such as those living in rural or remote locations. Some findings…
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Become a PEDro rater
PEDro is unique. All randomised controlled trials indexed on PEDro are independently quality-rated by trained PEDro raters. All potential PEDro raters complete the PEDro training program on how to use the PEDro Scale. The program is an online course offered via a 3-month subscription and takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete. The training…
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PEDro celebrates World PT Day!
September 8 marks #WorldPTDay. The theme for this year is arthritis and the role of physiotherapists. Physiotherapists play an important role in the prevention and management of people affected by arthritis. PEDro indexes the latest evidence in the physiotherapy prevention and management of a range of health conditions across the lifespan, including arthritis. To keep…
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DiTA update (4 September 2023)
DiTA contains 2,430 records. In the 4 September 2023 update you will find: 2,161 reports of primary studies, and 269 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 (4 September 2023)
PEDro contains 59,914 records. In the 4 September 2023 update you will find: 45,879 Reports of randomised controlled trials (44,424 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 13,270 reports of systematic reviews, and 765 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
