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PEDro – informing physiotherapy globally for 19 years
October 2018 marks PEDro’s birthday. For 19 years PEDro has been providing physiotherapists around the world with easy access to high-quality clinical research so they can practice effectively and safely. In this time PEDro has been used to answer over 20-million questions. pedro.org.au
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PEDro update (2 October 2018)
PEDro contains 41,469 records. In the 2 October 2018 update you will find: 32,577 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,730 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,231 reports of systematic reviews, and 661 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Systematic review found that mirror therapy improves motor function after stroke
This recently updated Cochrane systematic review evaluates the effects of mirror therapy on motor function, pain and visuospatial neglect in people with stroke. Randomised controlled trials and crossover trials comparing mirror therapy with no treatment, sham therapy and other interventions were included. Interventions that used direct mirroring of movement in any format were included. Studies…
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New guideline from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: weight loss, walking, Tai Chi, cycling and Hatha yoga recommended
Best practice management of acute as well as long-term care for patients with osteoarthritis includes optimal use of medicines, non-pharmacological management, appropriate care and referral pathways, patient self-management education and psychosocial support. Non-pharmacological interventions generally have low or no side effects and are used in conjunction with a pharmacological regimen to decrease pain and promote…
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PEDro indexes 41,000+ reports
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved two new milestones for the amount of evidence. There are now 41,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro. pedro.org.au
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PEDro update (3 September 2018)
PEDro contains 41,192 records. In the 3 September 2018 update you will find: 32,397 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,574 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,136 reports of systematic reviews, and 659 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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More on exercise and cancer
An area of research that’s rapidly developed over recent years centres around the idea that exercise can improve the treatment and outcomes of people who are diagnosed with cancer. Dr Catherine Granger reported on exercise in cancer for the the ABC Radio National Health Report Health Report. Catherine is one of the ABC’s Top 5…
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Systematic review found that exercise after curative treatment for breast cancer might reduce mortality
This recent systematic review evaluates the effects of exercise on body composition, quality of life and survival in women after treatment of early-stage breast cancer (stage I to III). Randomised controlled trials evaluating exercise programs after the end of adjuvant treatment were included. Exercise programs could be counselling or structured, supervised or individualised. The primary…
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Meet the PEDro Steering Committee
The PEDro Steering Committee initiated and guides the development, implementation and sustainability of the PEDro evidence resource. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of the Steering Committee. Professor Robert Herbert Neuroscience Research Australia Rob is Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). He conducts clinical trials…
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PEDro update (6 August 2018)
PEDro contains 40,944 records. In the 6 August 2018 update you will find: 32,221 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,321 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,062 reports of systematic reviews, and 661 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Systematic review found that resistance training reduced depressive symptoms among adults
This recent systematic review evaluated the effect of resistance exercise training in people with depressive symptoms. The primary outcome was depressive symptoms measured with a validated scale. Four moderator variables were selected a priori and their contribution to the variation in the effect size was tested through meta-regression: total volume of prescribed resistance exercise training,…
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Another word on low back pain
Back in April we highlighted a major Lancet series on non-specific low back pain. The series described the burden and global impact of back pain, gave an overview of causes and course, reviewed the evidence for the effectiveness of current treatments, and made a worldwide call to action to change policy and practice. The series…
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PEDro update (2 July 2018)
PEDro contains 40,552 records. In the 2 July 2018 update you will find: 31,924 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,030 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,970 reports of systematic reviews, and 658 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist can be summed to create a score
The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR; http://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/tidier/) checklist is a tool designed to improve the reporting of interventions in randomised controlled trials that has been promoted widely in physiotherapy. Until now, TIDieR items have been reported individually. A recent study has examined whether it is reasonable to calculate a summary score from the…
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Systematic review found that supervised exercise therapy improves walking distance compared to home-based exercises or walking advice in people with intermittent claudication
This recent systematic review evaluates the effects of supervised exercise therapy compared to home-based exercise therapy and walking advice in people with intermittent claudication. This is an update of a Cochrane systematic review, which was first published in 2006. The primary outcome was maximal treadmill walking distance or time. Secondary outcomes were pain-free treadmill walking…
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PEDro indexes 40,000+ reports
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved two new milestones for the amount of evidence. There are now 40,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro. pedro.org.au
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PEDro update (4 June 2018)
PEDro contains 40,287 records. In the 4 June 2018 update you will find: 31,713 reports of randomised controlled trials (30,837 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,915 reports of systematic reviews, and 659 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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New systematic review found that exercise may delay the decline in cognitive function in individuals with Alzheimer disease
In this review, the authors included 19 controlled studies (17 randomised, 1 non-randomised, 1 cross-over) examining the effects of exercise on cognitive function in individuals at risk of or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Only studies that included an exercise-only intervention compared to a non-diet, non-exercise control group and reported pre- and post-intervention cognitive function measurements…
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PEDro update (7 May 2018)
PEDro contains 39,960 records. In the 7 May 2018 update you will find: 31,484 reports of randomised controlled trials (30,577 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,818 reports of systematic reviews, and 658 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Systematic review found that positive airway pressure, mandibular advancement device and positional therapy are effective for adult obstructive sleep apnea
A systematic review and network meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of minimally invasive treatments for adult obstructive sleep apnea. The authors included 89 randomised controlled trials (n=6,346) comparing 18 different interventions. The main outcomes were the changes in Apnea-Hypopnea Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale over 6 months evaluated using weighted mean differences (meta-analysis)…
