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PEDro talks with A/Prof Kwah Li Khim
To celebrate 25 years of PEDro, we interviewed physiotherapists from around the globe to talk about their physiotherapy journey. In this video, we talk to A/Prof Kwah Li Khim Director of Programmes, Health & Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology | President, Singapore Physiotherapy Association View the full interview here. *Please note this video is…
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World Physiotherapy Day is right around the corner on 8 September!
This year’s theme is healthy ageing, with a focus on preventing falls and frailty. To help prepare you for the day, World Physiotherapy has developed a toolkit. You can also use resources on PEDro to learn about some of the research done in this area: Sign up to Evidence in your inbox for the ‘gerontology’…
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PEDro World-Wide Journal club on the efficacy of yoga vs physical conditioning on urinary incontinence in women is now available!
This PEDro World-Wide Journal Club is about the efficacy of a therapeutic pelvic yoga program vs a physical conditioning program on urinary incontinence in women. You can further the discussions from this journal club by creating your own: Invite your colleagues to be involved Read the article. Watch (or listen to) our video summarising the…
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Tune in to PEDroCast – bringing the evidence to you
In case you missed it, last month we released 3 new episodes on PEDroCast. Do exercise-based prevention programmes reduce non-contact musculoskeletal injuries in football (soccer)? Summary of trial [Portuguese] Do exercise-based prevention programmes reduce non-contact musculoskeletal injuries in football (soccer)? Panel discussion [Portuguese] Understanding intention-to-treat analysis in a trial [English] Listen now.
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Reflecting on the 2025 World Physiotherapy Congress, we wanted to thank all attendees who stopped by the PEDro stall to say hi 👋
Our team had a great time engaging with people from around the world and showcasing all the resources PEDro has to offer. To help you stay up-to-date with PEDro, make sure you: Subscribe to Evidence in your inbox. Subscribe to the PEDro Newsletter using the form at the bottom of the homepage . Take a…
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Support for PEDro comes from leading physiotherapy organisations worldwide
Our Silver Partner, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, is a leader in supporting evidence-based physiotherapy through their ongoing commitment to PEDro! The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is a key partner at the Silver level, demonstrating strong dedication to advancing the profession. We sincerely thank them for their multi-year financial support, which helps keep PEDro freely accessible to…
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Systematic review found that balance training and aquatic activity had greatest improvement in dynamic balance in post-stroke patients compared to other rehabilitation exercise programs.
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 disability as it directly affects the patient’s achievement of independent daily living and quality of life. Common methods used in…
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DiTA update (7 July 2025)
DiTA contains 2521 records. In the July 7 2025 update you will find: 2232 reports of primary studies, and 289 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox. dita.org.au
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 4 August 2025.
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Systematic review found that resistance training improves walking speed among people with multiple sclerosis.
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 lower limb resistance training on walking speed in individuals with MS. Seven databases were searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs)…
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Help PEDro Keep Delivering World-Class Physiotherapy Evidence!
For 25 years, PEDro has been the go-to resource for physiotherapists worldwide, offering free access to the latest research and evidence that improve patient outcomes. But with the growing volume of physiotherapy evidence, we need your support to continue providing this essential service. You can make a difference by donating just $5 – the price…
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PEDro update (7 July 2025)
PEDro contains 65,600 records. In this update you will find: 49,180 reports of randomised controlled trials (48,077 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 15,594 reports of systematic reviews, and 826 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your…
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Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month 2025
This month is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term used for paediatric rheumatic disease, it is an autoimmune condition affecting 1 in 1000 children worldwide. The most common type is juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but the term also includes juvenile lupus, vasculitis, juvenile myositis and juvenile scleroderma. Physiotherapists provide pain management, land…
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Funding is vital to sustain PEDro
Thank you to our Association Partners Singapore Physiotherapy Association, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Association Partner Fysioterapeuterna in Sweden, Macau Physical Therapists Association and Taiwan Physical Therapy Association who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year. Thank you for your financial support! You can also help keep PEDro running by making a…
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Our Bronze Partner American Physical Therapy Association renews their commitment to PEDro
Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisation. We thank American Physical Therapy Association, our Bronze Partner who has just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year. 🥉 Thank you for your financial support!
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Our Bronze Partner Physio Austria renews their commitment to PEDro
Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisation. We thank Physio Austria, our Bronze Partner who has just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year. 🥉 Thank you for your financial support!
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Our Bronze Partner Physiotherapy New Zealand renews their commitment to PEDro
Support for PEDro comes from the following global physiotherapy organisation. We thank Physiotherapy New Zealand, our Bronze Partner who has just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year. 🥉 Thank you for your financial support!
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💛 Our Gold Partner and Foundation Partner, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), has played a vital role in supporting evidence-based physiotherapy since the very beginning of PEDro.
As our very first partner, the APA helped lay the foundation for what PEDro is today — a globally used, freely accessible resource for physiotherapists committed to evidence-based care. The APA continues to lead the advancement of our profession through their long-standing strong financial support. Their contribution helps keep PEDro running and available to physiotherapists…
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Our Silver Partner, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, is a leader in supporting evidence-based physiotherapy through their ongoing commitment to PEDro! 🥈
Support for PEDro comes from leading physiotherapy organisations worldwide. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is a key partner at the Silver level, demonstrating strong dedication to advancing the profession. We sincerely thank them for their multi-year financial support, which helps keep PEDro freely accessible to physiotherapists globally. Thank you for your partnership and leadership!
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PEDro talks with Prof Peter O’Sullivan
To celebrate 25 years of PEDro, we interviewed physiotherapists from around the globe to talk about their physiotherapy journey. In this video, we talk to Prof Peter O’Sullivan Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Curtin University View the full interview here. *Please note this video is in English.
